domestic violence
Nova Scotia Shooting Should Be a Turning Point in How We Address Abusive Men
Male attacks on women are often minimized as "only a domestic," but ignoring this violence makes everyone less safe, experts say.
Nine of 22 Victims in Nova Scotia Shooting Were Killed in Fires Set by Gunman
RCMP say they also found out where the gunman hid overnight before he started his second wave of killings.
Domestic Violence, Child Marriage, and Genital Mutilation: Coronavirus Could Be a Catastrophe for Women
A U.N. analysis predicts a "calamitous" increase in violence against women, as well as unwanted pregnancies and child marriages.
Police Provide Grisly Details of Nova Scotia Shooter’s Rampage
After the gunman’s girlfriend emerged from hiding, she told police he had another replica cop car and police uniform.
'You Just Can't Say No': Muslim Essential Workers on Working Through Ramadan
Muslim essential workers across industries prepare for the challenges of working through the coronavirus pandemic while fasting for Ramadan.
Coronavirus Is Making Domestic Violence More Severe, Crisis Workers Say
There have been at least three suspected cases of gender-based violence in Canada since COVID-19 broke out, and crisis workers told VICE they expect the abuse to escalate.
Coronavirus Has Given Domestic Abusers a New Arsenal of Torture
Victims are being deprived of hand sanitizer, antibacterial soap, and showers, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
This Disturbing TikTok 'POV' Trend Is All About Domestic Abuse
Teens aren't just miming along to pop songs – they're simulating abuse and violence.
France Is Putting Domestic Abuse Victims in Hotels During Coronavirus Lockdown
Reports of domestic abuse have spiked by about 30% since France went into lockdown in mid-March.
Domestic Abuse Could Spike as the Coronavirus Traps People Indoors
“An abuser can use any tool to exert that power and control, including a national health concern, such as COVID-19.”
Murdered Sex Therapist Had a Restraining Order Against Her Ex Who Was Just Arrested in Her Death
Amie Harwick was a former Playboy model who often worked with domestic violence victims.
Why a New Domestic Abuse Law Isn't Yet Stopping Tragic Homicides
The coercive control law was a watershed moment for women’s rights in 2015, but it's not made a major difference to domestic abuse rates.