Domestic violence is a major problem in Minnesota and throughout the United States. We always try to spread awareness about the issue by highlighting the annual Femicide Report and by explaining your legal options if you want to file an order for protection. However, we also know that not every claim of domestic violence is […]
Domestic Violence Deaths Decline In 2016
According to the annual Femicide report, 21 people died in Minnesota as a result of domestic violence in 2016, down from 22 deaths in 2015. You can view the report by clicking here, but we’re going to delve into some of the specifics in today’s blog. 2016 Femicide Report Here’s a closer look at some […]
Minnesota Domestic Violence Deaths Increase in 2013
Coming off a year where domestic violence deaths fell to a 20–year low, Minnesota saw a disturbing increase in the number of domestic violence-related deaths in 2013. The 2012 Femicide Report showed that the state was moving in the right direction in preventing domestic assault deaths, as the 19 reported incidents marked a 20-year low. […]
Minnesotans Urge for Funding to Curb Domestic Violence against Women
Although domestic violence deaths were at a 20-year low in 2012, the troubling start to the new year has prompted women’s rights advocates to petition state legislatures to allocate more funds to combat domestic abuse. In 2012 there were 19 reported cases of homicide connected with domestic abuse, but there have already been eight such […]
How to Job Hunt with a Criminal Record
In 2010, 73 percent of human resources professionals said their company conducted a criminal background check during the hiring process, and that number has likely increased over the past few years as more information is becoming digitized.
