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Kendra Hawk has been screamed at, shoved to the floor, pulled by her hair, punched in the face, strangled and stalked.

All told, Kendra endured more than five years of physical and psychological abuse from her husband before she took steps to protect herself and her daughter in 2007, according to her account and court documents.

VIDEO: Kendra Hawk tells her story

Story by David Simon
Photo by Graham Cullen

				Trauma suffered by workers affects workplace Helga West was a successful television producer until a September 1993 assault left her traumatized. Story by Ed Waters Jr./Photo by Staff file photo by Skip Lawrence
				Abusers often feel like victims, expert says About 90 percent of intimate partner violence involves male attackers and female victims, according to the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence. Story by David Simon/Courtesy Photo
				Deputies face difficulties in serving protective orders In Frederick County, protective orders are rarely left unserved, according to local attorneys and law enforcement officials. Story by Sarah Fortney
				How it came to be: The genesis of Kaiser’s violence prevention program Kaiser Permanente’s silentWitness project is part of a company-wide domestic violence program that began as a pilot project at one hospital in the company’s northern California region. Story by Jon Stewart
				Local medical center strives for best treatment options in DV cases The health care team at the Frederick Medical Center of Kaiser Permanente continually searches for better ways to help victims of domestic violence. Story by Jon Stewart
				Funding woes hamper assistance to domestic violence victims The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence estimates that one in four American women has been physically abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives. Story by David Simon

Marijke McMahon's story: Signs of trouble

Only weeks before her murder, Marijke McMahon hung a giant wooden sign in her new North Market Street apartment: "Love One Another."

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Story by Meg Bernhardt and Cailin McGough
Photo by Graham Cullen

				Relative safety Victims of physical or sexual abuse and those who are threatened with violence can go to court to seek protection from their abusers. Story by Gina Gallucci
				Advocates help victims, train police Victims of domestic violence don't have to suffer alone while navigating the criminal justice system in Frederick County. Story by Kate Leckie

Lingering pain

Tina Marie Winkley's story

Nearly eight months later, Teresa Malhotra still can't bring herself to visit her daughter's grave.

Tina Marie Winkley died at age 31 at the hands of her husband on Oct. 11, 2007.

Story by Adam Behsudi and Ashley Andyshak

				Suffering in silence The six local women killed by domestic violence last year ranged in age from Deysi Benitez, 25, to Pamela Hahn, 45. Story by Comfort Dorn
				Intervention programs tackle abusive attitudes It's often assumed that abusive relationships are driven by anger. Story by Ashley Andyshak

Deysi Benitez's story: A home turned graveyard

In the lone cemetery in Sensuntepeque, El Salvador, the remains of Deysi Benitez are at rest.

Story by Gina Gallucci-White & Nicholas C. Stern
Photo by Associated Press

				Limited Options Immigrants with limited English skills seeking help with domestic violence have few options. Story by Nicholas C. Stern
				Father's threats of violence turn fatal Carol Danforth found the bodies of her children, 2-year-old Maria Socorro and 1-year-old Carlos Diego, in a wooded area in Boyds on April 3, 2007. The body of their father, Gerardo Roque, was found with the children. Story by From Staff and Wire Reports/Photo by courtesyPhoto

'I knew right away who did it'

Death penalty and custody issues follow death of Washington County woman and police officer

Alison Munson's family had no idea she had been in an abusive relationship. David Shackelford, Munson's uncle, said before a Nov. 1, 2007, assault charge against her former boyfriend, she never said anything was wrong. After that, she confided in him that the abuse had been going on for awhile.

Story by Ron Cassie

				Dealing with domestics One of the most common calls a police officer responds to is a domestic violence situation. Story by Gina Gallucci-White
				A different kind of combat As a U.S. Army post, Fort Detrick has its own domestic abuse prevention and treatment programs, though it works with other agencies in the wider community, such as Heartly House and child protective services. Story by Justin M. Palk

A family silenced

Accused faces death penalty

The Oct. 28, 2007, shooting of Pamela Lynn Hahn, who police said died at the hands of her husband, has left relatives on both sides of the family stunned.

Story by Kate Leckie and Sarah Fortney
Photo by Sam Yu

				Giving a voice to victims Almost every week, Kirsten Brown sees domestic violence victims testify against their abusers in the courtroom. More often than not, she watches victim and abuser leave together, get in a car and go home. Story by Cailin McGough
				University reports success with early intervention for at-risk couples More often than not, domestic abuse begins with words, so Jaslean LaTaillade believes teaching couples to communicate can save relationships and lives. Story by Ron Cassie
				Book review: 'When love hurts' The second edition of "When Love Hurts -- A Women's Guide to Understanding Abuse in Relationships," discusses more than just physical abuse. It also deals with sexual, intellectual, verbal, financial, psychological and social abuse, as well as the use of children to exert control. Story by Ike Wilson

An effort in vain

Gail Pumphrey did everything right.

Story by Marge Neal and Sarah Breitenbach
Photo by courtesyPhoto

				Protecting victims During the Maryland General Assembly session this spring, Delegate Sue Hecht pinned a newspaper clipping on her bulletin board as a reminder that domestic violence took the lives of 21 people in and around Frederick County in 2007. Story by Meg Bernhardt
				State-by-state What is a protective order and what types are there? Story by From Staff Reports
				Readers share praise, criticism of seven-part abuse series When staff members of The Frederick News-Post began working on its seven-part domestic violence series that concluded Saturday, we knew there would be considerable feedback from the community -- both positive and negative. Story by David Simon