The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

NT government announces an extra $20 million for domestic and family violence prevention

Advocates say the extra funding is a start but not enough to keep up with the level of need — or inflation, with one researcher describing the situation as "not sustainable".

ABC News · Apr 21, 2023

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes 4 GOP bills aimed at regulating the lives of transgender Kansans

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed four bills Thursday that would have regulated the lives of transgender Kansans, dictating what spaces they are welcome in and the health care they can access.

Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

North Shields man caused nasty fracture to police officer's leg during arrest on Christmas Eve

Paul Luke became aggressive when two police officers came to arrest him following a domestic violence call out

Chronicle Live · Apr 20, 2023

Northern Territory government extends alcohol restrictions in Alice Springs for another three months

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles says the restrictions, first implemented in January to curb crime and alcohol-fuelled violence, have coincided with significant reductions in alcohol-related hospital presentations and domestic violence incidents.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Domestic abuse victims advised to turn off mobile phones ahead of UK emergency alert test

The Government will be launching the first ever nationwide test of a new emergency alert system on April 23

Manchester Evening News · Apr 18, 2023

Mehajer's alleged bullet threat to woman's mother

Former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer is defending himself against multiple alleged domestic violence offences.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

The Leeds hair salon where clients can also get help to escape domestic abuse

Hair With Pride in Horsforth is one of the salons in West Yorkshire supporting a new police campaign

Leeds Live · Apr 18, 2023

DV survivor support program expanded to 134 NSW courts

A program placing a specialist DV support worker at courthouses hearing domestic violence matters will be expanded to almost every NSW local court.

AAP · Apr 17, 2023

Artists pull out of festival after ex-Kasabian singer and convicted domestic abuser announced

Artists announced they would be dropping out of Sheffield event Be Reyt claiming 'some thing matter more than music' after Tom Meighan, convicted of assaulting his partner in 2020, was announced to headline

Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

Jennie Poole's brother pays heartbreaking tribute to 'one in a million' sister on second anniversary

The 24-year-old care worker was stabbed to death by her ex Gavin Murphy at her apartment in Finglas on April 17 2021

Dublin Live · Apr 17, 2023