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Pets in Crisis program gets funding boost to help Queensland families escape domestic violence

A crisis accommodation program for the pets of families escaping domestic violence is set to get an extra $200,000 in funding from the Queensland government.

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The Melbourne psychiatrist fighting dowry abuse: ‘Women are not sitting and taking it’

Manjula Datta O’Connor has been advocating for victims for years, but only when she wrote a book did she understood the oppression in her own past

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Role of NGOs lauded in addressing issues concerning domestic violence

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Queensland Police grappling with 'concerning increase' in domestic violence by officers but most victims aren't reporting, advocates say

New figures revealing a "concerning increase" in Queensland police officers accused of domestic violence likely underestimate the true scale of the problem, advocates say, because most victims aren't reporting.

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Perth College student wins award after inventing ‘smart’ jumper to help tackle domestic violence

Aircraft engineering student Rebecca Wallace, who is also Highlands and Islands Students’ Association Perth vice president for education and engagement, was recognised in the UHI Business Competition

Daily Record

‘Nobody knows about it’: Queensland police inquiry criticised for tight submission deadline

Domestic violence campaigners say new three-week timeline is better but still ‘not good enough’

The Guardian - AU

Brother of Jennifer Poole urges domestic violence victims to seek help during remembrance service

The service was held in The Sensory Garden in Edenmore to remember those who have died from domestic violence and pray for survivors still living with it

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Domestic violence experts lament fallout from Depp-Heard trial

Advocates for survivors of domestic violence found little to celebrate in the course of the trial or its outcome

The Guardian - US

Amber Heard planning Hollywood comeback with two films lined up after losing Depp case

A jury ruled that Amber Heard's op-ed article about domestic violence for the Washington Post had been defamatory against her ex-husband Johnny Depp

Daily Mirror

The Depp verdict could bring a chilling effect for domestic abuse survivors

The weeks-long trial lasted over a month and was broadcast live for millions to watch. Some advocates say the verdict could give even more pause for domestic violence survivors looking to speak out.

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Love Island star and abuse survivor Tayla Damir calls Johnny Depp verdict 'triggering'

Tayla Damir, who starred on Australia's Love Island, opened up about her own experiences with domestic abuse and said that it's 'never ok' to make fun of it. The model said how she 'survived' after she suffered violence from a young age

Daily Mirror

Phone App Allows Gaza Women to Report Domestic Abuse Anonymously

A phone app that allows women in the Palestinian Gaza Strip to report domestic abuse anonymously is allowing growing numbers of victims to seek help while avoiding the shame and reprisals that put many off going to the authorities directly. The "Masahatuna" or "Our Spaces" app was developed by local…

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Sharon Osbourne calls Johnny Depp a 'gentle soul' as she celebrates his libel case win

The jury ruled that Amber Heard's op-ed article for the Washington Post about domestic violence had been defamatory towards her ex-husband Johnny Depp

Daily Mirror

‘Wrong type of woman’: Queensland taskforce hears of police disbelief of abuse allegations

Harrowing accounts from victims among 304 submissions to women’s safety and justice taskforce

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‘New movement is need of the hour to tackle crime against women’

Movement being launched to tackle domestic violence and workplace harassment

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Partner of Mark Rypien Sues Former NFL QB for Alleged Abuse

Danielle Wade noted in the lawsuit that she feared leaving him due to her responsibilities as well as feeling trapped in the relationship.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Colorado DA Moves to Drop Charges Against Jerry Jeudy

He was charged with second-degree criminal tampering with a domestic violence enhancer on May 12.

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Mackay's new domestic violence campaign that encourages fathers to be good role models

Dads are the target of sobering messages that will displayed across a regional Queensland city to make men tackle domestic violence.

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Canada's government moves to make selling or importing handguns illegal

The laws to freeze Canada's total number of handguns likely will be enacted this fall. Other new rules strengthen "red flag" laws and require all rifles be modified to hold no more than five rounds.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland police union boss made defamation claim against domestic violence expert

Prof Kerry Carrington had spoken to media after giving evidence about police culture at inquest of murdered Logan woman Doreen Langham

Reason

Appellate Court Upholds Trial Court's Rejection of "[Independent] Custody Investigator" Opinion

Among other things, the investigator "appeared to accept Father’s explanation that his 2003 kidnapping conviction based on allegations of domestic violence in a previous relationship was a misunderstanding, not the result of criminal conduct," "[finding] 'credible' Father’s explanation that he 'was unfairly incarcerated based on the lies of the victim…

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Cunnamulla's first ever Mardi Gras ball celebrates outback town's LGBTQIA+ community

It's better known for its Akubras than its ball gowns, but in this outback Queensland town locals are donning glitter and frocks for a night to celebrate their LGBTQIA+ community and raise awareness of domestic violence.

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Johnny Depp v Amber Heard is a defamation case. But it could have a chilling effect on domestic violence survivors

A jury will soon decide on the simple matter at the heart of the celebrity trial. On social media, millions of people have already chosen one side, waging a campaign for the truth that's become tangled up with hate.

Chicago Sun-Times

Apple AirTags, touted as a way to find lost keys, purses, also are being used by stalkers

Millions of the trackers have been sold since they were introduced last year. And reports to the Chicago Police Department of unwanted surveillance or stalking using them soon began.

The Conversation

Domestic violence and work status: which Nigerian women are most at risk

One in four women in Nigeria has experienced abuse from her intimate partner in her life. Globally, the figure is one in three women.

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