The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

Shannon (not her real name) has to spend the rest of her life applying for protection orders to stay safe from a violent ex-partner, and is calling for changes to allow for lifelong AVOs.

A man will face a Townsville court on Friday charged with murder and serious assault, both of which are domestic violence offences.

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, village spokesperson Molly Gillespie announced at a news conference that there was no threat to the public from the domestic terrorist attack at a suburban home earlier this month. I beg to differ. It is precisely when we treat domestic violence as contained to the particular family…

Rates of domestic violence are markedly higher in western communities in NSW and the housing crisis isn't helping an already dire situation.

Simone McGurk, who was also the long serving minister for women's interests and community services was one of the biggest losers in the McGowan government political shake-up.

A United States social worker says there are three categories of domestic violence offenders and wants everyone to understand them, with a recent workshop attracting social workers, lawyers, and judges.

Adrien Quatennens, a French MP belonging to the France Unbowed party has received a four month suspended prison sentence after being found guilty on charges relating to domestic violence.

PC Richard O'Connell began a sexual relationship with one victim of domestic violence whilst working for GMP

Chris Beard exited the Travis County Jail in Austin on Monday afternoon, released after posting bond on a felony domestic violence charge.

We're shocked by domestic violence when someone dies or it spills into the public's view. But most of us have no idea just how many matters come before the courts — and the reality is harrowing.

Domestic violence incidents and reported sexual assaults of women have increased significantly in NSW over the last five years, the latest data reveals.