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fromKqed
1 week ago
SF politics

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

fromJezebel
1 week ago
US news

Taylor Frankie Paul Now Facing Investigation on 3rd Domestic Violence Allegation

Relationships
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Asking for a friend: 'My partner got really angry and hit me. They apologised a few days later but now keep telling me I just need to get over it'

Experiencing physical violence from a partner creates feelings of isolation and confusion about the relationship's future.
Exercise
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Personal trainer (33) at female-only gym admits assaulting girlfriend

A 33-year-old personal trainer pleaded guilty to assaulting his former girlfriend and damaging her phone, remanded in custody pending sentencing.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week 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.
US news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Taylor Frankie Paul Now Facing Investigation on 3rd Domestic Violence Allegation

Taylor Frankie Paul is under investigation for a third domestic violence allegation, leading to the cancellation of her Bachelorette season and a production pause.
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Asking for a friend: 'My partner got really angry and hit me. They apologised a few days later but now keep telling me I just need to get over it'

Experiencing physical violence from a partner creates feelings of isolation and confusion about the relationship's future.
Higher education
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Student who missed exams after being raped appeals against ruling in favour of UCD

A female medical student claims University College Dublin inadequately supported her after being raped and facing image-based abuse.
#domestic-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Two-thirds' of domestic abuse survivors rejected from refuges due to shortages

Domestic abuse services in the UK face a crisis, with over 65% of refuge referrals rejected due to capacity issues.
Law
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Woman ran to garda station barefoot and covered in blood after attack by husband, court told

A woman fled barefoot in blood-soaked pyjamas after years of physical abuse and coercive control; her husband pleaded guilty to coercive control.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Katie's story: her abusive ex-partner said kill yourself'. When she did, police dropped domestic violence inquiry

Domestic abuse can directly contribute to victims' suicides and should be treated as potential evidence of criminal behavior requiring investigation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Two-thirds' of domestic abuse survivors rejected from refuges due to shortages

Domestic abuse services in the UK face a crisis, with over 65% of refuge referrals rejected due to capacity issues.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Adults underestimate risk of abuse posed to women by ex-partners, UK data shows

The risk of abuse from ex-partners is significantly underestimated, with many UK adults failing to recognize this danger.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 days ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'He actually slapped me across the face on a night out, very early in, and I stupidly let it slide'

A woman shares her experience of marriage and divorce, highlighting early warning signs about her ex-husband's behavior.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
#coercive-control
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

The Divorce Diaries: 'After 10 years of abuse he walked away - and left me with a lifetime of debt'?

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

The Divorce Diaries: 'After 10 years of abuse he walked away - and left me with a lifetime of debt'?

fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

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

The Morrison decision left a void for survivors of gender-based violence, as it invalidated the federal Violence Against Women Act's civil remedy provision, eliminating federal civil remedies.
NYC LGBT
#murder
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC man is charged with killing his wife. Her family says NYPD failed to protect her.

A Bronx man was arrested for the murder of a woman who had previously reported threats against her life.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC man is charged with killing his wife. Her family says NYPD failed to protect her.

A Bronx man was arrested for the murder of a woman who had previously reported threats against her life.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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 politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
UK news
fromBoston.com
5 days 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.
fromVulture
1 week ago

Jordan Ngatikaura Filed for a Restraining Order Against Jessi Draper

"I'm grateful for the shared memories and the lessons. While our paths are now moving in different directions, my priority remains my children and ensuring they feel loved, supported, and protected through this transition. I am committed to handling this next chapter with kindness and respect."
DC food
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Ask Allison: My husband won't talk about our IVF heartbreak and he drinks - and drives, most nights

Rapid engagement and marriage can sometimes mask underlying issues that may only surface later, especially when couples have not lived together prior to tying the knot.
Relationships
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Exclusive look at new NYPD unit tackling gender-based violence

NYPD is revolutionizing its approach to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking under Assistant Commissioner Kathleen Baer.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks 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.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex Dakota Mortensen Files Protective Order Against Her

In the details from the court documents that Mortensen filed, he alleges that Paul choked him and struck him during an argument that woke up their son, Ever. He left that night and returned the following day, when and Paul allegedly got into another argument that escalated into something physical in which she threw a drink at him.
SF parents
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 weeks ago

Where to find English-language help services for victims of domestic violence in France

Women for Women France provides multilingual domestic violence support services for non-French speaking victims facing language barriers, visa dependency, and limited knowledge of French legal systems.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Disclosing Abuse: How to Choose the Right Person to Tell

Many childhood abuse victims remain silent due to fear of judgment and disbelief, but choosing the right person to confide in can provide support.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Man jailed for killing wife laughed in faces of her family when confronted

Video obtained by Crime World, which cannot be published for legal reasons, shows how McArdle smirked and engaged in an exaggerated high-pitched guffaw as Kelly-Ann's relatives challenged him over her manslaughter 26 years ago.
Madrid food
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Woman accused of breaching civil restraining order for allegedly harassing neighbours

A woman who allegedly called her neighbours "you f**kin pervs" and threatened they were "going to get it" in a breach of a civil restraining order has been remanded in custody for a week.
France news
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn

Proposed law changes making unlawful killing verdicts harder to obtain in inquests threaten to prevent justice for women who died by suicide following domestic abuse.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks 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.
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why supporting a shelter for women is now 'kind of radioactive'

U.S. foreign aid cuts have forced closure of women's shelters in Honduras, leaving abuse survivors without sanctuary or basic resources like food.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 weeks ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

This is a tragic incident in which a woman has lost her life. We are working to establish the full circumstances of what happened, and we are keeping an open mind to pursue all lines of inquiry. We urge anyone who was in the area of Bath Road, who may have seen or heard anything unusual, to come forward.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks 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.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Can Faith Leaders Stop Violence Against Women?

