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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
15 hours ago

How Can Survivors Regain Pleasure After Sexual Trauma?

Survivors of sexual trauma can experience a range of sexual responses, including both desire and avoidance, and their fantasies often overlap with non-victims.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours ago
LGBT

Trans women could be transferred to men's prisons after major appeals court loss - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court allows transfer of trans women to male prisons, increasing their risk of violence despite previous rulings against such actions.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
17 hours ago

Appeals court clears path to move trans women into men's prisons despite sexual assault risk

Transgender women inmates may be relocated to men's prisons following a federal appellate court ruling that reverses a lower court's decision.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours ago

Trans women could be transferred to men's prisons after major appeals court loss - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court allows transfer of trans women to male prisons, increasing their risk of violence despite previous rulings against such actions.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
fromIndependent
3 hours ago

Paedophile's appeal rejected as judge refuses to name former TD who gave character reference for sex offender

Judge Edwards criticized a TD for praising Daniel Ramamoorthy's 'previous good name' while ignoring the victim and the 'vile' and 'horrifying nature' of the crimes.
Law
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 hours ago

Jurors set to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in New York

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial begins, focusing on a 2013 incident amid ongoing legal battles and the #MeToo movement.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says

Israeli soldiers and settlers are using sexual violence to displace Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'He could kill another woman': Brother of murder victim hits out at authorities over how killer's release has been handled

Authorities' handling of David McCord's parole breaches is criticized as 'madness' by the brother of murder victim Nichola Dickson.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis'

A peer-led support group for women with gynaecological health conditions has been established to combat stigma and loneliness.
Arts
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by former owner of Harrods want enablers to face justice

Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed demand accountability and regulation to prevent future incidents, emphasizing the need for meaningful consequences.
#violence-against-women
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Media coverage of violence against women reaches dismal' low, report finds

Media coverage of violence against women and misogyny is alarmingly low, with only 1.3% of global news addressing these issues in 2025.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year

BBC tracking of 2025 UK cases found 100 incidents of women or girls killed by men or boys, with 90 males charged, 24 convicted of murder, and 6 of manslaughter.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The rape case that became one of Britain's greatest miscarriages of justice

A young woman was brutally raped in 2003, leading to a miscarriage of justice for an innocent man who spent 17 years in prison.
#murder
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

He brutally killed his trans girlfriend while she slept. Now he's facing the consequences. - LGBTQ Nation

Deandre Bell was arrested for allegedly murdering Davonta Curtis, a Black transgender woman, with a hammer and stealing her belongings.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

He brutally killed his trans girlfriend while she slept. Now he's facing the consequences. - LGBTQ Nation

Deandre Bell was arrested for allegedly murdering Davonta Curtis, a Black transgender woman, with a hammer and stealing her belongings.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

Child victims of online sexual abuse face increased risks due to police forces' inability to manage rising cases and inadequate protective measures.
#crime
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case

Zhongyi J* was sentenced to over 11 years for attempted murder and aggravated rape, part of a broader investigation into a group of men abusing women.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case

Zhongyi J* was sentenced to over 11 years for attempted murder and aggravated rape, part of a broader investigation into a group of men abusing women.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

What we call sex work and what it says about society

Sex work has been represented and regulated throughout history, reflecting societal attitudes and moral discourses.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

A girl accused her relative of abuse. Then LAPD linked him to a rape unsolved for decades

DNA testing linked a suspect in a recent child abuse case to a 1997 sexual assault in Koreatown.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Mike Johnson Vows to Exact Punishment' on Predators' in Congress Accused of Detestable' Sexual Misconduct

House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes strict measures against sexual misconduct in Congress following resignations of two members due to allegations.
Boston food
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Man assaulted partner in row after she found him watching pornography in same bed as their sleeping son

A man pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner after she discovered him watching pornography in bed with their sleeping child.
#sexual-assault
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
fromJezebel
6 days ago

ICE Is Ignoring Woman's Life-Threatening Ovarian Cyst-and Her Condition Is Getting Worse

For over a month, my office has been going back and forth with ICE officials about Andrea's condition. We have been ignored, put off, and frankly, lied to about the treatment she has received while in detention.
US politics
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
22 hours ago

