AltWeeklies Wire
Can police prevent domestic violence simply by telling offenders to stop?new

“We recently started something called the Offender-Focused Domestic Violence Initiative. Too many guys were beatin’ on women."
INDY Week |
John H. Tucker |
11-15-2013 |
Children & Families
Tags: domestic violence
Midwives Fight for Home Births and Autonomynew

North Carolina's high rate of combined fetal and neonatal mortality rank it in the bottom sixth of the nation. The state is also one of only 11 in the country where the practice of midwifery outside the supervision of physicians is illegal. Some don't think that's a coincidence.
INDY Week |
Suzanne Nelson |
05-29-2008 |
Children & Families
What is Judge Richard Chaney Hiding?new
For years, the Durham District Court Judge has mentored troubled teens, but his conduct has raised concerns.
INDY Week |
Mosi Secret |
01-17-2008 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Can We Stop Domestic Violence?new
Advocates for battered women have reframed family violence as a preventable public health problem. But for this hidden “epidemic” to be viewed in the same light as smoking or drunken driving, more money, research and attention are needed.
INDY Week |
Barbara Solow |
05-30-2005 |
Children & Families