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There's no question that domestic violence is a real problem, with real victims. Those victims deserve a great deal of empathy and assistance. Unfortunately, false domestic violence allegations also happen. While not the norm, false allegations are sometimes a cynical...
Domestic violence is a serious crime, and no one deserves to be a victim. However, sometimes, people can find themselves accused of domestic violence – perhaps by an angry former partner who wants revenge for a breakup, for example – but those allegations...
Divorce isn't easy, no matter what the circumstances. But what happens if the person you're divorcing walks into a Florida police station and accuses you of abuse, even if you know you just barely touched their arm as they walked by you? You could find yourself in a...
No one should deny that domestic abuse is a significant problem here in Florida, as it is in the rest of the United States. Approximately 3 million cases of domestic abuse are reported annually -- but that is just the tip of the iceberg, as countless more incidents...
Modern homes are increasingly wired for control through smartphone apps and voice-controlled systems like Siri and Alexa. Lights, television sets, air conditioners, thermostats, security systems and even the locks on the door are all possibly connected. As a result,...
Physical abuse is only part of the complex formula of domestic violence. Domestic abusers are largely concerned with maintaining control over their victims -- and they may not stop trying to hold onto that control from jail. That's been the experience of detectives...
Hurricane Michael left parts of Florida devastated in its wake, with homes swept away, power lines knocked out and whole neighborhoods gone when it struck in mid-October. We've seen the images in still photos and on television. What we haven't seen is the effect that...
Imagine there's a woman who receives an award from an organization that provides services for victims of domestic violence and abuse. The woman came to the center with her tale of domestic violence, survived and thrived, and moved on to help others in a situation...
The mayor of Port Richey, Florida, said that if he's prosecuted for domestic battery, he will fight the charges. The mayor, 67, and his 57-year-old live-in girlfriend each were arrested recently, accused of battering one another during a fight at their home, according...
Some domestic violence shelters in Florida have reported a rise in parents and children seeking refuge this summer – so much so that they are overflowing – but what is the cause? It's likely because of multiple reasons, said people who work for the...