4 Words That Stop a Gaslighter in Their Tracks

Gaslighters manipulate perceptions to create self-doubt; using the phrase 'I remember this differently' helps disengage from their tactics.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Labels protect us': Olivia Nervo wants reproductive coercion to be a standalone offence she is not alone

Reproductive coercion is a significant issue that needs recognition in family courts, as highlighted by Olivia Nervo's experience.
#gender-based-violence
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-ed | The Gender-Motivated Violence Act at 26: How New York City finally closed the institutional accountability gap | amNewYork

The New York City Council enacted the Gender-Motivated Violence Act to provide civil remedies for survivors of gender-based violence after a Supreme Court ruling limited federal options.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-ed | The Gender-Motivated Violence Act at 26: How New York City finally closed the institutional accountability gap | amNewYork

The New York City Council enacted the Gender-Motivated Violence Act to provide civil remedies for survivors of gender-based violence after a Supreme Court ruling limited federal options.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

No evidence' of reported rape in Epsom that sparked protests, police say

No evidence has been found to support the reported rape incident in Epsom, despite ongoing investigations by police.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Let's talk about sex in a world of porn | Letter

Straight male authors should embrace writing about sex, but the urgent conversation on sexual knowledge and pleasure is happening outside of literature.
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of teen girl

Burke is being held without bail, and the case will be presented to the district attorney's office for filing consideration on Monday.
US news
#katy-perry
NYC LGBT
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Katy Perry Under Police Investigation for Alleged Sexual Assault of Ruby Rose

Katy Perry is under police investigation following Ruby Rose's allegations of sexual assault at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010.
NYC LGBT
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Katy Perry Under Police Investigation for Alleged Sexual Assault of Ruby Rose

Katy Perry is under police investigation following Ruby Rose's allegations of sexual assault at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010.
#child-sexual-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
#domestic-violence
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
SF politics

Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates Push S.F. to Fund Legal Counsel Voters Approved | KQED

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Social justice

Man showed 'zero remorse' for years of domestic abuse judge describes as worst he has ever seen

A midlands man shared intimate images of his ex-girlfriend with others and showed zero remorse after years of harrowing assaults and controlling behaviour.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Social justice

Man showed 'zero remorse' for years of domestic abuse that judge describes as worst he has ever seen

A young woman was coerced into an abortion after a controlling boyfriend threatened her, shared intimate images, and showed "zero remorse".
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Help us report on restraining orders in Los Angeles County

L.A. County's restraining order system often fails to protect domestic violence survivors due to dismissals and ineffective law enforcement.
SF politics
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates Push S.F. to Fund Legal Counsel Voters Approved | KQED

Survivors of domestic violence in San Francisco face legal challenges and insufficient support despite the establishment of a new office for victim rights.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Social justice

Man showed 'zero remorse' for years of domestic abuse judge describes as worst he has ever seen

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Social justice

Man showed 'zero remorse' for years of domestic abuse that judge describes as worst he has ever seen

#domestic-abuse
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Kimberly's story: the tragedy that changed British legal history

Domestic abuse victims are increasingly likely to die by suicide rather than be killed by their partners, with few abusers held accountable.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Law

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Kimberly's story: the tragedy that changed British legal history

Domestic abuse victims are increasingly likely to die by suicide rather than be killed by their partners, with few abusers held accountable.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Law

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
US news
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

A new accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her

A woman accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of raping her in 2018, claiming she was drugged during the incident.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

MPs back pardon for women convicted of having illegal abortions

The Independent provides critical journalism on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of accessible news without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

MPs back pardon for women convicted of having illegal abortions

The Independent provides critical journalism on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of accessible news without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

A Court Settlement Made Me a Millionaire. I've Barely Touched the Money.

