The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

Labour warns women’s domestic abuse calls to police ‘being ignored’

Home Office minister Sarah Dines said tackling domestic abuse is an ‘absolute priority’ for the Government.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Domestic abuse fuels big rise in pet fostering, says charity

A DOG charity has seen a steep increase in the number of dogs being referred to its pet-fostering service so that their owners can flee from…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2022

Interfaith fight against family violence

Prominent religious leaders from across the spectrum have joined forces with the NSW government to work towards ending domestic and family violence.

AAP · Nov 22, 2022

Former TV sports presenter Cameron Williams charged with domestic violence offence

Former high-profile sports presenter for Nine News Sydney, Cameron Williams, has been charged with a domestic violence offence in the Hunter Region.

ABC News · Nov 20, 2022

"He's abusive but I can't afford to leave": The hidden victims of the cost of living crisis

SPECIAL REPORT: As the cost of living crisis pushes more families to the edge, many women are at a risk of returning to abusive relationships - or not being able to flee at all

Manchester Evening News · Nov 20, 2022

The Observer view on the police’s failure to prioritise violence against women

As the murders of Raneem Oudeh and Khaola Saleem reveals, some forces don’t regard domestic abuse as a serious crime

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

Queensland police whistleblower goes public to argue commissioner Katarina Carroll should lose her job

Kate Pausina ‘bared her soul’ by revealing the harassment and bullying she suffered to the inquiry into QPS. She wants to see change

The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2022

The tragic 999 call police received from a little boy who had 'seen dad hurting mum'

They described the boy as being 'so, so upset'

Wales Online · Nov 19, 2022

Police officers served with ‘management action’ over mother and daughter murders

The Office for Police Conduct said West Midlands Police let chances to ‘take positive action’ slip for Khaola Saleem and Raneem Oudeh.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Staggering 45,000 calls reporting domestic abuse to gardaí already this year

New figures have been released by Minister Helen McEntee

Irish Mirror · Nov 18, 2022