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Australia police review finds officers have ‘inadequate training’ to deal with domestic violence

JURIST

JUNE 15, 2023

An investigation into Australia’s New South Wales Police Force released Wednesday found that police officers lack appropriate training to manage domestic violence cases and identified gaps in reporting processes. In 54 of these cases, officers investigated accused officers of domestic violence from the same command.

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HRW urges Kazakhstan to recognize domestic violence as a standalone offence

JURIST

MARCH 9, 2023

The Human Rights Watch Tuesday urged Kazakhstan to ensure the protection of women from family violence, including making domestic violence a standalone offense. Presently under Kazakhstan’s laws, domestic violence is not a standalone criminal offense, even in the 2009 L aw On Prevention of Domestic Violence.

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Australia domestic violence prevention scheme to reveal details of past offenders

JURIST

JANUARY 23, 2023

The New South Wales (NSW), Australia government Monday announced a new domestic violence prevention scheme to be trialed in the region which will release details and history of past offenders. The post Australia domestic violence prevention scheme to reveal details of past offenders appeared first on JURIST - News.

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SCOTUS Case Threatens Lives of Domestic Violence Survivors: How Can We Rethink Domestic Violence Intervention?

The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Rahimi , to decide whether people under domestic violence protective orders have a constitutional right to own firearms. We do not know how the Supreme Court will rule, but we know what access to guns does in cases of domestic violence. In short, guns make domestic violence deadly.

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US Supreme Court hears oral arguments over ban on firearms for people subject to domestic-violence restraining orders

JURIST

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in a case challenging a federal law that prohibits individuals subject to a domestic violence court order from owning a gun. 922(g)(8) , which makes it a crime for people to possess a gun if they are subject to a domestic violence restraining order. The case, US v.

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Ireland introduces paid leave for victims of domestic violence, increased parental benefits

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

A key provisions of The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 gives five days of paid leave per year to victims who are presently suffering or are at risk of domestic abuse. Minister O’Gorman plans to supplement the bill by introducing legislative provisions for leave of domestic violence.

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“Anti-domestic violence and gun groups unite to urge Supreme Court to reverse domestic violence ruling”

HowAppealing

APRIL 20, 2023

“Anti-domestic violence and gun groups unite to urge Supreme Court to reverse domestic violence ruling”: Ariane de Vogue of CNN has this report. The post “Anti-domestic violence and gun groups unite to urge Supreme Court to reverse domestic violence ruling” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Newsom signs bills to strengthen gun safety laws, support domestic violence survivors

JURIST

OCTOBER 10, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several pieces of legislation on Friday that bolster California’s gun laws and provide additional protections for people dealing with domestic violence. AB 1057 allows law enforcement to seize ghost guns when the owner has a gun violence or domestic violence restraining order against them.

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US Supreme Court takes case on banning firearms from people subject to domestic-violence restraining orders

JURIST

JULY 2, 2023

The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a case asking whether banning firearms from people subject to domestic-violence restraining orders violates the Second Amendment. Zackey Rahimi , involves a person who was subject to a domestic abuse-related court order and later involved in several shooting incidents.

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Prominent Georgetown Law Professor Arrested, Charged In Domestic Violence Case

Above The Law

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The post Prominent Georgetown Law Professor Arrested, Charged In Domestic Violence Case appeared first on Above the Law. The former jailhouse lawyer may be headed back to jail.

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“US asks Supreme Court to uphold domestic violence gun law”

HowAppealing

MARCH 18, 2023

“US asks Supreme Court to uphold domestic violence gun law”: Gram Slattery and Nate Raymond of Reuters have a report that begins, “The U.S. Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to allow a federal law stand that makes it a crime for people under domestic violence restraining orders to own firearms.”

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“How to Handle Domestic Violence and Gun Rights: It’s unjust to deny constitutional rights without a trial.”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

“How to Handle Domestic Violence and Gun Rights: It’s unjust to deny constitutional rights without a trial.” The post “How to Handle Domestic Violence and Gun Rights: It’s unjust to deny constitutional rights without a trial.” ” appeared first on How Appealing.

US federal court: law prohibiting individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from owning a gun unconstitutional

JURIST

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

A US Circuit Court Thursday declared the law preventing those subject to a domestic violence restraining order from owning a gun, unconstitutional. Mr. Rahimi was then indicted and charged with violating 18 U.S.C § 922(g) , which prevents an individual subject to a domestic restraining order from possessing a firearm.

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“The Supreme Court Is Making the Domestic Violence Crisis Worse; The legal system is supposed to help survivors of domestic violence; Instead, it is rendering survivors’ already-meager protections useless”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

“The Supreme Court Is Making the Domestic Violence Crisis Worse; The legal system is supposed to help survivors of domestic violence; Instead, it is rendering survivors’ already-meager protections useless”: Yvette Borja has this post at Balls and Strikes.

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US Department of Justice asks Supreme Court to reinstate ban on firearms for persons under domestic violence restraining orders

JURIST

MARCH 22, 2023

Rahimi , in which the court ruled that a law prohibiting access to firearms to persons under domestic violence restraining orders was unconstitutional. The post US Department of Justice asks Supreme Court to reinstate ban on firearms for persons under domestic violence restraining orders appeared first on JURIST - News.

