Cabinet officials
The British Columbia government has taken a significant step in combatting human trafficking by creating a new counter human trafficking unit (CHTU) to enhance the detection, investigation, and prosecution of human trafficking crimes. The 12-member team will work closely with police departments and other agencies to provide training, capacity, and
Murder
Elliott Knights-Sloane's mother, Claire Knights, was brutally murdered in a random attack while walking her dog on August 23, 2023. Her son, now 26, expressed frustration over the lack of progress in tackling violence against women, stating that nothing has changed to make women safer. Criminologist David Wilson
Murder
As the nation continues to reel from high-profile crimes against women, such as the murders of Sarah Everard, Julia James, and Sabina Nessa, a lesser-known case has sparked outrage and frustration. Claire Knights, 54, was brutally attacked, beaten, and murdered while walking her dog near her home in Kent. Her
Murder
Despite a 5.4% drop in intentional violent deaths, Brazil's 19th Brazilian Public Security Yearbook highlights a concerning increase in crimes targeting women, such as femicide, and children, including rape, femicides, and child sexual abuse material production. The report also notes a rise in disappearances, with 81,873
Sexual abuse
As law professors specializing in sexual-assault law, Elizabeth Sheehy, Janine Benedet, and Isabel Grant have been inundated with media questions about the recent Hockey Canada sexual-assault trial. They argue that regardless of the verdict, E.M. deserves our respect and gratitude for her bravery in testifying against her alleged attackers.
Sexual abuse
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, a survivor of sexual assault and a member of the House Oversight Committee, played a crucial role in successfully passing a motion to subpoena the Epstein files. The effort was a "win for every survivor who has been silenced, dismissed, or harmed," Pressley stated, emphasizing
Sexual abuse
As thousands of protesters gathered outside a hotel in Epping, Essex, where asylum seekers are housed, concerns were raised about the potential for violence and xenophobia. The protesters, led in part by Nigel Farage, are alleging that asylum seekers are a threat to British values and women's safety.
Sexual abuse
Cara Hunter, a victim of online sexual abuse and MLA, has highlighted the devastating impact of deepfakes on individuals, particularly women, and has called for serious consequences for those involved in creating and sharing these fake images. Ms. Hunter's experience began when an AI-generated pornographic video depicting her
Murder
The recent stabbing of 15-year-old Alfie Lewis in Horsforth has sparked a sense of urgency among authorities to tackle serious violence in the region. As part of this effort, West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin is launching a major consultation to gather insights and ideas from the community. The consultation aims
Murder
The stabbing of 15-year-old schoolboy Alfie Lewis in Horsforth, West Yorkshire, in November 2023, sent shockwaves through the community. The case of Bardia Shojaeifard, who was detained for life with a minimum term of 13 years for Alfie's murder, has sparked a major consultation to tackle the issue
Sexual abuse
A nationwide coalition of domestic violence, sexual assault, housing, youth, and homelessness organizations has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's sweeping and unlawful conditions placed on federal grant funding from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The
Police departments
The UK police force has been plagued by allegations of domestic violence against its officers, with over 1,000 complaints logged in the last three years. Despite this, only 69 constables have lost their jobs or voluntarily quit due to abuse allegations. The Metropolitan Police, Britain's largest force,
