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 […]
Domestic Violence Deaths Up in Minnesota in 2015
The Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women released its annual Femicide report last week, and the report shows that there was a disturbing increase in the number of people who died as a result of domestic violence in 2015. You can get a full look at the report here, but we’ve outlined some of the concerning trends from […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The National Football League may be decked out in pink for their annual Breast Cancer Awareness crusade, but October also puts another preventable occurrence in the spotlight. October is also dedicated to preventing domestic violence. Domestic violence is a problem in Minnesota and across the United States. At the local level, at least 16 women […]
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 […]