The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

Nikita Kanda: As a British Asian woman, I have seen domestic abuse covered up in my community all my life

Exclusive: The BBC Asian Network Breakfast presenter wants to change the stigma associated with domestic abuse in her community as she supports The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign to build a safe refuge for survivors

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

How to detect spousal financial abuse

It can sometimes tricky to identify because it takes many forms and can often be rationalized

Salon · Oct 23, 2024

Disgraced ex-deputy mayor breaks down in release bid

A former Sydney deputy mayor who plans to fight his convictions for domestic violence and fraud has a history of delaying proceedings, a court has been told.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

999 calls for domestic abuse on England football match days surge massively, new figures show

Exclusive: More than 3,000 emergency calls a day linked to domestic abuse were made to police during the Euro 2024 tournament

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2024

‘I don’t have bruises, but he destroyed me’: Tech-linked domestic abuse soars to unprecedented levels

Jasminder was barred from accessing her bank account and all finances were controlled online by her husband. She is one of a soaring number of women who suffer tech-linked domestic abuse

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024

The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign surpasses £350k in donations

Igor Tulchinsky, who is among the latest people to donate generously to The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign, says there is an ‘urgent’ need for more safe homes for domestic abuse survivors

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024

Pets are often used against domestic violence victims – but new Australian laws could change that

The RPSCA wants specialists to study the human-animal bond to work out who the pet loves and who it is afraid of

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024

Complex laws a barrier for DV survivors: legal group

Changes to family law will take domestic violence into account for decisions, but advocates say complexities will make it hard for survivors speaking out.

AAP · Oct 17, 2024

The Independent to build second home for survivors of domestic abuse as campaign smashes target

The Independent is extending its campaign after an incredible response from readers, the prime minister, the Queen and a host of celebrities to raise money to build a safe refuge for women and children

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2024

Bail, DV order checks down despite violence epidemic

Statistics outlining actions taken by police in NSW show both bail and apprehended domestic violence order checks have decreased.

AAP · Oct 16, 2024