Tag: violence
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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/
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Here are 7 culturally specific groups helping domestic abuse survivors in Milwaukee
So far this year, there have been 15 domestic violence-related homicides in Milwaukee County, with seven occurring in April, according to the Sojourner Family Peace Center, the largest service … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/7-culturally-specific-groups-helping-143126527.html
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AAPI Women Lead’s groundbreaking IPAR Report expands definitions of gender-based violence, centers community approach
AAHPI communities are experiencing racial and gendered violence in mundane and invisible ways which are often hidden when compared to the hypervisible forms of “hate crimes.” The type of violence … Full story: https://madison365.com/aapi-women-leads-groundbreaking-ipar-report-expands-definitions-of-gender-based-violence-centers-community-approach/
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3 charged with murdering St. Paul’s Tou Ger Xiong last month in Colombia
Xiong arrived in Medellín on Nov. 29 as a tourist and 12 days later his body was found with signs of violence in the Robledo area, northwest of Medellín. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/01/18/3-charged-with-murdering-st-pauls-tou-ger-xiong-last-month-in-colombia/
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Gun violence in Milwaukee trended down in 2023. But there’s still too much of it.
There are longstanding trends in Milwaukee’s gun violence that persisted into 2023. In a city that has suffered from generations of racial segregation, poverty, neglect and easy access to firearms, … Full story: https://www.aol.com/gun-violence-milwaukee-trended-down-110401598.html
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‘We see you’: Transgender Remembrance Day commemorated at Fresno State
A day to honor those who lost their life due to anti-trans violence, Transgender Remembrance Day, was commemorated at Fresno State’s Satellite Student Union. Resources and information were offered to … Read Full Article
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Local Hmong organization receives grant to expand public safety services
Thanks to a $450,000 grant, the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association will help build services statewide for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Read Full Article
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Places in Milwaukee Where you can Find Help for Domestic Violence
What it does: The first and only Hmong women’s organization in the state, HAWA dedicates its resources to the advancement of Hmong women and girls. It offers culturally appropriate services for … Read Full Article
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A family breaks from tradition to honor sister’s life, bring awareness to domestic violence
Jennifer Yang, a 36-year-old Anoka County woman, was killed by her husband in what was ruled as a murder-suicide. Yang’s funeral was held on Sunday and it was one that broke from tradition in notable … Read Full Article
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Man murders wife before killing himself in latest Hmong domestic violence tragedy in Minnesota
In the latest domestic violence tragedy involving the Hmong community in Minnesota, a man murdered his wife before committing suicide in an Andover residence. On the morning of March 10, the Anoka … Read Full Article
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Brother of murdered Andover woman speaks out on domestic violence in Hmong community
David Yang is turning his pain into a purpose by raising awareness surrounding domestic violence following the death of his 36-year-old sister in Andover just over a week ago. Read Full Article
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Hmong community hosts ‘end the silence’ workshop on domestic violence
Members of the Hmong community in St. Paul spoke out about domestic violence in front of a panel of experts saying cultural differences have allowed abuse in their community to get out of hand. Read Full Article
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Where to find help for sexual assault and domestic violence in Milwaukee
The Hmong American Women’s Association, which serves the Hmong and southeast Asian community, has advocates available at (414) 930-9352 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The WI Hmong … Read Full Article
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Where to find help for sexual assault and domestic violence in Milwaukee
If you’ve experienced sexual assault or domestic violence, there are resourced in Milwaukee to help. Some offer confidentiality. Read Full Article
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Hmong community hosts gun safety workshop in effort to curb gun violence
The council and Hmong community got an in depth session on gun safety measures with the help of Jason Shade, owner of Shade’s Landing and Firearms Training. Read Full Article
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Sheng Thao, once homeless and fleeing abuse, becomes the mayor of Oakland, California
Tags: American, California, Hmong, Hmong American, Oakland, refugees, Sheng Thao, Thao, United States, violenceThao, a 37-year-old domestic violence survivor and the daughter of refugees, is the first Hmong American mayor in the United States. Read Full Article
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Report details rise of domestic violence in Wisconsin with women of color disproportionately harmed
Since the start of the pandemic, deaths by domestic violence in Wisconsin have surged to record levels. According to a new report from End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, domestic violence claimed 80 lives … Read Full Article