by National Alliance on Mental Illness: A mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others. If you have — or think you might have — a mental illness, the first thing you must Read More >

by Kiahnna Patterson, WAVY: The Newport News Police department is taking a new approach to stop domestic violence. Earlier this month, the department hired two domestic violence specialists to work alongside officers. This comes as shelters in Hampton Roads see an increase in calls for help during the coronavirus pandemic. Police Chief Steve Drew says the Read More >

by Olivia Pikul, BTSADV: When you think of victims of abuse, what comes to mind? Do you picture a battered woman? A neglected child? A teenage girl? Chances are, you didn’t picture a man. Why is that? Each year, more than 830,000 men are victims of domestic violence – that is one every 37.8 seconds. Read More >