Wayne County unveils new program for survivors of domestic, sexual violence
Survivors of domestic and sexual violence who later become involved in the criminal justice system may soon have a new path forward in Wayne County.
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Survivors of domestic and sexual violence who later become involved in the criminal justice system may soon have a new path forward in Wayne County.
A Detroit man was charged in connection with the assault of his 25-year-old sister and the non-fatal stabbing of her dog, Wayne County Prosecutor says.
A 23-year-old Flint man accused of firing into a home and paralyzing his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend has been convicted, Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In a room full of survivors, advocates and family members in Detroit on Saturday, a woman bravely shared her story.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Saturday, Detroit police honored those who lost their lives to domestic violence and showed support for survivors. CBS News Detroit’s Veronica Ortega went to the event and heard one survivor’s story.
A 67-year-old man is in custody following a reported domestic violence assault in Cherry Grove Township, Michigan, Saturday evening, according to the Michigan State Police.
A Detroit man is accused of forcing his way into his girlfriend's Dearborn Heights home before shooting and killing her.
Police say Macomb County prosecutors declined to issue charges, citing self-defense. The suspects in both cases have since been released.
Michigan residents who must leave a job to escape domestic violence can seek unemployment benefits under a new law.
A new Michigan law allows those who leave a job while escaping from domestic violence to collect unemployment benefits. Other states already allow such an option. Here's how this works.
A jury convicted a 45-year-old Sterling Heights, Michigan, man on Friday of first-degree premeditated murder for killing his girlfriend, Dhoua Lao, in 2023, according to online court records.
Prosecutors say 39-year-old Alaina Fain drove over her then-husband with her SUV in a Warren parking lot on June 13, 2025.
A Clinton Township man has been convicted on murder, domestic violence and two weapons charges in the death of his child's mother.
Police investigating the Christmas Day deaths of two people at an apartment complex say neither the victim nor her friend ever called 911, despite a history of domestic violence in the victim's relationship.
Two people are dead and one person was hurt after a domestic dispute on Christmas led to a shooting in Southfield.
Mena Davis, executive director of Detroit nonprofit All Things Women, says there have been a large number of domestic violence cases since the pandemic.
According to the FBI, domestic homicides more than doubled between 2019 and 2024, increasing from 1,065 to 2,339. The latest data has experts worried.
Police in Brownstown Township say at least one of their officers shot at a suspect while responding to a report of domestic violence on Friday night.
In the four months Operation Cycle Break has been running, incidents of domestic violence in the city have gone down, and those behind the pilot program say it's an initiative that's working.
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office says it's covering the service fees of personal protection orders for people unable to pay for them.
Gabby Petito's stepfather will be the keynote speaker for First Step's "You are the Light" Gala on Friday night.
Metro Detroit organizations providing support for survivors of domestic violence are doubling down on their concerns about the Michigan state budget.
Police, firefighters and court staff in Southfield joined together for a two-mile walk to raise domestic violence awareness. Organizers say cases are on the rise.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
A 13-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl were critically injured in the shooting, and a 17-year-old boy was killed.
