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Australians clueless about coercive control, ANU study finds

Nearly all Australians consider coercive control unacceptable, but barely half of us know what the term means, according to the ANU.

Alex Bunton raises awareness of relationship red flags

Coming out of retirement two years ago professional basketballer Alexandra Bunton started using her platform to share her experience with domestic violence.

Hillsong founder Brian Houston accused of abuse cover-up

Many people knew about Frank Houston's sexual abuse of a child and did not tell police, Hillsong founder Brian Houston's lawyer has told a NSW court.

R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse

R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his R&B fame to subject young fans to systematic sexual abuse.

Defence Reparation abuse reports still increasing, but clock is ticking

In the past decade, the Australian Defence Force has recognised that it has a long and shameful history of allowing its members, often whilst still children, to be physically and sexually abused.

Over 200,000 French clergy abuse victims

An investigation into sexual abuse in the French Catholic Church has found that an estimated 216,000 children were victims of abuse by clergy since 1950, says Jean-Marc Sauve, head of the commission that compiled the report.

Goulburn Christian Brother jailed for abuse

A Christian Brother who changed a student forever by sexually abusing him in a regional NSW school has been jailed for at least one year and two months. 

Prince Andrew served with sex abuse claims

Britain's Prince Andrew has been served with a lawsuit by a woman accusing him of sexually assaulting and battering her two decades ago.

Lockdown poses ‘alarming increased risk’ of child abuse

Today, 10 September, marks Australia’s longest-running campaign for preventing child sexual abuse - Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day.

Weetangera man arrested for intimate image abuse

A 52-year-old man will appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today, Thursday 2 September, after allegedly capturing nonconsensual images of a woman over the course of several months, through a hidden camera in a bedroom.

Domestic abuse survivors can shatter the cycle of domestic violence

New research is challenging the commonly held belief that children who grow up with domestic violence are more likely to perpetuate domestic abuse or be victims themselves into adulthood.

Big tech on notice to stop cyber bullying, abuse

The Morrison Government is putting big tech companies on notice as it tries to clamp down on cyber bullying and abuse, particularly against children.

Taylor Walker banned for six games for racist remark

Veteran Adelaide forward Taylor Walker has accepted a six-game AFL ban for uttering a racist remark about a rival reserves player.

French fashion firms in China abuse probe

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into four fashion retailers suspected of concealing "crimes against humanity" in China.

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