Featured Opinion Opinion | Nostalgia for the 1950s ignores the inequality of that era But let’s take a beat — what was life really like during this so-called "golden age"? Bill BrittOctober 18, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s domestic violence crisis: A deadly reality for women The CDC reports that one in four women in Alabama will experience severe intimate partner violence during their lifetime. Bill BrittOctober 1, 2024
Legislature “Family values” lawmaker Tracy Estes arrested on domestic violence charges Estes, a two-term Republican lawmaker who has long touted conservative family ideals, is now facing legal troubles after a protection order was filed. StaffSeptember 23, 2024
State Governor awards grants to assist victims of abuse across Alabama The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffMarch 27, 2024
State Gov. Ivey awards $3.35 million to assist victims of violence ADECA is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. departments of Justice and Health and Human Services. StaffDecember 21, 2023
State U.S. Attorney’s Office for middle district observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month The detrimental effects of domestic violence, dating violence, and intimate partner violence can resonate for years. StaffOctober 13, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants for law enforcement domestic violence training The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence is using the funds for a statewide training to enhance responses to assist victims. StaffJune 21, 2023
State Grants awarded to statewide agencies that assist domestic violence victims The grants are from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffMay 18, 2023
Governor Gov. Ivey announces grants to support domestic violence shelters The funding is through the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund. StaffFebruary 16, 2023
State Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence, sexual assault victims The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy and assistance in filing victims’ compensation claims. StaffDecember 15, 2022