Domestic violence has been a silent killer in homes, schools, and communities for years. Friday the Domestic Violence Shelter- Transitions- hosted their annual luncheon to recognize, end and heal domestic abuse.
Keynote Speaker and Assistant Muskingum County Prosecutor Ron Welch has seen the impact abuse has on families. He said one in four women will at some point be exposed to abuse, whether it's mental or physical it has an effect.
"A lot of people want to know why...
The recent Muskingum County shooting that left one man dead in an apparent domestic dispute is raising awareness about the issue of domestic violence.
Executive Director of Tansitions, a domestic violence shelter in Zanesville, Molly Correllus says the facility not only serves as a safe place to stay, but a resource to help address victim's needs.
"We provide legal advocacy here so if someone is in a domestic violence situation, if they come in, then we will give them...
A New Concord man accused of stabbing his brother-in-law was arraigned in court Wednesday.
26-year-old David Phillips appeared before Muskingum County Common Pleas Court Judge Mark Fleegle where he pled not guilty to charges of felonious assault and domestic violence.
Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz says on February 1st Phillips was arguing with his wife at their home when he stabbed her brother during an altercation.
Phillips is being held...
A man who allegedly stabbed his wife last month appeared in Muskingum County Common Pleas Court on Monday.
50-year-old Timothy Erwin Sr. of Duncan Falls plead guilty to felonious assault and domestic violence.
The Muskingum County Sheriff's Office says he stabbed his wife, 49-year-old Joann, twice at their home on October 24th of 2010. She was treated and released from the hospital. Judge Kelly Cottrill ordered a pre-sentence investigation.
October is domestic violence awareness month. Cases of domestic violence continue to rise, but Genesis Healthcare and members of the community are offering a message of hope to victims.
"Don't be silent."
That's Lucinda Snyder's message, a survivor of domestic violence. While her battle was a long one...It's something that she overcame.
"I went day by day, and it took me eight and a half years, and I finally got rescued," says Snyder.
It...
A Newark police officer is charged with disorderly conduct.
Police Chief Steven Sarver says Bobby Hartless' 17-year-old daughter claimed he hit and kicked her on August 4th. After filing a report with the police department, hartless was arrested for domestic violence. Sarver says the city's law director chose not to pursue the case and the charge was dropped, But it did move on to a special prosecutor, who sarver says did decide to file a disorderly conduct charge Thursday.
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Most local residents say they're sick of the snow, and it's even causing people to develop "cabin fever."
Yet, conditions like these can also bring about more cases of domestic violence.
"People are cooped up. The kids are home from school and tempers flare a little easier. It's not like you can go outside and garden or go outside and take a walk. So, they might have to do some more creative activities to reduce that, " says Response Victim Assistance program...
Response Victim Assistance is celebrating a birthday.
It's been serving the community for 20 years and wanted to thank everyone for their support.
"Ideally, in a perfect world, it would be nice to have no violence, but at least our doors are open. Our agency is here to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, " says program manager Janie Malloy.
This time of year brings about more domestic violence cases.
"It's very stressful on a lot of...
City and state officials gathered with community members Friday at the Zanesville Country Club to help bring awareness to domestic violence.
Around 70 people attended Transitions Fundraising Luncheon. This is the 30th year Transitions has held the luncheon and last year it raised $5,000. The keynote speaker today is Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Stratton. She says it is important to break the cycle of domestic violence.
"I think everybody should get more...
October is National Domestic Violence Month, symbolized by the color purple. Recent statistics suggest one out of every four women is a victim of domestic violence.
Janie Malloy at Response Victim Assistance says women need to leave violent situations, but they need to take extra precautions.
"A woman needs to, if she is leaving a situation probably call law enforcement. They will escort her to a shelter, so we usually depend on law enforcement to somehow get to a...
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