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Sunday, May 12, 2013  In honor of Mother’s Day, Verizon Wireless made a donation to the Liberty House of Albany.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Updated with video; Florida was dealt another setback last week as teh 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision to temporarily freeze drug testing for welfare recipients.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Darton College and Albany State University teamed up the past few nights to put on a presentation of Eve Ensler's, "The Vagina Monologues," a set of skits that raises awareness to stop violence against women and girls.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Advocates who rally against domestic violence and child abuse are facing changes to the laws they follow.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Wednesday is the last day of the Purple Ribbon campaign. It's an awareness movement to shed light on domestic violence.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The Liberty House held a candlelight vigil Thursday evening to remember those who've passed away.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Chamber of Commerce and Verizon Wireless teamed up Thursday afternoon to celebrate the official launch of 4G capabilities in Albany.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Darton State College hosted the annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month event sponsored by Liberty House, a shelter for battered women and children.

Sunday, August 19, 2012  Updated with video; Liberty House of Albany, gives back to the community.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Updated with video; Albany High Students learned about victim's rights Tuesday.

Saturday, April 07, 2012  It was a shopper's delight at the Exchange Club fairgrounds earlier saturday morning all in the aims of helping child abuse aid programs.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Updated with video; Domestic violence victims may have to jump through more hurdles to receive help.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Updated with video; When texting turns into stalking and how teenagers handle it.

Friday, January 13, 2012  Updated with video; Suspect arrested and charged with aggravated stalking and assault.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Updated with video; The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows more than 12 million men and women have fallen victim to rape, physical violence, and/or stalking.