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Kristen Bell Under Fire for Tone-Deaf Post On Domestic Abuse Awareness Month — Has 'Woke Hollywood' Lost Touch?

Kristen Bell faces backlash for a controversial Instagram post shared during Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. Critics accuse her of trivialising domestic violence, while others defend it as dark humour gone wrong.

International Business Times UK

Campaigners urge CPS to reconsider charges against partner of woman who died by suicide

Inquest into death of Georgia Barter, 32, recorded verdict of unlawful killing, but there was ‘insufficient evidence to pursue case’

The Guardian - UK

On a sunny day, my ex came to the hair salon where I worked – and shot me at close range

Rachel Williams says domestic violence is a ‘national emergency’. After she survived her ex’s final attack, her traumatised teenage son took his own life, and she began campaigning to end the terrible cycle of abuse

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How domestic abusers use emotional bonding to control their victims – new study

At first, it looks like love. He’s charming. Always generous, always attentive. He remembers your coffee order, listens to your stories, seems to share your pain. He tells you that you’re the only one who understands him. But as the relationship deepens, the warmth starts to fade. He becomes distant,…

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Domestic abuse victim who took her own life was 'unlawfully killed', coroner rules

Georgia Barter took her own life in 2020 after domestic abuse

Evening Standard

New allegations of sexual and domestic abuse made against Jesus Army cult

Survivors fear closed church’s £25m in assets could end up in abusers’ hands

The Guardian - UK

Majority of family court cases in England and Wales feature domestic abuse, watchdog says

Commissioner’s review found 87% of cases uncovered physical, psychological or sexual abuse of a family member

The Guardian - UK

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Domestic abuse commissioner criticises antiquated views in family court hearings

Research found evidence of abuse within 73% of hearings and in 87% of the case files they reviewed.

The Independent UK

Georgia’s story: how a domestic abuse victim’s suicide was ruled an unlawful killing by her partner

A London coroner found Georgia Barter’s death was caused by years of violence and coercive control by Thomas Bignell. Her family want justice, but the CPS won’t charge him and the police can’t find him

The Guardian - UK

Majority of family court cases in England and Wales feature domestic abuse, watchdog says

Commissioner’s review found 87% of cases uncovered physical, psychological or sexual abuse of a family member

The Guardian - UK

Police chief apologises after women put at risk from Clare’s Law failures

Gavin Hudson was supposed to examine requests under the law to allow people to find out whether a partner has a history of violence.

Evening Standard

MSPs vote unanimously to pass bill to help prevent domestic homicides and suicides

LEGISLATION to help reduce the number of domestic abuse-related homicides and suicides in Scotland has been passed unanimously by MSPs ...

The National (Scotland)

Popular New Orleans meteorologist arrested on domestic abuse and child endangerment charges

Chief Meteorologist Devon Lucie was put on leave during the investigation into the domestic incident

The Independent UK

Watch in full: Outside court as Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced

Watch the scenes outside the Manhattan courtroom where Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to four years and two months, for prostitution-related charges following a two-month trial that unmasked the mogul as a serial domestic abuser and drug addict.

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Evening Standard

FKA Twigs reveals she still ‘doesn’t feel safe’ after settling domestic abuse lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf

The British singer filed the case in 2020, accusing the American actor of sexual battery, assault and infliction of emotional distress during their relationship

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands of child domestic abuse victims not supported enough, warns government tsar

The domestic abuse commissioner said victims ‘cannot wait any longer’ for change

Evening Standard

Domestic abuse commissioner says Government lacks momentum to meet VAWG target

Ministers have vowed to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.

The Guardian - UK

‘I was writing at my lowest ebb’: Scottish author Len Pennie on domestic abuse and the power of poetry

Len Pennie won praise and faced criticism for exploring domestic abuse in her award-winning debut. She talks about partying sober, writing in Scots, and why she’s rooting out stigma in her follow-up collection

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International Business Times UK

English Town Reports Domestic Abuse Support Referrals Still 'Too High'

The annual data report gathered by Gateshead Council regarding the domestic abuse support referrals has a major breakthrough, but more measures are needed to address the situation.

Euronews

What we know about pamphlets offering support to violent Russian soldiers' wives

Social media users have been sharing photos of a pamphlet purportedly advising Russian soldiers' wives to refrain from speaking out about domestic abuse. Euroverify traces its origins.

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‘If a man has a little fight with the wife, they say this was a crime’: Jaws drop as Donald Trump hints domestic violence should be legal

Are we shocked that Trump dismisses domestic abuse as no big deal? At this point probably not, right?

International Business Times UK

Watch: Donald Trump Dismisses Domestic Abuse as 'Little Fight' During Museum of the Bible Speech

Donald Trump came under fire after downplaying domestic violence during a speech at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, where he also announced new Department of Education guidance on prayer in schools.

Marie Claire

UK Emergency Alert Test Could Endanger Domestic Abuse Survivors

UK domestic abuse charities worry the UK emergency alert test may reveal hidden phones: Here's how to protect yourself

Evening Standard

Domestic abuse victims advised how to opt out of emergency alert drill

On Sunday September 7 at around 3pm, mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will vibrate and emit a siren sound for up to 10 seconds.

The Independent UK

Emergency alert test ‘may put domestic abuse survivors at risk’

There are fears the sound may reveal hidden phones

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