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Domestic violence HEADLINES

TACOMA: Pastor helps orphans - and you can help, too

Published April 28th, 2004 - 3:01AM

The Rev. Keith Galbraith says he has seen too many parents die and leave behind their children.

Eight ways to help an abused friend

Published April 27th, 2004 - 3:01AM

If you suspect a friend is in a controlling or violent relationship, it's difficult to help. Domestic violence counselors say it often takes seven attempts for a victim to leave a relationship. That can be frustrating for those who want their loved one to get out sooner.

ONE YEAR LATER: THE BRAME SHOOTINGS - Out of tragedy come new laws, policies and help for victims

Published April 27th, 2004 - 3:01AM

Local domestic violence advocates believe people in Tacoma and the South Sound have worked hard to make things better in the year since Crystal Brame died at the hands of her police chief husband, ending years of alleged abuse.

Adults aren't only ones affected by domestic violence

Published April 27th, 2004 - 3:01AM

Last year, at least 31 children in Washington state lost a parent to domestic violence.

Lawyer's push gave advocates more pull

Published April 27th, 2004 - 3:01AM

A year ago, Debra Hannula was a little-known Tacoma lawyer who worked part time as a judge because she liked it and hardly took any cases of her own.

Your views on domestic violence

Published April 27th, 2004 - 3:01AM

"Until checks and balances are put in place and very clear policies regarding spousal abuse or other warning signs are mandated, the number of investigations and high-ranking personnel terminations is irrelevant."

Domestic violence expert says men must 'step up' to prevent abuse

Published April 20th, 2004 - 3:01AM

Jackson Katz believes society looks at domestic violence backward.

Brame case makes it to U.S. Senate

Published March 26th, 2004 - 3:01AM

WASHINGTON - Citing the violent deaths of David and Crystal Brame in front of their children, Sen. Patty Murray fought Thursday to persuade her colleagues to extend a range of benefits to victims of domestic violence.

Domestic violence bill now law

Published March 16th, 2004 - 3:01AM

Less than 11 months after Tacoma Police Chief David Brame fatally shot his wife and himself, Gov. Gary Locke on Monday signed a law making Washington the first state requiring law enforcement agencies to enact policies for dealing with domestic violence by their own officers.

Trapped in abuse

Published January 12th, 2004 - 3:01AM

People say things about domestic violence victims that they don't say about the victims of other crimes.

Grant could save 1-stop center

Published November 28th, 2003 - 3:01AM

Tacoma and Pierce County still might get a one-stop center to help domestic violence victims, though voters nixed a proposed sales tax that would have helped pay for it.

Group takes steps toward protecting domestic abuse victims

Published November 2nd, 2003 - 3:01AM

Debra Hannula was standing outside the Tacoma City Council Chambers, ready to demand an independent investigation of Police Chief David Brame's career, when she learned Crystal Brame had died.

Jobless benefits designed for domestic violence victims

Published October 31st, 2003 - 3:01AM

WASHINGTON - Legislation to ensure that victims of domestic violence have the financial independence they need to deal with their situation was reintroduced Thursday by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Shoreline).

Meeting targets domestic abuse

Published October 30th, 2003 - 3:01AM

Officials from Tacoma and Pierce County, and representatives from domestic violence groups and The News Tribune asked community leaders Wednesday night to promise that they would work to end domestic violence in the South Sound.

Officials hope to use sales tax to fund domestic abuse centers

Published October 26th, 2003 - 2:01AM

Pierce County officials hope to use money from a proposed sales-tax increase to create three "service centers" for domestic violence victims in outlying areas of the county.

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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.