by Nanette Chezum | Feb 15, 2020 | Domestic Abuse, Officer Involved Domestic Violence, Relationships, Women
Valentine’s Day is here. This day can bring back happy memories you may have had with your ex. This day can make you feel lonely and alone. This day can make you long for what you perceive you once had. All of these feelings can tempt you to reach out to your...
by Nanette Chezum | Oct 11, 2019 | Domestic Abuse, Officer Involved Domestic Violence, Women
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Although I do participate in a variety of events during the month, I work every month to create awareness. Domestic violence does not rest. It happens 24/7, 365 days a year. It does not recognize holidays, weekends or...
by Nanette Chezum | Aug 8, 2019 | Courts, Domestic Abuse, Family Court, Law, Officer Involved Domestic Violence, Women
Women reach out to me regularly. What is the number one reason women reach out to me? Family Court issues. Primarily, custody challenges. There is a lack of legal assistance available to survivors of domestic abuse that are attempting to save their children from the...
by Nanette Chezum | Apr 14, 2019 | Officer Involved Domestic Violence
2019 conference season is off to a great start. On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, I co-presented with Mr. Mark Wynn at the Conference On Crimes Against Women in Dallas, TX. This conference attracts over 2,300 people and it continues to grow each year. On Friday, April 12, I...
by Nanette Chezum | Jan 15, 2019 | Officer Involved Domestic Violence
It is estimated that 20% – 40% of intimate partner relationships involving a law enforcement officer are abusive. These estimates are based on stats in 1999 and 2003. We need new data desperately. Finding organizations, colleges and universities that are...
