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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

For many, the holidays this year means having to make do with less

Rising food costs and disrupted SNAP benefits are forcing families to reduce holiday meals, take extra work, and increasing financial strain, stress, and social harms.
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Suspected drug dealer arrested on San Mateo County coast

Deputies were initially dispatched to a home in the 900 block of Etheldore Street around 12:30 a.m. for a report of a domestic disturbance, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. The suspect, a 32-year-old man, was gone by the time they arrived. The victim suffered minor injuries but declined medical treatment, authorities said.
California
#murder
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Man indicted for allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death in brutal Upper Manhattan attack | amNewYork

fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
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Woman who died after knife attack in Cork hailed as someone who 'brought joy into the lives of all she met', funeral hears

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Man indicted for allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death in brutal Upper Manhattan attack | amNewYork

fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

Woman who died after knife attack in Cork hailed as someone who 'brought joy into the lives of all she met', funeral hears

#child-abuse
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Stepmother accused of murdering boy (4) told gardai she 'snapped' and was 'shaking him and screaming at him to behave' before he fell, court hears

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
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Stepmother accused of murdering boy (4) told gardai she 'snapped' and was 'shaking him and screaming at him to behave' before he fell, court hears

Television
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Seeking Sister Wife' star Garrick Merrifield arrested for domestic violence

Garrick Merrifield, Seeking Sister Wife cast member, was arrested in Colorado on misdemeanor domestic violence and obstruction charges days after his wife's newborn announcement.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Protesters worldwide demand end to violence against women

Domestic settings are the most dangerous locations for women, with about 50,000 killed by intimate partners or family members last year.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Police pilot imposes hundreds of protective orders

Met Police pilot in Croydon, Bromley and Sutton enabled officers to issue 219 emergency notices and secure 180 Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to restrict abusers.
#cold-case
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
US news

After Daughter's Crusade For the Truth, an 81-Year-Old Bay Area Man Has Been Arrested for His Wife's 1982 Murder

fromsfist.com
3 days ago
US news

After Daughter's Crusade For the Truth, an 81-Year-Old Bay Area Man Has Been Arrested for His Wife's 1982 Murder

US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

'I snapped': North Adams man accused of murdering parents, arson

A son, Darius Hazard, allegedly assaulted and set fire to his parents' house, killing them; he was arrested and charged with arson and murder.
#homicide
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
US news

Queens man sentenced to 24 years for horrifying' killing of ex-girlfriend in Maspeth pub | amNewYork

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US news

College financial aid advisor allegedly strangled girlfriend, set fire to upstate NY home while she and their 4-day-old son were inside

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
US news

Queens man sentenced to 24 years for horrifying' killing of ex-girlfriend in Maspeth pub | amNewYork

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US news

College financial aid advisor allegedly strangled girlfriend, set fire to upstate NY home while she and their 4-day-old son were inside

Relationships
fromTiny Buddha
4 days ago

Why Narcissistic Abuse Doesn't Define You and How I Found the Love I Deserve - Tiny Buddha

Healing from narcissistic abuse requires leaving an abusive, deceitful partner, acknowledging betrayal and physical harm, and prioritizing personal safety over staying in pain.
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Zambia: Hope in the fight against gender-based violence DW 11/24/2025

For years, Thandiwe Zulu endured what she can only describes as a "slow disappearance" of who she once was. So when the time came that she finally gathered the courage to walk away from her abusive 10-year marriage, she simply did just that: walk away. "I had packed nothing. Just my phone and my handbag. I thought if I don't go now, I may never make it out alive," Zulu told DW.
Women
#police-misconduct
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'I wake at night thinking I hear his voice in the room' - Kerry woman recalls domestic abuse horror

No decorations or Christmas tree was allowed in their country bungalow that overlooked the rolling fields of north Kerry, just a couple of miles from Listowel. The scenic landscape brought little comfort when the only guarantee was physical and emotional abuse. Jennifer met him when she was 17. He was 26. Their relationship was grounded in secrecy from the beginning as her family disapproved of the age difference.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Theresa May and Cate Blanchett to guest edit BBC Today programme

Theresa May will guest edit Radio 4's Today programme to examine dwindling trust in politics and related social issues.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Labor pledges action as survey reveals how many young NSW men admit to sexually harassing women

Many young NSW men endorse violence for respect and report recent sexual harassment; rigid masculine beliefs correlate with much higher risks of abuse.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Rookie cop arrested in Brooklyn for strangling female relative, 22: NYPD

NYPD officer Sajid Mehmood was arrested in Brooklyn and charged with strangling and assaulting a 22-year-old family member.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Suspect arrested in Berkeley kidnapping of ex-girlfriend, her three small children

