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Legal Aid ACT refuses to pay 'not insignificant' ransom to hackers who stole data of Canberra domestic violence survivors

Legal Aid ACT is being praised by authorities for refusing to give in to the demands of hackers who stole sensitive client information from the legal service.

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

Federal judge in Texas rules that disarming those under protective orders violates their Second Amendment rights

U.S. District Judge David Counts signed another opinion Thursday that cited a lack of historical record on laws relating to domestic violence to justify disarming abusers. Advocates fear the ruling will put more victims in harm’s way.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 15, 2022

DV added to SA anti-discrimination laws

The South Australian government will move to add domestic violence to those experiences and attributes protected against discrimination.

AAP · Nov 14, 2022

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Farmer Wants A Wife’s Sam Messina Has Been Found Guilty Of Domestic Violence Against His Ex-GF

Messina’s ex-girlfriend told the court the pair’s relationship was filled with abuse and intimidation.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 14, 2022

White Ribbon jetski event called tone deaf

A flotilla of 50 jet skis will ride in formation to raise awareness about domestic violence in NSW, but the event has been called confusing by critics.

AAP · Nov 14, 2022

Man accused of throwing broken glass at partner, dragging her into water in alleged domestic violence attack at Darwin's East Point

A 37-year-old man is facing two charges over an alleged domestic violence attack at Darwin's East Point beach, in which a bystander intervened as the man dragged his partner into the water.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022

Queensland Audit Office reports a lack of information sharing in Queensland domestic violence response

The Queensland Audit Office report criticises the state's "mostly reactive response" to DFV and saying there is little monitoring of offenders and a lack of rehabilitation programs in the state.

ABC News · Nov 10, 2022

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Former cricketer Michael Slater convicted of domestic violence charges

The 52-year-old had some charges dismissed on mental health grounds but could not escape a criminal conviction in court this afternoon.

ABC News · Nov 9, 2022

The dilemma mothers face when they become victims of abuse abroad — child abduction or domestic violence

The federal government is considering changing the law to ensure victims of domestic violence are not forced to send their children back to abusive partners under the requirements of an international treaty.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

Perth road bridge fund helps Women's Aid services for domestic abuse

Community benefits are flowing from the construction project to build a new crossing of the River Tay with main contactor BAM Nuttall contributing to the services of Perthshire Women's Aid.

Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022

Qld police silent on coercive control laws

Queensland police should be playing a larger role in shaping laws to criminalise coercive control, the state's police union says.

AAP · Nov 7, 2022

Successful businessman threatened to hire hitman to murder wife

Liverpool Echo · Nov 5, 2022

Domestic abuse case collapses after police fail to cite witnesses

THE prosecution of a Greenock man who had been charged with an alleged domestic abuse offence in 2020 has collapsed - after police failed to cite…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2022

Gabby Petito's family files a wrongful death suit against Moab

Family members of the 22-year-old woman whose boyfriend admitted to killing her last year have filed a suit against the Moab Police Department, claiming their negligence led to her death weeks later.

WEKU · Nov 4, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Nov 4, 2022

Hornets free agent Miles Bridges pleads no contest to domestic violence

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After months of postponements, Miles Bridges’ domestic violence case has finally come to a resolution.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 3, 2022

Report: Bridges Avoids Jail Time After Domestic Violence Charge

The Hornets forward reportedly won’t face jail time after pleading no contest in a felony domestic charge.

Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022

Gabby Petito's parents file wrongful death lawsuit after 'sloppy investigation'

The victim's family believe her death could have been avoided if officers had fully investigated reports of domestic violence after a bystander called to report Gabby fighting with Brian Laundrie

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 3, 2022

REPORT: Former Michigan State basketball star Miles Bridges pleads no contest to felony domestic violence charges

Miles Bridges pleads no contest to felony domestic violence charges, will accept 3 years of probation

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The Conversation · Nov 3, 2022

Convicted murderer Colin Thatcher's invitation to the Saskatchewan legislature diminishes us all

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and key legislators are under fire for inviting and initially defending the invitation of convicted killer and former cabinet minister Colin Thatcher to the throne speech.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022

Gabby Petito’s family files wrongful death suit against Moab

Family members of Gabby Petito filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Moab Police Department on Thursday in the latest development in the high-profile case around Petito's death

Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022

12 children tried to take their life in 7 weeks at a single school as mental health crisis deepens

Number of children with safeguarding issues has rocketed with problems including anorexia, domestic violence and drug or alcohol abuse in their home

Glasgow Live · Nov 3, 2022

Company director terrorised wife for 10 years in vicious campaign of domestic abuse

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that James McAteer's brutal behaviour included throwing fajitas at the grieving woman as she tried to write a eulogy for her dead uncle.

ABC News · Nov 3, 2022

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth tells National Press Club of government's pledge to end domestic violence within 'one generation'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says it's time to "stop shying away" from evidence that shows men are overwhelmingly the perpetrators of domestic, family, and sexual violence.

ABC News · Nov 3, 2022

NT Police superintendent acknowledges agency failures in domestic violence responses

Amid concerns that Northern Territory Police is not taking violence against Indigenous women seriously enough, a senior member of the force says it is time for change.

WEKU · Nov 2, 2022

Lexington launching three-phase approach to domestic violence prevention

Lexington city officials are announcing a new public awareness campaign directed at domestic violence. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said one-third of homicides this year have been domestic violence-related. She noted there were none at this point last year.

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