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Latest news: Domestic violence

Michael Slater charged by NSW Police for domestic violence

Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been charged with stalking and harassment offences over a domestic violence incident.

Support group for women who’ve experienced domestic violence and sexual abuse

In 2018, Kristine Hewett and Keron Beath noticed a gap in services for women who have experienced domestic violence and sexual abuse and set about creating their own charity, Adamas Nexus.

Burpees raising money for domestic violence support

F45 fitness centres in Ngunnawal and Queanbeyan will do 1000 burpees on Saturday morning to raise $5,000 for Domestic Violence Crisis Service

Domestic and Family Violence Death Review to be established in the ACT

A Domestic and Family Violence Death Review will soon be established in the ACT to minimise the likelihood of further deaths.

More demand for domestic violence help during ACT lockdown

The Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) has received more calls than ever to their 24/7 hotline, and an increased demand for crisis accommodation since the lockdown began, which CEO Sue Webeck thinks are good signs.

Girl, 3, among five victims of UK gunman

A man has shot dead five people, including a three-year-old girl, during a six-minute killing spree with a pump-action shotgun in the southern English city of Plymouth in what police believe was a case of domestic-related violence.

Domestic violence support available during lockdown

The Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) will remain available 24/7 throughout the ACT’s lockdown period to help Canberrans affected by domestic, family, and intimate partner violence.

Lockdown stretches domestic violence support in NSW

Domestic violence services across NSW are struggling to meet increased demand during lockdown as waitlists lengthen and funding dries up.

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.

NSW coercive control report shows need for systemic reform

The New South Wales Parliament’s Joint Select Committee on Coercive Control’s report, released today, unanimously recommends the criminalisation of coercive control but that criminalisation alone will not work without systemic reform.

More funding for domestic and family violence and sexual assault responses

The ACT Government is increasing funding to prevent domestic and family violence and sexual assault in this year's Budget.

Attorney-General proposes changes to crime laws

Criminal justice laws could be amended to make sentencing for family violence tougher, keep vulnerable people safe, and support police.

Domestic Violence Crisis Service gala events

Social photos at the Domestic Violence Crisis Service gala events, Hotel Realm, Barton. Photos: Hot Shots Photography.

Local women’s and baby pantry offers a little bit of dignity

Hidden behind happy yellow doors, the Dignity and Desire Women’s and Baby street pantry offers anything and everything for those struggling and doing it tough. Located in Ngunnawal, the pantry popped up 12...

Legislative reform necessary for domestic violence

ACT laws must be changed to ensure tougher sentences for people convicted of domestic or family violence, local politicians agree.

Meet Sue Webeck: New CEO of the ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service

Sue Webeck is the new CEO of the ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS), and she plans to bring conversations about domestic violence prevention into the spotlight. With significant experience working within the...

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