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Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

We aren't scared any more': #MeToo's lessons give Epstein survivors strength to speak out

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell demand transparency and accountability, marking a significant moment for the #MeToo movement.
#domestic-violence
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
SF politics

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

Law
fromwww.amny.com
19 hours ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days 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.
#trauma
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago
Mental health

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Talk About Childhood Issues Without Blaming the Parents

Unresolved parental trauma can manifest in children's psychiatric symptoms, perpetuating trauma across generations unless actively addressed.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Talk About Childhood Issues Without Blaming the Parents

Unresolved parental trauma can manifest in children's psychiatric symptoms, perpetuating trauma across generations unless actively addressed.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days 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.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

The global assault on women is an assault on all of us

Solidarity against global patriarchy is essential to combat the normalization of sexual violence and protect women's autonomy.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files

Lawmakers are investigating the Trump administration's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act regarding the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Man who raped young men and deliberately gave them HIV jailed for life

A sexual predator was sentenced to life in prison for deliberately infecting young men with HIV.
#domestic-abuse
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter

Christopher Trybus was acquitted of domestic abuse and sexual violence charges related to his wife Tarryn Baird, who later took her own life.
fromIndependent
6 days ago
Law

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

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter

Christopher Trybus was acquitted of domestic abuse and sexual violence charges related to his wife Tarryn Baird, who later took her own life.
fromIndependent
6 days ago
Law

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Victims of sexual violence distressed by MPs' pugnacious' questioning

Witnessing pugnacious questioning resulted in her breaking down, sobbing and struggling to breathe. The committee chair failed to prevent the tone from escalating.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'He punched me and spat at me, and I thought that's it, and we're really done now'

I was in a domestic violence relationship where we were trying to become parents. We were doing IVF, trying adoption, and woven through all of that was a decade of domestic violence.
Relationships
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Bronx rape case: Police release sketch of suspect who violently raped woman in apartment building | amNewYork

The suspect approached the 55-year-old woman and went on the attack, beating and then raping her. During the horrendous assault, cops said, the perpetrator kicked and punched the victim multiple times throughout her head and body.
NYC LGBT
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Adams says Mamdani admin shouldn't have moved to drop him in sexual assault case, demands city pay for new private attorney | amNewYork

The city should pay for Eric Adams' private attorney after improperly stopping representation in his sexual assault suit, according to his new lawyer.
#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.
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.
#school-safety
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Safe Learning 101 Program Supports Schools in Strengthening Campus Security

Security 101 launched Safe Learning 101 to enhance K-12 school safety through expert consulting and intelligent design before incidents occur.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why People Risk Their Lives for Animals in War

Civilians in Ukraine face life-threatening decisions, often prioritizing their pets over personal safety due to emotional responses under extreme stress.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Dangers coming from inside the house - Harvard Gazette

John D. Spengler's research significantly advanced indoor air quality awareness and led to smoking bans on airplanes and improved childhood asthma understanding.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Kidnapping and assault case plays out across Orange County. Suspect arrested, victim found safe

The incident began earlier in Anaheim, where the man and woman were sitting in a parked vehicle when Hernandez approached and began hitting the car.
California
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'They did nothing.' L.A. girl's death raises questions about darkest side of bullying at school

A tragic incident of bullying led to the death of 12-year-old Khimberly, raising questions about school safety and accountability.
Women
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How to respond to 'benevolent sexism' at work

Benevolent sexism, while appearing positive, undermines women's careers by reducing self-esteem and increasing emotional exhaustion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Canada's residential school abuse survivors face fresh battle to stop testimony being destroyed

About 38,000 former students came forward to detail the mistreatment they were subjected to in what was later described as a policy of cultural genocide.
Canada news
#suicide-prevention
Mental health
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Young adult suicide rate down 11% over 2.5 years of new 988 mental health crisis hotline | Fortune

The 988 mental health crisis hotline has contributed to a significant reduction in suicide deaths among U.S. teens and young adults.
Mental health
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Young adult suicide rate down 11% over 2.5 years of new 988 mental health crisis hotline | Fortune

The 988 mental health crisis hotline has contributed to a significant reduction in suicide deaths among U.S. teens and young adults.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Tinder rapist and serial sex predator Patrick Nevin walks free from Midlands Prison

One victim expressed her fears, stating, 'I fear for the safety of women ahead of his release,' highlighting the anxiety surrounding Nevin's return to society.
UK news
Social justice
fromKqed
23 hours ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

Effort to hold Uber legally responsible for sexual assaults by drivers heads to ballot

Voters will decide if rideshare companies should be liable for sexual assaults during trips in November.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Not everyone who says they're fine is lying. Some people genuinely cannot locate the word for what they're feeling because nobody ever sat with them long enough to help them name it, and fine became the only vocabulary they trust - Silicon Canals

Many people struggle to articulate their emotions, often responding with 'fine' due to a condition called alexithymia, which affects emotional vocabulary.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Santa Monica nonprofit director found dead alongside wife; police investigate murder-suicide

