domestic violence

According to WGME, a Somerville man has been charged in the shooting death of a neighbor's dog.

In another incident, he kicked her in the stomach twice after she told him that she was pregnant with his child, according to the report.

Domestic Violence is a plight on our society. Too often, abusers who are arrested get out of jail only to abuse again. Although the instances of this can't be eliminated, they can be reduced. Enter, electronic tracking devices. Listen to how this project works...

One of my business endeavors outside of 92 Moose is American Women who Bear Arms. The purpose of this site is to empower women in shooting sports and personal defense. In doing this. I've always kept the matter of domestic abuse in my mind. After all, the threat of domestic violence is, sadly, a major reason many women have guns in their lives.

In our year look look at domestic violence, I have learned a lot. This show has taught me the most.  It is a conversation about how domestic violence effects the kids.  Even if the children are NOT directly involved in the verbal or physical abuse...it effects them. Even if they are little babies in the crib in the other room...it effects them!  Even if the baby is in the womb...it effects them!!

The more frequent question around domestic abuse has been 'why does she stay'? But the real question is 'why does he do that'?  The victims are just that...the victims of another persons behavior. This week we talk a look at why does he do that with a book with the same name "Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds Of Angry and Controlling Men" Check out our conversation on that question.

We have been doing a series of shows this year on issues surrounding domestic violence. It has been fascinating to learn about the Family Violence Project and its history. It is amazing how much FVP does in our community.  This show focuses on the question that always seems to be asked ‘why does she stay’. There is no one answer. BUT one big factor in the equation is the kids. Let’s hear more abou

On Sunday mornings this year we have been talking a lot about domestic violence in our communities and resources. This month we are talking about a subject that I never really thought about domestic violence and the work place.

Yesterday, I went off on this spiel about how saddened I am to see women's lives ruined by the, so called, "men" they love. I felt compelled after two recent, senseless, murders of young women by, not men, but animals. I got some hopeful comments that let me know my advice was on target. I also got something I didn't expect. A letter from a woman in central Maine corroborating what I was