Blog 1 Directions

This is the first week you have a blog assignment. The blog assignment is on intimate partner violence (IPV) and domestic violence (DV). I would like you to find at least one article/news story from your state that was assigned to you. (You can find your state by logging on to webcourses.) Give an overview of this case (including outcomes/convictions) and information regarding the victim and offender.

 In addition, I would like you to answer the following questions/complete the following tasks:

1. Go to: 
1. http://www.womenslaw.org/laws_state.php?state_code=AL 
2. On the left hand side, select your state. 
3. Read the state law overview
4. After selecting your state and reading the overview, on the left hand side, select crimes.
5. Your state may or may not have IPV or DV listed.
1. If it does have it listed, write a short paragraph describing the law.
1. Ex: is it felony or misdemeanor, what makes it a felony or misdemeanor, how is it defined (heterosexual, homosexual, married, cohabitation, etc), who does it protect (children, relatives, pets). Just give an overview.
2. If it does not have it listed, follow these directions:
1. Go to google and type in your state and domestic violence/domestic abuse/intimate partner violence law
1. ex: Florida domestic violence law
2. Again, give an overview
1. Ex: is it felony or misdemeanor, what makes it a felony or misdemeanor, how is it defined (heterosexual, homosexual, married, cohabitation, etc), who does it protect (children, relatives, pets). Just give an overview.
2. Often times, leaving an abusive relationship is dangerous.
1. research how individuals can get help in your state.
1. Write a short paragraph discussing what they can do
1. Ex: help line, shelters, legal actions, etc.
2. Remember to post links to the the places you find.
3. Media aspect
1. A lot of Public Service Announcements, songs, movies, documents, books, etc. have been  created concerning DV and IPV
1. find two media documentations (this does not need to come from your state)
1. Tell us what they are (including links)