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How Queen Camilla Secretly Supported Survivor of Shocking Rape Case

The Queen is a longtime advocate for domestic violence and sexual abuse victims.

Marie Claire

I am an anti-domestic abuse advocate – but I failed to recognise it happening to me and my family

We may recognise coercive control in other relationships, even be experts in the space, and still fail to see the signs in our own lives. But it’s never too late to break free

The Guardian - AU

International Women’s Day in numbers: How the fight for equality is still lagging behind

As International Women’s Day is marked around the world, The Independent crunches the numbers on women’s lives at work and at home

The Independent UK

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Government working to mitigate risk to abuse survivors of emergency phone alerts

Labour MP Paulette Hamilton raised concerns that those with secret phones could be put in additional danger as a result of the siren-like alerts.

Evening Standard

One in eight women killed by men are over 70, report reveals

Lack of media focus and specialist services mean abuse of older women often hidden, the campaign group Femicide Census says

The Guardian - UK

How police came to rescue of woman assaulted by partner on holiday abroad using Instagram

A Metropolitan Police contact handler used Instagram to safeguard a victim of domestic abuse who made a report while she was on holiday.

The Independent UK

Assisted dying Bill committee to consider domestic abuse amendment

Kim Leadbeater said she will support changes to her Bill suggested by two MPs who voted against it in Parliament last year.

Evening Standard

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‘Criminals will go unpunished’ after victim services cuts, Reeves warned

Victims commissioner tells chancellor cutbacks and national insurance hike creating ‘existential crisis’ for abuse charities

The Guardian - UK

Domestic abuse: how it escalates and why that makes it so hard to leave

Ryan Wellings has been jailed for more than six years after the death of his partner Kiena Dawes. Wellings was convicted of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour, having abused Dawes repeatedly throughout their relationship.

The Conversation

Domestic violence victims must be included in the assisted dying debate, campaigners say

Charities warn of ‘significant risk’ that victims of coercive control could be put under pressure to end their lives under assisted dying legislation

The Guardian - UK

How Raneem Oudeh’s death led to change in how police support domestic abuse victims

The murder of a woman and her mother has prompted a change in the law that will domestic abuse specialists embedded in 999 control rooms across some police forces.

The Independent UK

Pilot of domestic abuse experts helping in 999 call rooms begins in England

Jess Phillips says ‘Raneem’s law’ scheme will support ‘force-wide cultural change’ as initial phase is rolled out

The Guardian - UK

Domestic abuse specialists introduced to 999 rooms after woman stabbed to death by ex-partner

Domestic abuse specialists will work in emergency control rooms in five police forces

The Independent UK

Gabby Petito case exposes red flags

"American Murder: Gabby Petito" exposes the subtle signs of domestic abuse that can escalate into fatal violence

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Evening Standard

Kanye West says he 'empathises' with P Diddy while downplaying Cassie abuse

Kanye West has now publicly mocked domestic abuse victims, making light of P Diddy’s assault on his ex-girlfriend, Cassie

Dynamite News

Delhi HC directs MEA to appoint nodal officer for liaison in UK murder investigation

Consequently, the Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit (DAIU) initiated an investigation. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

'Survivors left without support': Domestic abuse workers to strike over proposed job cuts

Fears over level of support for victims in Tower Hamlets, that has the second highest level of domestic abuse cases in London, if job cuts go ahead

Evening Standard

Controlling or coercive behaviour now on a par with other domestic abuse crimes

Women’s Aid said coercive control is ‘a key tool used by perpetrators of domestic abuse’.

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The Guardian - UK

Coercive control to be put on par with other types of domestic abuse in England and Wales

Police and probation services will be legally required to share with one another information that suggests offenders are risk to others

Latin Times

Australian Open Spectator Interrupts German Player's Losing Speech With Abuse Allegations: 'Australia Believes Olga and Brenda!'

Australian Open fans confronted Alexander Zverev after his defeat to Jannik Sinner in the men's singles final, with one heckler shouting, "Australia believes Olga and Brenda," referencing Zverev's ex-girlfriends who accused him of domestic abuse.

The Independent UK

Alexander Zverev heckled over domestic abuse allegations after Australian Open final loss

The runner-up was delayed by a spectator shouting ‘Australia believes Olya and Brenda’ in reference to domestic abuse allegations denied by Zverev

The Independent UK

Spice Girl Mel B pleads with government to increase domestic abuse funding

Spice Girl Mel B pleaded for more for funding for domestic abuse charities in an impassioned speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, 22 January.

Evening Standard

Melanie Brown calls for action rather than talking on domestic abuse

She has been outspoken about being in an allegedly abusive relationship, which she claims left her without access to money or a support network.

The Independent UK

Only 4% of alleged domestic abusers in police dismissed, survey finds

Launching her criminal justice report on Wednesday, Dame Nicole Jacobs called for ‘structural change’.

The Guardian - UK

Prosecutors to press on with manslaughter cases despite Kiena Dawes verdict

CPS lead says she is not deterred from similar cases after Ryan Wellings, who was accused of causing partner’s suicide, was found not guilty of killing her

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