A man allegedly abducted his ex-girlfriend and her three small children; police found the victims safe and arrested the suspect in San Leandro.
#manslaughter
fromIndependent
1 week ago
New York City

Ex-boyfriend of Irish woman Sarah McNally jailed for 24 years - 'I hope one day for forgiveness'

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
New York City

Former boyfriend of Irish woman Sarah McNally facing up to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter

fromIndependent
1 week ago
New York City

Ex-boyfriend of Irish woman Sarah McNally jailed for 24 years - 'I hope one day for forgiveness'

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
New York City

Former boyfriend of Irish woman Sarah McNally facing up to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter

Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Germany to classify date rape drugs as weapons in attempt to ensure justice for survivors

Germany will classify date rape drugs as weapons to enable stricter prosecutions and strengthen protection, monitoring, and reporting for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Number of reported domestic violence cases hits peak in Germany

"That means that 15 women are affected by intimate partner violence every hour in Germany," said Family Minister Karin Prien. Suspects in domestic violence last year were 75.6 percent male and 24.4 percent female, according to the BKA. Prien noted that the official statistics do not include unreported cases, which may dwarf the official figures. Ongoing research involving victims has shown that as few as five percent of all incidents of intimate partner violence are reported to authorities, according to the BKA.
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Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

5 Abuse Red Flags Often Missed by Family Trauma Survivors

Survivors of family trauma often normalize and deny emotional and psychological abuse, causing them to miss red flags and remain in unhealthy relationships.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

The State-Family Narrative and the Responsive State

China's state-family narrative shapes legal responses to domestic violence and contrasts with the responsive state's obligation to build individual resilience.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Nancy Mace Moves To Censure Republican Over Stolen Valor

Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a censure resolution against Rep. Cory Mills over allegations of stolen valor, domestic violence, and improper arms dealings.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pregnant and frightened, Kardell Lomas begged for help. Police found her body in the boot of a car

A pregnant Indigenous woman, Kardell Lomas, was murdered after repeated requests for help were inadequately handled, prompting concerns of systemic racism and police failure.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My ex shot me 10 times and after the coma, I became an undercover cop

Katrina Brownlee, pregnant and previously abused by her law-enforcement fiancé, was lured home and shot multiple times, narrowly surviving with children present.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Man shoots estranged wife's family in Baldwin Park in apparent murder-suicide, authorities say

Man opened fire at estranged wife's family home in Baldwin Park, killing two adults and critically injuring a 10-year-old; suspect died by suicide in Anaheim.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The horrific murders of Hannah Clarke and her children stunned Australia. Could they have been saved?

Significant police and coronial failures left Hannah Clarke and her children unprotected despite warnings, contributing to their preventable deaths in December 2019 and January 2020.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn woman poured hot cooking oil on boyfriend, severely burning him: NYPD

A woman in Brownsville poured scalding cooking oil on her 38-year-old partner during an early-morning domestic dispute, causing severe burns; she fled the scene.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Three dead, one wounded in South Gate domestic violence case

A male relative shot and killed two women, wounded a third, engaged police and then died by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot in South Gate.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

4 law enforcement officers shot in rural Kansas, police say

CARBONDALE, Kan. -- Four law enforcement officers were shot Saturday morning while responding to a residence in a rural area south of Topeka, Kansas. The shooting was around 10:30 a.m. Three Osage County sheriff's deputies and one Kansas Highway Patrol trooper were shot, Kansas Bureau of Investigation spokesperson Melissa Underwood said. Their conditions are "still very fluid," Underwood said. A male suspect died from gunshot wounds, leaders from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and state Highway Patrol said. One other male was injured and taken to a hospital and is in stable condition, officials said.
US news
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'All she did was try to help' - siblings testify that brother accused of killing their mother was abusive to her and once broke her jaw

A man, Billy Burns (55), is accused of killing his 75-year-old mother amid allegations of prolonged verbal and physical abuse, including a 1993 jaw fracture.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: After I moved in with my fiance, he became very strict with me

After I moved in, he became a lot more vocal about his expectations of me as a wife. He's no longer the sweet, romantic guy I dated over the years. His idea of chivalry is telling me that I have no need for male friends because he's the only man I need. His idea of romance is reminding me that I am his forever and always.
Relationships
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

London's domestic abuse hotspots revealed by interactive map as killings rocket 60% in the capital

Domestic-related killings in London have risen significantly, with 24 of 80 victims since January 1, amid rising domestic abuse offences and systemic failures.
#sydney-sweeney
Film
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Sydney Sweeney Shrugs Off Christy Box Office Flop: "We Make [Art] for Impact"

