Police departments
The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) has established a sex crimes unit (SCU) in response to concerns over the handling of sexual assault cases. The unit, launched in April 2025, consists of six detectives trained in trauma-informed interviewing and other areas. The SCU aims to provide victims with a higher level
Police departments
The recent Gas Motor Show in Durban was meant to celebrate automotive culture, but it turned into a disturbing reminder of the pervasive violence women face in South Africa. A brutal assault was caught on camera, with eyewitness accounts detailing the inaction of security and SAPS members who failed to
Murder
Hundreds will gather in East London this Sunday to demand action and highlight the shocking 37% rise in attacks on women in the past five years. The vigil, organized by the families of Zara Aleena, Sabina Nessa, and Jan Mustafa, will retrace Zara's final steps and aim to
Police departments
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has come under intense scrutiny after it was revealed that the service had omitted key data on violence against women and children in its latest crime statistics report. Critics have condemned the move as a betrayal of South Africa's promise to fight
Police departments
A collaborative effort between the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Belsonic, and EventSec aims to ensure the safety of festival-goers in Belfast. The initiative, "Ask for Angela," allows individuals to discreetly seek help from bar or security staff by asking for "Angela." This signals a potential
Charities
New figures from NHS services in Devon show a significant number of female genital mutilation (FGM) victims, with almost a dozen cases reported this year alone. The FGM procedure, which involves cutting, injuring, or changing the female genitals without medical reason, is considered child abuse and is illegal in the
Charities
Yellow Door, a charity supporting thousands of young people and victims of domestic and sexual abuse, marks 40 years of service. What started as a rape crisis service has evolved into a comprehensive organization offering prevention and support interventions to those affected by domestic and sexual abuse. CEO Nicci King
Charities
As a 16-year-old, Faustine Petron found herself trapped in a coercive relationship with a fellow college student. Reflecting on the lack of education and resources available for teenagers between 16 and 18, Petron now calls for mandatory education on domestic abuse and coercive behavior for sixth form and college students.
Charities
A homeless charity, YMCA Brighton, has announced an appeal to support victims of domestic violence in the city. The charity has built new accommodation to house nine women who are victims of domestic abuse and are seeking a safe place to live. The accommodation, which is set to open later
Murder
Grieving Lisa, the mother of 21-year-old Libby Squire, who was murdered by a prolific sex offender in 2019, is demanding a change in the law to close a loophole that often allows men who commit indecent exposure to avoid being put on the sex offenders register. This loophole has been
Murder
Tais Bruna de Castro, a 36-year-old Brazilian book influencer and travel agent, was stabbed to death in a mall in São Paulo on June 2. The suspect, Claudio Elizeu, a 40-year-old cleaner, allegedly attacked Bruna without warning, stabbing her more than 20 times in front of shocked bystanders. According to
Violence
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights' (FRA) latest report, The Fundamental Rights Report 2025, has revealed a disturbing trend of declining fundamental rights across the EU in 2024. Threats to democracy, widespread violence against women, pervasive discrimination, and rising hate online have become increasingly prevalent. The report highlights
