May 8, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
GRAND FORKS People who want to help American Indian victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and other crimes need to understand the deep, lingering effects of “historical trauma” suffered by Indians generally, a victim advocate from the Spirit Lake Nation told participants in a conference in Grand Forks on Wednesday. Continue Reading
February 15, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
The Violence Against Women Act passed the Senate 72-22 earlier this week and it’s on its way to the House for the reauthorization of the 19-year-old law first written by Vice President Joe Biden. Continue Reading
December 8, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Family and friends had warned her about her boyfriend, she said, but she wrote off their concerns. Continue Reading
December 8, 2012 in The Daily Republic
“I know I was supposed to watch TV when they fight,” said the 4-year-old. “But I couldn’t help myself. I had to look.” Continue Reading
August 20, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Minnesota law enforcement officials expect a new state computer database to help them better protect domestic violence victims by providing up-to the-minute details about protection orders. Continue Reading
April 8, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Michael Chenarides winced slightly and looked away, glancing out the window when he talked about the moments he’s not so proud of. Continue Reading
March 14, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
An Alberta survey measuring men’s attitudes toward domestic violence also found that 16 percent say domestic violence is a family’s private matter and 39 percent say a parent slapping a child’s face should be considered family violence. Continue Reading
March 3, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
FARGO The middle-aged woman with the pink cast on her hand walked from the back of the courtroom to the lectern and pleaded with the judge to lift the no-contact order against her boyfriend. Continue Reading
December 12, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Despite a well-known epidemic of domestic violence on American Indian reservations, federal authorities have long been stymied in their pursuit of abusive parents and spouses. That may change if recent rulings in the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation case of Roman Cavanaugh case and a similar matter are upheld, allowing U.S attorneys to act instead of watching abuse convictions pile up at the tribal level. Continue Reading
October 26, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook was charged today with trying to strangle his girlfriend, leaving her with a bloody nose and lip in an alleged attack that jeopardizes his status with the team. Continue Reading
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