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The Family Justice Center says its number of new or repeat domestic violence calls doubled in a 17-month period since the onset of the COVID pandemic, and the caseload continues to increase. On Wednesday, it received a critical financial boost to help victims, as well as those who prosecute the abusers.

The Family Justice Center of Erie County will dedicate its new permanent satellite office on Grand Island Saturday -- and it is expected to be busy when…

An apparent domestic violence incident turned into a double murder-suicide early Thursday morning in Buffalo.Buffalo Police were called to a home on Layer…

Two local groups are sharing $150,000 in state cash to help counter the rise in domestic violence cases during the pandemic.It wasn't a surprise to those…

Starting a conversation with a loved one you see in an abusive relationship is a difficult task. It can be even harder when that loved one is young.…

New legislation is advancing through Albany to help victims of domestic violence escape unhealthy relationships.“When a victim does finally marshal the…

New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is the latest high-profile male to face accusations of sexual misconduct during the #MeToo era. An…

Members of the New York State Assembly Minority Conference were in Buffalo Friday morning, announcing the release of their new report on domestic…

Being a victim of domestic violence is challenging enough, but fighting it through the court system can sometimes add unwanted stress to the situation. An…

Domestic violence advocacy groups are getting a financial boost by way of grants from the State of New York.$50,000 from the state’s public protection…