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Tag Archives: domestic violence
Kansas City Chiefs tragedy spotlights domestic violence, mental health
By Emily Miller and Leanna Scachetti on December 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: December 4, 2012 at 2:05 pm
The recent suicide of a Kansas City Chiefs football player has sent shockwaves through the National Football League and the country.
Network receives funds to support violence prevention
By Jane Schwed on November 14th, 2012 | Last updated: November 27, 2012 at 4:00 pm
The Verizon Foundation awarded $20,000 to Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network, a certified domestic abuse network that serves survivors of domestic violence in Alachua, Bradford and Union counties. The network will use the money to support educational programs and social marketing campaigns.
Fighting back against domestic violence
By Jane Schwed on October 12th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 4:35 pm
Peaceful Paths, a shelter for victims of domestic violence, held a vigil in downtown Gainesville Thursday in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event included speeches from recovered victims and hanging of decorative T-shirts. Domestic violence survivor Mary Harker [...]
Inaugural Walk of Hope to raise awareness of domestic violence
By WUFT News on September 7th, 2012 | Last updated: September 11, 2012 at 2:42 pm
A Marion County organization is hosting a walk Saturday to raise awareness for domestic violence, which is becoming increasingly worse in the county.
Federal health care law affects screenings for domestic violence
By Alexys Martinez on August 6th, 2012 | Last updated: December 7, 2012 at 9:42 pm
Nearly one in four women in Alachua County is the victim of domestic violence. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Alexys Martinez spoke with Executive Director of Peaceful Paths, Theresa Harrison, on how a new program implemented as part of the federal health care [...]
