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Rape survivor who joined the Met: ‘Domestic abuse is very different to any other form of crime’

Trainee detective constable says her ordeal helps her to empathise with victims and help other officers on her team

The Guardian - UK

Victims of domestic abuse have lost trust in Met police, says senior officer

Det Supt Andrew Wadey says force has ‘let women and girls down badly’ and must be improved to restore faith

The Guardian - UK

More than 1,100 officers under investigation for sexual or domestic abuse in England and Wales

As one in seven accused of offences keep working, Lib Dems call on home secretary James Cleverly for ‘radical overhaul’ of vetting

The Guardian - UK

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Rise in women facing domestic abuse at Christmas, English charities report

Calls and contacts to helplines remain higher than pre-pandemic, compounded by cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK

Winter Survival Appeal: Inside the refuge helping women who have fled abusive homes

The Standard visits a refuge backed by our appeal that helps victims of domestic abuse

Evening Standard

Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson facing assault and coercive behaviour charges: 'I've never behaved aggressively towards my family'

The BBC TV auctioneer will appear in court next month

Evening Standard

Rape suspect Nicholas Rossi can be extradited to US, judge rules

Judges say claims of suspect who ‘faked own death to escape justice’ have no merit

The Independent UK

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Homeless women are invisible not because they don’t exist – they’re hiding from danger

They have often escaped domestic abuse to face a worse fate on the streets, but projects like 18 Keys can provide a safe haven

The Guardian - UK

Victims of domestic abuse in France to receive emergency aid

Victims of domestic violence in France will receive financial aid to help them leave their home under a new policy that took effect on 1 December. Last year some 244,000 people were recognised victims of domestic abuse – the vast majority of them women.

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Interior designers creating cosy homes for domestic abuse survivors, NHS workers and children in poverty

Design-centric charities are creating safe and nurturing spaces for families who have fled domestic abuse, and for carers and disadvantaged children

Evening Standard

Keke Palmer opens up about ‘abusive relationships’ after Darius Jackson breakup

‘Nope’ star was recently granted temporary sole custody of her son after accusing Jackson of domestic abuse

The Independent UK

Women and children still at risk due to Probation Service failings, says coroner

Peter Nieto has issued a report after a series of failures were highlighted in the inquests for the victims of Damien Bendall.

The Independent UK

One in five women have money or possessions controlled by domestic abusers

‘I was free from abuse, but my credit score was so low, I couldn’t even get a phone contract in my own name. It felt like I’d never be able to move on,’ woman says

The Independent UK

Met officer bombarded domestic abuse victim with lewd texts

PC Ashley Bashar knew his behaviour was wrong but was unwilling to change

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The Independent UK

Domestic abusers excluded from axed short prison terms after Independent revealed thousands could walk free

‘On average, two women a week are killed by a current or former partner in England and Wales. This is a harrowing statistic,’ campaigner says

The Independent UK

Keke Palmer gets temporary sole custody of son after accusing ex of domestic abuse

Temporary custody rights came in response to Palmer filing restraining order against her ex

The Independent UK

Police emboldening domestic abusers by reporting victims to immigration authorities, commissioner warns

‘At the point when victims have come to the police for safety from abuse, they are met with what many fear most: contact with immigration enforcement,’ Domestic Abuse Commissioner says

The Guardian - UK

UK police report domestic abuse victims to immigration, shows data

43 police forces referred people who asked for help to Home Office in last three years, finds watchdog

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Evening Standard

Anti-Semitism is deterring Jewish women who suffer domestic abuse from seeking help, City Hall told

Referrals to Jewish Women’s Aid are reportedly down 72%, compared with last year, following the start of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7

The Independent UK

Supreme Court seems poised to keep guns away from domestic abusers

Justices will decide if courts went too far overturning federal law intended to protect survivors

The Independent UK

Watch live: US Supreme Court considers reversing gun ban for domestic abusers

Watch live as the US Supreme Court considers reversing a gun ban for domestic abusers on Tuesday (7 November)

The Independent UK

Jail sentences to end for thousands of abusive men under plans to tackle overcrowding crisis

Exclusive: Government plans to stop judges sending criminals convicted of harassment, stalking and revenge porn to prison – but campaigners warn they could slip through the net

Evening Standard

More than 120 Met officers working as normal while under investigation for sexual or domestic abuse offences

The revelations come as Commissioner Mark Rowley continues attempts to root out unfit officers

The Independent UK

Queen enjoys dance at Kenyan domestic abuse support centre

Camilla was described as a ‘warm, credit to women’ during her visit.

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Schitt’s Creek Star Emily Hampshire Apologises For ‘Ignorant’ Johnny Depp Halloween Costume

"I want to address what is one of the most thoughtless, insensitive and ignorant things I’ve ever done."

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