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The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

Record numbers of Scots told of partners' violent pasts under police scheme

The amount of warnings given by police has more than quadrupled in the last five years, according to shock new figures obtained by the Sunday Mail.

Daily Record · Dec 18, 2022

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.

ABC News · Dec 17, 2022

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 · Dec 15, 2022

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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…

Chicago Tribune · Dec 15, 2022

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.

ABC News · Dec 14, 2022

Inside the hospital where girls as young as 16 treated for setting themselves on fire

WARNING DISTURBING CONTENT: Gender-based violence is rife in the self-governing region of northern Iraq, which had previously seemed proud of its lower rates of domestic abuse when compared to Iraq proper

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

UN to investigate use of ‘parental alienation’ tactic in custody cases

Fears an increase in allegations, particularly against mothers, of deliberately alienating a child against the other parent in domestic abuse cases may put victims at further risk

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

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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.

ABC News · Dec 14, 2022

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.

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022

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.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 13, 2022

'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 · Dec 13, 2022

How Cambodian women are using theatre to speak out against domestic abuse

One in five women in Cambodia have reported experiencing domestic abuse – now a theatre group in Battambang is producing shows that help survivors talk about what is still a taboo subject

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

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 · Dec 13, 2022

New domestic abuse campaign launches on Tinder for first time

'We are committed to tackling all forms of violence against women and girls'

Daily Record · Dec 13, 2022

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ABC News · Dec 12, 2022

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.

AAP · Dec 12, 2022

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.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2022

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

ABC News · Dec 11, 2022

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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ABC News · Dec 11, 2022

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.

Dublin Live · Dec 11, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2022

Safety fears force Ngozi Fulani’s charity to pause work after palace racism incident

Sistah Space says many domestic abuse services temporarily halted after founder spoke of encounter with Susan Hussey

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2022

Domestic abuse charity in royal race row suspends operations due to safety fears

Sistah Space said it was ‘forced to temporarily cease’ many of its operations after Ngozi Fulani spoke out about her treatment at Buckingham Palace

Dublin Live · Dec 10, 2022

Over 49,000 domestic abuse reports received by gardai so far this year

According to the latest figures coercive control has risen steadily to a total of 481 over the past year

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2022

Domestic abuse charity in Palace racism row pauses operations over safety fears

Sistah Space said it was ‘forced to temporarily cease’ many of its operations after Ngozi Fulani spoke out about her treatment at Buckingham Palace.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2022

Police officers sacked over racist and sexist WhatsApp messages

More than 6,000 messages which included racist and homophobic comments, and derogatory remarks aimed at domestic abuse victims, people with disabilities and women were analysed by the IOPC.

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