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Domestic Violence Causes Brain Injury Similar to Athletes

A landmark Australian study reveals intimate partner violence causes lasting brain trauma, with 84.2% of survivors suffering both strangulation and concussion. Learn the urgent need for awareness and specialist care.

Lawyer's heart attack coma hallucinations inspire novel

After his heart stopped for 40 minutes, Patrick Charnley awoke blind with a brain injury. The vivid hallucinations he experienced led him to write a novel and forge a profoundly different, more contented life.

Child's plea: 'I'm a victim of domestic abuse too'

An anonymous survivor shares her lifelong trauma from witnessing her father abuse her mother. She calls for children to be recognised as victims, not just witnesses. Read her powerful story.

Man jailed for 14 years after paralysing ex-partner

A woman was left paralysed after her abusive ex shoved her over a bannister for refusing a kiss. He is now serving 14 years. Read her powerful story and call to action for domestic abuse survivors.

Anti-knife crime project 'saved' young man's life

A youth worker embedded in a London A&E by the Violence Reduction Unit helped Corrie escape homelessness and crime. Discover how the VRU's public health approach is tackling violence.

British boy, 13, stabbed to death in Portugal

Alfie Hallett, a 13-year-old British boy, was killed in a stabbing in Tomar, Portugal. Police are investigating the deaths of the teen and the suspected attacker, the former partner of the boy's mother. Read the full report.

Sydenham man jailed for strangulation and assault

A South London man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for a violent attack in Essex. The victim says she 'wouldn't be here today' without police support. Read the full story.

British boy, 13, killed in stabbing in Portugal

A 13-year-old British boy has died in a stabbing in Portugal. Police are investigating the deaths of the boy and the suspected attacker, the mother's former partner. Read the latest updates.

Broadcaster's Childhood Terror in Abusive Home

Broadcaster Charlie Webster reveals her childhood terror of an abusive stepfather, hiding in her room and wetting herself to avoid him. She now campaigns to protect children from domestic violence.

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