The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

California boosts laws on gun safety and protecting domestic violence survivors

Governor Gavin Newson signed new laws restricting gun ownership, including for perpetrators of domestic violence

The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2024

Brian Laundrie's Parents Refused To Cooperate With Police Investigation

Learn about the tragic case of Gabby Petito's disappearance, leading to advocacy against domestic violence and support for victims.

Top News · Sep 25, 2024

New Scottish law proposed in bid to reduce domestic abuse deaths

A NEW law has been proposed in Scotland to try and reduce the number of deaths where domestic abuse is involved.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2024

‘Buying the wrong cheese made him explode’: Inside the 24/7 national domestic abuse helpline

Domestic abuse helpline manager tells Maya Oppenheim she has heard women being assaulted, terrified whispers and also, ominously, the phone going dead

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024

The Women Behind the Door by Roddy Doyle review – his best yet

In the third outing for Paula Spencer – mother, alcoholic, domestic abuse survivor – Doyle captures her strength and vulnerability in prose that radiates energy and life

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024

Top Boy star Saffron Hocking opens up about impact of her character’s domestic abuse storyline

Actor Saffron Hocking backs The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign, which is raising £300,000 to build a safe home for survivors of domestic abuse

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2024

Australia's first women's refuge honoured

Australia's first women's refuge has been awarded heritage honours 50 years after it was founded by journalist Anne Summers and other activists.

AAP · Sep 22, 2024

Domestic abuse survivor: ‘My violent ex used threats of revenge porn to stop me leaving’

Exclusive: Refuge manager Emma Armstrong tells Maya Oppenheim she was trapped in a relationship for five years because she feared he would either kill her or himself

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2024

What are the signs of domestic abuse in a friend - and how should I help?

If you are worried that a friend or family member is being abused, there are things you can do to help

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2024

Recognising domestic violence as a cause of death: One mother’s long fight

It has taken six years for the grieving mother of a suicide victim to be listened to by the UK authorities.

Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2024