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Erin had knives thrown at her, Dolly was kicked, Tim was punched … and all of this violence came from their own children. Why does the outside world ignore such attacks – or even blame the victims?

Persistent offenders will face up to two years in prison under Respect orders, as police get powers to seize vehicles

Muslims angry over Gaza and white conservatives joined in electing the new MP for Rochdale. Those who see him as a fringe figure do so at their peril

With Rochdale win, Galloway has been elected to represent voters in four cities for three parties across four decades

The number of abusers calling a helpline over their actions has surged. But are they really willing to change? Maya Oppenheim listens in to find out

Domestic abuse is a choice, the course leader says. So can those who commit horrific acts of violence against women really ever change? Maya Oppenheim goes behind the scenes

Planning for the future is difficult for people living with a life-limiting illness. Clinicians, based on their experience, can offer broad estimates of survival — in days to weeks, weeks to months, or months to years. However, patients and their care partners often want greater precision when arranging or making…

More and more companies recognise they need to look after their staff’s mental health. But survivors of domestic violence want to extend that duty of care

Simon Gilchrist was stabbed in the heart by his abusive fiancée, Caroline Mawhood in his flat in 2004 after she came home from a night out.