domestic violence

What Johnny Depp Has Said in the Depp-Amber Heard Trial So Far

After a tumultuous divorce, the two meet in court to battle over accusations of defamation and domestic violence.…

May 5, 2022

A mugshot over an outline of the state of Alaska

Why Is the Crime Rate so High in Alaska?

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

Factors such as long distances from law enforcement, injustice in sentencing and a marginalized Native community may be some of the reasons why violence is so common in this cold terrain. …

December 11, 2021

‘The Invisible Man’ and ‘You’ Show Two Different Portrayals of Abuse

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

Some say the Netflix show justifies an obsessive stalker, while Leigh Whannell's movie depicts the true horrors of domestic violence.…

March 22, 2020

‘The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open’: An Unapologetic Mirror for Social Failings

Abby Webb, Rice University

Directors Tailfeathers and Hepburn’s new movie emulates a relentless reality that grounds the film and gives a voice to the indigenous experience.…

November 27, 2019

For Ronnie Ortiz, the Police Are Heeeeeeere

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

The 'Jersey Shore' star’s recent domestic dispute highlights the sad relationship between violent relationships and reality television.…

June 13, 2018

Making Strides Against Relationship Violence with Yards for Yeardley

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

One simple act, like participating in Yards for Yeardley, is just one small step toward ending relationship violence.…

May 3, 2018

Rihanna Versus Snapchat

Vanessa Le, Chabot College

Rihanna-1, Snapchat-0.…

March 23, 2018

Grace Wickerson Works to Kick Violence Before It Starts

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Rice University’s sophomore works to start important conversations about domestic and relationship violence even before it has a chance to affect the community.…

March 16, 2018