/tags/domestic-abuse Domestic Abuse en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-27/illinois-karinas-bill-us-supreme-court The U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier this month reaffirmed when a court finds an individual to pose a credible threat to the physical safety of another, that individual may be temporarily have their guns taken. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-27/illinois-karinas-bill-us-supreme-court Hannah Meisel /government-politics-issues/2024-06-07/illinois-fails-to-pass-karinas-bill-aimed-protecting-domestic-violence-victims The Illinois bill, which has bipartisan support, would take guns from people with restraining orders against them. It failed for a third time in the legislature. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-07/illinois-fails-to-pass-karinas-bill-aimed-protecting-domestic-violence-victims Mawa Iqbal /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-29/survivors-and-advocates-strive-to-break-cycle-of-domestic-abuse-for-future-generations Rates of adults and children seeking and receiving shelter due to domestic violence are increasing in Missouri and Illinois. Wed, 29 May 2024 22:25:18 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-05-29/survivors-and-advocates-strive-to-break-cycle-of-domestic-abuse-for-future-generations Emily Woodbury /law-order/2024-04-29/missouri-illinois-coalitions-say-more-domestic-violence-victims-are-seeking-help Domestic violence victims are utilizing hotlines more often — but experts say this likely reflects a growth in awareness of assistance options as well as courage. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-04-29/missouri-illinois-coalitions-say-more-domestic-violence-victims-are-seeking-help Lacretia Wimbley /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-03-07/most-domestic-violence-victims-face-court-alone-a-retired-judge-wants-to-change-that “No victim should ever walk into a courtroom by themselves,” says retired St. Louis County Circuit Judge Mike Burton, who launched St. Louis Survivors Legal Support to provide legal representation for victims of domestic violence. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:33:10 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-03-07/most-domestic-violence-victims-face-court-alone-a-retired-judge-wants-to-change-that Emily Woodbury /government-politics-issues/2024-03-04/pregnant-women-cant-legally-get-divorced-in-missouri-a-new-bill-could-change-that A state law that has been around since the 1970s and was last amended in 2016 lists pregnancy as a barrier for finalizing divorce. HB 2402 would clarify that language to specify that pregnancy status shall not stop the court from finalizing dissolution of marriage or legal separation. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-03-04/pregnant-women-cant-legally-get-divorced-in-missouri-a-new-bill-could-change-that Lacretia Wimbley /government-politics-issues/2023-11-10/illinois-advocates-angered-by-delay-in-passing-karinas-bill The legislation, stalled at the Illinois statehouse, is aimed at taking guns from those accused of domestic violence. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-11-10/illinois-advocates-angered-by-delay-in-passing-karinas-bill Sophie Sherry /government-politics-issues/2023-10-17/illinois-advocates-want-guns-to-be-taken-from-domestic-abusers-under-protection-orders The Illinois bill was named for Chicago domestic violence victim allegedly shot and killed by husband this summer Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-10-17/illinois-advocates-want-guns-to-be-taken-from-domestic-abusers-under-protection-orders Hannah Meisel /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-12/the-womens-safe-house-aims-to-help-abuse-victims-stay-safe-by-welcoming-their-pets Many women report staying in abusive relationships over fear of leaving their pet. A St. Louis domestic violence shelter is working to remove that deterrent. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:22:23 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-10-12/the-womens-safe-house-aims-to-help-abuse-victims-stay-safe-by-welcoming-their-pets Emily Woodbury /law-order/2023-06-14/missouri-is-moving-towards-a-50-50-child-custody-law-raising-concerns-about-abuse-survivors The legislation changes Missouri law by requiring judges start each child custody case with the presumption that “equal or approximately equal” parenting time for each parent is in the child’s best interests. But the bill, passed in the final hour of the legislative session, could make it more difficult for victims to escape abusive relationships and protect their children. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:15:00 GMT /law-order/2023-06-14/missouri-is-moving-towards-a-50-50-child-custody-law-raising-concerns-about-abuse-survivors Clara Bates