I am writing to express my gratitude for the support that United Way has provided to the Family Crisis Council Shelter. As someone who has worked closely with this organization, I have seen firsthand ...

On behalf of Family Crisis Council of Rowan, Inc., I would like to express our deepest gratitude for the unwavering support and partnership we receive from Rowan County United Way. Their dedication to ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed "Karina's Law," legislation that is designed to create more protections for ...

Karina‘s law sets a specific timeline and process for owners to surrender their firearms after an order of protection is given by a judge.

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...

Although an attempt to implement a federal funding freeze may have been thwarted, domestic violence support organizations ...

Dear Annie: I regularly read your column and have seen stories involving individuals over 60 being taken advantage of or ...

Home is not a safe place for everyone. Covid-19, social isolation and the stay at home order do not cause people to abuse, but they can escalate an already abusive situation. Social distancing can ...

Dear Elder Advocate: Thank YOU for your letter and years of service in this area. Protecting the vulnerable is crucial but ...

U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan quickly blocked the order from going into effect and, Monday, she issued a more robust ...

"Jerry believed in the cause of providing assistance to domestic violence survivors in Buncombe County." ...

I am writing to refute the editorial “Rent control won’t solve state’s housing crisis” (In Our View, Jan. 22).