In July 2026, North Ayrshire Council announced proactive measures to implement new legal powers coming into force on 1 August 2026 under the Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Act 2021, designed…
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In July 2026, Cleveland Police launched a new initiative to embed domestic abuse specialists directly within their 999 emergency control room to improve safeguarding and risk assessment for victims. As…
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In July 2026, U.S. Representative Max Miller (R-Ohio) faced renewed public scrutiny following detailed allegations of domestic violence and child endangerment involving his former wife, Emily Moreno, and their two-year-old…
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In 2026, Jamie Viner, a 45-year-old domestic abuser from Derby, was sentenced to 20 months in prison after assaulting his former partner and attempting to pervert the course of justice.…
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In 2026, James McClements, a 35-year-old former police officer from Bridport, had his sentence increased to 15 months of immediate imprisonment after the Attorney General intervened under the Unduly Lenient…
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In 2023, Steven Dodd, a 38-year-old man from Telford, was jailed for three years after admitting to two violent attacks against a woman. Steven Dodd, of Ketley Park Road, Telford,…
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In July 2026, North Wales Police announced AN AMAZING new safeguarding initiative partnering with Amazon to provide emergency grab bags for survivors fleeing domestic abuse across the region. The scheme…
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In 2026, Lewis Ballington, a 25-year-old man from Powys, was jailed for 22 months after strangling his former partner during a violent domestic incident. Lewis Ballington, of Min Y Rhos,…
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In 2026, Billy Conners, a 26-year-old man from Salisbury, was jailed for 19 months after admitting to repeated physical assaults against his partner. Billy Conners, formerly of Castle Road, Salisbury,…
Read MoreIn 2026, the founder of Women’s Street Watch Newcastle highlighted the persistent verbal abuse and threatening behaviour targeted at female volunteers by men during weekend shifts in the city centre.…
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In 2026, Craig Higgs, a 37-year-old domestic abuser, was jailed for seven years after deliberately setting fire to a residential building, trapping his ex-partner and a five-year-old child inside. Craig…
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