Safe at Home

Of the 22 law enforcement agencies across the United States that responded to NBC News’ request for data on domestic violence calls, 18 departments said they had seen a rise in March, NBC News reports.

If you are ready to leave an abusive partner, you need a specific, detailed “safety plan,” Chandra Robinson of the D.C. domestic violence shelter My Sister’s Place and other experts say.

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. Aaron Gilchrist reports.

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

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and throughout the month NBC Washington’s “Safe at Home” series will be highlighting safety resources available to victims in our area.

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.