THE SERIES
Severe abuse, light penalty
Harsher punishment of domestic violence, many say, could stop chronic abuse and save lives.
May. 20, 2003
Many charged, few jailed
The state should have more power to prosecute domestic abuse, some say, especially when victims won't testify.
May. 19, 2003
Cries of abuse unheeded, assaults rise to murders
In 2002, 73 people died in North Carolina as a result of domestic violence, prosecutors say. But the state lags in convictions for assaults and other crimes that many say lead to homicide.
May. 18, 2003
Domestic violence bill signed
But Gov. Mike Easley is uneasy about telling victims how to apply for a concealed gun permit.
Aug. 30, 2005
Discuss the new law that allows victims of domestic violence to apply for an emergency permit to carry a concealed weapon.
Programs target domestic batterers
Area treatment options aim to stop violence, but success is hard to measure.
Dec. 27, 2004
Sexes show batterer parity
Domestic violence model questioned.
Dec. 27, 2004
Victims say violence at home led to job loss
Domestic-violence groups follow case in N.C. Supreme Court.
Dec. 8, 2004
How should employers handle situations in which a worker is the victim of domestic violence?
Read stories from the Violence Dismissed series.
Domestic violence reforms hailed
New law requires anyone convicted of domestic violence to seek counseling and treatment.
Nov. 29, 2004
Easley strengthens domestic violence law
Gov. Mike Easley on Thursday signed into law far-reaching legislation that strengthens North Carolina's domestic violence laws by increasing penalties for strangulation assaults and increasing legal funds for victims.
Aug. 13, 2004
Couple found dead in Johnston home
Husband, wife had violent history.
July 29, 2004
House passes abuse bill
Measure toughens penalties and increases funding to provide legal help for victims.
July 15, 2004
Read the bill.
Program helps treat abusers
A bill to strengthen domestic violence laws includes an expansion of treatment programs.
June 23, 2004
Abuse victims would get help
Legislation targets domestic violence.
May 11, 2004
It's not a felony if victim lives
Penalties are too light, says victim of nonlethal strangulation.
Apr. 7, 2004
Lawmakers study domestic violence
Victim urges legislative committee to change laws.
Oct. 30, 2003
Gun bill approved by House
The bill's supporters said it would help protect victims in serious domestic violence cases.
June 25, 2003
Man leads Wake rape crisis agency
Hartzell is Interact's first male director.
June 5, 2003
Domestic violence bill aims at guns
Victims' families appeal to legislators.
May 28, 2003
Violence Dismissed: How N.C. can do better
Letters regarding the Violence Dismissed series
May 25, 2003
A call to tackle domestic violence
N&O series spurs state officials to seek better ways to deal with domestic abuse.
May 21, 2003
