Tragic story of how a young woman spiralled into drug abuse, homelessness and eventually jail after being introduced to liquid ecstasy by a ‘toxic’ ex-lover Ashley Wigney, 25, pleaded guilty to 25 offences including possessing drugs Court heard she had spiralled into drug abuse through a...
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Moroccan girl, 13, sparks national outcry with video detailing physical and sexual abuse
A Moroccan teenager has sparked outcry with a video detailing shocking physical and sexual abuse involving multiple family members and neighbours. The 13-year-old girl has claimed that her uncle raped her from the age of eight after her parents divorced, leaving her without the protection...
Addressing domestic violence’s root cause: New Alberta program aims to help men with abusive behaviour
A unique program aimed at helping those dealing with domestic abuse launched in southern Alberta on Monday. The goal of Rowan House Society’s Safe at Home in Claresholm is to help men treat abusive behaviour. Read more: Calgary advocates warn about coercive control, another...
Help is only one text away for abuse victims in Schuylkill County
An advocate is available to text Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. POTTSVILLE, Pa. — Last year, Schuylkill Women in Crisis, or SWiC, in Pottsville screened over 1,500 hotline calls serving over 1,200 victims of abuse. But this year, they are hoping...
Mike Dailly: This International Women’s Day, we must stop domestic abuse against ALL women
AROUND the globe March is women’s history month. Next Monday is International Women’s Day. The theme is #ChooseToChallenge. Campaigners are highlighting the need to call out gender-based bias and inequality against women whenever it occurs. The Scottish Government has a debate in Parliament this Thursday...
Domestic abuse doubles in Lebanon – Mission Network News
Lebanon (MNN) — As Lebanon emerges from lockdown, other disturbing facts are surfacing, too. A report released by Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces says domestic violence rates nearly doubled in 2020. Three women were murdered in a span of 10 days last month, including a Lebanese...
Push for govt to change sex abuse bystander laws
THE State’s Attorney General has pulled up short of saying the government will make the newly introduced Bystander Laws retrospective. The Townsville Bulletin’s major investigation Predator at the Pulpit, into paedophile priest Neville Creen revealed the laws are too little too late for victims of...
Lawyer Seeks Criminal Investigation of T.I. and Tiny, Who Are Accused of Sexual Abuse and Assault
Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual abuse and assault. A New York–based lawyer is seeking an investigation of T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris, who are being accused of sexual abuse and assault, The New York Times reports. The lawyer, Tyrone A....
Abuse survivor Carmen Tarleton thanks donor’s family for face transplant
Carmen Tarleton has undergone a successful second face transplant, making her the first person to ever undergo the surgery twice. Thanks to an organ donor, Ms Tarleton got to thank the family recently over a video chat. Ms Tarleton’s life changed forever in 2007 when...
BBC reporter Sonja McLaughlan left in tears after receiving ‘toxic’ abuse on social media
BBC reporter Sonja McLaughlan is left in tears after receiving ‘toxic’ abuse on social media for grilling England captain Owen Farrell in post-match interview after Six Nations defeat by Wales BBC rugby reporter Sonja McLaughlan received abuse on social media McLaughlan was criticised for her...