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Steps are needed to prevent rising homelessness. The Martin House in Norwich advocates for more housing and services.

A South Dakota academic program that enhances training for those who respond to child abuse and neglect cases is gaining momentum. In the past couple of years, the University of South Dakota has seen its first groups of students earn certificates for Child and Adult Advocacy Studies. Participants get a deeper understanding of child maltreatment and how to respond. ...

“The defendants failed to do their part in keeping my sweet Ariel safe,” says the grandfather, who filed a lawsuit in Tennessee.

Darien Young, 29, escaped from a “halfway” house before trekking down to Florida.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill that is aimed at fighting homelessness. Called "Home IL," it will bring state agencies, nonprofit organizations and other advocates together. The bill focuses on an equity-based approach, which includes the voices and contributions of those who have experience homelessness. It codifies the collaboration [...]

Sunday is World Day Against Trafficking in Humans, and in Iowa state officials are calling on residents to do more to help. Reports of trafficking are up, and so is the prevalence of the crime. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said Iowa isnt alone in seeing a dramatic increase in human trafficking cases. ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill that is aimed at fighting homelessness. Called "Home IL," it will bring state agencies, nonprofit organizations and other advocates together. The bill focuses on an equity-based approach, which includes the voices and contributions of those who have experience homelessness. It codifies the collaboration [...]

CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker signed HB2381 today, codifying the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and the Community Advisory Council on

Advocacy groups say a $20 million statewide funding increase will help rebuild community domestic violence services after years of budget cuts. Since 2019, more than 40-percent of its member programs reported having to reduce or eliminate services to children, and more than a quarter turned away survivors seeking assistance with a protection order due to lack of available staff, the Ohio Domestic Violence Network reported. After several attempts, Christa Hullaby left an abusive relationship in ...

The next round of funding through the Government of Alberta’s Affordable Housing Partnership Program is open for applications from community partners.