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California boosts laws on gun safety and protecting domestic violence survivors

Governor Gavin Newson signed new laws restricting gun ownership, including for perpetrators of domestic violence

The Guardian - US

Brian Laundrie's Parents Refused To Cooperate With Police Investigation

Learn about the tragic case of Gabby Petito's disappearance, leading to advocacy against domestic violence and support for victims.

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More time for AVO breaches, control of serious abusers

New orders will aim to control serious domestic violence abusers as penalties increase for people who persistently and intentionally breach court orders.

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Domestic violence victims let down on housing, Jess Phillips warns

The safeguarding minister warned legislation to tackle violence against women and girls won’t be impactful unless there are sweeping changes at a grassroots level

The Independent UK

Australia's first women's refuge honoured

Australia's first women's refuge has been awarded heritage honours 50 years after it was founded by journalist Anne Summers and other activists.

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Recognising domestic violence as a cause of death: One mother’s long fight

It has taken six years for the grieving mother of a suicide victim to be listened to by the UK authorities.

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'Truly shocking': details of horror domestic violence

The killings of Kumanjayi Haywood, Ngeygo Ragurrk, Miss Yunupingu and Kumarn Rubuntja are "truly shocking", according to submissions to the NT coroner.

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Survey of DV workers to help improve survivor support

Domestic violence workers will be surveyed about their experience on the job as part of a national poll.

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Sean Combs Remanded By Judge For Domestic Violence Concerns

Judge Tarnofsky remanded Sean Combs due to concerns over crime nature and risks involved. The decision highlights the gravity of the situation and the need...

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Attorney Denies Sex Trafficking Allegations

Hotel surveillance video involving Sean “Diddy” Combs and Casandra Ventura sparks discussions on domestic violence and accountability.

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Health care under Harris versus Trump: A public health historian sizes up their records

Health care is a defining issue in the 2024 election – Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump have starkly different records on the issue. Rather than focusing on what they promise to do, let’s examine what their past actions reveal about their approaches to Medicare, the…

The Conversation

Shocking statistics show scale of domestic violence across country

The Independent has partnered with Refuge to build a safe, secure home for women fleeing abuse through the Brick by Brick campaign

The Independent UK

'Clear picture', one in 10 men have police DV run-ins

Startling research by the Australian Institute of Criminology has revealed the prevalence of the domestic and family violence crisis across NSW.

AAP

How perpetrators of domestic violence use drugs and alcohol to control their victims

At least three decades of research on the intersection of substance use with domestic and family violence consistently shows the frequency, severity and impact of violence increases in the context of the perpetrator using alcohol and other drugs.

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The Canberra Times

'You Are a ****': How Canberra man used Spotify to abuse his ex

It's another example of technology being exploited for abuse.

The Guardian - UK

The early release of prisoners was unavoidable, but too many women in the UK are now living in fear

Despite government assurances on the release of prisoners across England and Wales, the coming days will be filled with a familiar dread for some survivors of domestic violence, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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White House Announces New Efforts To Address Domestic Violence

Learn about the White House's new initiatives under the Violence Against Women Act to combat online harassment and improve housing options for survivors of...

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'Changing norms', new DV strategy to start in childcare

Instilling respect and resilience in preschoolers will help address soaring rates of family violence, the NSW government says as it charts a path to prevention.

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Biden marks the 30th anniversary of the passage of the landmark Violence Against Women Act

As part of the 30th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Violence Against Women Act, the White House on Thursday is announcing new efforts to address online harassment and abuse, and to help ease housing issues that many survivors of domestic violence face when they are trying to escape…

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DV offender's jailing extended after 'lenient' sentence

A court has ruled the prison sentence given to a man for a string of domestic violence offences was "manifestly inadequate", extending the term by two years.

The Independent UK

‘I’m a gay man who was a victim of domestic abuse – it doesn’t only happen to women’

When comedian James Barr met his ex, he thought he’d finally found his soulmate, but their relationship quickly became a source of constant fear. He tells Helen Coffey about how he found the strength to leave – and why we need to talk more about domestic violence in the queer…

Newcastle Herald

Domestic violence, stalking, drugs charges for man arrested at petrol station

The man was arrested at Lake Munmorah on Thursday.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: PIs used in family violence cases, Republican dismay after debate, Clover Moore rejects ‘ageism’

Why was a man with a history of domestic violence able to hire detectives to spy on his family; survey reveals pathways to addiction

The Guardian - AU

Why was child-killer John Edwards, who had a violent history, able to hire a PI to spy on his family?

There is no requirement in most Australian states for private investigators to check clients for domestic violence orders. Advocates say the system needs to change

AAP

Ex-TV star's 'tendency' to spit at woman seals DV case

Disgraced TV host Andrew O'Keefe has failed to overturn convictions for domestic violence, with a judge pointing to a previous time he spat at his victim.

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