domestic violence

As Ray Rice begins his two game suspension, the National Football League has made an actual policy on domestic violence.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Ravens running back Ray Rice is sitting out two games for domestic violence. A positive marijuana test triggered a yearlong ban for Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon, costing him the 2014 season.

Dozens of groups turned out for a public hearing on Gov. Chris Christie's proposed $34.4 billion state budget proposal at the Statehouse on Tuesday. Most asked for some extra money to be included for their groups, including an advocate for battered women who made a very compelling case for more funds.

Which laws are working in New Jersey to combat domestic violence and which laws are not? Three assemblywomen are hoping to find out the answer and that's why they're co-sponsoring a bill to establish a panel of experts to study the issue.

Advocates calling for the electronic monitoring of repeat domestic violence offenders will be gathering in Trenton this Wednesday and they want as many people as possible to join them.

A northern New Jersey man faces several charges after he allegedly poured gasoline on his ex-girlfriend and inside the apartment they shared with their two children.

Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault can get the help they need without affecting their employment, under a New Jersey law that kicked in this month.

To make sure Sandy-impacted families have access to adequate social services, New Jersey will use nearly $4.8 million in federal funds to boost the state's domestic violence prevention and treatment programs.

An Ocean County charity is honoring a friend and family member, who's life was tragically cut short following a vicious cycle of domestic violence.

Physical, sexual or emotional abuse has been cited by more than a third of teens in dating relationships, according to new data.