Specialist NHS Help for Abuse Survivors Announced
The government unveils a new NHS initiative to provide specialist support for domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors across England, aiming to halve violence against women and girls.
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Man jailed for grooming girls on Snapchat
Tye Hunt, 23, has been sentenced to nearly three years for using Snapchat to groom two young girls. The court heard of the devastating impact on his victims. Learn more about the case and support available.
Girl, 13, gang raped in Paris KFC toilets, four arrested
A 13-year-old girl was dragged into a KFC toilet in Paris and gang raped by four men. The suspects, aged 18-24, were arrested and face up to 20 years in prison. Read the latest on this horrific attack and the wider issue of sexual violence in France.
TfL told to adopt 'Vision Zero' plan for women's safety
Transport for London is under pressure to create a cohesive strategy, similar to its road safety plan, to tackle rising violence and harassment against women and girls on the Tube and buses.
New laws protect rape victims from 'serial liar' questioning
Major legal reforms in England and Wales will ban the use of victims' past sexual history in court, aiming to end the 'profound injustice' that drives survivors from the justice system.
California mass shooting at child's party kills four
A mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California, left four dead and 11 injured. Victims include three children. Police search for multiple suspects.
Sex offences not treated as high-priority, inquiry finds
The Angiolini Inquiry reveals a systemic failure to treat violence against women as a national priority. Lady Elish urges leaders to act now: "There are lives at stake."
Alcohol and Gambling Drive 70% of Domestic Violence
New Australian research reveals alcohol and gambling are implicated in 70% of domestic violence cases. Urgent policy reform needed to address addiction-driven family violence.
Metro wins prestigious award for violence against women campaign
Metro's groundbreaking 'This Is Not Right' campaign has been named Campaign Of The Year at the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards for its impactful reporting on violence against women and girls.
Italy delays landmark law defining rape by consent
Italy's parliament postpones crucial legislation that would define sex without consent as rape, creating a rift in Giorgia Meloni's coalition government. Discover the implications.
Stars back powerful rape truce film for violence campaign
Jason Isaacs and Dame Harriet Walter among 120 voices in film demanding one day without rape. Marks International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women with stark statistics.
First Nations Woman's Death Prompts Police Reform Calls
Kardell Lomas sought police help before her death, sparking urgent calls for independent police oversight and systemic reform to protect vulnerable women.
New domestic abuse orders protect 1,000 victims
Minister Jess Phillips declares violence against women a national emergency, revealing new protection orders have already safeguarded 1,000 victims across England and Wales.
Colombia's child recruitment crisis deepens
Exclusive: Armed groups in Colombia are bribing and coercing children into becoming fighters, drug sellers and informants. Discover how schools like Benposta offer refuge.
Sussan Ley: 'Maintain the Rage' Over Women Killed
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley calls for sustained anger as 74 Australian women are killed in 2024. Read the powerful parliamentary response to the domestic violence crisis.
Germany classifies date rape drugs as weapons
Germany announces groundbreaking legal reform treating date rape drugs as weapons to ensure justice for survivors. New measures include electronic monitoring and secret documentation apps.
New Sexual Assault Claims Against Smokey Robinson
Two more former employees accuse Motown legend Smokey Robinson of sexual assault, adding to four existing claims. Robinson denies all allegations. Read the latest developments.
David Carrick to be sentenced for fresh convictions
Former Met Police officer David Carrick is to be sentenced for molesting a 12-year-old girl and raping a former partner. Read the full story and see how justice was served.
Three pensioners arrested in Bradford care home probe
Two men and a woman in their 80s arrested over historic child sexual abuse at two Bradford care homes. Police urge victims to come forward. You will be listened to and believed.
Man contaminates colleague's ice cream with semen
Shocking CCTV shows Brazilian office worker allegedly pouring semen on female colleague's dessert. Police confirm repeat offender arrested after similar 2023 incident.
Hollyoaks confirms Donny Clark's hidden rape ordeal
Hollyoaks confirms Donny Clark was raped alongside Dodger Savage in devastating storyline twist. Channel 4 soap works with We Are Survivors on male rape awareness.
Trump-Pardoned Jan 6 Rioter Faces Child Abuse Charges
Andrew Paul Johnson, pardoned for Capitol attack, now faces multiple child sexual abuse charges in Florida. He allegedly used his pardon to silence victims.
Carrick's 1990 confession lay undiscovered for 35 years
A written confession by serial rapist David Carrick, admitting to abusing a 12-year-old girl, lay undiscovered for 35 years. Police state the future would have been 'very different' had it been found earlier.
Ex-Met officer David Carrick jailed for serial rapes
Former Met Police officer David Carrick used his uniform to commit horrific sex crimes over 30 years. Discover how he evaded justice for decades.
David Carrick guilty of child sex assault and rape
Predatory ex-Met Police officer David Carrick found guilty of molesting a 12-year-old girl and raping a partner. The case reveals a 35-year pattern of horrific sexual offending.
David Carrick guilty of rape and child molestation
Former Met Police officer David Carrick convicted of raping an ex-partner and molesting a 12-year-old girl. His horrific offending spanned 35 years. Learn more about the case.
NFL Wrongly Calls Jameis Winston 'National Treasure'
The NFL faces backlash for labelling Jameis Winston a 'national treasure'. Explore the controversial history that makes this designation so jarring and ill-advised.
West London pensioner jailed for harassing girls
A 66-year-old man from Ealing has been sentenced to five months in prison for sexually harassing two teenage girls in a Watford shopping centre. Learn more about the case and police response.
43% of UK Teens Experience Sexual Choking
New research reveals nearly half of sexually active under-18s have engaged in strangulation during sex, with experts blaming violent online pornography for normalising this dangerous practice.
Police failures in domestic violence death case
Exclusive investigation reveals how Queensland police failures contributed to Gail Karran's death after her husband was released from custody despite being assessed as dangerous.
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