The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

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.

WEKU · Nov 2, 2022

5 police report bombshells - from hiring domestic abusers to 'staring at copper's breasts'

A police watchdog report said it uncovered too many cases where people, including those with criminal records or links to organised crime, should not have been allowed to join the police

Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022

More than 100 accused Met Police officers are still on duty

Officers under investigation for domestic abuse claims are working as normal

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2022

This Melbourne Cup, alcohol and sport collide. We need to watch out for domestic violence

Not everyone looks forward to the Melbourne Cup. Domestic violence and emergency services ready themselves for a potential increase in calls, call-outs and admissions.

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2022

Police's body-worn cameras have both benefits and limitations for domestic violence victims

Criminology researcher Dr Mary Iliadis says victim survivors are concerned about the potential for police body-worn cameras to mis-identify the primary aggressor.

ABC News · Oct 31, 2022

Queensland police: woman who was raped and abused killed herself after being wrongly identified as offender, report finds

Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Board’s 2022 annual report found Maeve* took her own life after protection order issued

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2022

NSW survivors can access court safe rooms

More safe rooms attached to courts are being established to allow vulnerable witnesses across NSW to give evidence without fear or intimidation.

AAP · Oct 31, 2022

After baby shower, pregnant Austin woman killed unborn child’s father, prosecutors say

Keshia Golden had been the victim of repeated domestic violence, according to police and court records. “She didn’t mean to kill anyone,” her mother said. “She just wanted him to leave because he was acting out, and she was worried about hurting the baby. And he wouldn’t go.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2022

First Nations women call for change in domestic violence policing after Four Corners revelations

NT Police Minister Kate Worden says officers are doing the best they can under difficult circumstances, but women with first-hand experience of violence see things very differently.

ABC News · Oct 29, 2022

Qld gig couriers could get set conditions

Queensland has passed laws for courier conditions to be set, parental leave more flexible and domestic violence leave to be extended to casual workers.

AAP · Oct 28, 2022