Stories about domestic violence policy are comparatively rare — but those are the most important to pursue, writes journalist Julianne McShane, in an essay sharing strategies for going beyond individual cases.
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence survivors find hope through shelters like DWC, offering safe housing, therapy, and community support. Despite challenges, housing transforms lives.
Dozens of local organizations and domestic violence survivors in Fresno County work to fill critical resource gaps but still face growing demand, chronic underfunding, and systemic barriers that hinder their ability to fully support survivors.
Critical services for survivors struggle to stay afloat—but Congress has been missing in action.
Service providers say the state’s programs need significant investment to make inroads on reduction.
Law protecting housing applicants who have low credit scores enables abuse survivors to rebuild their lives.
I remember the first time I witnessed domestic violence. I was 7 years old and spent the night at my cousin’s house.
Domestic violence is an overlooked driver of homelessness among women in California. A journalist recounts her experience interviewing survivors, who sought to share their stories in an effort to reclaim control and heal from trauma.
Nearly 30 years ago, the O.J. Simpson trial cast a bright spotlight on the issue of domestic violence as court proceedings garnered unprecedented levels of coverage.
“Don’t force what you think the story is going to be on the community,” jouranlist Zaydee Sanchez told fellow reporters. “Allow the community to tell you where they’re at.”