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Domestic violence HEADLINES

Top centers coordinate court systems

Published October 20th, 2003 - 3:01AM

There are three key differences between Pierce County's one-stop domestic violence center and others considered the best in the nation.

1-stop center no longer at forefront

Published October 20th, 2003 - 3:01AM

Back in 1995, Pierce County officials realized that women and men who'd been abused by family members had to go to a bewildering array of locations to report the abuse and get the help they needed.

Domestic violence: What has city done?

Published October 13th, 2003 - 3:01AM

When Crystal Brame's family and lawyer sued the City of Tacoma last week, they said they didn't think city officials had done enough to protect future victims of domestic violence.

'In Her Shoes' project sheds light on abuse by partners

Published October 11th, 2003 - 3:01AM

When a woman is killed by her abusive husband, the most common question people ask is, "Why didn't she leave him?"

Domestic abuse policy-makers head to Louisiana

Published September 28th, 2003 - 3:01AM

Two Tacoma City Council members will travel to New Orleans this week for a national conference on domestic violence.

When domestic abuse comes to work

Published September 22nd, 2003 - 3:01AM

A co-worker might see an unexplained bruise on a fellow employee.

City Council approves domestic violence plan

Published September 17th, 2003 - 3:01AM

The Tacoma City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to begin work on a citywide domestic violence policy that council members believe could be end up serving as a model for other cities.

Crystal bill lawmaker goal

Published September 16th, 2003 - 3:01AM

Although it's months before the state Legislature reconvenes, two Pierce County lawmakers already are working on a proposal prompted by Crystal Brame's death.

Domestic violence policy on council agenda tonight

Published September 16th, 2003 - 3:01AM

The City of Tacoma may end up writing a domestic violence policy to cover every city employee, not just those who work for the police department.

Quick guide to domestic violence plans

Published August 15th, 2003 - 3:01AM

Confused by all the different groups and committees working on domestic violence plans in the wake of the David Brame shootings?

City, county want 1-stop domestic violence centers

Published August 15th, 2003 - 3:01AM

Tacoma and Pierce County leaders want to work together to create a domestic violence center in downtown Tacoma where victims could go to see law enforcement officers, lawyers, victim advocates and court staff.

$473,600 will seed programs for victims

Published August 13th, 2003 - 3:01AM

A new $473,600 federal grant announced Tuesday by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Edmonds) aims to improve community and legal services for domestic violence victims throughout Pierce County.

County takes quicker look at domestic violence cases

Published August 3rd, 2003 - 3:01AM

Domestic violence cases aren't waiting to be read in the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office anymore.

Advocates: Community must fight domestic abuse

Published July 12th, 2003 - 3:01AM

It takes more than cops, courts and special commissions to stop domestic violence, members of the Pierce County Commission Against Domestic Violence said Friday.

Step up on domestic violence, official urges

Published July 11th, 2003 - 3:01AM

It's your job to get involved if you hear fighting in the apartment next door, or if you know a friend is in a scary relationship.

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On April 26, 2003 Tacoma Police Chief David Brame fatally wounded his wife, Crystal, and then killed himself. The shootings still reverberate, and Tacoma reels from their impact.