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Domestic abuse

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Police arrest 65 suspected of domestic abuse

The operation saw targeted arrests of those suspected of domestic abuse across Devon and Cornwall.

A woman in yellow tshirt - Lina - is sitting for a photograph on a boat with the ocean in the background

Police algorithm said Lina was at 'medium' risk. Then she was killed

Spanish police use an algorithm to assess the risk of repeat domestic violence. Does it work?

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Plan to tackle domestic abuse link to homelessness

Gateshead Council is appointing a domestic abuse champion to oversee how it tackles the issue.

A group of women from Mamas Bristol. They are all standing in a huddle, looking directly at the camera and smiling.

'Lifeline' hub helping families with help and advice

The organisation began as a Facebook group to redistribute old clothing seven years ago.

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Child abuse victim's fears over dad's new identity

Ceri-Lee Galvin, whose paedophile father changed genders and names, wants "more robust" DBS checks.

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Domestic violence 'driving factor' in homelessness

A council is being advised to spend £3.4m on buying homes so it has more temporary accommodation.

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Domestic abuse charity celebrates 50th anniversary

Berkshire Women's Aid started as a single safehouse in Reading, and now offers a range of services.

A young boy wearing a blue hoodie and light brown trousers and blue trainers sits on a public benth.

'I believe my son will end up killing somebody'

A report into parental abuse by adult children finds almost all face daily verbal abuse.

Dr Mirna Guha who is sitting in a lecture room. She is seated and turning towards the camera wearing a dark blue jacket over a blue and white top. She has long curling black hair.

Domestic violence scheme is a blueprint - academic

The Dahlia Project is run for and by British Pakistani heritage women.