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Domestic violence survivors call for reforms to justice system, lifelong AVOs for safety

Shannon (not her real name) has to spend the rest of her life applying for protection orders to stay safe from a violent ex-partner, and is calling for changes to allow for lifelong AVOs.

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Murder charge after Qld woman stabbed

A man will face a Townsville court on Friday charged with murder and serious assault, both of which are domestic violence offences.

AAP

Commentary: When we treat domestic violence as a private affair, we are culpable in perpetuating it

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, village spokesperson Molly Gillespie announced at a news conference that there was no threat to the public from the domestic terrorist attack at a suburban home earlier this month. I beg to differ. It is precisely when we treat domestic violence as contained to the particular family…

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Western communities bear brunt of domestic violence, with many towns suffering highest rates in NSW

Rates of domestic violence are markedly higher in western communities in NSW and the housing crisis isn't helping an already dire situation.

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Simone McGurk loses child protection, domestic violence portfolios in Mark McGowan's cabinet reshuffle

Simone McGurk, who was also the long serving minister for women's interests and community services was one of the biggest losers in the McGowan government political shake-up.

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United States Family Peace Initiative working to understand domestic violence motivations

A United States social worker says there are three categories of domestic violence offenders and wants everyone to understand them, with a recent workshop attracting social workers, lawyers, and judges.

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Far-left French MP gets four months suspended prison term for domestic abuse

Adrien Quatennens, a French MP belonging to the France Unbowed party has received a four month suspended prison sentence after being found guilty on charges relating to domestic violence.

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'You're fit... I want to be your fella in a fun way': GMP officer hounded domestic abuse victims with thousands of calls and texts

PC Richard O'Connell began a sexual relationship with one victim of domestic violence whilst working for GMP

Manchester Evening News

What’s next for top-ranked Texas basketball after coach Chris Beard’s suspension

Chris Beard exited the Travis County Jail in Austin on Monday afternoon, released after posting bond on a felony domestic violence charge.

Tribune News Service

Domestic violence dominates local courts in NSW. So, why aren't we talking about it?

We're shocked by domestic violence when someone dies or it spills into the public's view. But most of us have no idea just how many matters come before the courts — and the reality is harrowing.

ABC News

More NSW women reporting violence

Domestic violence incidents and reported sexual assaults of women have increased significantly in NSW over the last five years, the latest data reveals.

AAP

Australian courts to consider family and domestic violence threat in Hague convention cases

Federal government announces reforms after concerns the convention was being used to send children of domestic violence victims back to unsafe situations

The Guardian - AU

NSW police say domestic violence makes up 40 per cent of calls, with scourge worse in regional areas

Crime data shows domestic violence offences are increasing across NSW, but some services trying to help victims say they aren't eligible for new funding.

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Federal government to change child abduction law to consider domestic and family violence before ruling

Attorney General Mark Dreyfus says the law will be amended so allegations of family and domestic violence can be considered before Australian judges issue orders for women and children to be returned to their home countries.

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Family of murdered Jennifer Poole say she 'lived in terror' of ex partner

Her relatives are set to appear on a Virgin Media documentary about domestic violence and femicide on Monday night

Newcastle Herald

'No more': march against domestic violence through busy shopping centre

"It was to show our customers and our community that we stand with them."

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Domestic violence increasing in NT, Indigenous Australians struggling to find employment, inquiry hears

The chief executive of an Indigenous health service has told a federal inquiry she supports the return of liquor bans in the NT and that Aboriginal families "have the right to conduct their lives free of alcohol-fuelled violence."

The Guardian - US

Detective in alleged Megan Thee Stallion shooting accused of domestic violence

LAPD officer was set to be important witness in trial of Tory Lanez, who is accused of shooting the fellow rapper two years ago

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'It's not always about a black eye': The unspoken signs of domestic abuse every woman needs to know about

Film released by the Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse helpline aims to stamp out myths about domestic violence

Al Jazeera

Tunisia law failing to protect women from domestic violence: HRW

Poor implementation of the law passed five years ago leaves women at risk, the rights group says in a report.

Chicago Sun-Times

Buffalo Grove murders a tragic sign of domestic violence at its worst

Domestic violence victims who appear to be extending an olive branch to an abuser need support, not shaming.

The Conversation

Workers supporting survivors of gender-based violence are demanding change

While the world went into lockdown at the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, shelters helping women who are survivors of domestic violence remained open.

Newcastle Herald

Miscarriage leave and 20 day DV allowance in council staff agreement

It features miscarriage leave, Defence service leave and an increase from 10 days domestic violence leave per year to 20.

Daily Record

Mum in plea for male domestic abuse refuge centres after son killed by fiancée

Simon Gilchrist was stabbed in the heart by his abusive fiancée, Caroline Mawhood in his flat in 2004 after she came home from a night out.

Salon

Texas judge: Abusers can keep guns

"Ruling that these laws are unconstitutional will put mainly women and children in danger," experts say

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