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Press Releases: Domestic Violence

February 15 2012

Attorney General Places Crime and Domestic Violence Prevention at Top of Legislative Priorities - Attorney General Places Crime and Domestic Violence Prevention at Top of Legislative Priorities

September 19 2011

AG Creates Informational Guide on Protection Orders for Victims of Domestic Abuse - AG Creates Informational Guide on Protection Orders for Victims of Domestic Abuse

February 28 2011

AG’s Domestic Violence Bill Signed into Law - AG's Domestic Violence Bill Signed into Law

February 23 2010

Pearl High School Students Compete to Design Slogan for Teen Dating Violence Initiative - Pearl High School Students Compete to Design Slogan for Teen Dating Violence Initiative

July 14 2009

AG Crime Victim Compensation Division Implements New Program to Help Victims of Domestic Violence, - AG Crime Victim Compensation Division Implements New Program to Help Victims of Domestic Violence, Stalking and Sexual Assault

March 26 2009

Attorney General Legislation to Benefit Mississippi Victims and Law Enforcement - Attorney General Legislation to Benefit Mississippi Victims and Law Enforcement

February 25 2008

Attorney General Provides Domestic Violence Response Training to Law Enforcement - Attorney General Jim Hood is taking important steps to assist law enforcement agencies in their efforts to effectively respond to the crimes of domestic violence and stalking.

October 01 2007

Domestic Violence Division Celebrates First Year - Attorney General Jim Hood would like to remind Mississippians that October is set aside nationwide as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

September 14 2007

Attorney General Offers Domestic Violence Awareness Tips - Jackson, MS–In the wake of numerous calls to the office, Attorney General Jim Hood would like to remind the public and professionals of the resources offered by his office and the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence.