Latest "Domestic violence" stories

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Air Force announces more oversight, training to curb domestic violence

It's the Department of the Air Force’s latest attempt to reform how domestic abuse is handled, but critics say more could be done to address the problem.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 months ago

New DoD survey delves into the good and bad of military relationships

The DoD survey is part of a broader effort to identify when couples are most at risk for domestic abuse, and the impact.

By Karen Jowers

8 months ago

Air Force launches another study on improving aid to abuse survivors

Tens of thousands of airmen and guardians who responded to an internal survey in 2020 said they were mentally or physically abused in the past two years.

By Rachel S. Cohen

10 months ago

Air Force tests a new way to help survivors of violence, harassment

A new Department of the Air Force pilot program aims help airmen and guardians who have suffered domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment.

By Zamone Perez

16 months ago

How bad is DoD’s domestic abuse problem? Unclear, thanks to data gaps, auditors say

DoD and the services have made progress in their response to domestic abuse, but need better visibility over cases and commanders' actions.

By Karen Jowers

3 years ago

Shooter dead, airman wounded in domestic violence incident at Hurlburt

The shooting prompted Hurlburt to lock down for about an hour and a half.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago