The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

Qld police chief called back to DV inquiry

Queensland's police commissioner has been recalled to give more evidence about cultural issues in the force at the state's domestic violence inquiry.

AAP · Sep 15, 2022

Union boss to face inquiry over Queensland police response to domestic violence

More than 250 additional submissions were made to inquiry after sensational evidence by the state’s commissioner

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2022

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll, union president Ian Leavers called to front domestic violence inquiry

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll and police union president Ian Leavers are called to give further evidence at an inquiry into the state's police culture and response to domestic violence cases.

ABC News · Sep 15, 2022

A woman whose rape DNA led to her arrest sues the city of San Francisco

During a search of a crime lab database, the woman's DNA was tied to a burglary in late 2021. Her DNA had been collected and stored as part of a 2016 domestic violence and sexual assault case.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2022

Victoria outspends NSW on DV three to one

An estimated 60,000 women in NSW experienced domestic violence for the first time in 2020, backing research that found DV increases after large-scale disasters.

AAP · Sep 12, 2022

Apparent rise in use of fire in domestic violence attacks must be investigated, expert says

Research into cases of arson and burn injuries suggests links between use or threat of fire, and domestic and family violence

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2022

Call for fire stations to be used as 'safe havens' for people fleeing domestic abuse in Stockport

'Anyone is always welcome in a fire station'

Manchester Evening News · Sep 8, 2022

Warning signs of 'love bombing' in new relationships that people need to know about

A detective inspector has shed light on warning signs to beware of in new relationships

Liverpool Echo · Sep 8, 2022

Police officer sacked for trying to have sex with vulnerable domestic violence victim

Mr McLennan admits he had attempted to develop relationship with her via text messages

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

Ryan Giggs ‘disappointed’ to face retrial on domestic violence charges

Ex-Manchester United footballer Giggs will go on trial again next year.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2022