We must not allow another West Virginia woman’s domestic violence death on our watch

By: Paula Kaufman

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 677

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago


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Note: This story contains discussions of violence. If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence, you can reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE.

Domestic violence is one of the defining public safety crises of West Virginia. And we’re not angry enough. Where is our outrage? Our fury?

Here’s the macabre question: How many women will die before West Virginia gets serious about domestic violence?

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