Domestic Violence in Mississippi - Mississippi Today

How we’re reporting our series on domestic violence

How we’re reporting our series on domestic violence

Mississippi Today reporter Kate Royals gives a glimpse behind the reporting for her three-part domestic violence series.

by Kate Royals April 2, 2021May 10, 2021

READ OUR SERIES ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

PART ONE

A life taken and a childhood lost: The devastating effects of domestic violence

A life taken and a childhood lost: The devastating effects of domestic violence

by Kate Royals February 4, 2021May 10, 2021

part two

‘I had faith that the system was going to protect her’: Law enforcement, advocates say abusers are under-charged in domestic violence situations

‘I had faith that the system was going to protect her’: Law enforcement, advocates say abusers are under-charged in domestic violence situations

by Kate Royals February 19, 2021May 10, 2021

PART Three

Despite federal law, many domestic abusers keep their guns in Mississippi

Despite federal law, many domestic abusers keep their guns in Mississippi

by Kate Royals March 26, 2021October 16, 2021

DA says plea offer in the works for alleged abuser featured in Mississippi Today article

DA says plea offer in the works for alleged abuser featured in Mississippi Today article

by Kate Royals February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

MORE ON THIS SERIES

A disjointed justice system left this Mississippi woman fighting for her life

A disjointed justice system left this Mississippi woman fighting for her life

by Kate Royals January 25, 2022January 26, 2022

‘Victim shaming, victim blaming’: After an agonizing trial, this Mississippi family finally got justice

‘Victim shaming, victim blaming’: After an agonizing trial, this Mississippi family finally got justice

by Kate Royals December 17, 2021December 17, 2021

Lauderdale Co. officers to attend strangulation training following Mississippi Today article

Lauderdale Co. officers to attend strangulation training following Mississippi Today article

by Kate Royals April 2, 2021May 10, 2021

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