domestic violence

The judge found his former girlfriend had "a reasonable cause to believe she is in imminent danger of becoming the victim of another act of dating violence."

Refuge House serves eight counties, including Leon. It is in the midst of a capital campaign as it seeks to stop having to turn victims away.

Amy Trask: "Victims of dating violence face gaps in the law that victims of domestic violence don’t"

Carr is accused of awarding herself more than $3.7 million that as a result didn’t go to people in dire need of protection and services

Increased violence, lack of housing keep victims in danger

Shelters for survivors have rarely been so full – leaving many with little choice but to stay with their abusers.

Due to the housing crisis and hurricanes, domestic violence shelters are struggling to meet the need

Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered that flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Cpl. Ray Hamilton, who was shot to death responding to a domestic violence situation

Women's groups in Tallahassee-Leon County are banding together to find answers on domestic violence, human trafficking, child care and more

The mission of Refuge House is to provide direct services to battered women, their children and sexual assault survivors. Executive Director Emily Mitchem says the awareness month is honored nationally.