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The cost of living crisis is making it even harder for women to leave their abusers.
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An expert in intimate partner abuse on why the world should ‘listen carefully’ to Pamela Anderson’s Netflix documentary.
Around one in five men experience physical violence in an intimate relationship every year.
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Providing men who suffer domestic abuse with the help they need can also reduce violence experienced by women and children.
Taking guns from abusers saves lives.
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Research shows that removing guns from violent abusers saves lives. But laws doing just that are at risk of being ruled unconstitutional, following a landmark Supreme Court guns case.
As home secretary, Priti Patel explained the UK government’s reservations over certain provisions in the Istanbul convention.
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The Istanbul convention aims to tackle violence, including domestic abuse, rape, female genital mutilation and forced marriage. Some states are wavering in their commitment to its provisions.
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The recent suicide of Mandeep Kaur highlights how women of Sikh heritage can face shame and stigma.
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As well as abuse, many Australian have also experienced threats of harm and harassing behaviour.
Know that there is hope.
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Family court proceedings place a huge strain on survivors and their families. Here’s what you need to know.
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Navigating the ‘he said/she said’ conundrum in intimate partner abuse can be difficult.
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I’m certain this case will continue to be discussed in the media and academia and will continue to shape society’s understanding of the complexities of intimate partner violence.
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Reform is needed to better balance the protection of men’s individual reputations with the rights of women to speak about their experiences.
The Depp v. Heard trial provides a chance to shine a light on intimate partner violence.
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Intimate partner violence can take many forms – and it doesn’t always fit society’s stereotypes.
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Most exit the out-of-home care system at 18, or younger, without ongoing support.
The documentary fails to accurately portray Sheryl Gascoigne as the victim of domestic abuse perpetrated by her then-husband, Paul Gascoigne.
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Contemporary fiction on screen increasingly tells the stories of abusive men in a realistic way. This documentary does not.
One form of domestic abuse involves a parent breaking their child’s connection with the other parent.
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Some parents engage in domestic abuse by influencing their children to fear, dislike or distrust their other parent. What happens next is a cascade of losses.
Attempting to leave an abusive partner is a high risk factor for violence and femicide.
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Domestic violence is a housing issue. Ensuring survivors have access to safe accommodation is key to enabling them to escape.
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Filial abuse remains a largely hidden issue with no statistics to determine how prevalent it is.
Spyware and covert monitoring devices can be exploited to abusive ends.
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Abusers are exploiting all manner of smart tech and software to extend their capacity for coercive control.
Leaving the family home when children are involved brings psychological and practical barriers.
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Coercive control seeks to disempower victims of domestic abuse on every level. Leaving the family home – and disentangling feelings of care – is a complex process.
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Violent or ‘rough’ sex is often part of a pattern of coercive control.