The Latest Breaking News from Domestic Abuse

A recent report by Woman’s Trust found one in two women are seeking mental health support over domestic violence.

Survivors must go through lengthy and expensive process to keep address off public register after securing debt help

The government said it had looked into excluding anyone with relevant convictions, but could find no practical way of doing so

Records offer details of Cody Balmer who is accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania governor’s mansion

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The first of two homes for survivors of domestic abuse, built with contributions from readers of The Independent, is ready to welcome its residents. The government should now honour its election commitment to the thousands of women and children affected by violence behind closed doors

INDEPENDENT CAMPAIGN: An all-female team of decorators will add the last touches to the property which was built using funds raised by The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign, in partnership with domestic abuse charity Refuge, writes Athena Stavrou

Cabrera spent 30 months in prison following numerous domestic abuse charges against two former girlfriends but has been welcomed back at Augusta as a former champion

MP Zoe Franklin said councils are not currently obligated to offer like-for-like housing.

Adam Woodhouse texted his former partner hundreds of abusive messages including one which said ‘I will go to prison for murder of you’