Sydney Sweeney's boxing biopic Christy Martin opened to $1.3 million domestically despite Sweeney's 30-pound muscle transformation and the film's domestic-violence awareness focus.
MMA
fromCageside Press
2 weeks ago

Ex-UFC Bantamweight Sentenced to Jail Time Over Aggravated Assault

Casey Kenney received a 180-day jail sentence after pleading to an aggravated domestic violence assault charge stemming from a July 2024 alleged 13‑hour assault.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

LAPD failed to disclose officer domestic violence allegations to state, hearing reveals

LAPD delayed reporting many domestic-violence allegations by officers for more than a year after California law required prompt reporting, citing POST guidance.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Denise Richards secures permanent restraining order against Aaron Phypers

Denise Richards obtained a permanent restraining order against Aaron Phypers for alleged longstanding domestic violence; he must avoid contact and firearms until Nov. 7, 2030.
#armenia
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Shelter for survivors of violence and trafficking opens at old Lake Merritt Lodge

Restorative Pathways purchased Lake Merritt Lodge to convert it into Solara House, a 120-person shelter prioritizing domestic violence and human trafficking survivors with recovery services.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

As his debut film Once Were Warriors showed, Lee Tamahori was a director of guts and flair

Once Were Warriors launched Lee Tamahori with a raw, violent social-realist film that earned acclaim and led to Hollywood directing opportunities.
#christy-martin
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Arts

Boxer Christy Martin faced violence in and out of the ring now a new biopic tells her story

Christy Martin became a dominant 1990s female boxer, won a super-welterweight title, survived decades of domestic violence, and inspired the film Christy.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Film

Sydney Sweeney says domestic violence story in Christy' is personal'

Sydney Sweeney relates personally to Christy Martin's domestic violence story and found portraying the boxer empowering, raising awareness and strengthening her personally and professionally.
#abuse
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Law

'You could see the rage, the control, the arrogance' - PSNI officer who rescued showjumper from Jonathan Creswell says warning signs were there

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Relationships

'You could see the rage, the control, the arrogance. He was dangerous' - PSNI officer who rescued showjumper from Jonathan Creswell says warning signs were there

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Law

'You could see the rage, the control, the arrogance' - PSNI officer who rescued showjumper from Jonathan Creswell says warning signs were there

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Relationships

'You could see the rage, the control, the arrogance. He was dangerous' - PSNI officer who rescued showjumper from Jonathan Creswell says warning signs were there

Women
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

"She Was Shamed": Women Share Heartbreaking Stories Of What The Women Before Them Endured

Women across generations endured pregnancy-based job loss, domestic abuse, forced marriages, and hidden sacrifices, often kept secret within families.
Public health
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Broadband's Role Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: NTCA Report

Small broadband providers can deploy broadband-connected wearable devices to enhance safety and support for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in rural communities.
fromwww.dailybulletin.com
3 weeks ago

Man suspected of killing California deputy was in heated argument with ex-wife: source

Angelo Jose Saldivar, 47, of San Bernardino was hospitalized after leading deputies on a pursuit along the 210 Freeway shortly after he shot and killed Deputy Andrew Nunez as he responded to a domestic disturbance call at a condominium complex on Hollyhock Drive near Victoria Gardens, just after 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. Court records show Saldivar and his wife separated in September 2024 and that his wife then filed for divorce, which was granted on July 30, 2025.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

She helped get her violent husband deported. Then ICE deported her - straight into his arms.

Carmen's abusive husband came home drunk one night last summer. He pounded and kicked the door. He threatened to kill her as her young son watched in horror. She called police, eventually obtaining a restraining order. Months later he returned and beat her again. Police came again and he was eventually deported. Thinking she finally escaped his cruelty, Carmen applied for what is known as a U-Visa.
US politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Child bride faces execution in Iran unless she pays 80,000 in blood money'

A Baluch child bride in Iran faces execution unless she raises 10bn tomans to pay the victim's family, reflecting discriminatory laws and vulnerability to abuse.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Jennie was killed because her violent partner was able to hide his past - now her family are fighting to save other women

Domestic abusers' crimes would be available for all to see under 'Jennie's Law' - and her brother is hoping her legacy is one that helps others Jason Poole, a secondary-school teacher from Finglas in Dublin, is today a man animated by the kind of anguished drive that propels those touched by avoidable tragedy into public life. He hasn't always been that way.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Deputy is killed; as suspect flees, second deputy knocks him off his motorcycle in 150 mph chase

