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Domestic abuse in Bristol up by five per cent post-lockdown

Councillors will discuss how to tackle violence in the home this week

Bristol Post

Domestic abuse and sexual violence against transgender and non-binary people surges

Exclusive: ‘He thought, ‘now you’re a man, I can treat you like one.’ They try to weaponise your identity as if it’s your fault,” victim says

The Independent UK

Perthshire mum's pregnancy protection bill could be integrated into existing domestic abuse legislation

Nicola Murray set up a petition last year to introduce an Unborn Victims of Violence Act – or Brodie’s Law – but will be debated at Holyrood in 2023 as an amendment

Daily Record

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'I'm a warrior, not a survivor' - the Welsh woman dedicated to helping others who have experienced domestic abuse

Bianca Ali has used her past trauma as a second wind, dedicating her time to help other women recover from domestic traumas

Wales Online

Domestic abuse warning as referrals rise after festive period

Exclusive: Data shows 10 per cent rise in referrals in January 2022 when compared with December 2021

The Independent UK

The families who never knew the joy of Christmas and the place of love where they learn

"They are not living in fear anymore"

Manchester Evening News

Glasgow women and children made homeless by domestic abuse at Christmas

In Scotland domestic abuse is still the main cause of women’s homelessness, and Shelter Scotland estimated over 8500 children would wake up homeless on Christmas morning this year.

Glasgow Live

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Co Derry woman shares powerful message as they urge public to spot the signs of domestic abuse over Christmas period

In 2021, police received calls on 97 incidents and 65 crimes on Christmas Day alone

Belfast Live

Pre-Christmas reports of domestic abuse up by 40% in NI, says PSNI

"The key message is, 'We're here to help'."

Belfast Live

Helping male victims of domestic abuse can benefit society as a whole

Every year in early December, the UN holds its 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The issue is one that can affect everyone regardless of their sex, gender or gender identity.

The Conversation

Domestic abusers sentenced to 215 years in jail after task force investigations

MORE than 30 domestic abusers are serving a combined 215 years behind bars after being convicted following investigations by a police task force.

The National (Scotland)

All the ways to get help if you are in an abusive relationship this Christmas

Domestic abuse comes in many different forms and does not always mean physical violence

Liverpool Echo

'Violent Liverpool man on the run from police over domestic abuse

Martane Butler "knows he is wanted" and has fled from police on numerous occasions

Liverpool Echo

Yvette Cooper warns 300 women are raped daily and slams Tories on charge rate

Yvette Cooper slammed the Tories in a passionate speech as she said the charge rate - which has 'plummeted' - was 'worse for sexual violence and domestic abuse'

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Manchester Evening News

Police hunt for man wanted in connection with domestic abuse offences

Martane Butler has fled from police multiple times

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon urged to set up fund to help women with costs of fleeing abuse

Leading charity accuses Scottish government of failing on pledge to support women trapped in domestic violence by rising costs

Daily Record

Record numbers of Scots told of partners' violent pasts under police scheme

The amount of warnings given by police has more than quadrupled in the last five years, according to shock new figures obtained by the Sunday Mail.

Daily Mirror

Inside the hospital where girls as young as 16 treated for setting themselves on fire

WARNING DISTURBING CONTENT: Gender-based violence is rife in the self-governing region of northern Iraq, which had previously seemed proud of its lower rates of domestic abuse when compared to Iraq proper

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The Guardian - UK

UN to investigate use of ‘parental alienation’ tactic in custody cases

Fears an increase in allegations, particularly against mothers, of deliberately alienating a child against the other parent in domestic abuse cases may put victims at further risk

Manchester Evening News

'You're fit... I want to be your fella in a fun way': GMP officer hounded domestic abuse victims with thousands of calls and texts

PC Richard O'Connell began a sexual relationship with one victim of domestic violence whilst working for GMP

The Guardian - UK

How Cambodian women are using theatre to speak out against domestic abuse

One in five women in Cambodia have reported experiencing domestic abuse – now a theatre group in Battambang is producing shows that help survivors talk about what is still a taboo subject

Daily Record

New domestic abuse campaign launches on Tinder for first time

'We are committed to tackling all forms of violence against women and girls'

The Guardian - UK

Safety fears force Ngozi Fulani’s charity to pause work after palace racism incident

Sistah Space says many domestic abuse services temporarily halted after founder spoke of encounter with Susan Hussey

The Independent UK

Domestic abuse charity in royal race row suspends operations due to safety fears

Sistah Space said it was ‘forced to temporarily cease’ many of its operations after Ngozi Fulani spoke out about her treatment at Buckingham Palace

Dublin Live

Over 49,000 domestic abuse reports received by gardai so far this year

According to the latest figures coercive control has risen steadily to a total of 481 over the past year

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