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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

The Guardian - UK

'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

Manchester Evening News

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

The Guardian - UK

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New domestic abuse campaign launches on Tinder for first time

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

Daily Record

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

Online vigil held in memory of women killed as a result of domestic abuse

AN online vigil to remember women and children who have died as a result of domestic abuse was held on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

'It's not always about a black eye': The unspoken signs of domestic abuse every woman needs to know about

Film released by the Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse helpline aims to stamp out myths about domestic violence

Manchester Evening News

Everton stars make 'eye-opening' visit to 'life-changing' Merseyside charity

Courtney Brosnan and Clare Wheeler visited the Hargreaves Centre to learn about the NSPCC's vital work surrounding domestic abuse

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The Independent UK

Queen Camilla highlights domestic abuse survivors as Good Housekeeping cover star

The Queen Consort recalls survivors’ stories that ‘still haunt’ her

The Independent UK

Camilla: Stories of domestic abuse from survivors still haunt me

The Queen Consort said the best part of her work is being ‘under the radar’ with survivors that have ‘escaped abuse and rebuilt their lives’.

Glasgow Live

Brave Dumbarton mum opens up on decades of domestic abuse as ex-partner jailed

Sharon McCallion has bravely spoken about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her ex-husband Bruce Summers who pled guilty to repeated attacks over a period of almost 18 years

Daily Record

"I hate him for what he did" Brave domestic abuse victim opens up on 17 years of hell

Sharon McCallion's ex-husband Bruce Summers pleaded guilty to attacking her over a 17-year period.

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Daily Record

Mum in plea for male domestic abuse refuge centres after son killed by fiancée

Simon Gilchrist was stabbed in the heart by his abusive fiancée, Caroline Mawhood in his flat in 2004 after she came home from a night out.

The Independent UK

Calls for domestic abuse register to stop ‘chilling’ numbers of women killed by partners

Exclusive: ‘We need to see that very often there is a long history of domestic abuse. It is not just something that is against one partner,’ shadow justice minister says

Liverpool Echo

Domestic violence victims say new approach leads to more trust in social services

The approach is one part of a wider Wirral Council programme called “Breaking the Cycle” aiming to improve people’s lives

Daily Mirror

'My son was killed by his fiancée but we can save others by opening more refuges'

Jose Linnane is calling for more refuges for male victims of domestic violence after her son Simon Gilchrist, 23, was murdered by his abusive fiancée Caroline Mawhood

The Conversation

A judge in Texas is using a recent Supreme Court ruling to say domestic abusers can keep their guns

For a large part of the history of the United States, domestic abuse was tolerated under the nation’s legal system. There were few laws criminalizing domestic violence, and enforcement of the existing laws was rare.

The Independent UK

Children growing up in households with domestic abuse to be recognised as victims

New guidance released as World Cup and festive season drive increase in domestic violence

The Independent UK

Children affected by domestic abuse given automatic victim status

Under the updated legal guidance, children will get automatic access to support such as mental health and safeguarding services.

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