Natalie received over a million dollars in a major abuse settlement after being sexually abused by her university gynecologist.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police say suspects remain unknown after woman raped in Epsom as protests break out

Protests erupted in Surrey after a woman was raped outside a church, with police lacking sufficient information on the suspects.
#abuse
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Law

Man who lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence jailed

SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'A special constable raped me and made me fear for my life'

Tyler, a vulnerable 18-year-old, was manipulated by Bubb, a police officer, leading to a five-year abusive relationship marked by gaslighting and control.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Law

Man who lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence jailed

SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'A special constable raped me and made me fear for my life'

Tyler, a vulnerable 18-year-old, was manipulated by Bubb, a police officer, leading to a five-year abusive relationship marked by gaslighting and control.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Asylum seeker who filmed an alleged rape accused of telling a pack of lies'

An asylum seeker filmed an alleged rape, claiming he tried to stop it, but faces accusations of lying in court.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
UK news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Man sentenced for raping 2 women in Framingham store in 1989

Stephen Paul Gale was sentenced to at least 50 years in prison for raping two women in 1989, likely resulting in his death behind bars.
#coercive-control
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts

The government will provide rape victims with specialist legal advisors throughout criminal justice proceedings and expand Operation Soteria principles to ensure trials focus on suspect behavior rather than victim scrutiny.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Footballer pleads not guilty to assaulting woman

Former Bournemouth and Liverpool player Jordon Ibe pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman causing actual bodily harm in Lambeth on 14 December.
#criminal-justice-reform
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols publicly disclosed her rape and criticized the Courts and Tribunals Bill for limiting jury trials, arguing victim experiences are being weaponized to justify legal reforms that may harm justice outcomes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

MP tells Commons she waited 1,088 days for her rape case to reach court

MP Charlotte Nichols revealed she was raped and waited 1,088 days for trial, opposing proposed jury trial limitations and advocating for specialist rape courts instead.
#sexual-violence
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Sexual Abuse in Intimate Relationships: Beyond Coercion

Intimate partner sexual abuse commonly uses coercion, entitlement, painful acts, humiliation, and strangulation, eroding victims' safety, self-worth, and well-being.
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

My Abusive Partner Might Have Killed Me - This Controversial Choice Saved My Life

When I took the assessment, shortly after leaving my partner, he scored an 8/10. If I had gone through with our pregnancy, he would have scored a 10. But we didn't have children because five years earlier, in a Chicago clinic, I'd had a medication abortion. At the time, the danger only registered as a faint sense of unease, nothing like the five-alarm fire my life would later become.
Relationships
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Healey proposes eliminating statute of limitations for rape when DNA evidence exists

If the provision passes, it would allow for prosecutions beyond 15 years if investigators are able to determine a DNA match. To ensure that DNA evidence is preserved, the proposal would require all evidence collection kits in cases of sexual assault to be stored for a minimum of 15 years, the release said. Healey's budget recommendation itself lays out a more detailed set of guidelines for handling and preserving DNA evidence.
US politics
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Understanding and Preventing Image-Based Sexual Abuse

Image-based sexual abuse is sexual violence causing enduring social, psychological, and economic harm, requiring changes in consent norms, empathy, and accountability for prevention.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Victims of rape in UK to get free legal advice throughout criminal justice process

Rape victims will receive free legal advice throughout the criminal justice process to reduce trauma, with lawyers helping victims understand rights and challenge unnecessary information requests.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

No girl should ever endure what Epstein put them through'

Melinda French Gates left the Gates Foundation and hopes Epstein's victims receive justice, citing painful memories tied to Bill Gates' Epstein connections.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Sexual Abuse in Families: Be Brave and Address the Harm

Sexual abuse is never the victim's fault; parents can and must address intrafamilial sexual abuse to break cycles of generational trauma and prevent further harm.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Evolving legal frameworks to effectively prosecute conflict-related sexual violence (Part 2) amNewYork

Layered evidentiary approaches and derivative liability can establish responsibility for conflict-related sexual violence when individual attribution and forensic proof are scarce.
#sexual-offences
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man jailed for sending girl rape threat online

A man who threatened to rape a teenage girl and encouraged her to self-harm has been jailed. Shabaz Khokar, 24, from London, sent the threat to the victim in Staffordshire via social media, along with images of train tickets he booked to travel to her home. He was arrested at a railway station in the county in August when police were alerted.
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