/the-aftermath-domestic-violence-in-rural-northern-california Domestic violence occurs in every region, in every part of society. But economically-depressed rural areas often have a greater incidence of abuse and fewer resources to address it. For example, in Del Norte County -- nestled in California's northwestern corner -- 911 calls about domestic violence come in at a rate eight times the state average.Emily Cureton began reporting on this while working as a reporter at the Del Norte Triplicate in Crescent City. Now, for JPR, she explores the tragic stories and examines the social implications of a culture where domestic violence becomes routine.Triplicate reporter David Grieder contributed to these reports, which were supported by a California Health Journalism Fellowship through USC's Annenberg School of Journalism. en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:26:33 GMT /health-and-medicine/2016-03-15/the-aftermath-i-was-afraid-it-would-get-worse Tracking domestic violence is difficult; more so in rural areas.But in California’s Del Norte County, these calls come into law enforcement agencies at a… Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:26:33 GMT /health-and-medicine/2016-03-15/the-aftermath-i-was-afraid-it-would-get-worse Emily Cureton /health/2016-03-15/the-aftermath-she-had-so-much-to-live-for-at-that-moment Domestic violence breeds shame and fear, which often keeps the abused from seeking help.Shame and fear also feed family and social dysfunction, and… Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:24:36 GMT /health/2016-03-15/the-aftermath-she-had-so-much-to-live-for-at-that-moment /health/2016-03-15/the-aftermath-i-want-my-children-to-see-me-differently Native communities are disproportionately affected by high rates of domestic violence, while state-led interventions in these communities are often costly… Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:23:15 GMT /health/2016-03-15/the-aftermath-i-want-my-children-to-see-me-differently /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2016-03-15/inside-the-aftermath-big-violence-issues-in-a-small-county One of California's smallest counties is beset with one of the state's biggest problems: domestic violence. The Del Norte County Sheriff's office received… Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:01:01 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2016-03-15/inside-the-aftermath-big-violence-issues-in-a-small-county Geoffrey Riley /media-society/2016-03-14/lessons-from-the-field It’s around 10pm when I call Vicky, a crisis worker for victims of domestic violence in Del Norte County, California. I’m panicking, 150 miles away in… Mon, 14 Mar 2016 19:06:07 GMT /media-society/2016-03-14/lessons-from-the-field /law-and-justice/2016-03-13/the-aftermath-of-domestic-violence-in-rural-northern-california Domestic violence occurs in every region, in every part of society.But economically-depressed rural areas often have a greater incidence of abuse and… Sun, 13 Mar 2016 22:13:43 GMT /law-and-justice/2016-03-13/the-aftermath-of-domestic-violence-in-rural-northern-california