Redefining abuse
A common entertainment trope of a distraught lover entrapped by a manipulative, abusive partner. Characters become imprisoned in relationships, whether it be in pursuit of an image or status. In these films,
The relationship between guns and domestic violence
Of the homicides worked by the Oxford Police Department this year, two were the result of domestic violence incidents in which a gun was involved. OPD and other local law enforcement agencies
“Take Back the Night” to raise awareness of on-campus sexual violence
The Violence and Intervention and Prevention Office, Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies and Rallying Against Sexual Assault have partnered to host an event titled “Take Back the Night” on
Buzzwords make us forget the real issues
I am of the dogged and often disappointing persuasion that most people are good. Regardless of background, belief or appearance, I think most people are pure in at least intent, if not
No male sexual assault group therapy at UCC
Group therapy is proving to be as effective as individual therapy, but is less accessible to male students at the University of Mississippi. According to the descriptions of University Counseling Center (UCC)
Oxford police find possible pipe bombs, modified weapons inside South Lamar home
This story is being updated throughout the day. Oxford Police Department officers discovered explosive devices and modified weapons inside a home on South Lamar while responding to a domestic disturbance on Sunday
Domestic violence survivors share their stories
In the enclosed walls of a dark closet space, a mother hid a cell phone for her daughter, Brittany Cook, to call 911 when her father came home in a drunken state,
‘Love Shouldn’t Hurt’ campaign spreads domestic violence awareness around Oxford
Mary-Margaret Chaffe’s best friend was murdered a decade ago because of a domestic violence dispute. From that moment forward, Chaffe wanted to be an advocate for prevention of domestic violence. “When