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

"They are not living in fear anymore"

Manchester Evening News

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.

Glasgow 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

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

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

Belfast Live

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 Conversation

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.

The National (Scotland)

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

Liverpool Echo

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'Violent Liverpool man on the run from police over domestic abuse

Martane Butler "knows he is wanted" and has fled from police on numerous occasions

Liverpool Echo

Yvette Cooper warns 300 women are raped daily and slams Tories on charge rate

Yvette Cooper slammed the Tories in a passionate speech as she said the charge rate - which has 'plummeted' - was 'worse for sexual violence and domestic abuse'

Daily Mirror

Police hunt for man wanted in connection with domestic abuse offences

Martane Butler has fled from police multiple times

Manchester Evening News

15-yr-old girl 'married off', 'subjected to domestic abuse': Women's panel issues notice to Delhi Police

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued a notice to the city police in connection with a 15-year-old Muslim girl's allegation that she was married off and subjected to domestic abuse. In a statement, the panel said it has received a complaint from the girl, a resident…

The Times of India

Nicola Sturgeon urged to set up fund to help women with costs of fleeing abuse

Leading charity accuses Scottish government of failing on pledge to support women trapped in domestic violence by rising costs

The Guardian - UK

Record numbers of Scots told of partners' violent pasts under police scheme

The amount of warnings given by police has more than quadrupled in the last five years, according to shock new figures obtained by the Sunday Mail.

Daily Record

Inside the hospital where girls as young as 16 treated for setting themselves on fire

WARNING DISTURBING CONTENT: Gender-based violence is rife in the self-governing region of northern Iraq, which had previously seemed proud of its lower rates of domestic abuse when compared to Iraq proper

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The Guardian - UK

UN to investigate use of ‘parental alienation’ tactic in custody cases

Fears an increase in allegations, particularly against mothers, of deliberately alienating a child against the other parent in domestic abuse cases may put victims at further risk

Manchester Evening News

'You're fit... I want to be your fella in a fun way': GMP officer hounded domestic abuse victims with thousands of calls and texts

PC Richard O'Connell began a sexual relationship with one victim of domestic violence whilst working for GMP

The Guardian - UK

How Cambodian women are using theatre to speak out against domestic abuse

One in five women in Cambodia have reported experiencing domestic abuse – now a theatre group in Battambang is producing shows that help survivors talk about what is still a taboo subject

Daily Record

New domestic abuse campaign launches on Tinder for first time

'We are committed to tackling all forms of violence against women and girls'

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The Guardian - UK

Safety fears force Ngozi Fulani’s charity to pause work after palace racism incident

Sistah Space says many domestic abuse services temporarily halted after founder spoke of encounter with Susan Hussey

The Independent UK

Domestic abuse charity in royal race row suspends operations due to safety fears

Sistah Space said it was ‘forced to temporarily cease’ many of its operations after Ngozi Fulani spoke out about her treatment at Buckingham Palace

Dublin Live

Over 49,000 domestic abuse reports received by gardai so far this year

According to the latest figures coercive control has risen steadily to a total of 481 over the past year

The Independent UK

Domestic abuse charity in Palace racism row pauses operations over safety fears

Sistah Space said it was ‘forced to temporarily cease’ many of its operations after Ngozi Fulani spoke out about her treatment at Buckingham Palace.

Evening Standard

Police officers sacked over racist and sexist WhatsApp messages

More than 6,000 messages which included racist and homophobic comments, and derogatory remarks aimed at domestic abuse victims, people with disabilities and women were analysed by the IOPC.

Daily Record

TSB launches new ‘Emergency Flee Fund’ for people experiencing domestic abuse

TSB branches in Alloa, Dundee and Galashiels are part of a pilot scheme offering dedicated support.

The Independent UK

TSB launches emergency flee fund for people experiencing domestic abuse

People will be able to get support payments of £50 to £500, depending on their need.

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