When Systems Miss the Warning Signs: Why Indiana’s “Gabby Petito Act” Matters to Families

The article discusses Indiana's House Bill 1310, the “Gabby Petito Act,” which mandates lethality assessments by officers responding to domestic…

Tennessee’s County-Level Gun Relinquishment Fix Highlights a Larger Due Process Debate

Tennessee is implementing changes to firearm transfer documentation for individuals with domestic violence convictions or protection orders, aiming to close…

What Clarke v. Gibson Really Means for Domestic Violence Survivors: Stronger Protections, Clearer Evidence, and a More Stable Path to Safety

The Maryland Supreme Court's decision in Clarke v. Gibson strengthens protections for domestic violence survivors by ensuring that protective orders…

Coercive Control Laws Are Expanding — But Are They Protecting Families or Tearing Them Apart?

New legislation on domestic violence focusing on coercive control has raised concerns about its subjective nature, enabling potential abuse in…

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