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InDepth: Police role to encourage, empower victims of domestic violence PressPass

InDepth: Police role to encourage, empower victims of domestic violence FARGO - A year ago, Fargo Police Det. Chris Nichtern’s position didn’t exist. In November, Nichtern was appointed the domestic violence detective. His role involves reviewing and following up on domestic abuse cases to make sure victims stay safe and offenders comply with court orders.

By Anna G. Larson , October 08, 2012

InDepth: Education is key to reducing domestic abuse PressPass

FARGO – A child’s voice saying, “Mom and Dad are fighting” is commonly heard by dispatchers at the Red River Regional Dispatch Center. While neighbors and other witnesses report possible domestic abuse to police, it’s common for a young child in the home to call for help, said Lt. Joel Vettel of the Fargo Police Department.

By Anna G. Larson , October 08, 2012

InDepth: School counselor talks about helping child victims of domestic abuse PressPass

InDepth: School counselor talks about helping child victims of domestic abuse FARGO – In the 21 years that Nancy Tisor has been an elementary school counselor, there hasn’t been one year without a domestic abuse situation presented to her.

By Anna G. Larson , October 08, 2012

InDepth: Effects of domestic violence felt in the community PressPass

FARGO – Domestic violence comes at a cost to social services, police resources, health care, employment and education. Addressing the problem takes time, money and staffing. It shows up in emergency rooms and clinic offices. It affects attendance and productivity at work and school.

By Meredith Holt , October 08, 2012

InDepth: Abuse of elders: The most vulnerable victims PressPass

InDepth: Abuse of elders: The most vulnerable victims MOORHEAD - They are perhaps the most vulnerable and invisible victims of domestic abuse. Senior citizens, especially those dependent upon a caregiver, can easily become verbally, physically or sexually abused or financially exploited.

By Sherri Richards , October 07, 2012

InDepth: Domestic violence and an advocate for elders PressPass

InDepth: Domestic violence and an advocate for elders FARGO – When Kim Douglas speaks to senior citizens in the community about elder abuse, she sees eyes grow large as they realize they could be a victim of abuse.

By Sherri Richards , October 07, 2012

InDepth: Domestic violence | Abuse is abuse ... and it’s a problem for F-M

InDepth: Domestic violence | Abuse is abuse ... and it’s a problem for F-M FARGO - Fargo Police Chief Keith Ternes says his department responds to an average of five to seven calls a day related to domestic violence. “Not a day goes by or a shift goes by that we’re not responding to at least one or two domestic violence calls,” says police Detective Chris Nichtern.

By Meredith Holt , October 06, 2012

InDepth: Domestic Violence | YWCA Cass Clay chosen to participate in national Purple Purse campaign PressPass

FARGO – The YWCA Cass Clay has been chosen as one of 14 YWCAs from across the U.S. to participate in the Purple Purse program for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

By Meredith Holt , October 06, 2012

InDepth: Domestic violence | Legal definitions of domestic violence/abuse PressPass

October 06, 2012

InDepth: Domestic violence | Reasons a victim might stay in an abusive relationship PressPass

October 06, 2012

InDepth: Domestic violence | Myths about domestic violence persist PressPass

FARGO – You don’t have to be a woman living in poverty with an alcoholic to be affected by domestic violence. Many women can’t “just leave.” Abuse is everyone’s problem, and it could happen to you.

By Meredith Holt , October 06, 2012

InDepth: Bullying | Silent wars in the workplace: Leaving high school doesn’t always mean leaving the ‘mean girls’ behind PressPass

InDepth: Bullying | Silent wars in the workplace: Leaving high school doesn’t always mean leaving the ‘mean girls’ behind FARGO – Silent wars are being waged by women in the workplace every day. “The tension between women is different than the tension between men or a woman and a man,” said Katherine Crowley, vice president and co-owner of management consulting firm K Squared Enterprises in New York City. “It’s high school all over again.”

By Anna G. Larson , September 03, 2012

InDepth: Bullying | The mechanics of bullying PressPass

InDepth: Bullying | The mechanics of bullying FARGO – A bully is not a person. Bullying is a behavior, said Wendy Troop-Gordon, assistant professor of psychology at North Dakota State University.

By Anna G. Larson , September 02, 2012

InDepth: Bullying is everyone’s issue, change starts at home

InDepth: Bullying is everyone’s issue, change starts at home MOORHEAD – Amanda Tomkins said she would’ve never known her 7-year-old son was being bullied if she hadn’t asked him how his day was, as she does every day.

By Anna G. Larson , September 02, 2012

InDepth: Book helps kids deal with bullying PressPass

InDepth: Book helps kids deal with bullying FARGO – “My name is Carlos, and I have no fur.” Carlos is one of seven unique cats in Peter J. Goodman’s educational book series that deals with topics such as bullying, communication, fears and illness.

By Anna G. Larson , September 02, 2012

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