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Voices: The number of women losing their lives to domestic abuse in the UK is far higher than we realise

COMMENT: I estimate there could be an additional two women being killed every week and their deaths not seen as suspicious, despite those suspicions being raised, writes criminologist Professor Jane Monckton Smith, as she backs The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign

The Independent UK

The hidden death toll of domestic abuse: ‘There are more suicides than killings. Why isn’t more being done?’

More domestic abuse victims take their own lives than are killed by their tormentors, latest figures show, but perpetrators are rarely held to account for these deaths

The Independent UK

What it’s like inside a domestic abuse refuge

Inside a domestic abuse refuge, safety and recovery are at the forefront.

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The Independent nominated four times in End Violence Against Women Awards

The Independent was nominated three times in the Opinion category and once in the Investigation category as part of its Brick by Brick campaign into domestic violence

The Independent UK

Queen Camilla documentary sheds light on her work to ‘put an end’ to ‘heinous crime’ of domestic abuse and what inspired her vital work

Queen Camilla's work to raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence has been showcased in a new ITV documentary

Woman & Home

How council budget cuts are affecting domestic violence services – and those who need them

Late one Friday afternoon, Jess, who works with a major UK-based domestic abuse support organisation, had a phone call from her local homelessness office.

The Conversation

How a survivor became CEO of a domestic abuse charity

Emma Armstrong experienced physical, sexual, and financial abuse, as well as coercive control at the hands of her ex partner. She now leads the charity I Choose Freedom, which provides safe havens and support for survivors across refuges in Surrey.

The Independent UK

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The emergency phone number you have never heard of that could save your life

Study finds around half of women in UK are oblivious to 999-55 silent emergency lifeline

The Independent UK

King 'moved to tears' by Camilla's documentary on domestic abuse

Charles says he is ‘really proud’ before he heads to Gladiator II premiere alone

Evening Standard

MP calls for all workplaces to have domestic abuse policies to support survivors

Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson responded by saying there is more employers can do and more the Government can do to support survivors.

Evening Standard

Queen opens up on tearful turning point that sparked domestic abuse campaigning

Queen Camilla issued a heartfelt statement on the tearful turning point that prompted her to campaign for domestic abuse awareness.

The Independent UK

New app allows domestic abuse victims to get help secretly via a kettle or toaster

Survivor Katy Longhurst is determined to help others having called police nearly 170 times about her ex over eight years

Evening Standard

Queen Camilla wants to raise awareness of domestic abuse

Queen Camilla appeared in a new documentary called 'Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors'.

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Behind the scenes as The Independent’s refuge for domestic abuse survivors is being built

Completion of sanctuary for domestic abuse survivors built with our readers’ donations will be ‘moment of pride for us all’, says developer

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How does a domestic abuse refuge get built?

A domestic abuse safe house being built as part of The Independent and Refuge’s Brick by Brick campaign is taking shape.

The Guardian - UK

Domestic abuse commissioner needed to tackle femicide in Northern Ireland, charity says

Women’s Aid Northern Ireland says failure to tackle one of Europe’s highest femicide rates is result of sectarian division

Evening Standard

Stuart Hogg's estranged wife breaks silence after rugby player admits domestic abuse

Scottish player to be sentenced later this year after admitting abuse

Evening Standard

Kingston Council criticised for failing to help woman fleeing domestic abuse with housing

Watchdog finds council delayed support for five months, leaving woman at risk and in distress

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How to watch 'Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors' online and from anywhere

Queen Camilla takes on a mission to end domestic abuse. Here's how to watch "Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors" online from anywhere — and potentially for free.

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Minnesota Man Convicted Of Killing Girlfriend After Domestic Dispute

Adam Fravel found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of girlfriend Madeline Kingsbury. Trial focused on domestic abuse allegations and evidence l...

The Independent UK

Love Island star Sharon Gaffka on coercive control: ‘Abuse is more than hitting a partner’

Exclusive: Reality television star speaks to The Independent about the evils of coercive control and the misogynistic abuse she received after leaving the ITV show

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