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Domestic Violence: Share Your Thoughts

If you have a story to tell, would like to share your thoughts with us or need help, you can talk to Courant columnists Rick Green, Susan Campbell, Helen UbiƱas and Fox 61 anchor Sarah French on our blog.

Stories From The Hartford Courant

Teens Far From Immune To Abusive Relationships

Teens Far From Immune To Abusive Relationships

Megan Grant is only 15, but she knows it's not right when a boy calls his girlfriend "bitch."

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Lawmakers Urge Steps To Combat Domestic Violence

Domestic violence shelters should be staffed around the clock, teen dating violence should be addressed in schools, and authorities need...

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Past Coverage

Slain Woman Tells Of Abuse In Restraining Order

Portland, Ore., man gets probation for attacking ex-girlfriend and her pet fish

Husband In Custody In Slaying Of New Britain Woman

Candlelight Vigil For Victims Of Domestic Violence

Man In Custody In Woman's Death In New Britain

Federal Stimulus Provides Money For Domestic Abuse Programs

Advocates Press For Changes In Domestic Violence Laws

No Euphemism Needed

Man, Woman Die After Apparent Murder-Suicide In West Haven

Women Helped By 1994 Domestic Abuse Law

Woman, Pet Struck During Domestic Dispute, Police Say

Conn College And Yale To Share Grants To Help Prevent Violence Against Women

Extra Stress From Holidays Can Trigger Domestic Violence

Susan Campbell: Prudence Crandall Center Making Trouble On Behalf Of Women

Advocate: Domestic Violence Cases Need Quicker Handling

Service Aiding Domestic Violence Victims In Litchfield County Gets Federal Grant

Helen Ubiñas: Giving Meaning To Death Of Niece From Domestic Violence

Abuse, Fear Drove Them To Kill

Domestic Violence Cases Proceed - Even When The Victim Recants

Laurence Cohen & Gina Barreca: Armed Against Abusers?

A Place Where Violence Against Women Has Doubled: On TV

Advocates: Why Hasn't State Account Aided Connecticut Domestic Violence Programs For 2 Years?

Susan Campbell: Rell's Veto Is A Cruel Blow To Abuse Victims

Victim Of Domestic Violence Emerges As A Voice For Change

Man Charged With Tracking Ex With Cellphone

Behind The Bruises: A Doctor's Eyes Opened

911 Calls From Shenkman Standoff Released

Study To Measure Effectiveness Of Restraining Orders

Marchers Rally Against Domestic Violence, Remember Victim

Too Many Abuse Tales