Faith leaders can be powerful allies in combating gender-based violence by activating entire communities toward positive social change.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons alleges former fiance broke into her home, stole evidence while she was hospitalized

Fitzsimmons was shot last summer when three other North Andover officers arrived at her home on Phillips Brook Road to serve her a restraining order. She was on leave at the time due to struggles with postpartum depression, she has said publicly.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

One economic abuse victim dies every three weeks, new report says

Economic abuse, a pervasive form of coercive control, is linked to the death of a victim every three weeks across England and Wales, new analysis reveals. The charity Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) described the findings as a 'wake-up call', emphasising that this type of abuse 'is not just a money problem' but a significant danger.
Social justice
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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The anxieties just lift': why domestic abuse refuges are turning to female tradespeople

Refuge's 64 homes for survivors face distress and strain because a male-dominated trades workforce triggers trauma and there are too few tradeswomen.
#child-sexual-abuse
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Man who sexually abused five of his children and locked them away for days without food is jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'I deserve to see abuser in court, but time is not on my side' - Rockwell survivor on desperate fight for justice

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Man who sexually abused five of his children and locked them away for days without food is jailed for 20 years

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'I deserve to see abuser in court, but time is not on my side' - Rockwell survivor on desperate fight for justice

#assault
fromnj
1 month ago
New York City

N.J. man accused of trapping, assaulting woman in alleged Staten Island roadway attack

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Something is terribly wrong here,' says ex-wife of garda who got suspended sentence after he carried out 'protracted assault' on her

fromnj
1 month ago
New York City

N.J. man accused of trapping, assaulting woman in alleged Staten Island roadway attack

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Something is terribly wrong here,' says ex-wife of garda who got suspended sentence after he carried out 'protracted assault' on her

World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Barron Trump saved woman he saw getting beaten on FaceTime, UK court hears

Barron Trump called UK emergency services after seeing a woman assaulted on FaceTime, prompting police response and testimony that the call helped save her life.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A safe space for girls who've faced sexual violence

The Toyokana Center in Kinshasa provides a safe, listening space for girls treated after sexual assault amid rising child sexual violence in the DRC.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man faces further child sexual offence charges

Vincent Chan, 45, has been charged with 15 further offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and taking indecent images of children.
fromwww.latimes.com
2 months ago

Woman found dead in North Hollywood home; domestic violence suspected

A homicide investigation was underway after a woman was found dead at a North Hollywood home Wednesday. A man was detained Wednesday after a woman was found dead in a North Hollywood home in an apparent domestic violence incident, according to authorities. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the 5600 block of Satsuma Avenue around 4:25 a.m. and found a woman dead, officials said.
Los Angeles
US news
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Protecting Human Trafficking Victims Through T Visas

The T visa grants temporary legal status and work authorization to trafficking survivors who assist law enforcement, providing safety and enabling prosecution of traffickers.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Victims of Sex Crimes Are Often Blamed

Victim-blaming stems from just-world bias and desire to protect perpetrators' images, causing silencing, stigma, and distress; compassionate listening reduces blame.
#stalking
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

'I was crying, but knew I hadn't done anything wrong': Woman recalls arrest ordeal over fake allegations by her stalker

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

'I was crying, but knew I hadn't done anything wrong': Woman recalls arrest ordeal over fake allegations by her stalker

#intimate-partner-violence
fromHuffPost
1 month ago
Relationships

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

fromHuffPost
1 month ago
Relationships

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My husband was murdered on holiday and my whole world collapsed

She was, she says, a block of stone. They were in the neurological ward of a huge hospital on the outskirts of Paris. Travelling on the Metro, the hospital name scribbled on a scrap of paper, it had taken Henderson an hour to find. Roderick looked comfortable when she arrived; he was a good colour, but there was a round red mark in the centre of his forehead and a small tube inside his mouth, attached to something she later learned was breathing for him.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Provoking & Recording in Domestic Abuse: Gaslighting in Action

He would back her into a corner and verbally abuse her for hours. And sometimes Sandra responded in ways that she now regrets-shouting at Gary, throwing things, and slamming doors in frustration. She separated from him to protect herself and the children from Gary's outbursts and coercive control. She was shocked when Gary filed for a protective order, claiming that she had abused him.
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.
Mental health
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California mental health advocate killed by her husband, officials say

Celinda Jane Gonzales, a Yurok mental health advocate and suicide-prevention worker, was killed in an apparent murder-suicide by her husband in Humboldt County.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

From Fear to Choice: How Empowerment Self-Defense Changes Lives

Empowerment self-defense gives practical options, reduces fear, builds confidence, restores voice, and can profoundly transform personal safety and well-being.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Why I Didn't Report My Rape

Statutes of limitations prevented criminal charges after a group rape in a Las Vegas hotel that the survivor never reported, leaving enduring trauma and regret.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Financial Abuse Is More Common Than You Think

Financial abuse often accompanies other abuse, involves controlling access to money and spending, and can be reduced by clear boundaries and financial independence.
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.
UK news
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! I Thought I Was Over a Huge Betrayal. But My Violent Side Keeps Coming Out in a Way That Scares Me.

Unresolved betrayal and suppressed anger can produce violent nightmares even after conscious forgiveness and ongoing therapy.
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