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Domestic Violence rates are up in Arizona

4/15/2023
The Valley and Arizona have earned poor marks when it comes to domestic violence. The state ranks fifth in the nation for the highest domestic violence rates, with about 42.6% of women and 33.4% of men experiencing intimate partner physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking according to World Population review.

Sun City West club helps children

3/10/2023
A Sun City West club is helping children in need by supporting an outside organization.

Judge dismisses Chandler woman’s appeal for return …

1/5/2023
Thursday, a judge dismissed Sydney McKinley’s appeal to have 13 dogs returned to her from the Arizona Humane Society. McKinley was jailed briefly Sept. 22 after 55 live and five deceased …

Former Phoenix TV anchor Brandon Lee named Man of …

7/13/2022
The Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona is excited to announce that five-time Emmy winning journalist and former Channel 3 news anchor Brandon Lee is its 2023 Man of Courage. Lee will be honored at …

Tempe to hold elder abuse awareness event

6/7/2022
Tempe wants to make its residents aware of the signs of elder abuse. 

Volunteers help Free Arts for Abused Children of AZ …

5/20/2022
From left, Gilbert residents Leslie Rumsey and Maria Valles recently volunteered at Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona with their Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa teammates, creating affirmation cards …

Apache Junction teacher Mortensen recognized for …

2/12/2022
Kerri Mortensen, a sixth grade teacher at Four Peaks Elementary School, 1785 N. Idaho Road in Apache Junction, received a Difference Maker Educator award through the Stand Up, Speak Up, Save a Life …

Arizona sees ‘astonishing’ jump in mental health …

1/20/2022
People’s mental health has taken hit after hit as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year in the U.S. A new study shows that, as a result, prescription medication for mental health issues is at an all-time high.

McClelland: Arizona’s youth endangered amidst rising …

8/11/2021
After more than a year of surviving the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic, the epidemic of suicide in children has risen dramatically. Last year alone, 7,000 teens in the U.S. have died by suicide. …

A New Leaf, Apache Junction’s CAAFA merge

7/6/2021
Two long-time social service providers have formed a partnership to assist domestic and sexual abuse survivors. A New Leaf, a Mesa nonprofit, and Community Alliance Against Family Abuse, an Apache …

Veterans struggle with mental health in a …

5/31/2021
Charles Ashby is a former drug addict and was no stranger to spending the night on the streets at his lowest point.

Group seeks to empower young people to prevent sexual …

3/29/2021
Empowering young people was discussed at the monthly Arizona Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Prevention Coalition meeting yesterday. Speaking to the coalition Democratic members was state …