Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HURTS EVERYONE  Have you or someone you know been a victim of domestic violence? Recent headlines of domestic violence include Rhianna and Chris Brown, both secular song artists and Prophetess Juanita Bynum and Bishop Thomas Weeks.  This is an indication that domestic violence occurs inside and outside of the church.  Statistics state [...]

Domestic Abuse Law in New York

In New York, domestic violence or domestic abuse includes physical abuse, mental abuse, and emotional abuse. Who can be involved in domestic abuse? Domestic abuse is a family law issue, and sometimes a criminal law issue, involving anyone who is a family or household member. Household and family members include spouses, children, people related [...]

Stalking – Are You a Victim?

In general terms, stalking is when a person becomes fearful of their safety because someone is repeatedly pursuing, harassing, and/or following them, which is unwanted and serving no legitimate purpose. This definition is much broader than the criminal definition of stalking listed below: Legal Definition of Stalking 1. Any person who on more than one [...]