RANGELY | Rangely Police Department reported heavy police activity west of River Road at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, on their Facebook page, asking residents west of River Road to stay in their homes or away if they were not home at the time. According to witnesses, there was a[Read More…]
Tag: Domestic Violence
{Guest Column} Domestic violence (Part 3 of 4): Who is the abuser?
By Teresia Rose-Reed Special to the Herald Times RBC | Abusers use a variety of tactics to manipulate you and exert their power: Dominance—Abusive individuals need to feel in charge of the relationship. They will make decisions for you and the family, tell you what to do, and expect you[Read More…]
Guest Column: What is domestic violence? What is domestic abuse?
Editor’s Note: This is part two in a four-part series about domestic violence. By Teresia Rose-Reed Special to the Herald Times RBC | Domestic Violence can be difficult to define. Generally, the statute is as follows: Domestic violence (also named domestic abuse, battering, or family violence) is a pattern of[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: Rio Blanco needs help on domestic violence
TOPEKA, KAN. I The district attorney announced he would no longer prosecute misdemeanor cases due to budget cuts. Domestic violence cases comprised approximately half of those cases.