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Second safe haven built by The Independent for women fleeing domestic abuse now complete

After a hugely successful campaign – supported by readers, royalty and the PM – both safe houses can now offer a fresh start to families in need

The Independent UK

Scottish podcaster accused of 16-month domestic abuse campaign has trial date set

A Scottish podcaster accused of a 16-month campaign of domestic abuse is set to go on trial later this year

The National (Scotland)

Wellcome Photography Prize 2025: When photography meets science, health and the human experience

Now in its 28th year, the Wellcome Photography Prize honours photography at the intersection of science, health and the human experience. This year’s winners capture powerful stories exploring domestic abuse, climate migration and the hidden dangers of cholesterol.

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'National failure to deliver justice': Up to three quarters of rape victims withdraw from cases, damning new report reveals

London’s Victims Commissioner details shocking number of victims who abandon hope of seeing justice being done as she calls for ‘radical’ new approach

Evening Standard

Man Wins Landmark Domestic Violence Case Against Ex-Girlfriend Who Scalded And Hospitalized Him

"Even if just one man reads my story and sees there's hope"

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Government not learning lessons from deaths of domestic abuse victims, report finds

Exclusive: ‘Deeply concerning’ lack of oversight in England and Wales amid failure to act on recommendations made after victim’s death

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Constance Marten had shattered spleen in ‘domestic abuse incident’

Marten had repeatedly claimed she went on the run with her convicted rapist partner Mark Gordon to ‘protect’ their newborn daughter Victoria.

Evening Standard

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A controlling partner is isolating my daughter. What can I do to help?

She may not realise she’s experiencing domestic abuse, or may not be ready to talk about it yet. Let her know you’re there for her no matter what

The Guardian - UK

Council pays domestic abuse victim £1,600 after leaving him homeless for weeks

‘Waltham Forest Council let this man down when he approached it for help,’ a watchdog finds

The Independent UK

Diddy verdict raises questions over domestic abuse, power and coercion

The jury’s decision highlights the complexities of intimate partner violence and the legacy of the #MeToo movement.

Al Jazeera

Funding secured for tech solution to help domestic abuse victims contact 999

The pilot platform will be run by Belfast-based company Inclutech after landing a £400,000 investment.

Evening Standard

A Houston woman called the cops to report domestic abuse. They then called ICE.

The mother-of-three says she was accosted by her ex in April, and reported the incident to the police, who then notified ICE of her immigration status

The Independent UK

NSPCC reveals record level of calls about children at risk of domestic abuse

Around a third of child welfare contacts about domestic abuse ended in a referral to authorities such as police and children’s social services.

The Independent UK

Quarter of women fleeing abuse unable to secure suitable refuge vacancy, new report finds

The Independent launched its Brick by Brick campaign in response to the national shortage of refuge spaces

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Train police in how pets are used by domestic abusers, says charity

Campaigners want officers to learn about ‘clear links’ between harming animals and harming humans

The Guardian - UK

Domestic abuse is ‘public health emergency’, experts say after critical NHS report

Exclusive: Analysis finds domestic abuse training for staff in England and Wales ‘sporadic and inconsistent’

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Johnny Depp hits out at those who did him 'dirty' amid Amber Heard trial

Johnny Depp has blasted the people who "did [him] dirty" after he was accused of domestic abuse and claimed he was a "crash test dummy" for the #MeToo movement.

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner praises ‘amazing’ Independent Brick by Brick campaign as family fleeing abuse get safe haven

Exclusive: The deputy prime minister and housing secretary said helping vulnerable families and children into safe and secure housing ‘is a matter that I hold close to my heart’

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The Independent UK

First family fleeing abuse get keys to The Independent’s safe haven

Survivor of abuse handed keys to new safe house

The Guardian - UK

Holloway review – brave women go back to prison to unlock their stories

In this powerful documentary, six former inmates revisit their old cells to reflect on the childhood trauma and domestic abuse that led them to prison

The Independent UK

Watchdog slams UK for response to domestic abuse

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I was trapped in an abusive relationship at 16, now I’m demanding schools protect teenagers better

Faustine Petron’s Make It Mandatory campaign has received support from MPs and charities and garnered over 100,000 signatures

Evening Standard

UK's first women-only tower block to open in west London next summer

Brook House in Acton will provide 102 “genuinely affordable” social rented flats to women and survivors of domestic abuse

Evening Standard

Sheriff notes Hogg’s ‘compliance’ with order in domestic abuse case

A sheriff said that said no further review of the community payback order would take place.

Evening Standard

Woman jailed for 12 years for murder of abusive partner while he slept

Julie Ann McIlwaine stabbed James Joseph Crossley 10 times in the chest and abdomen.

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