A person suspected of fatally shooting a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy was deliberately knocked off of his motorcycle by another deputy while he was leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit on the 210 Freeway in Upland. The deputy who was killed Monday was identified as Andrew Nunez, a six-year employee of the department. He leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter and a pregnant wife, according to Sheriff Shannon Dicus. The suspect, who has not been identified, is in stable condition at an area hospital.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Halle Bailey and DDG reach custody terms over son Halo, drop mutual restraining orders

"we are still best friends and adore each other."
Music
US news
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Boxer Davis sued over new domestic allegations

Gervonta 'Tank' Davis is facing a civil lawsuit alleging battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and emotional distress from an alleged attack on ex-girlfriend Courtney Rossel.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No more children are going to die like you': how Sheffield mother kept her promise to boys killed by father 11 years ago

Claire Throssell's sons were killed by their father during an unsupervised court-ordered visit, prompting her campaign to end the presumption of parental contact.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Enforce law when suicide linked to domestic violence, say UK campaigners

Every suicide involving a domestic violence victim should be investigated as a potential homicide to hold abusers accountable and address criminal justice failures.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose: Man convicted of murdering daughter-in-law in Walmart parking lot

A jury returned a guilty verdict Wednesday against 77-year-old Sital Singh Dosanjh, following a two-week murder trial for the Sept. 30, 2022 killing of Gurpreet Kaur Dosanjh in broad daylight outside the Walmart on Almaden Expressway. A guilty verdict can never bring back Gurpreet or erase her family's pain, but it does bring a measure of justice that can hopefully help her family find closure, Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Malinsky said Friday. This conviction acknowledges the truth of her murder and recognizes that Gurpreet's life mattered.
California
Public health
fromMs. Magazine
1 month ago

A Game-Changing Approach: Providing Anonymous Hotel Check-Ins for Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors

An anonymized hotel booking system connects survivors and vulnerable people with secure, private hotel placements to expand access to emergency housing nationwide.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Newest Gender-Based Violence

Digital abuse and harassment increasingly enable partners to control, isolate, and harm survivors, yet clinicians and services overlook this form of violence.
Fundraising
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Bobby Brown Foundation Charity Golf Tournament: A Star-Studded Day of Giving and Community Support - Food & Beverage Magazine

Bobby Brown's foundation uses celebrity events and services to support domestic violence survivors with housing, counseling, and outreach.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Speak the Truth as We See It

Confronting painful family history requires truthful acknowledgment despite denial, protection of reputations, and the temptation to construct comforting narratives.
Television
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Kristen Bell Knocked For Out Of Touch Anniversary Post

Kristen Bell's anniversary caption quoting Dax Shepard joking about "killing" her drew criticism for joking about domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Man jailed for 18 years for raping young daughter and conducting 'prolonged, horrific attack' on ex-partner

A 44-year-old Dublin man was jailed for 18 years for repeatedly raping his young daughter and violently attacking his former partner.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'If I wasn't found, I would have been dead on the side of the road' - woman stabbed 50 times by ex-partner 'still gets flashbacks' of attack

Niamh Kelly, a 21-year-old mother, survived being stabbed over 50 times, sustained lifelong injuries, and expected a longer sentence but respects the judge's decision.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

She met him on Facebook. Days later, BART police rescued her, severely injured, at Lake Merritt

OAKLAND - The ordeal for a Bay Area woman started when she started talking to a man on Facebook Dating and agreed to meet him at the Coliseum BART station, according to court records. It ended days later, at the Lake Merritt BART station, when police stopped the woman and her male companion and told her to remove her sunglasses and ski mask. When she did, they saw her horrifying injuries - broken bones in her face, both eyes bruised and swollen shut, and a missing tooth, according to police and the woman's own testimony.
California
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Will It Take for Survivors of Abuse to Heal?

About one in six women in the US will experience an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime, but 63 percent will be dealt with privately, often without reliable outside support. This is why watching and listening to Jeffrey Epstein's survivors come forward with their stories is astonishing. The media are focused on the importance of criminal prosecutions and the pursuit of justice, but will real healing ever be possible?
Mental health
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'He's not getting away with what he did' - Young man who stabbed ex-girlfriend 50 times jailed for 14 years

Josh O'Brien received a 14-year prison sentence for stabbing his ex-girlfriend Niamh Kelly about 50 times, leaving her with lifelong injuries.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'You don't know the power of the dark side': Dad accused of breaching safety order with 'Star Wars' messages has case struck out

Man accused of breaching a safety order by sending Star Wars–themed PlayStation messages to his teenage son; defence challenges the safety order's validity and evidence admissibility.
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