The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

Report: Ex–NFL Lineman Chad Wheeler Violated Court Order

The former Seahawks player is awaiting trial in his ongoing felony domestic violence case.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 3, 2022

‘Lives are at risk’: Domestic abuse victims say cost of living crisis stopped them fleeing abusive partner

‘Soaring energy and food costs, coupled with stagnant wages, will leave many women more vulnerable to abuse,’ campaigner says

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Petition artwork a reminder of DV victims

A "petition" artwork on display in Victorian parliament with the names of dead women and children calls on governments to do more to prevent domestic violence.

AAP · Aug 3, 2022

Six Queensland police officers accused of domestic violence within two weeks, inquiry told

Crime and Corruption Commission says one case involved allegations of strangulation and rape

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2022

Domestic Violence Act proceedings are basically civil in nature, rules Madras HC

Parliament had empowered magistrates, who generally deal with criminal cases, to adjudicate PoWDVA proceedings to provide more teeth to the legislation

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2022

How hiking helped Chelle transform from being a 'functioning alcoholic' and climb out of addiction

Chelle Fisher spent 23 years struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. But, tired of waking up hungover, she started to make a new habit.

ABC News · Jul 31, 2022

‘Reprehensible’ Facebook posts emerge as Qld police boss lauds ‘excellent’ domestic violence response

Posts on space for law enforcement officers belittle victims and imply Queensland police avoid responding to DV incidents

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2022

Woman's horror injuries and blood-spattered walls after ex brutally attacked her

GRAPHIC WARNING: Robyn Howard suffered a broken nose and jaw in the unprovoked attack

Manchester Evening News · Jul 30, 2022

Brisbane teenager built spyware used by domestic violence perpetrators across world, police allege

Jacob Wayne John Keen, 24, is alleged to have created hacking tool when 15 years old and sold it to more than 14,500 people

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2022

Domestic violence brutes who caused misery to their partners in the North East

Here are just some of the domestic abusers who have been sentenced recently

Chronicle Live · Jul 30, 2022