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In the News
Julie Ann McIlwaine Trial: Domestic Abuse Victim Stabbed Partner to Death
The trial of Julie Ann McIlwaine, accused of murdering her partner James Crossley, has raised profound questions about domestic abuse, victimization, and self-defense. McIlwaine,...
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Control, Obsession, and Tragedy: Holly Newton’s Story and the Gaps in Domestic Abuse Laws
In January 2023, 15-year-old Holly Newton from Northumberland was stalked and brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Logan MacPhail, aged 16 at the time. Holly’s...
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Social Workers Not Receiving Essential Coercive Control Training
A new BBC News investigation has revealed substantial shortcomings in the training of social workers in England, especially in recognizing and dealing with coercive...
Stories
Richard Spencer’s Harrowing Experience of Abuse
In March 2024, a new Channel 5 documentary called My Wife, My Abuser: The Secret Footage, revealed the chilling 20-year ordeal of Richard Spencer,...
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Man Jailed for Keeping Wife Like a Prisoner in Her Own Home
In a disturbing case that sheds light on the devastating effects of coercive control, Murtaza Syed from Peterborough, UK, has been sentenced to two...
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Crossbow Killer Paralyzed from Self-Inflicted Wound After Triple Murder
Kyle Clifford, who is accused of murdering a BBC racing commentator’s wife and daughters, is reportedly paralyzed and may never walk again after shooting...
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One in Four Domestic Abuse Cases Closed Without Action
A recent Sky News investigation in the UK reveals a troubling trend in domestic abuse cases: more victims are seeing their investigations closed due...
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UK Police Declare Violence Against Women a National Emergency
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) in England and Wales has surged by nearly 40% over the past five years. This sharp increase has...