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Thursday, April 25, 2013  A Utica man is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and threatening to kill her.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Students at MPH take part in the Mentors In Violence Prevention program.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A Utica man was arrested after he was accused of punching his wife in the head, a violation of an order of protection.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event raises money and awareness about the efforts to stop domestic and sexual violence.

Monday, March 25, 2013  A Parish man was arrested Saturday following a domestic incident that happened on March 13.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Congress reauthorized, after more than a year delay, the Violence Against Women Act passed on Thursday. The act provides funding to services that benefit victims of domestic and sexual violence at Vera House in Syracuse.

Friday, February 15, 2013  A Syracuse woman who was stabbed 37 times by her estranged husband is now speaking out about the horrific attack that nearly claimed her life.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  In Central New York, Vera House, Inc. and Manlius Pebble Hill School partnered to host a news conference in conjunction with One Billion Rising.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Vera House announces Michael Benny, Matt Mulcahy & Dan Cummings as Honorary Chairs for 2013 White Ribbon Campaign.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Federal authorities are searching for a man with a history of run-ins with police.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A Fulton man and suspended Syracuse Police officer was arrested for violating an order of protection issued to his ex-girlfriend.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Millions of women are victims of domestic violence every year. Aside from the emotional scarring, there can be physical scarring as well.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Vera House Report to the Community underscores growing concerns

Friday, October 26, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo today signed legislation that aims to improve the criminal justice system’s response to domestic violence. The legislation package will also provide survivors with enhanced protections so they can safely sever ties with abusers.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Onondaga County has a new high tech tool in its effort to combat domestic violence.