Assault and battery
A 38-year-old health and safety officer, Matthew Vincent, has been banned from Basildon as he awaits trial over seven domestic violence charges. Vincent, of Linford Drive, was granted bail but ordered to wear a GPS monitoring tag to ensure he does not approach his alleged victim. He appeared at Basildon
Domestic violence
The latest official statistics reveal that domestic violence prosecutions have decreased by 8.5% in Northern Ireland, despite an increase in reported incidents. A total of 2,501 domestic abuse cases were dealt with by the courts in 2024/25, down from 2,736 cases in the previous year. The
Diseases
A comprehensive qualitative systematic review by researchers at the Royal Holloway - University of London has highlighted the prevalence and far-reaching consequences of coercive control in intimate partner relationships. The study, conducted between 2009 and 2023, analyzed 31 studies on women's experiences of coercive control and intimate partner
Domestic violence
ACT Policing has arrested a 20-year-old Hawker man for allegedly committing numerous family violence offences, including forcible confinement, assault, and choking a woman multiple times. The incident occurred at a residence in Hawker, prompting police to attend the scene on Thursday, 30 October 2025. The man, who was subject to
Burnout
A new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh has highlighted the need for a burnout prevention and mitigation protocol for research staff conducting studies on sexual and intimate partner violence. The research emphasizes that while policies exist to protect research participants, there is a lack of consideration for
Sexual abuse
Women and girls in England and Wales are experiencing alarming levels of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and stalking, with one in eight women falling victim to at least one of these crimes in the past year. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), approximately 3.2 million women aged
Sexual abuse
The latest crime statistics for England and Wales reveal record-breaking numbers of shoplifting and theft from the person, while homicides have decreased to the lowest level in over a decade. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the data, showing a significant increase in police-recorded crimes, including a 20%
Sexual abuse
Around one in 10 people aged 16 and over in England and Wales have experienced domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, according to new data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday. The combined prevalence of these crimes is estimated to be around 10.6% of the
Sexual abuse
As the prospect of significant federal grant cuts looms over domestic violence services providers, ReloShare, a Chicago-based technology company, has announced it will provide 12 months of free access to its national shelter-sharing network, The Grove, for every domestic violence, sexual assault, and human-trafficking shelter program in the country. This
Sexual abuse
The issue of domestic violence in Kazakhstan has seen a surge in public debate following high-profile cases involving prominent figures. Analysts at Ranking.kz examined how the situation has evolved and the state's response to it. Despite signs of improvement, stubborn statistics suggest a long way to go
Sexual abuse
Ghana's intimate partner violence (IPV) statistics are staggering, with one-third of women experiencing physical and sexual abuse. Research has identified socio-economic marginalisation as a significant factor, but recent studies suggest lineage, a major source of wealth and power in Ghanaian culture, also plays a crucial role. A study
Sexual abuse
Regional areas of New South Wales have recorded a surge in domestic violence-related assaults, with some parts experiencing a rise of up to 24 per cent over just two years. The latest crime data shows that in eight of 13 regional areas, there was an increase in domestic violence-related assaults
