Domestic Violence

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Anyone with information on James Rozas whereabouts should call the St. Landry Crime Stoppers at 948-TIPS (8477).

There's a sad truth about the holiday season. It's also a peak season for domestic violence. Faith House of Acadiana provides shelter and advocacy for women & children who are survivors of abuse. The need for their services increases dramatically this time of year. You can help...

A St. Landry Parish Crime Stoppers Facebook post led to the arrest for the violent crime.

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The NFL is using $10 million dollars to help stop sexual violence in one generation.

A bill that would allow victims of domestic abuse expedited permits to carry concealed weapons has passed in the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Deputies were called out to a home in the 200 block of Falcon Drive, but Montes-Velasquez had fled.

Domestic violence that turns deadly has place Louisiana in the top ten of a very disturbing nationwide study.

Rickey Boudreaux, Youngsville Chief of Police, says they will be releasing more information about the domestic violence incident later today.

Deputies say one of the four people involved is a former St. Martin Parish Corrections Officer who last worked for the department in 2004.

The woman is still being treated at a local hospital.

Police say based on the victim's statement and supporting video, 22-year-old Christian Hill was arrested for domestic abuse battery.

Responding to calls of domestic violence are among the most dangerous situations police can be asked to investigate, according to Brooks David, spokesperson for Louisiana State Police Troop I.

Before the new law, a victim would still have to wait 6 months to a year to get a divorce.

Study author Dr. Stacy Drury says she looked at children who came from homes affected by domestic violence, suicide or the incarceration of a family member.

Attorney Gary Evans said "Gwen's Law" would give the victim an opportunity to plea for her life.

There was some discussion that a spouse might claim a protective order to get divorced faster even if there is no evidence of domestic abuse.