CHEROKEE, N.C. — At 64 years-old, Matilda Black Bear, better known as Tillie, refers to herself as a “classic case” in regards to her story of domestic violence.  She was 26 years old when she entered into a relationship that turned violent. She knew after the first week that she had to get out, but [...]

Great news today regarding the formation of this task force of federal and tribal prosecutors to improve law enforcement strategies. Here’s the official press release. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAO FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 WWW.JUSTICE.GOV (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the formation and inaugural meeting of the Violence [...]

Posted by Lynn Rosenthal on 01/10/11 at whitehouse.gov/blog. In one year alone, 3.4 million adults in the United States were stalked (2009, Bureau of Justice Statistics).  Young women 18-24 are at the greatest risk of being stalked. Despite its prevalence, stalking is little understood by many people, who may think only celebrities are stalked or [...]