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VINE is Integral to Domestic Violence Victims' Safety
June 20th, 2009
A recent survey of domestic violence shelters around the country found that that the economic downturn has led to a sharp increase in requests for assistance from victims. According to the survey, conducted by cosmetics company Mary Kay, representatives from 73 percent of shelters reported that financial issues and job losses were leading contributing factors in the reported increase in domestic violence cases involving women. Communities can help battered women empower themselves by encouraging them to use VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) -- a free, anonymous service that notifies victims when offenders are released from jail. A...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-06-20)
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