Tag: domestic violence

Spending on Domestic Violence Doing Little to Protect Those Truly in Need

Commentary Australian governments have chosen not to properly resource life-saving domestic violence services, says a new petition asking that the next federal budget double funding for victims. The women’s groups demanding this huge funding boost argue women’s lives depend on this protection: “Every day violence services aren’t fully funded is another day women are left…


Mental Health Industry to Help Australian Teens With Healthy Relationship Building

Influenced by prolific social media and reality TV show, which showcase unrealistic and distorted images of finding love, Australian teenagers lack healthy role models for both friendships and intimate relationships, according to an expert. The situation has worsened amid a rise in domestic violence, mental health challenges, and the increase in separation and divorce rates…


PREMIERING 7:30PM ET: Nicole Levitt: Woke Ideology Is Corrupting the Mission of My Employer, One of the Largest Domestic Violence Nonprofits in America

This episode will premiere on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. ET. “There was no way I was going to sign a statement saying that I was racist or that all white people were racist or that all of any race was anything. So I refused to sign it.” Nicole Levitt, an attorney who represents…


Nicole Levitt: Woke Ideology Is Corrupting the Mission of My Employer, One of the Largest Domestic Violence Nonprofits in America

“There was no way I was going to sign a statement saying that I was racist or that all white people were racist or that all of any race was anything. So I refused to sign it.” Nicole Levitt, an attorney who represents domestic violence survivors, recently filed a discrimination complaint against her employer, Women…


Domestic Violence Suspect Gets into Violent Conflict with Police

ANAHEIM, Calif.—A rifle-wielding man suspected of beating his girlfriend was fired upon during a confrontation with Anaheim police early Friday, but he escaped injury and was taken into custody. Gonzalo Dominguez, 35, was booked on suspicion of domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, and assault on a police officer, according to Anaheim police Sgt….


Domestic Violence Suspect Behind Bars After Weekend Standoff in Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, Calif.—A man allegedly armed in an Oceanside home with other residents—including children—was in jail Aug. 29 following a police standoff. Oceanside Police officers responded to a call of a man armed with a knife at a residence in the 100 block of Ely Street around 10:45 a.m. on Aug. 28. Upon police arrival, the…


Committee Shelves California Bill That Would End Mandated Domestic Violence Reporting by Medical Workers

Legislation to remove mandatory requirements for doctors and other health practitioners to report suspected domestic violence has been shelved by a California senate committee on Aug. 11. Assembly Bill 2790 would remove criminal liability for health care professionals who don’t notify law enforcement when they suspect a patient has been assaulted or abused. Instead, the provider would be required…


Woman Charged With Murdering Boyfriend Caught on Camera Beating Him

A woman was arrested in Hawaii on Aug. 10 and has since been charged with murder in connection to the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, officials have confirmed. Courtney Clenney, 26, from Austin, Texas, was arrested by Hawaii police at an undisclosed location in Laupahoehoe on Wednesday following the death of Christian Obumseli on April 3, 2022. “She was arrested…


What Happens to Male Victims of Domestic Violence When Men Become Demonised?

Commentary The stereotype often invoked when someone talks about domestic violence is often of a toxic and domineering man. Influential in the promotion of such an approach is the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. On March 3, he posted on Twitter: “If we want to end violence against women, it’s not women who need to change…


What Happens to Male Victims of Domestic Violence When They Become Demonised?

Commentary The stereotype often invoked when someone talks about domestic violence is of a toxic and domineering man. Influential in the promotion of such an approach is the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. On March 3, he posted on Twitter: “If we want to end violence against women, it’s not women who need to change their…