An Australian Fortnite streamer has been charged after allegedly assaulting his partner during a live broadcast on Twitch.
Officers from Camden Police were contacted after a witness reported the alleged assault, which took place on Sunday evening.
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Category: Domestic Violence
5 ways you can stand up for domestic violence survivors
Over the course of one year, an average of 10 million women and men are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S.
Domestic violence can take the form of physical, psychological, or economic abuse, and it is a national issue that affe…
Serena Williams shows different side of domestic violence in chilling video
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New Zealand introduces paid domestic violence leave in world first
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In New Zealand, domestic victims can now take out a special type of leave, thanks to legislation that has been passed.
The Domestic Violence—Victims’ Protection Bill allows people to request up to 10 days of leave a year if they are affected by domestic violence, on top of regular sick and vacation entitlements.
It also protects domestic violence victims from being dismissed from their jobs or have their employment conditions downgraded. Green Party MP Jan Logie worked on the bill for 7 years, and pushed it through parliament in its third reading on Wednesday. Read more…
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View More New Zealand introduces paid domestic violence leave in world firstRihanna does NOT accept Snapchat’s apology
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Snapchat came under fire earlier this week after an ad appeared on the app asking whether or not users would want to “slap Rihanna” or “punch Chris Brown,” referencing the night Brown assaulted Rihanna in 2009.
After the backlash, Snapchat yanked the ad from the platform and issued an apology, explaining that it was reviewed and approved in error — but just because an apology was made, doesn’t mean it will be accepted. On Thursday, Rihanna hopped on her Instagram stories to share her thoughts on the incident.
“Now SNAPCHAT,” she began, “I know you already know you ain’t my fav app out there! But I’m just trying to figure out what the point was with this mess!” Read more…
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View More Rihanna does NOT accept Snapchat’s apologyAI-powered tool helps domestic violence survivors file restraining orders
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When a domestic violence survivor files the legal paperwork for a restraining order against an abuser, the process is often complicated, emotional, and time-intensive.
While there’s no shortcut to make that experience less painful or nerve-wracking, Dorna Moini, a lawyer who’s represented numerous survivors pro-bono, wants to make it more efficient. That’s why she launched HelpSelf Legal, a fee-based site that uses artificial intelligence to enhance the process of filling restraining order paperwork.
“It would be nice to have everyone have a lawyer to help them through the process,” says Moini, “but the reality is that there aren’t enough lawyers.” Read more…
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This domestic abuse survivor receives a new smile, for free
Dr. Kenny Wilstead, a dentist in Marshall, Texas, fixed a domestic abuse survivor’s tooth for free. Kyleigh Scott came in for a wisdom tooth extraction, when Dr. Wilstead noticed a broken tooth from an incident where her ex head-butted her. She didn’…
View More This domestic abuse survivor receives a new smile, for freeThis beauty pageant turned into a runway for women’s rights
In August, Perú’s Minister of Women’s Affairs announced that a record 96 women had died because of femicide. In a country already struggling with domestic violence, the report was simply devastating.
On Sunday, contestants at the Miss Perú …
This beauty pageant turned into a runway for women’s rights
In August, Perú’s Minister of Women’s Affairs announced that a record 96 women had died because of femicide. In a country already struggling with domestic violence, the report was simply devastating.
On Sunday, contestants at the Miss Perú …