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’. | ITV ...
Hope and Healing: New York’s Adult Survivors Act, NYC’s Protection Law and Battered Woman Syndrome
This statute not only acknowledges the psychological ramifications of domestic violence but also provides a framework for ...
Domestic abusers could face life ban from approaching victims under new law
Government to indefinitely expand protection orders previously capped at 28 days in bid to halve violence against women and ...
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UK unveils new measures to combat violence against women
Raneem's Law and pilot protection order scheme aim to bolster urgent and appropriate response to domestic abuse.
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 ...
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 ...
'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 ...
Plans to embed domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms unveiled
The move is part of ‘Raneem’s Law’, named after Raneem Oudeh, to transform the way the police handle cases of violence ...
5 laws in India every woman should know for their welfare
India's legal system provides crucial protections for women in employment, domestic life, and personal safety. Key laws ...
Domestic abuse specialists to work in 999 control rooms under new plans
The plans are part of 'Raneem's Law', which looks to better protect domestic abuse victims from "vile perpetrators". | ITV ...
Oklahoma prosecutor accused of undermining abuse victims charged with crimes
The Oklahoma Survivors’ Act lets domestic violence victims seek a sentence modification if they can show their abuse contributed to the crime.
Federal partnership to address Hawaii domestic abusers with guns
Honolulu will be one of 78 communities in 47 states to prioritize federal firearms prosecutions of domestic violence offenders, according to a U.S. Department of Justice news release. The Bureau of ...