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Federal judge in Texas rules that disarming those under protective orders violates their Second Amendment rights

U.S. District Judge David Counts signed another opinion Thursday that cited a lack of historical record on laws relating to domestic violence to justify disarming abusers. Advocates fear the ruling will put more victims in harm’s way.

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DV added to SA anti-discrimination laws

The South Australian government will move to add domestic violence to those experiences and attributes protected against discrimination.

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Farmer Wants A Wife’s Sam Messina Has Been Found Guilty Of Domestic Violence Against His Ex-GF

Messina’s ex-girlfriend told the court the pair’s relationship was filled with abuse and intimidation.

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White Ribbon jetski event called tone deaf

A flotilla of 50 jet skis will ride in formation to raise awareness about domestic violence in NSW, but the event has been called confusing by critics.

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Man accused of throwing broken glass at partner, dragging her into water in alleged domestic violence attack at Darwin's East Point

A 37-year-old man is facing two charges over an alleged domestic violence attack at Darwin's East Point beach, in which a bystander intervened as the man dragged his partner into the water.

ABC News

Queensland Audit Office reports a lack of information sharing in Queensland domestic violence response

The Queensland Audit Office report criticises the state's "mostly reactive response" to DFV and saying there is little monitoring of offenders and a lack of rehabilitation programs in the state.

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Former cricketer Michael Slater convicted of domestic violence charges

The 52-year-old had some charges dismissed on mental health grounds but could not escape a criminal conviction in court this afternoon.

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The dilemma mothers face when they become victims of abuse abroad — child abduction or domestic violence

The federal government is considering changing the law to ensure victims of domestic violence are not forced to send their children back to abusive partners under the requirements of an international treaty.

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Hunter women escaping domestic violence receive program lifeline

The Pathways To Empowerment program is funded by The Greater Charitable Foundation and facilitated by Jenny's Place

Newcastle Herald

Qld police silent on coercive control laws

Queensland police should be playing a larger role in shaping laws to criminalise coercive control, the state's police union says.

AAP

Gabby Petito's family files a wrongful death suit against Moab

Family members of the 22-year-old woman whose boyfriend admitted to killing her last year have filed a suit against the Moab Police Department, claiming their negligence led to her death weeks later.

WEKU

Hornets free agent Miles Bridges pleads no contest to domestic violence

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After months of postponements, Miles Bridges’ domestic violence case has finally come to a resolution.

Tribune News Service

Report: Bridges Avoids Jail Time After Domestic Violence Charge

The Hornets forward reportedly won’t face jail time after pleading no contest in a felony domestic charge.

Sports Illustrated

Gabby Petito's parents file wrongful death lawsuit after 'sloppy investigation'

The victim's family believe her death could have been avoided if officers had fully investigated reports of domestic violence after a bystander called to report Gabby fighting with Brian Laundrie

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REPORT: Former Michigan State basketball star Miles Bridges pleads no contest to felony domestic violence charges

Miles Bridges pleads no contest to felony domestic violence charges, will accept 3 years of probation

The Conversation

Convicted murderer Colin Thatcher's invitation to the Saskatchewan legislature diminishes us all

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and key legislators are under fire for inviting and initially defending the invitation of convicted killer and former cabinet minister Colin Thatcher to the throne speech.

The Independent UK

Gabby Petito’s family files wrongful death suit against Moab

Family members of Gabby Petito filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Moab Police Department on Thursday in the latest development in the high-profile case around Petito's death

Wales Online

12 children tried to take their life in 7 weeks at a single school as mental health crisis deepens

Number of children with safeguarding issues has rocketed with problems including anorexia, domestic violence and drug or alcohol abuse in their home

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Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth tells National Press Club of government's pledge to end domestic violence within 'one generation'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says it's time to "stop shying away" from evidence that shows men are overwhelmingly the perpetrators of domestic, family, and sexual violence.

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NT Police superintendent acknowledges agency failures in domestic violence responses

Amid concerns that Northern Territory Police is not taking violence against Indigenous women seriously enough, a senior member of the force says it is time for change.

WEKU

Lexington launching three-phase approach to domestic violence prevention

Lexington city officials are announcing a new public awareness campaign directed at domestic violence. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said one-third of homicides this year have been domestic violence-related. She noted there were none at this point last year.

WEKU

Whitley County officials share resources amid increase in domestic violence calls

ABC News

Northern Territory Police to 'audit' handling of domestic violence incidents in Alice Springs and central Australia

Police say the Alice Springs-based team will take "immediate action" where necessary to "reinforce" training around the handling of intimate partner violence.

Chicago Sun-Times

Unsealed divorce filings reveal more allegations of domestic violence and verbal abuse by state Sen. Hastings

The accusations surfaced publicly last week in Will County divorce court files unsealed at the request of WBEZ — over the repeated objections from lawyers for Hastings, a veteran Democratic lawmaker from the southwest suburbs.

ABC News

Melbourne Cup day usually sees an increase in domestic violence — and alcohol is just one of many complex reasons why

Not everyone looks forward to the Melbourne Cup. Domestic violence and emergency services ready themselves for a potential increase in calls, call-outs and admissions — and alcohol is just one reason why.

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