Domestic abuse victims must be heard on first 999 call, campaigner says
The aunt of Raneem Oudeh, who was killed by her ex-partner, says her niece was ‘not heard until she lost her life’.
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What to know about the Violence Against Women Act as the landmark law turns 30
The law was the first federal legislative package to designate domestic violence and sexual assault as crimes and require ...
Oklahoma Prosecutors May Pressure Domestic Violence Survivors To Waive Their Rights
The Tulsa County District Attorney’s office drafted a form for people entering plea deals that would require waiving their ...
'Memory of my murdered niece and sister to live on thanks to new domestic abuse law'
Reneem's Law, in memory of Raneem Oudeh and her mother Khaola Saleem, who were murdered after police failed to act despite ...
Biden marks 30th year of domestic violence law
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Thursday joined scores of advocates and survivors of domestic abuse to mark the 30th ...
Domestic abuse experts to be embedded in 999 control rooms
Domestic abuse specialists will be embedded in 999 control rooms in England and Wales as part of the government's pledge to ...
Section 498A: Centre may review the domestic violence law
Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tells Mint the ministry has started discussions on the misuse of the IPC's Section 498A, which ...
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Federal Investigation: Disabled People Are Five Times More Likely to Experience Domestic Violence
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For incarcerated survivors of domestic violence, a new Oklahoma law is another chance at justice
Survivors of domestic violence who are convicted of a crime say they are "finally seeing some hope" under a new Oklahoma law ...
In 2023, 71% of people screened at Grand Forks domestic violence calls were considered to be in high danger
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, visit CVIC's website at or call the 24-hour crisis line at 701-746-8900. GRAND FORKS — Of the 157 individuals Grand Forks law enforcement ...
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New Oklahoma Law Aims To Help Incarcerated Domestic Violence Survivors
A new law passed by Oklahoma legislators allows shorter sentences for women who were abused, with the goal of preventing further harm towards victims of domestic violence.
Indianapolis named focus point in federal efforts to reduce domestic gun violence
The DOJ will partner with each designated community to come up with a plan that prioritizes the prosecution of domestic ...