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“Latest Supreme Court-related ruling overturning gun regulations worries domestic violence survivor advocates”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

“Latest Supreme Court-related ruling overturning gun regulations worries domestic violence survivor advocates”: Tierney Sneed of CNN has this report. The post “Latest Supreme Court-related ruling overturning gun regulations worries domestic violence survivor advocates” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Europe human rights court rules Russia must do more to combat domestic violence

JURIST

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday that Russia has failed to establish an effective legal framework to address domestic violence, which has resulted in de facto discrimination against women. The court also urged the government to legally define domestic violence and cover all forms of domestic violence.

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New Zealand unveils 25-year plan to combat domestic violence

JURIST

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Marama Davidson Tuesday launched a 25-year plan to tackle domestic and family violence in New Zealand homes. This is the country’s first national strategy for eliminating family violence and sexual violence.

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A Domestic Violence Hand Signal for Video Calls

CourtTechBulletin

OCTOBER 9, 2020

In an article on Medium.com , we learned a hand signal has been created that can be used by web/video conferencing users to signal domestic violence. Just a short note today that shows how tech can really help.

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Animal cruelty can qualify as domestic violence, state supreme court says

ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

An animal cruelty conviction for beating and killing an intimate partner’s dog can qualify for a domestic violence designation under Washington law, the Washington Supreme…

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India top court serves notice for proper implementation of domestic violence act

JURIST

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The Supreme Court of India issued notice Monday to the Central Government in a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking proper implementation of the mandatory provisions of Chapter III, of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. ” The NGO asked for proper implementation of the Domestic Violence Act.

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“A Reversal in Rahimi Will Be Tougher to Write Than Critics Admit; Courts are ‘not insensitive to domestic violence’ but are ‘sensitive to the constitutional rights of the accused’”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

“A Reversal in Rahimi Will Be Tougher to Write Than Critics Admit; Courts are ‘not insensitive to domestic violence’ but are ‘sensitive to the constitutional rights of the accused’”: Josh Blackman has this post at “The Volokh Conspiracy.”

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Domestic Violence Often Accompanied by Financial Abuse

The Crime Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

While victims of domestic violence often suffer terrible physical abuse at the hands of their attackers, that violence is regularly accompanied by controlling or coercive financial abuse intended to break down a domestic violence survivor’s material life, reports USA Today.

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England Charities Warn of Rise in Domestic Violence During Christmas

The Crime Report

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Rising numbers of women in England are experiencing domestic abuse at Christmas, with Refuge, the leading support service in England, saying that calls and contacts to the national domestic abuse helpline in 2023 were still far higher than pre-pandemic, with 171,490 calls in the year ending March 2023, Rachel Hall reports for The Guardian.

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“Supreme Court to Hear Major Guns Case Involving Domestic Violence; The court, which has decided very few Second Amendment cases, will consider whether the government may disarm people subject to restraining orders for domestic abuse”

HowAppealing

JULY 1, 2023

“Supreme Court to Hear Major Guns Case Involving Domestic Violence; The court, which has decided very few Second Amendment cases, will consider whether the government may disarm people subject to restraining orders for domestic abuse”: Adam Liptak and Glenn Thrush of The New York Times have this report.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Helping Survivors Find Sanctuary [Sponsored]

Above The Law

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Pro bono services can be a lifeline for domestic violence survivors, especially during the pandemic.

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“Do People Subject to Domestic Abuse Orders Have the Right to Be Armed? The Supreme Court will soon consider whether to hear an appeal of a ruling striking down a domestic-violence law under the Second Amendment.”

HowAppealing

JUNE 12, 2023

“Do People Subject to Domestic Abuse Orders Have the Right to Be Armed? The Supreme Court will soon consider whether to hear an appeal of a ruling striking down a domestic-violence law under the Second Amendment.” The post “Do People Subject to Domestic Abuse Orders Have the Right to Be Armed?

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Louisiana Fails to Protect Domestic Violence Victims, Audit Finds

The Crime Report

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The audit found shortages of shelter beds and inconsistent enforcement of laws intended to protect domestic abuse victims, reports The Advocate. In East Baton Rouge Parish, domestic violence and intimate partner homicides rose from 19 last year to 35 so far in 2021. ”

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“Former Convict Who Became Respected Law Professor Faces Domestic Violence Charge; Shon Hopwood, whose path from prison bars to the Supreme Court Bar made national news, is again a criminal defendant”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 20, 2023

“Former Convict Who Became Respected Law Professor Faces Domestic Violence Charge; Shon Hopwood, whose path from prison bars to the Supreme Court Bar made national news, is again a criminal defendant”: Jimmy Hoover of The National Law Journal has this report.

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Domestic Violence Case Against Rick And Morty Co-Creator Dismissed

The Crime Report

MARCH 22, 2023

The domestic violence charges against Justin Roiland have been dismissed, Kat Tenbarge reports for NBC News. ” Roiland had been charged with one felony count each of domestic battery with corporal injury and false imprisonment connected to an alleged domestic violence incident in 2020. .”

