domestic violence

Aisha's Law Falls Short Of Passing Ohio Legislature In 2020

By • Dec 28, 2020

A bill in the Ohio legislature that toughens penalties for domestic abuse and creates more protections for victims will not pass the General Assembly by the end of the year. The bill's sponsor says she plans to reintroduce what's known as Aisha's Law in the new year.

Problems With Ohio's Gun Background Check System Have Been Known For Years

By • Nov 11, 2020
Mourners gather for a vigil at the scene of a mass shooting, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio.
John Minchillo / Associated Press

The cities of Columbus and Dayton, along with the national gun control group Everytown and Ohio resident Meghan Volk, are suing the Ohio Attorney General's Office over the state’s gun background check system. The lawsuit targets a problem in Ohio that’s been known for years.

Ohio Records Spike In Domestic Violence-Related Deaths

By • Oct 8, 2020
The new CHOICES domestic violence shelter which opened in January and can accomodate up to 120 people and currently has a waitlist of more than 40 people.
Paige Pfleger / WOSU

Domestic violence-related fatalities in Ohio have spiked over the past year, and some experts partly blame isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.

City Attorney Says Domestic Violence Resources Available Despite Funding Drop

By • Oct 2, 2020
City Atty. Zach Klein and Columbus Councilmember Shayla Favor.
Nick Evans / WOSU

A sharp reduction in federal funds is cutting into the budgets of organizations that assist survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking around Ohio.

Cuyahoga County Launches New Domestic Violence Docket

By • Sep 25, 2020

A high-risk domestic violence court starts taking cases Monday in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.

The U.S. Department of Justice is funding the specialized court for three years with $1 million and it will take 50 cases each year.

The court categorizes felony domestic violence cases that involve either strangulation or a firearm as high risk.

Columbus Now Offers Texting Service For Domestic Violence Survivors

By • Apr 20, 2020
Columbus Police cruiser vehicle
Adora Namigadde / WOSU

As Ohio's stay-at-home order continues, Columbus Police reports that domestic violence calls are on the rise. That's spurred the Columbus City Attorney to start offering a texting service to help victims.

Coronavirus In Ohio: Domestic Violence Shelters Expect Boom Of Crisis Calls

By • Apr 7, 2020
The new CHOICES domestic violence shelter which opened in January and can accomodate up to 120 people and currently has a waitlist of more than 40 people.
Paige Pfleger / WOSU

Sue Villilo directs LSS CHOICES For Victims Of Domestic Violence. At their shelter in Columbus, the phone lines have been less busy these past few weeks.

“We actually have a little bit of a dip in seeking services right now. I think to some extent that isn’t too surprising,” Villilo says. “It’s probably harder for people to contact us if they’re in the home with the abuser.”

Columbus Attorney Raises Concern About Spike In Domestic Violence Homicides

By • Mar 30, 2020
City Atty. Zach Klein and Columbus Councilmember Shayla Favor.
Nick Evans / WOSU

Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein is expressing alarm after Columbus saw three domestic violence homicides in three weeks. 

Charges Filed Against Domestic Violence Suspect Whose Passenger Died In Crash

By • Jan 17, 2020
Gahanna Police / Facebook

Franklin County prosecutors are pursuing vehicular homicide charges against a man who allegedly crashed a car during a police pursuit while under the influence, killing a passenger.

Lawmaker Confident Domestic Violence Law Will See Movement

By • Jan 17, 2020
In February, Rep. Janine Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) introduced a domestic violence protection law along with several of co-sponsors of the bill.
Andy Chow / Ohio Public Radio

Rep. Janine Boyd (D-Cleveland Heights) says her high-profile domestic violence bill is gaining momentum in the Ohio House. The bipartisan piece of legislation known as "Aisha's Law" looks to overhaul the way communities and law enforcement respond to reports of assault.

Woman Killed In Gahanna Crash Had Accused Driver Of Domestic Violence

By • Jan 9, 2020
Gahanna Police / Facebook

The Gahanna Division of Police identified a woman who died in a crash Wednesday night following a police chase. Authorities believe Shannon Currier was the victim of felonious assault by the car's driver just days earlier.

Could 2020 Bring Action On LGBTQ Protections Or Drug Sentencing Reform?

By • Dec 31, 2019
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, left, shakes hands with Ohio House speaker Larry Householder after delivering the Ohio State of the State address at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Paul Vernon / Associated Press

This year, Ohio lawmakers managed to send 21 bills to the governor's desk for his signature. However, there are many other proposals that received a lot of attention but are still waiting in the wings for 2020.

House, Senate Democrats Urge Legislature To Prioritize Domestic Violence Bills

By • Oct 30, 2019

Ohio House and Senate Democrats are calling on legislative leaders to pass a slew of bills they believe will reduce domestic violence and protect victims.

Columbus Launches Program To Disarm Domestic Abusers

By • Oct 30, 2019
City Atty. Zach Klein and Columbus Councilmember Shayla Favor.
Nick Evans / WOSU

Columbus this week launched its Intimate Partner Homicide Prevention Project, a federal grant-assisted program designed to overcome hurdles in implementing domestic violence-related gun laws.

Columbus Council Considers Grant For LGBTQ Domestic Violence Intervention

By • Oct 14, 2019
Christopher Columbus statue in front of Columbus City Hall.
Gabe Rosenberg / WOSU

Columbus City Council on Monday will consider a grant for a probation department program focused on intervention for LGBTQ survivors of domestic violence. 

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