Domestic violence calls 'overwhelming' NT Police, Acting Commissioner Michael Murphy says
1 year, 5 months ago

Domestic violence calls 'overwhelming' NT Police, Acting Commissioner Michael Murphy says

ABC  

The Northern Territory's acting police commissioner says domestic violence reports are "overwhelming" the force, with 95 triple-0 calls made on Tuesday night alone. Key points: The NT emergency call centre is receiving more than 75 domestic violence reports per night It is placing major pressure on police, with high-demand locations under-resourced The NT coroner is currenty mid-way through an inquest into domestic violence Speaking on ABC Radio Darwin on Wednesday, Acting Commissioner Michael Murphy said the current demand on police was "incredible" due to the quantity of calls into the emergency communications centre. There are limited police resources in areas of the NT where domestic violence rates are high. The inquest has heard of a 117 per cent increase in domestic and family violence reports over the past decade, with a further 73 per cent increase expected over the next 10 years, according to police modelling.

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NT domestic violence victim speaks out, as police force starts first-of-its-kind training for first responders
4 weeks, 1 day ago

NT domestic violence victim speaks out, as police force starts first-of-its-kind training for first responders

ABC  

WARNING: This story contains content that some readers may find distressing. The Northern Territory coroner has delivered her findings and recommendations from a landmark coronial inquiry into the domestic violence killings of four Aboriginal women in the territory. Holly Gurruwiwi, a survivor of domestic violence, is sharing her lived experience with NT police recruits to better their understanding of violence, …

Police officers perpetrate shocking levels of domestic abuse with impunity, report finds
3 months ago

Police officers perpetrate shocking levels of domestic abuse with impunity, report finds

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police officers perpetrate shocking levels of domestic abuse yet many operate with …

The reality facing workers on the frontline of domestic violence
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The reality facing workers on the frontline of domestic violence

ABC  

TANYA WHITEHOUSE, MANAGER, MACARTHUR WDVCAS: Welcome to Monday. Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services are across New South Wales, there are 27 sites. LESLEY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SPECIALIST: It’s Lesley from Macarthur Women’s Court Advocacy, I've just giving you a call. Mccarthur’s Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service average 100-120 police referrals weekly. KRISTY ORGAN, STAYING HOME LEAVING VIOLENCE: The Staying …

NT Police leaders pledge to overhaul reponse to escalating domestic violence, inquest hears
1 year, 1 month ago

NT Police leaders pledge to overhaul reponse to escalating domestic violence, inquest hears

ABC  

Northern Territory Police will begin implementing a new approach to domestic and family violence from late next week, a court has heard. Acting Deputy Commissioner White told the coroner the two social workers flagged to join the ranks would be "fundamental" to improving the service provided to victim-survivors and their families. Re-write of police approach From next week, Acting Deputy …

After woman's alleged murder, NT domestic violence campaigner says sector 'woefully' underfunded
1 year, 5 months ago

After woman's alleged murder, NT domestic violence campaigner says sector 'woefully' underfunded

ABC  

In the wake of the alleged murder of a woman by her partner in Alice Springs, a leading Northern Territory domestic violence campaigner has called for immediate action to address the sector's "woefully inadequate" funding model. Key points: Advocates have reiterated calls for needs-based funding for the domestic and family violence support sector It comes amid an inquest into the …

Halfway through a domestic violence inquest, the NT coroner is unravelling a system in crisis
1 year, 5 months ago

Halfway through a domestic violence inquest, the NT coroner is unravelling a system in crisis

ABC  

When Coroner Elisabeth Armitage began a months-long inquiry into the domestic violence killings of four Aboriginal women, it was clear she already knew the situation was dire. Key points: Coroner Elisabeth Armitage has spent the last two weeks hearing evidence about the death of Ngeygo Ragurrk A "wholly inadequate" police response in the hours before Ms Ragurrk's death has been …

Need for change in mindset for better implementation of Domestic Violence Act: women’s panel chief
1 year, 9 months ago

Need for change in mindset for better implementation of Domestic Violence Act: women’s panel chief

The Hindu  

Kerala Women’s Commission chairperson P. Satheedevi has called for change in public mindset to ensure that the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, does not remain on paper and is implemented effectively. She was speaking after inaugurating a seminar on Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005-possibilities and limitations’ for women protection officers and service providers from …

Labour warns women’s domestic abuse calls to police ‘being ignored’
2 years, 1 month ago

Labour warns women’s domestic abuse calls to police ‘being ignored’

The Independent  

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NT Police superintendent acknowledges agency failures in domestic violence responses
2 years, 1 month ago