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How Common is Domestic Violence in America?

LegalReader

JUNE 8, 2021

According to a leading domestic violence defense attorney, domestic violence in America is rampant.

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J.D. Vance Is A Joke But His Backwards Ideas About Domestic Violence Aren’t Funny

Above The Law

JULY 26, 2022

Vance Is A Joke But His Backwards Ideas About Domestic Violence Aren’t Funny appeared first on Above the Law. Don't take marriage advice from J.D. The post J.D.

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What Happens When You Are Arrested for Domestic Violence?

LegalReader

AUGUST 6, 2021

When a person is arrested for domestic violence charges, the courts and law enforcement may take steps to ensure protection for the victim.

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Handgun Ownership Boosts Risk of Repeat Violence by Domestic Abusers: Study

The Crime Report

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Handgun ownership increases the risk that individuals with a history of intimate partner violence (IPV) will reoffend, according to a new study by the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program. Violence against “dating partners” is not included. report physical violence by a current or former intimate partner.

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“Fifth Circuit judge defends lower-court ruling in Rahimi, domestic-violence order gun ban case; The arguments at SCOTUS didn’t go well for Zackey Rahimi, but Judge James Ho isn’t done with the case just yet”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

“Fifth Circuit judge defends lower-court ruling in Rahimi, domestic-violence order gun ban case; The arguments at SCOTUS didn’t go well for Zackey Rahimi, but Judge James Ho isn’t done with the case just yet”: Chris Geidner has this post at his Substack site. You can access Friday’s ruling of the U.S.

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“The Supreme Court’s Search for a More Attractive Gun Rights Case; The next big Second Amendment case, after one on domestic violence, could be about whether the government can disarm a man who lied to get food stamps”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The post “The Supreme Court’s Search for a More Attractive Gun Rights Case; The next big Second Amendment case, after one on domestic violence, could be about whether the government can disarm a man who lied to get food stamps” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Domestic Violence Rates in Alaska ‘Alarmingly High’: Report

The Crime Report

MAY 4, 2022

Alaskans are experiencing domestic violence at “alarmingly high rates,” according to a new report by The Alaska Criminal Justice Commission. Many Alaskans view the high rates of domestic violence as solely a criminal justice or law enforcement problem,” Cockrell wrote.

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Domestic Violence: You Are Not Alone

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FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Domestic Violence: You Are Not Alone I n New Hampshire 34.7% of men have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are victims of physical violence by an intimate partner in the United States. What is domestic violence? Share This Story! sexual assault.

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“Appeals court ruling says alleged domestic abusers have a constitutional right to keep their guns; Advocates for domestic violence victims were stunned by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling, which continued a string of court decisions citing the Second Amendment to erase gun restrictions”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

“Appeals court ruling says alleged domestic abusers have a constitutional right to keep their guns; Advocates for domestic violence victims were stunned by the 5th U.S.

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6 Disturbing Effects of Domestic Violence on Children You Must Know

LegalReader

JANUARY 5, 2021

Domestic violence may take different forms like shouting and yelling, making kids feel intimidated, controlling children all the time, threats of murder, causing severe injuries, and threats concerning weapons. Violence on kids means the play of control and power of adults over children.

“SCOTUS Is Really Considering if Domestic Abusers Should Be Allowed Guns; There is a clear pattern between abuse and broader violence that has been limited by this very simple rule that is now up for debate”

HowAppealing

JULY 10, 2023

“SCOTUS Is Really Considering if Domestic Abusers Should Be Allowed Guns; There is a clear pattern between abuse and broader violence that has been limited by this very simple rule that is now up for debate”: Abigail R. Esman has this Jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

Australian Police Turned Away, Mocked Domestic Violence Victims

The Crime Report

JULY 13, 2022

An inquiry into Queensland police responses to domestic and family violence has discovered a pattern in the department of survivors being turned away. In addition, officers claimed some victims “deserved to be raped,” and “domestic violence is just foreplay,” reports The Guardian.

Domestic Violence Charges in Phoenix

LegalReader

JUNE 20, 2022

Very often domestic violence penalties also include counseling and paying victims restitution for damages.

Is Domestic Violence Different Than Assault?

LegalReader

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In order to be charged with domestic violence, the victim must be a family or household member.

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US Department of Justice asks Supreme Court to reinstate ban on firearms for persons under domestic violence restraining orders

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Animal cruelty can qualify as domestic violence, state supreme court says

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“A Reversal in Rahimi Will Be Tougher to Write Than Critics Admit; Courts are ‘not insensitive to domestic violence’ but are ‘sensitive to the constitutional rights of the accused’”

Domestic Violence Often Accompanied by Financial Abuse

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Helping Survivors Find Sanctuary [Sponsored]

“Do People Subject to Domestic Abuse Orders Have the Right to Be Armed? The Supreme Court will soon consider whether to hear an appeal of a ruling striking down a domestic-violence law under the Second Amendment.”

Louisiana Fails to Protect Domestic Violence Victims, Audit Finds

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Handgun Ownership Boosts Risk of Repeat Violence by Domestic Abusers: Study

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