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A man who survived severe domestic abuse by his ex-girlfriend for years is speaking out in an effort to warn others who may be staying with their abusers during quarantine.  “Things turned physical years ago,” said Jerome, a domestic abuse survivor. ”When you’re in love, you seem to turn your head.” In February, his ex-girlfriend ran him over ...

Domestic violence cases can spike in a time of crisis and economic uncertainty. News4’s Meagan Fitzgerlad speaks to a domestic violence survivor as well as an expert and provides resources.

News4 and Telemundo 44 hosted a town hall about surviving domestic violence at the National Law Enforcement Museum in D.C.

A Maryland woman whose ex-boyfriend set her on fire hopes sharing her story will inspire others to escape domestic violence.

A Maryland woman whose ex-boyfriend set her on fire hopes sharing her story will inspire others to escape domestic violence. Aaron Gilchrist reports.

Imágenes crudas del jueves 21 de febrero mientras 3 agencias de bomberos combatían las llamas en una casa en Vista, la casa fue completamente destruida. Nadie resultó herido.

News4’s Eun Yang spoke at a benefit for The Anchor Fund, which provides critical resources for people trying to escape abuse. Victims often lack the tools and support so they stay in abusive relationships. The Anchor Fund works with survivors and their families....

Several officials gathered Thursday at a library in Burke, Virginia, to share painful stories of domestic violence and sexual abuse and encourage others to seek support.

Relationship violence is not limited to adults, and several behaviors familiar to many teenagers can be red flags, experts say.

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, News4’s Erika Gonzalez talks to Koube Ngaaje, the executive director of the District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH). DASH provides services for survivors of domestic violence.

The Humane Rescue Alliance’s Safe Haven program offers 24/7 help for domestic violence victims who are also concerned about the safety of their pets.

NBC4’s Pat Lawson Muse talks to Denise C. McCain, director of the Family Justice Center, about Amber’s Law, which requires some domestic violence abusers to wear electronic monitoring. The law went into effect in Maryland on Oct. 1.

Fifteen years after her ex-husband and his teenage accomplice gunned down 10 people in Maryland and Virginia, one local woman is making sure victims of domestic violence and abuse have the tools and resources they need.