domestic violence

Vermont Judge Tells Defendant to Change T-shirt

Pat Bradley — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:41:18 +0000

A Vermont judge refused to arraign a domestic violence suspect until he changed his shirt, which had the words: "I bust mine to kick yours."

Berkshire Group Organizes Violence Reduction Forum

Lucas Willard — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:10:00 +0000

A group of concerned citizens is organizing an event this week to address the subject of reducing violent crime in Berkshire County.

The group called Berkshire Citizens for Peace and Justice this week is organizing a meeting involving area residents, professionals, and public safety officials to discuss a wide variety of topics related to school and community violence.

January is Stalking Awareness Month in NY

Dave Lucas — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:15:00 +0000

The National Center For Victims of Crime has named January 2013 as National Stalking Awareness Month.

Stalking is a crime in New York, and both sexes are victims. “Know it. Name it. Stop it” is the theme for January's Stalking Awareness Month.

Barbara Palmateer is Program Director of Family, Community and Victim Services for Community Action Agency of Greene County’s Columbia-Greene Domestic Violence Program. She notes that victims suffer anxiety, social dysfunction, and severe depression at much higher rates than the general population, and many lose time from work or have to move as a result of their victimization.

NYS Domestic Violence Protection Bills Take Effect January 1, 2013

Allison Dunne — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:26:53 +0000

New York State will have some new laws that take effect January first. One is a multi-layered legislative package that provides new protections for domestic violence victims. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill package October 25^th. One piece of the legislation increases the penalty for repeat offenders to a felony by creating a Class E felony, Aggravated Family Offense. Manhattan District Attorney and President of the New York District Attorneys Association of the State of New York Cyrus Vance, Jr., said this addresses an underlying issue: the ability of offenders to abuse their victims again and again without serious consequences.

Killing Of Police Officer Prompts Review Of Procedures

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:20:00 +0000

Three months after a veteran police officer in Springfield Massachusetts was killed in the line of duty, the death of officer Kevin Ambrose still reverberates. Police across the country are reviewing procedures for dealing with domestic disputes involving fellow law officers. Efforts continue in Massachusetts to boost survivor benefits for the families of public safety professionals killed on the job. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Thousands Mourn At Police Officer's Funeral In Springfield Mass.

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:44:26 +0000

Thousands came out Friday to pay their last respects to a veteran Springfield Massachusetts police officer who was shot dead earlier this week after responding to a domestic dispute.. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose was remembered for his fun loving spirit, his sense of humor, athletic prowess and his dedication to family, friends and the citizens of Springfield, whom he served for 36 years.

Deadly Violence Against Police On The Rise

Paul Tuthill — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:25:00 +0000

National statistics point to an increase in deadly violence against law enforcement officers. A 36 year veteran policeman in Springfield Massachusetts was the latest to lose his life in the line of duty when he was shot dead earlier this week while trying to resolve a domestic dispute. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Springfield Police Officer Shot Dead

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:43:27 +0000

A veteran Springfield Massachusetts police officer was killed in the line of duty Monday after responding to a domestic dispute. Authorities say the policeman was shot and fatally wounded by a Rikers Island corrections officer, who then took his own life. A woman was critically wounded. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill has more..