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Parents of slain Mass. teen to testify on bills
Boston :: MA :: USA | 1 month ago
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The parents of a Wayland teen who was killed by a former boyfriend plan to ask state lawmakers to require dating violence prevention as part of health and sexual education programs in public schools. Dr. Malcolm Astley, a retired principal and school
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Calling all Coaches: Join Former Seahawks QB Jon Kitna and CBS Sportscaster James Brown to Devise Game Plan to Better Mentor Young Athletes
Seattle :: WA :: USA | 2 months ago
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May 7 to learn how to develop, mentor and lead young men and help build their character. TO MEN a leading national violence prevention organization will bring the final installment of their national training series, entitled A Call To Coaches: Your
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Solano County opens Family Justice Center
Ukiah :: CA :: USA | 2 months ago
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The Solano County District Attorney's Office of Family Violence Prevention opened the doors to its new Solano Family Justice Center this month...Fairfield has been transformed into a hub of service providers tailored to victims of domestic violence,
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Health employees seek legislation to address workplace violence
Baltimore :: MD :: USA | 3 months ago
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Jo Samrow, a nurse in Southern Maryland, was once slammed into a wall by a patient so violently she developed a large hematoma on the back of her head. In recent weeks, these nurses and other health care workers have shared their stories before
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Loaded Words: How Language Shapes The Gun Debate
Washington :: DC :: USA | 4 months ago
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Later this week, a Senate committee will start work on various proposals, including a background check on every gun sale and an assault weapons ban. But this debate over guns goes beyond disagreements about policy. Advocates on both sides quite
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Study: Domestic violence can hit anyone, anywhere
Ukiah :: CA :: USA | 4 months ago
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Blue Shield of California Foundation released a survey of Californians that reveals their attitudes about domestic violence. Tulchin Research conducted a random-digit-dial telephone survey among 900 adults in California at least 18 years of age or
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Congressman ready to tackle gun violence after recent Bay Area forums
Napa :: CA :: USA | 5 months ago
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Comments, suggestions and other issues voiced at the three forums, including one at Vallejo City Hall on Wednesday, will go into the work of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, which Thompson heads. "I'll meet with the vice
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Domestic violence victims need your help in Solano County
Ukiah :: CA :: USA | 6 months ago
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With the help of volunteers, we can make a difference locally," said Carolyn Wold from the Solano County Office of Family Violence Prevention...Support Group to provide victims with crisis intervention services, assistance with obtaining domestic
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Bill would improve safety for Mass. social workers
Boston :: MA :: USA | 6 months ago
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Massachusetts lawmakers have approved a bill designed to improve workplace safety for social workers. The bill requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to create a workplace violence prevention and crisis response plan for social
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Sara Boyns: Workplace violence prevention
Monterey :: CA :: USA | 10 months ago
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I am wondering if we should have a policy, and how we can explain and enforce the policy? A: The California Labor Code and the Code of Civil Procedure, when read together, establish a public policy requiring employers to provide a safe and secure
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