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Category: Social issues

News on issues of public importance in Springfield, Mo. and Greene County, including homelessness, domestic violence and substance abuse.

The Glendale High School sign with trees in the background.
Posted inK-12 Education

Glendale High School teacher placed on leave after student records him using racial slur

by Cory Matteson May 10, 2023May 10, 2023
Posted inSocial issues

Deadly force: Strangulation is among most dangerous and lethal forms of domestic violence

by Jackie Rehwald May 10, 2023May 11, 2023
Posted inSocial issues

Springfield No. 1 in state for rate of reported domestic violence: Is that a good thing?

by Steve Pokin and Jackie Rehwald May 9, 2023May 11, 2023
Posted inK-12 Education

Volunteers are back in schools, Springfield wants more of them

by Cory Matteson May 9, 2023May 9, 2023
Posted inSocial issues

Living in Fear: Breadth and terror of domestic violence is everyday occurrence in Greene County

by Steve Pokin and Jackie Rehwald May 8, 2023May 18, 2023
Posted inSocial issues

Living in Fear: Slide show provides excerpts from police reports

Springfield Daily Citizen, a local news source and digital newspaper in Springfield, MO. by Daily Citizen Staff May 8, 2023May 11, 2023
Posted inSocial issues

To our readers: Please don’t look away from domestic violence

by David Stoeffler May 8, 2023May 11, 2023
Posted inSocial issues

Living in Fear: Resources for where to get help, or how to provide help

by Jackie Rehwald and Steve Pokin May 8, 2023May 11, 2023
Posted inSocial issues

Domestic violence escalates, sometimes leading to deaths

Springfield Daily Citizen, a local news source and digital newspaper in Springfield, MO. by Daily Citizen Staff May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Posted inK-12 Education

Springfield superintendent unveils plan to address student discipline next school year

by Cory Matteson May 5, 2023May 4, 2023

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