A forensic exam kit used by nurses like Kathryn Laughon.
(Credit UVA School of Nursing)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline reports a decrease in calls over the holidays, but when January rolls around those numbers rise again.
In many cases, women report being choked – an assault that may not look as serious as it is.
Sandy Hausman explains. And this report, while clinical, may be a sensitive topic for some listeners.
Virginia Public Radio 