โFrom Fear to Hope:โ TAP begins fundraising campaign to support domestic violence programs
Total Action for Progress said their federal funding for victim services has been cut, which is why they started their own fundraiser.
Apparent murder-suicide in Blacksburg reinforcing importance of healthy relationships
10 News spoke to a local expert about some of the warning signs that both young people and parents need to keep in mind.
โI thought we could work it outโ: Domestic Violence against men, LGBTQ+ community
When you think of domestic violence, you might picture the victim as a woman and the abuser as a man. Thatโs what one Roanoke man thought until it happened to him.
Domestic Violence Awareness: Language, cultural barriers for Hispanic community
Moraza said the Hispanic community doesnโt always recognize domestic violence for what is and may even accept it as normal.
โIt feels good to know that Iโve survived:โ Domestic violence survivor shares journey to freedom
โIโm learning the difference between a victim and a survivor. And it feels good to know that Iโve survived,โ said Ramirez.
โWeโve known for months:โ Roanoke agency notices increase in need in line with public safety report
Total Action for Progress says they've experienced double the amount of calls on their hotline.
Christiansburg Dominoโs is donating 100% of its sales Tuesday to celebrate International Womenโs Day
It is ladiesโ night at Dominoโs in Christiansburg. The store, located at 1655 Roanoke St., is celebrating International Womenโs Day by donating 100% of its sales to two local nonprofits: Womenโs Resource Center of the New River Valley and Lishyโs Gift in Roanoke. The store will also be 100% staffed by female team members on March 8.
Bill to have people convicted of certain domestic violence crimes lose their gun rights heads to governorโs desk
Anyone in violation of the proposed law could face a class one misdemeanor charge. A new bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly would take away gun rights for those convicted of certain domestic violence crimes. โWhile I would have preferred it to include intimate partners, this is an important step for this bill which we have work on together for so many years,โ said Murphy. The bill passed in both the House and the Senate and will now head to Gov. Anyone in violation of the proposed law could face a class one misdemeanor charge.
โHelp is availableโ: Local organization on how to prevent domestic violence
ROANOKE, Va. โ While domestic violence is a sensitive topic often left unspoken, it is likely affecting more people than youโd think. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 10 News spoke to Jamie Starkey with Family Service of Roanoke Valley. Family Service of Roanoke Valley serves as an advocate and helping hand, if you will, for families and individuals dealing with traumas like domestic violence. For more information, click here.