Safe at Home

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.

The ongoing government shutdown could affect airport security lines as TSA officers are about to miss a paycheck. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

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.

There are more murder cases caused by domestic violence in Prince George’s County than in other parts of of Maryland. Wednesday, lawmakers including Rep. Anthony Brown, abuse survivors and advocates met to talk about much-needed changes to federal laws. One of those survivors was Mildred Mohammed, the wife of to D.C. sniper John Mohammed; and...