Domestic Abuse
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New law makes it illegal to threaten to release someone's nude photographs
The government introduced the measure as part of a raft of new amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill.
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Why are more women seeking domestic abuse support post-lockdown?
As lockdown restrictions ease there has been a surge in women seeking refuge places to escape their abusers.
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Mum launches domestic abuse awareness programme after escaping violent ex-boyfriend
It took her a while to understand her partner's controlling behaviour.
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Increase in domestic violence-related calls as families forced to stay at home: Aware Singapore
In Singapore, AWARE’s helplines in February saw a 33% increase in domestic violence-related calls compared to the previous year, says Ms Shailey Hingorani, head of Research and Advocacy for AWARE.
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What to do if you need to dial 999 during coronavirus lockdown but can't speak
There has been some confusion about what to do if you need to call 999, but can't talk.
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276 London choir members record song from home to raise over £30k for domestic abuse victims
The London-based choir has raised almost £30,000 in three days for women suffering from domestic abuse during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Charity says domestic abuse calls are up 25% since lockdown
The National Domestic Abuse helpline received hundreds more calls last week compared to two weeks earlier.
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