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Fears new domestic violence police powers may backfire

Victims of domestic violence could be at greater risk of criminalisation under a plan to give police rapid protection powers, advocates warn.

AAP

An uncomfortable truth: police already know about many offenders who murder women

Guardian Australia has asked every police jurisdiction how it assesses risk in family violence offenders to get a better understanding of how the system should work

The Guardian - AU

Justice Department Terminates $811M In Grants — Which Services Are Affected?

Internal DOJ documents confirmed that 365 competitive grants—valued at $811 million when awarded and to be paid out over three years—are being terminated.

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Man Avoids Jail Over Domestic Violence Charge Tied To Balcony Death

Scott Minigle's partner, Jodie Lovell, died in 2020 after falling from a 10th-floor balcony at Sydney's Hyatt Regency hotel.

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'More power than you think': MPs court women's votes

Childcare, housing, domestic violence and climate change should be front of mind for women when they vote at the election, prominent MPs say.

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The major parties have announced their plans to address domestic and family violence. How do they stack up?

In the past week, at least seven women have been killed in Australia, allegedly by men. These deaths have occurred in different contexts – across state borders, communities and relationships. But are united by one truth: they are part of the ongoing national crisis of men’s violence against women and…

The Conversation

When ‘equal’ does not mean ‘the same’: Liberals still do not understand their women problem

“Women’s” issues are once again playing a significant role in the election debate as Labor and the Liberals trade barbs over which parties’ policies will benefit women most. In the latest salvo, the opposition has announced a $90 million package to combat family and domestic violence.

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Peter Dutton raises a glass in visit to Tasmania

During a visit to Tasmania's wine producing region, Peter Dutton has raised a glass of Pinot Noir with two of his three children.

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Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater walks free after domestic violence sentencing

Michael Slater pleaded guilty to stalking, choking and assault

The Independent UK

Labor vows to stop abusers from weaponising tax, super

A re-elected Labor government would crack down on financial abuse and increase funding for monitoring of violent perpetrators.

AAP

Australia had a national reckoning over domestic violence, but where’s the focus this election?

For most of this federal election campaign, politicians have said very little about violence against women and children.

The Conversation

Labor Unveils Plan To Help Domestic Violence Survivors — Here’s Where Other Parties Stand

Labor announced new financial protections for domestic violence survivors. Find out where Labor, Liberal & the Greens stand on the topic.

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Man Charged With Murder Of 39 Y.O. Woman In WA

A 38-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was killed in an alleged domestic violence incident in remote Western Australia.

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60,000 Americans to lose their rental assistance and risk eviction unless Congress acts

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says that rental assistance for some 60,000 Americans fleeing homelessness or domestic violence will run out of money by the end of next year

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Wife of Maryland Dad Deported By ICE Addresses Court Filing About Alleged Domestic Violence

Jennifer Vasquez Sura acknowledge she filed a protective order against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in 2021 but said it was out of an abundance of caution and that they were on good terms before he was wrongly deported

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Netflix documentary 'From Rock Star To Killer' looks back on landmark French domestic violence case

The three-part Netflix documentary looks back on the murder of actress Marie Trintignant by rockstar Bertrand Cantat. The series also sheds a new light on the death of Cantat’s wife Krisztina Rády.

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Sydney Woman Dies After Running Through Glass Door To Escape Alleged Domestic Violence

According to Australian Femicide Watch, she is the third woman to be killed in the past 24 hours.

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Residents rattled as 'lovely' mum dies in alleged arson

Shock and devastation has gripped teary neighbours after a man allegedly murdered his wife and set fire to the family home.

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Health groups urge RFK Jr. to reinstate injury center staff - Roll Call

The letter was signed by domestic violence prevention and health groups including the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Accused samurai sword robber called DV victim 800 times

The lawyer for a man accused of a dramatic carjacking has argued he should be freed on bail because he is vulnerable after an inmate set fire to his cell.

The Conversation

Location-sharing apps are enabling domestic violence. But young people aren’t aware of the danger

Location-sharing apps are shaping how we connect and communicate – especially among younger people. Snap Map, a popular feature within Snapchat, is widely used by teens and young adults to stay in the loop and facilitate real-time meet-ups with friends and partners.

The Guardian - AU

‘A history of family violence’: in the NT, a mother’s loss and a police system in dire need of overhaul

No crime scene was established after Mona’s daughter died. She speaks publicly about the death for the first time to ensure it is not forgotten and to urge action

AAP

Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse

Men's behaviour change programs are one piece of the puzzle in a wider system to combat domestic violence, experts say.

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Angel Cabrera Back at Masters After Jail Time, Thankful for ‘Second Opportunity’

The 2009 Masters winner who spent two years in jail for domestic violence knows there are detractors, but says he respects "their opinion."

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Sydney Cop Facing Domestic Violence Charges Continues To Serve With ‘Restricted Duties’

The officer is also accused of using the police database to look up information on his alleged victim.

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