domestic violence
Women Violently Choked by Partners Are Later Killed—But Doctors Miss the Signs
Physical signs of strangulation in cases of domestic violence are not as obvious as we’re led to believe—so victims can suffer lethal related injuries and are seven times likelier to later die of homicide.
Sleep Deprivation Can Be a Weapon in the Hands of an Abusive Partner
Unlike other types of physical abuse, sleep deprivation doesn’t leave a mark.
Twitter Pushed Adverts for Spyware to Monitor Girlfriends
The app heavily suggested spying on a girlfriend without her consent.
Trump Just Dropped His Defense Chief on Twitter After Allegations of Domestic Violence
The former Boeing executive had been tentatively scheduled to appear before Congress for a confirmation hearing Tuesday
Mississippi Lawmaker Allegedly Punched His Wife Over Sex and Threatened to Kill a Dog
Politicians are pressuring State Rep. Douglas McLeod to resign.
What It's Like To Lose Your Sister in an Honor Killing
Banaz Mahmod was murdered by her father and uncle even after reporting her fears to the police multiple times. A decade later, her sister Payzee believes that British police still aren't taking honor killings seriously.
We Can't Ignore Stalking and Domestic Violence on College Campuses
This month, Broadly's Unfollow Me series investigates domestic violence and stalking at universities across the UK.
Male Domestic Abuse Survivors Describe Their Experiences
One in three survivors of domestic abuse are male, but there is comparatively little discussion of how men end up in abusive relationships and the obstacles they face when getting help.
PayPal Processes Payments for ‘Stalkerware’ Software Sold to Abusive Partners
The booming industry of spyware to spy on romantic partners doesn’t exist in a vacuum: Companies need financial and tech giants to process their payments and advertise their wares.
Cleveland Browns sign Kareem Hunt two months after video surfaces of him kicking a woman
Hunt is still on the Commissioner’s Exempt List pending an NFL investigation into the video as well as another alleged incident
A Fish & Chip Shop Called 'The Battered Wife' Says It’s Been Shamed Into Closing
"I’ve been the subject of an abusive witch hunt by a not-for-profit organisation who are anti-abuse," the owner wrote on Facebook.
Teen Killed By Abusive Ex Even After Reporting Him to Police Five Times
Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated to see whether they could have prevented the death of the 17-year-old girl.