NT Police superintendent acknowledges agency failures in domestic violence responses

ABC  

The woman leading an audit of the Northern Territory police force's response to domestic violence has acknowledged "clear" mistakes and victim blaming are among its past failings. Key points: Kirsten Engels says NT Police have failed in the past when responding to some domestic violence incidents She is leading an audit into NT Police's handling of investigations into intimate partner …

NT Minister 'heartbroken' over lack of national attention of alleged Indigenous domestic violence deaths
2 years, 5 months ago

NT Minister 'heartbroken' over lack of national attention of alleged Indigenous domestic violence deaths

ABC  

The Northern Territory's police minister says the deaths of a 30-year-old Indigenous woman and her infant child in an alleged domestic violence incident "should be all over the news" and she is "heartbroken that it's not." She said providing the whole picture was also important because it helped the public understand domestic violence deaths "are not one off acts of …

Police are still misjudging domestic violence and victims are suffering the consequences
2 years, 8 months ago

Police are still misjudging domestic violence and victims are suffering the consequences

ABC  

Lee*, who lives with her boyfriend in suburban Melbourne, reaches breaking point one day and finally calls the police. A major issue is that police attending domestic violence callouts frequently take an "incident based" approach, Ms Matthews said; they look for evidence of criminal offending without necessarily delving deeper into a couple's history of coercive control, a gendered pattern of …

Police received almost 2,000 domestic abuse calls over Christmas fortnight
2 years, 11 months ago

Police received almost 2,000 domestic abuse calls over Christmas fortnight

The Independent  

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Domestic violence was treated by workplaces as personal, now it's a $2b business problem
3 years, 1 month ago

Domestic violence was treated by workplaces as personal, now it's a $2b business problem

ABC  

It takes, on average, seven attempts to leave an abusive relationship and about $18,000 and 141 hours to extricate oneself. "I think it's a very foreign discussion to have for some people," says Ms McKellar, who is not just a survivor of, but also an advocate against, domestic and family violence. More workplaces have policies against domestic violence Champions of …

Data | Domestic violence complaints received in past five months reach a 21-year high
3 years, 6 months ago

Data | Domestic violence complaints received in past five months reach a 21-year high

The Hindu  

Over 2,300 domestic violence complaints were filed with the National Commission for Women between January and May in 2021, the highest for any year since 2000. 21-year high Between January and May 2021, 2,383 complaints of domestic violence were filed with the National Commission for Women. State-wise numbers The chart plots the total complaints recorded in a State against the …

Emotional, Domestic Abuse of Women Rising as NCW Records 2,914 Cases in July, Highest Since 2018
4 years, 4 months ago

Emotional, Domestic Abuse of Women Rising as NCW Records 2,914 Cases in July, Highest Since 2018

News 18  

The National Commission for Women has received 2,914 complaints of crimes committed against women in July this year, the highest since November 2018 when the #MeToo movement was at its peak in the country. According to data by the National Commission for Women, 660 complaints of domestic violence were received in July alone. The number of complaints received in July …

NCW received 2,043 complaints of crimes against women in June, highest in 8 months
4 years, 5 months ago

NCW received 2,043 complaints of crimes against women in June, highest in 8 months

Hindustan Times  

The NCW received 2,043 complaints of crimes committed against women in June, the highest in the last eight months. The second highest number of complaints were received under the ‘Protection of Women against Domestic Violence’ at 452, the data showed. According to the NCW data, 452 complaints were received of domestic violence in June alone.Out of the 2043 complaints, the …

Data | Domestic violence complaints at a 10-year high during COVID-19 lockdown
4 years, 6 months ago

Data | Domestic violence complaints at a 10-year high during COVID-19 lockdown

The Hindu  

June 22, 2020 12:08 pm | Updated June 24, 2020 03:53 pm IST During the first four phases of the COVID-19-related lockdown, Indian women filed more domestic violence complaints than recorded in a similar period in the last 10 years. Click to view the chart image/svg+xml 500 750 1000 1250 1500 20102020 Domestic violence complaints 2015 Chart appears incomplete? Click …

Domestic Violence: A Shadow Pandemic
4 years, 6 months ago

Domestic Violence: A Shadow Pandemic

Live Law  

INTRODUCTION Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women has termed the gender-based violence running parallel to the COVID-19 crisis as a shadow pandemic. Domestic violence inflicted upon women within their households unfolds many repercussions in its victims such as long term mental trauma, serious physical injuries in a time when medical facilities are focused in battling the virus, increased unplanned …

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