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Domestic violence survivor who killed her husband after he assaulted her sentenced to seven and a half years' jail

A domestic violence survivor who killed her husband after he had just beaten her in front of neighbours could be released from jail after spending just over two years in custody.

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Most small businesses feel effects of domestic violence on staff, but are ill-equipped to manage impacts

New research shows that more than half of Australian small business owners suspect one of their staff members is experiencing domestic violence, but many feel ill-equipped to fix it.

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Saoirse Domestic Violence Services appeal for help in granting Christmas wishes this year

The Saoirse women's refuge first opened in Tallaght in 2006 and provides a range of services to women and children fleeing domestic violence

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DV coverage may spur copycats: study

Graphic media coverage of domestic violence cases could contribute to "copycat'' behaviour, a new University of Queensland study suggests.

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NSW passes law to make coercive control a stand-alone offence in an Australian first

Attorney general Mark Speakman said government could have spent years more in consultation but instead acted to ‘save lives’

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NSW parliament makes coercive control a criminal offence, passes lower house vote

New South Wales becomes only one of a handful of places in the world to criminalise coercive control, as the bill passes the lower house.

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'Historic': coercive control banned in NSW

Coercive control is now a criminal offence in NSW, with the government confident the new law will save the lives of those affected by domestic violence.

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White Ribbon Distances Itself From ‘Offensive’ Anti-Family Violence Jetski Parade In Sydney

White Ribbon Australia says it's not involved in plans to hold a parade of 50 jetskis on Sydney Harbour to campaign against family violence.

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Legal Aid ACT refuses to pay 'not insignificant' ransom to hackers who stole data of Canberra domestic violence survivors

Legal Aid ACT is being praised by authorities for refusing to give in to the demands of hackers who stole sensitive client information from the legal service.

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Federal judge in Texas rules that disarming those under protective orders violates their Second Amendment rights

U.S. District Judge David Counts signed another opinion Thursday that cited a lack of historical record on laws relating to domestic violence to justify disarming abusers. Advocates fear the ruling will put more victims in harm’s way.

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DV added to SA anti-discrimination laws

The South Australian government will move to add domestic violence to those experiences and attributes protected against discrimination.

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Farmer Wants A Wife’s Sam Messina Has Been Found Guilty Of Domestic Violence Against His Ex-GF

Messina’s ex-girlfriend told the court the pair’s relationship was filled with abuse and intimidation.

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White Ribbon jetski event called tone deaf

A flotilla of 50 jet skis will ride in formation to raise awareness about domestic violence in NSW, but the event has been called confusing by critics.

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Man accused of throwing broken glass at partner, dragging her into water in alleged domestic violence attack at Darwin's East Point

A 37-year-old man is facing two charges over an alleged domestic violence attack at Darwin's East Point beach, in which a bystander intervened as the man dragged his partner into the water.

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Queensland Audit Office reports a lack of information sharing in Queensland domestic violence response

The Queensland Audit Office report criticises the state's "mostly reactive response" to DFV and saying there is little monitoring of offenders and a lack of rehabilitation programs in the state.

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Former cricketer Michael Slater convicted of domestic violence charges

The 52-year-old had some charges dismissed on mental health grounds but could not escape a criminal conviction in court this afternoon.

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The dilemma mothers face when they become victims of abuse abroad — child abduction or domestic violence

The federal government is considering changing the law to ensure victims of domestic violence are not forced to send their children back to abusive partners under the requirements of an international treaty.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter women escaping domestic violence receive program lifeline

The Pathways To Empowerment program is funded by The Greater Charitable Foundation and facilitated by Jenny's Place

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Qld police silent on coercive control laws

Queensland police should be playing a larger role in shaping laws to criminalise coercive control, the state's police union says.

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Gabby Petito's family files a wrongful death suit against Moab

Family members of the 22-year-old woman whose boyfriend admitted to killing her last year have filed a suit against the Moab Police Department, claiming their negligence led to her death weeks later.

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Hornets free agent Miles Bridges pleads no contest to domestic violence

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After months of postponements, Miles Bridges’ domestic violence case has finally come to a resolution.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Bridges Avoids Jail Time After Domestic Violence Charge

The Hornets forward reportedly won’t face jail time after pleading no contest in a felony domestic charge.

Daily Mirror

Gabby Petito's parents file wrongful death lawsuit after 'sloppy investigation'

The victim's family believe her death could have been avoided if officers had fully investigated reports of domestic violence after a bystander called to report Gabby fighting with Brian Laundrie

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REPORT: Former Michigan State basketball star Miles Bridges pleads no contest to felony domestic violence charges

Miles Bridges pleads no contest to felony domestic violence charges, will accept 3 years of probation

The Conversation

Convicted murderer Colin Thatcher's invitation to the Saskatchewan legislature diminishes us all

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and key legislators are under fire for inviting and initially defending the invitation of convicted killer and former cabinet minister Colin Thatcher to the throne speech.

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