Child marriage is termed as any formal marriage or informal union between a child and an adult or another child. It is considered a violation of human rights and a harmful traditional practice affecting more girls than boys. While the prevalence of child marriage in Ghana has declined over the…
October is winding down, but groups working to prevent domestic violence still are hoping the public hears their message during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A South Dakota group describes it as a prevalent issue. Nearly 28% of South Dakota women and 23% of men around the state experience intimate-partner physical violence. .
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A new report shows there were 112 domestic violence-related deaths in Ohio in a recent 12-month period, including 22 youth, the highest number in the past seven years. Officials noted every domestic violence death is a tragedy, but advocates said data this year on youth fatalities is truly shocking. The Ohio Domestic Violence Network report on domestic violence-related fatalities reveals the highest number of youth fatalities since the count began seven years ago. .