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The UK is offering payments to abuse victims – but it may not be enough to help them leave

For the 1.7 million women in England and Wales who are victims of domestic abuse, the cost of living crisis has added more barriers to leaving their abuser. The charity Women’s Aid has found that the vast majority of women living with their abuser have now found it even more…

The Conversation

Landlords to be given more powers to evict tenants for antisocial behaviour

Michael Gove to introduce bill strengthening lessors’ rights in England as charities warn of impact for domestic abuse victims

The Guardian - UK

Police recruits with links to domestic abuse and sex offenders ‘still being appointed’

England and Wales watchdog says vetting processes inadequate in 13 cases over two-month period, despite overhaul

The Guardian - UK

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Stalkers and domestic abusers to be targeted by £39m police funding boost

Safeguarding minister Sarah Dines said it would provide ‘hands-on money’ for psychologists and police officers to ‘carefully monitor these people’.

The Independent UK

Judge orders woman to directly arrange childcare arrangements with rapist ex-husband

Exclusive: The father would ‘sexually intimidate’ the mother and once ‘coerced her into sex’ while their child was in the adjacent room

The Independent UK

Safe Home review – gripping drama on Australia’s domestic abuse epidemic

The statistics on family abuse are alarming. This SBS series tells the stories behind those numbers, with Aisha Dee giving a nuanced performance as a legal centre worker

The Guardian - AU

Number of people seeking help for domestic abuse jumps by nearly 50 per cent

Projects designed to protect people from domestic violence and fraud have been embraced by the community

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West Lothian sees surge in calls for help over domestic abuse and fraud

There's been an almost 50% jump in the numbers of people using a domestic abuse hotline in a year councillors were told

Edinburgh Live

Lanarkshire domestic abuse survivor fears 'monster' ex-husband will take her life after he dodges prison

Mark Donnelly pinned Nicola Thompson against walls, slapped her and grabbed her by the neck but has avoided a custodial sentence and now survivor Nicola has bravely spoken out

Glasgow Live

AirTag stalking concerns have Apple and Google teaming up — how they plan to fix it

Apple and Google have come together to try to prevent AirTags and other Bluetooth tracking tags from being misused by domestic abusers and stalkers. Here's how they plan to fix it.

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Dublin domestic abuse survivor calls on gardai to 'do more' to protect victims

Following years of abuse, Priscilla Grainger and her daughter Ainie turned their lives around and are now dedicated to helping those in similar situations

Dublin Live

Midlothian police officer who had relationship with teenage girl jailed for 14 months

PC Gavin Donaldson, 45, was helping to investigate the allegations of sexual assault and domestic abuse made by 17-year-old victim Anisha Yaseen when he took advantage of his position

Edinburgh Live

Senior Merseyside Police detective arrested and suspended

The 42-year-old man who has worked on multiple murder investigations and high profile cases was released on bail

Liverpool Echo

Police ‘failing’ deaf and migrant sexual assault victims, report finds

New study finds police are not adhering to duties under 2010 Equality Act

The Independent UK

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Irish Mirror

AIB offers all staff who experience domestic abuse 10 paid days off

Those working at the bank will also be provided with five days paid emergency hotel accommodation at the company’s expense if affected

Cinemablend

After The Equalizer Addressed Domestic Abuse, Actress Lorraine Toussaint Breaks Down The Source Of Vi's 'Wisdom' And 'Incredibly Delicate' Scene With Queen Latifah

The Equalizer addressed domestic violence in a powerful new episode for Vi, and actress Lorraine Toussaint spoke about the challenges.

Daily Mirror

Emergency alert: Domestic abuse survivor begs victims to opt-out, and here's how

Domestic abuse victims often have a secret, second phone for their own safety. But the Government's emergency alert test could put them in danger - here's how to change your phone settings and opt out

Daily Mirror

Full impact of emergency alert - driver warning, 'panic' and when to switch it off

The alert, which could be used to warn people of natural disasters or terror attacks, has raised concerns amongst motoring groups for the risk it could cause to those who are behind the wheel at the time it is sent

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The Equalizer's Lorraine Toussaint Shares Her Hopes For The Show Addressing Domestic Violence And 'Important Message' Of Powerful New Episode

Lorraine Toussaint spoke with CinemaBlend about The Equalizer's upcoming episode addressing domestic violence, and how Vi will step up.

Daily Record

UK emergency alert warning to domestic abuse victims - how to turn off test

The emergency alert is necessary to keep citizens safe, but this week's test could put victims with a hidden phone at risk of exposure - here's how to turn it off if you need to.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway charity appeal for handbags for domestic abuse victims expands

Kim Kirkpatrick launched an appeal for bags filled with toiletries for Women’s Aid at the two Dumfries pubs and has now signed up another venue in Dalbeattie

Chronicle Live

Newcastle abuse charity's warning ahead of emergency phone alert

Women's Aid issues advice to domestic violence victims amid fears that alarm could reveal a hidden emergency phone

Manchester Evening News

Domestic abuse victims advised to turn off mobile phones ahead of UK emergency alert test

The Government will be launching the first ever nationwide test of a new emergency alert system on April 23

Leeds Live

The Leeds hair salon where clients can also get help to escape domestic abuse

Hair With Pride in Horsforth is one of the salons in West Yorkshire supporting a new police campaign

Daily Mirror

Artists pull out of festival after ex-Kasabian singer and convicted domestic abuser announced

Artists announced they would be dropping out of Sheffield event Be Reyt claiming 'some thing matter more than music' after Tom Meighan, convicted of assaulting his partner in 2020, was announced to headline

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