A new government study of rape and domestic violence found that such attacks may be far more common than previously thought.

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Nearly 1 in 5 Women in U.S. Survey Report Sexual Assault

Every few years, some pundit or politician rekindles the debate over legalizing prostitution, but now author Ronald Weitzer has offered one of the most persuasive arguments against criminalization. Summarized in a Salon interview, Weitzer’s book Legalizing Prostitution: From Illicit Vice to Lawful Business argues that current laws simply force the sex economy underground—placing hookers in greater danger. And he doesn’t buy the argument that prostitution should remain illegal because it results in violence. “We know that domestic violence happens between husbands and wives, but nobody’s arguing to criminalize marriage.”

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It’s Time to Legalize Prostitution!

A pardon for an Afghan woman who was imprisoned for adultery after she reported being raped came with the expectation that she would marry her attacker.

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Jailed Afghan Woman Freed but Urged to Marry Rapist

Almost 200,000 babies born in the UK to families with domestic violence, mental health or drug problems are at high risk of abuse, according to the NSPCC.

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Abuse ‘risk’ for 200,000 babies

Almost 200,000 babies born in the UK to families with domestic violence, mental health or drug problems are at high risk of abuse, according to the NSPCC.

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Abuse ‘risk’ for 200,000 babies

Three arms of government in Topeka, Kansas have been at an impasse over who should be responsible for — and pay for — prosecuting people accused of misdemeanor cases of domestic violence.

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Facing Cuts, a City Repeals Its Domestic Violence Law

Mel Gibson’s ex-girlfriend dropped her domestic violence accusations against the actor during a court hearing Wednesday morning, according to a source close to Gibson.

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Gibson’s ex-girlfriend drops accusation

The fight between David W. Johnson and Sherr-una Booker, and efforts to contain the political damage, helped derail the Paterson campaign.

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In Plea Deal, Ex-Paterson Aide Admits Shoving Former Companion

A culture of domestic violence has followed Afghans to New York.

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Abuse Often Follows Afghans to America

Police say they did not detain an Arizona state sentator who was involved in a domestic violence incident over the weekend because state law gives him immunity from arrest while the legislature is in session.

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Ariz. lawmaker involved in freeway fight

Many suspects in domestic violence crimes end up confessing to, berating and threatening those on the other end of the line, providing evidence against themselves.

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Abuse Suspects, Your Calls Are Taped. Speak Up.

Afghanistan’s top female official launched a sustained verbal assault on women’s shelters on Tuesday.

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Afghan Official Says Women’s Shelters Are Corrupt

Pittsburgh has fired football coach Mike Haywood, a day after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge.

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Pittsburgh Coach Fired After Arrest

Victoria Law is a longtime prison activist and the author of the 2009 book, “Resistance Behind Bars: The Struggles of Incarcerated Women” (PM Press). read more

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Decriminalizing Self-Defense: Victoria Law on Resisting Gender Violence Outside of the Prison-Industrial Complex

An aide whose involvement in a domestic violence case led Gov. David. A. Paterson to abandon his campaign is terminated.

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City Room: Paterson Aide Is Fired