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Ex-police officer ‘sexually assaulted by colleague’ says she was ‘gaslighted’ over complaint

Exclusive: Rhianon Argent says some police officers drawn to career in policing due to ‘thirst for power and control’ as hundreds of Met staff investigated over allegations of sexual and domestic abuse

The Independent UK

Police were warned about predatory behaviour by officers before David Carrick case, watchdog says

Previous probes warned that it was ‘too easy’ for domestic abusers to join - and remain in - the police

The Independent UK

New child maintenance laws to protect domestic abuse survivors

The measures are aimed at stopping perpetrators from using child maintenance as a form of ongoing financial abuse and control

Wales Online

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Hundreds of police face sack as part of clean-up - UK top officer

Hundreds of officers in London are likely be sacked for sexual and domestic abuse offences, Britain's most senior policeman said on Tuesday as he sought to regain public trust after an officer admitted being a serial rapist.

Reuters

Police received 3,604 calls for help over domestic abuse at Christmas

On Christmas Day alone, officers in Northern Ireland received 110 calls from domestic abuse victims and concerned loved ones.

The Independent UK

PSNI reveal over 100 calls for help with domestic abuse on Christmas Day

On New Year's Eve, they received 106 calls

Belfast Live

Sleepover Killer: The serious probation failings over quadruple killer who murdered partner and three children

Authorities let ‘cold and psychopathic’ Damien Bendall stay at victims’ house despite prior domestic abuse and child sexual exploitation concerns

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New measures to support domestic abuse survivors make child maintenance claims

The Independent UK

Shame of the Met: Demand for answers from police force as officer revealed as one of UK’s worst serial rapists

‘We have failed,’ commissioner admits after decades of missed opportunities to stop predator

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland charity sees 50% increase in calls to domestic and sexual abuse helpline

Nexus said instances of domestic abuse increased over the Christmas 2022 period

Belfast Live

David Carrick: 1,000 serving Met Police officers and staff accused of domestic abuse and sex offences

Review sparked by prosecution of serial rapist David Carrick who remained in force after multiple allegations

The Independent UK

Charities hail domestic abuse campaign for shift from victim to perpetrator focus

CHARITIES have praised a police campaign tackling domestic abuse for its focus on the perpetrators – after previous efforts were criticised for…

The National (Scotland)

Council granted over £400,000 to combat rough sleeping in North Tyneside

North Tyneside Council is set to receive its cut from central government to prevent family and individual homelessness and prevent domestic abuse victims ending up on the street

Chronicle Live

Domestic abuse in Bristol up by five per cent post-lockdown

Councillors will discuss how to tackle violence in the home this week

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The Independent UK

Domestic abuse and sexual violence against transgender and non-binary people surges

Exclusive: ‘He thought, ‘now you’re a man, I can treat you like one.’ They try to weaponise your identity as if it’s your fault,” victim says

Daily Record

Perthshire mum's pregnancy protection bill could be integrated into existing domestic abuse legislation

Nicola Murray set up a petition last year to introduce an Unborn Victims of Violence Act – or Brodie’s Law – but will be debated at Holyrood in 2023 as an amendment

Wales Online

'I'm a warrior, not a survivor' - the Welsh woman dedicated to helping others who have experienced domestic abuse

Bianca Ali has used her past trauma as a second wind, dedicating her time to help other women recover from domestic traumas

The Independent UK

Domestic abuse warning as referrals rise after festive period

Exclusive: Data shows 10 per cent rise in referrals in January 2022 when compared with December 2021

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Manchester Evening News

The families who never knew the joy of Christmas and the place of love where they learn

"They are not living in fear anymore"

Glasgow Live

Glasgow women and children made homeless by domestic abuse at Christmas

In Scotland domestic abuse is still the main cause of women’s homelessness, and Shelter Scotland estimated over 8500 children would wake up homeless on Christmas morning this year.

Belfast Live

Co Derry woman shares powerful message as they urge public to spot the signs of domestic abuse over Christmas period

In 2021, police received calls on 97 incidents and 65 crimes on Christmas Day alone

Belfast Live

Pre-Christmas reports of domestic abuse up by 40% in NI, says PSNI

"The key message is, 'We're here to help'."

The Conversation

Helping male victims of domestic abuse can benefit society as a whole

Every year in early December, the UN holds its 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The issue is one that can affect everyone regardless of their sex, gender or gender identity.

The National (Scotland)

Domestic abusers sentenced to 215 years in jail after task force investigations

MORE than 30 domestic abusers are serving a combined 215 years behind bars after being convicted following investigations by a police task force.

Liverpool Echo

All the ways to get help if you are in an abusive relationship this Christmas

Domestic abuse comes in many different forms and does not always mean physical violence

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