Legislation to remove mandatory requirements for doctors and other health practitioners to report suspected domestic violence is set to be considered by a California senate committee Aug. 11. Assembly Bill 2790, proposed by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks (D-Berkeley) and co-authored by Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), has received both praise and criticism. The bill removes criminal…
California Bill Would End Medical Worker Mandate to Report Suspected Domestic Violence
Major Step Towards Federal Strategy on Stopping Violence Against Women
A major step toward creating safe environments for women has been taken by state, territory and federal leaders. The draft National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children has been supported by ministers at all levels of government, with the final version to be released in October. It will provide a decade-long strategy to…
Why The Depp vs Heard Case Mattered
June 21, 2022
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Commentary The mainstream media is working overtime to play down the Depp v Heard court case, dismissing it as a tawdry celebrity circus and attributing the massive public interest to sinister efforts by Johnny Depp fans to support their star and a win for yet another powerful man. But there are really significant issues at…
Justice for Johnny: Men Can Be Victims, Too
Commentary Johnny Depp’s victory is an important day for men around the world, especially those who are victims of domestic abuse. Contrary to popular belief, men can be victims, too. In “Platform,” a highly-provocative novel published 20 years ago, the author Michel Houellebecq put forward a rather provocative theory. As women become more accomplished, entering…
UK Domestic Abusers Could Get 5 Years in Jail for Trying to Strangle Partners
Men who strangle their wives or girlfriends without killing them could go to jail for up to five years after new domestic abuse legislation came into force in England and Wales on Tuesday. The offence of non-fatal strangulation was drawn up after the Ministry of Justice listened to domestic violence survivors who said they were…
The Politicisation of Domestic Violence in Australia
Commentary While domestic violence against women is constantly mentioned by Australian politicians and duly highlighted by the national media, violence against men in this country is rarely reported and largely ignored by everyone. There is a constant pressure to phrase this issue only as a “male problem,” thus placing all the blame for such violence…
Coalition Promises $20 Million in GPS Tracking for Domestic Violence Offenders
The Coalition has invested $150 million (US$110 million) in a range of measures to prevent domestic and sexual violence, including a $20 million fund for electronic monitoring of high-risk family violence perpetrators. The package includes $54.6 million to keep up to 30,000 victim-survivors safe in their homes through security assessments, as well as $26.6 million for online safety…
Los Angeles Supports Bill to Incorporate Women’s Needs in Homeless Response
April 5, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—A resolution in support of a California Senate bill aimed at incorporating the needs of domestic violence victims and unaccompanied women into homelessness planning was passed by the Los Angeles City Council on April 5. “Domestic violence is one of the leading drivers of women’s homelessness, with approximately 57 percent of women reporting domestic…
Western Australian Government to Consult Community on Tackling Coercive Control
The Western Australian (WA) government is inviting Western Australians to share their views on whether specific laws should be introduced to combat coercive control in relationships. According to a release on Tuesday, the WA criminal justice system already recognises and responds to coercive control in various ways, but the government will consult victim-survivors, legal and…
Sacramento Schools Attended by 3 Sisters Killed by Father Offer Support
March 3, 2022
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By Sam Stanton From The Sacramento Bee SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The three girls killed by their father Monday night in an apparent domestic violence incident at a Sacramento-area church were students at the Natomas Unified School District, which issued a statement Tuesday offering counseling and support. The girls, ages 9, 10, and 13, were not identified by…
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