The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

Indigenous incarceration in NSW is at a record high

One in 27 Aboriginal men are in custody in NSW, the highest proportion ever recorded.

AAP · Nov 13, 2024

Queen opens up on tearful turning point that sparked domestic abuse campaigning

Queen Camilla issued a heartfelt statement on the tearful turning point that prompted her to campaign for domestic abuse awareness.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

New app allows domestic abuse victims to get help secretly via a kettle or toaster

Survivor Katy Longhurst is determined to help others having called police nearly 170 times about her ex over eight years

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Domestic abuse commissioner needed to tackle femicide in Northern Ireland, charity says

Women’s Aid Northern Ireland says failure to tackle one of Europe’s highest femicide rates is result of sectarian division

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024

Stuart Hogg's estranged wife breaks silence after rugby player admits domestic abuse

Scottish player to be sentenced later this year after admitting abuse

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2024

Kingston Council criticised for failing to help woman fleeing domestic abuse with housing

Watchdog finds council delayed support for five months, leaving woman at risk and in distress

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2024

How to watch 'Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors' online and from anywhere

Queen Camilla takes on a mission to end domestic abuse. Here's how to watch "Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors" online from anywhere — and potentially for free.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 9, 2024

Queen Camilla's Documentary Aims To Eradicate Domestic Abuse

Queen Camilla's documentary sheds light on domestic abuse, coercive control, and the importance of speaking out against violence.

Top News · Nov 8, 2024

Married at First Sight shows the classist 2000s insult ‘chav’ hasn’t left Britain’s cultural conversation

The latest series of Channel 4’s reality dating show Married at First Sight UK has sparked widespread criticism for normalising harmful behaviour. The charities Women’s Aid and Refuge have publicly condemned the show’s inclusion of a male participant with a history of domestic abuse accusations.

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2024

NHS chief warns of ‘abhorrent’ domestic abuse faced by staff as she backs Brick by Brick campaign

Exclusive: Amanda Pritchard speaks out against domestic abuse suffered by NHS staff as she backs The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024