Tag: violence
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St. Paul Hmong woman with manslaughter conviction makes it through immigration check-in
Xay Yang, the advocate who accompanied Nou, is executive director of Transforming Generations, a St. Paul nonprofit that provides support services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/10/disabled-hmong-woman-not-detained-case-unresolved/
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Bill aims to restore federal funding for Wisconsin abuse shelters, hotlines
Wisconsin nonprofits are facing historic cuts to domestic violence and child abuse services as a result of the shortfall. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69710bf0bdbe4d5a8e6b41e8af7e94dd&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fspecial-reports%2f2026%2f01%2f21%2fhouse-passes-stopgap-legislation-to-fix-voca-funding-shortfall%2f88218156007%2f&c=6181666981092970724&mkt=en-us
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Relentless trauma: A Rhode Island voice in Minneapolis
This is a reopening of a very fresh wound in our community still reeling from gun violence,” said longtime Democratic political operative Devin Driscoll. Full story: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/09/metro/minneapolis-ice-shooting-trauma-ri/
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Milwaukee shooting suspected murder-suicide, resources available
The medical examiner’s office said the shooting happened during an argument between a man and a woman, and the woman’s child witnessed what happened. Full story: https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-shooting-domestic-violence-resources-120725
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Sheboygan police boost victim recovery with new support initiatives
The police department’s victim services coordinator primarily works with adult victims of sensitive crimes, like sexual assault or domestic violence. Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2025/12/05/sheboygan-police-supporting-victims-of-domestic-violence-assault-with-advocate-soft-interview-room/87568576007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p
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These groups help crime victims. Trump’s anti-DEI push is putting them on the defensive.
Trump’s crackdown on “woke” federal grants is putting pressure on Wisconsin nonprofits that work with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/special-reports/2025/12/01/trumps-anti-dei-agenda-stokes-fear-for-wisconsin-crime-victim-groups/87274730007/
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Cov program tiv thaiv teeb meem kub ntxhov ntawm tej teej kawm uas siv thoob teb chaws
Our watch uas yog lub koom haum tiv thaiv kom tsis txhob tsim kev kub ntxhov tau qhia txog nws ib lub tswv yim tshiab coj los xaus tej kev kub ntxhov uas muaj ntawm tej teej kawm, coj los daws ntau … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/article/calls-for-nationwide-program-to-tackle-gender-based-violence-in-schools/pz1ahojnj
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As funding for crime victims plummets, Wisconsin’s attorney general urges state to fill the gap
Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging state lawmakers to approve nearly $68 million for crime victim services over the next two years. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67f94262f0ea4731a142512e3c96b0e6&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2f2025%2f04%2f11%2fvoca-cuts-limit-services-for-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-victims%2f83015924007%2f&c=1945810489548296911&mkt=en-us
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As funding for crime victims plummets, Wisconsin’s attorney general urges state to fill the gap
“We’re still trying to do everything we can to do the work and keep our doors open,” said Tammie Xiong, executive director of the Hmong American Women’s Association, or HAWA, in Milwauke … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6812f7a0ffe54dd09978269104f32b7a&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2f2025%2f04%2f11%2fvoca-cuts-limit-services-for-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-victims%2f83015924007%2f&c=1945810489548296911&mkt=en-us
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Producing an audio book to reach people in the Hmong language
A Journey of War, Love and Survival” recounts the story of a Hmong immigrant, Ia Moua. After experiencing political violence in Laos and then 15 years in a refugee camp in Thailand, Ia Moua is … Full story: https://theworld.org/segments/2025/03/26/producing-an-audio-book-to-reach-people-in-the-hmong-language
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Hennepin County attorney worries potential funding cuts threatens vital domestic violence services
A possible cut to domestic violence services is a fear Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has, too. She talked about her concerns while addressing the murder conviction of a Minneapolis man who … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/hennepin-co-attorney-worries-federal-funding-freeze-on-domestic-violence-organizations/89-0d690910-0af0-4c32-a6ba-fa9ee04d4218
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Photos: Domestic violence advocates raise awareness on Purple Thursday in Milwaukee
The City of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety and the Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault hosted an event Thursday Oct. 17 to honor survivors and those who lost their … Full story: https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/10/20/photos-domestic-violence-advocates-raise-awareness-on-purple-thursday-in-milwaukee/
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How Hmong women in Wisconsin are tackling domestic violence in their communities
She would go on to earn a master’s degree in social work before returning to help Hmong women through challenges like she faced. Lo, who has spent the last six years as an advocate and program … Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/07/22/hmong-women-in-wisconsin-tackling-domestic-violence/74380991007/
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How Hmong women in Wisconsin are tackling domestic violence in their communities
A women-led movement is pushing back against patriarchal attitudes and offering support to survivors of domestic violence. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/07/22/hmong-women-in-wisconsin-tackling-domestic-violence/74380991007/
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How Hmong women in Wisconsin are tackling domestic violence in their communities
The movement, led by Hmong women, is pushing back against patriarchal attitudes and offering support to survivors of domestic violence. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/other-nonprofit-media/2024/07/how-hmong-women-in-wisconsin-are-tackling-domestic-violence-in-their-communities/
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How Hmong women in Wisconsin are tackling domestic violence in their communities
This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. Monica Lo stayed silent for years as the man she … Full story: https://madison365.com/how-hmong-women-in-wisconsin-are-tackling-domestic-violence-in-their-communities/
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How Hmong women in Wisconsin are tackling domestic violence in their communities
Her life would come full circle years later. She would go on to earn a master’s degree in social work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before returning to Wausau to help Hmong women through … Full story: https://madison365.com/how-hmong-women-in-wisconsin-are-tackling-domestic-violence-in-their-communities/
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Wisconsin sees promise in ‘housing first’ support of domestic violence survivors
It offers culturally specific safe housing services, counseling and representation in mediation processes to Hmong women who experience domestic violence. (Kara Counard for Wisconsin Watch) Reading … Full story: https://wisconsinwatch.org/2024/07/wisconsin-domestic-violence-housing-survivors-hmong/