Shelter for Battered Women Evicts All Residents After Fights, Vandalism

Shelter for battered women evicts all residents after fights, vandalism

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The shelter has rules against drugs, weapons and violence and, authorities said, each woman evicted had a problem with at least one of those issues. No charges were … The shelter's 24-hour emergency hotline remained in operation. The Hope Center also …
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Corporate initiative can play a major role in anti-trafficking movement

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Working with children's charity NSPCC, it has set up a train-the-trainer programme that sees all its 350 childcare staff receive instruction on child protection issues. In addition, NSPCC provides a 24-hour helpline service that TUI staff can call when …
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Guest View: Domestic violence death cries out for sensitivity

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As more women have entered substance abuse treatment, underlying problems of mental illness and trauma stemming from histories of abuse have emerged. What was once … Editor's Note: The Women's Center's 24-hour hotline is 508-999-6636. HOME …
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