Domestic violence
California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims
The two bills are yet to be signed into law, as they await Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. If confirmed, the legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Israeli child killed, another wounded in Beit Shemesh stabbing, man arrested
'I've never been violent': Singer Ofek Adanek revealed as suspect in domestic abuse case
Ohio Rep. Miller rejects calls to leave re-election race as domestic abuse claims surface
Working together to end domestic violence: WIZO's vision for change
Tali Weissman Gantz, clinical social worker and head of WIZO’s domestic violence prevention programs, is leading efforts to combat domestic violence in Israel.
We all share responsibility to report cases of domestic, sexual violence - opinion
We cannot leave the detection of distress and the act of helping solely to the authorities or professionals. Each of us carries the ability – and the obligation – to pay attention, ask, and report.
Comptroller: Israel slow in fight against domestic abuse because of lack definition for violence
The state comptroller's report also found that domestic violence and the challenges to fight it have become exacerbated because of the Israel-Hamas War.
Haredi school counselors train to identify domestic abuse under new initiative
"We teach counselors to do more than recognize distress—we teach them how to respond effectively," said Bat Melech director of education and outreach.
We must not let violence against women fly under the radar amid war - opinion
The current reality cannot continue. We must act together, empower women, and demand real change in the Arab sector and throughout Israeli society.
Orphaned by violence: Amna Aash’s journey with the Sunflower Association
“We didn’t just lose our mother; we lost our childhood, our resilience, and our security,” Amna Aash said following her mother's murder.
US schools tighten security, limit polling access on Election Day, fearing violence
Many US schools step up security and choose not to serve as polling locations due to safety concerns, as federal agencies have limited response options.
B'nai B'rith launches program supporting domestic violence survivors in Israel
A new initiative launched by B'nai B'rith is set to protect and support women to transition to an independent life after leaving an abusive relationship.
Domestic violence in Israel: One-in-10 suffers from intimate partner violence - study
The study was conducted through surveys and focus groups, and Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics assisted in carrying out the study.
'There's Still Tomorrow': A riveting depiction of a postwar housewife
Cortellesi has created a heroine who captures hearts and whose story will stay with you long after you leave the theater.