A prominent Santa Monica figure, Jeremy Ferguson, and his wife, Mandy Zelinka, were found dead in an incident being investigated as a possible murder-suicide.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

The Hong Kong rape allegation that led to blackmail conviction

Isabel Rose, a woman from London, faces legal challenges in Hong Kong after alleging rape, leading to her arrest instead of her assailant's.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days 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
2 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days 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.
#mental-health
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Education

'I stood up to my workplace bully - everyone tells you not to, but fighting back was my therapy'

Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Create a Psychiatric Advance Directive

A psychiatric advance directive is a legal document outlining mental health treatment preferences during a crisis when communication is impaired.
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Education

'I stood up to my workplace bully - everyone tells you not to, but fighting back was my therapy'

Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Create a Psychiatric Advance Directive

A psychiatric advance directive is a legal document outlining mental health treatment preferences during a crisis when communication is impaired.
Higher education
fromIndependent
2 days ago

UCD medicine student refused costs of High Court case following alleged rape

A medicine student alleging rape by a fellow student was denied legal costs for her High Court action against University College Dublin.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the most powerful words you can learn aren't 'I'm sorry' or 'I love you', they're 'that doesn't work for me', said without explanation or apology - Silicon Canals

Setting boundaries is essential for personal well-being and requires clarity and confidence.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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.
US news
fromFortune
4 days ago

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a Louisiana shooting that was 'unlike anything most of us have ever seen,' police say | Fortune

A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children and two others in a domestic violence mass shooting, marking the deadliest incident in over two years.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

US mass shooting leaves 8 children dead in Louisiana

Shreveport police chief Wayne Smith stated, 'This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,' highlighting the severity of the incident.
SF parents
Mental health
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

LLMs don't get mental health right. We need a two-pronged approach to fix them

LLM-powered chatbots can inadvertently enable suicide and self-harm ideation, necessitating a clinically informed approach to user interactions.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Police identify woman who claimed she had been kidnapped, say she is not in danger

A woman claimed she was kidnapped but has been identified and is not in danger.
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Abuse survivors unsatisfied after human rights tribunal settlement comes with NDA | CBC News

A woman alleges gender discrimination by York Regional Police, claiming they mishandled her report of historical sexual abuse.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

Record number of rape offences recorded as minister promises urgent action'

Record high rape offences reported in 2025, with significant increases in prosecutions and charges, prompting urgent action from authorities.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days 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.
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.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'Completely unacceptable' that Tipperary sexual assault victims forced to travel to Cork for treatment

A local politician advocates for a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Nenagh to improve care for victims in the Mid-West region.
#epsom
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
20 hours ago

Alleged rape that triggered protests in Epsom was a confused report', police say

A reported rape in Epsom was found to be a confused report; no sexual offense occurred, and the investigation has been closed.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 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.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
20 hours ago

Alleged rape that triggered protests in Epsom was a confused report', police say

A reported rape in Epsom was found to be a confused report; no sexual offense occurred, and the investigation has been closed.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 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.
Psychology
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

How grievance turns to violence in a mass shooter's mind

Mass shootings often stem from escalating grievances and personal trauma rather than spontaneous acts or primarily mental illness.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Shifting Legal Landscape for Consensual Nonmonogamy

Increased awareness of consensual nonmonogamies leads to both acceptance and discrimination, impacting individuals' social and economic well-being.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks 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.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Avoiding Your Emotions Makes Them Stronger

Avoiding thoughts and emotions often intensifies them, while small shifts in response can help manage emotions effectively.
Law
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why False Confessions Are Surprisingly Common

False confessions are more prevalent than believed, leading to severe consequences and misconceptions among legal professionals and the public.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report

The evidence shows how sexualised violence is used to pressure communities, shape decisions about remaining or leaving their homes and land, and alter patterns of daily life.
Social justice
UK news
fromIndependent
4 days 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.
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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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
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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge

Internet Watch Foundation researchers identified a child sexual abuse victim after years of searching by recognizing her school uniform in images, enabling police to locate and help her.
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.bbc.com
1 month 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months 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.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Haranguing: Verbal Abuse Sessions in Domestic Violence

Haranguing in coercive control uses prolonged, one-way verbal assault to impose ownership, silence targets, and erode confidence; it is not mere communication breakdown.
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.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Language Matters When Talking About Child Sexual Abuse

Words such as 'relationship,' 'affair,' 'involvement,' or 'seeing each other' imply mutuality and consent. In the context of child sexual abuse, these implications are false. A child cannot legally or developmentally consent to sexual activity with an adult. Describing abuse using relational language risks distorting the inherent power imbalance and shifting perceived responsibility away from the adult perpetrator.
Psychology
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.
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 news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I was threatened with rape after locksmith scam'

A woman was scammed by a rogue locksmith who inflated charges from £49 to £1,293 and subsequently threatened her with sexual violence via text message.
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.
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.
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