Tag: family violence
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Uncle Charged With Murder of 17-Year-Old Niece in Garissa
Fact Box: What happened in Garissa? A 26-year-old man, described by prosecutors as the uncle of a 17-year-old girl, was brought before a court in Garissa on Tuesday and charged with murder. The case has drawn attention to the ongoing concern over violent crime within communities and the protection of minors. The charge, as outlined…
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Life sentence for man who smiled at partner during murder
Background of the Case A man who repeatedly displayed violence toward women was handed a life sentence after a court heard how he smiled directly into his partner’s face as he held their eight-year-old daughter in front of him and killed the child. The case, which unfolded in the Central Criminal Court, was described by…
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Criticism of ‘Heartbreaking’ Sentence in Co Monaghan Aunt Attack Case
Outcry Over Sentence in Co Monaghan Case Reaction from the family of a woman severely injured in an attack in Co Monaghan has been swift and vocal following the sentencing of her nephew. The court handed down a 12-year prison term, with the final two years suspended, for the assault that left the aunt with…
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Police coaching a father before tragedy: a psychologist’s view
Context and concern Recent public releases of police body‑cam footage from Queensland have sparked a national debate about danger signs, risk assessment, and the role of law enforcement in preventing family violence. The footage, involving a father who later killed his former partner and their three children, shows police interacting with the family in the…
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Police Coaching, Family Tragedy, and the Psychology of Response: A Queensland Case Under Scrutiny
Introduction: A Disturbing Footage Controversy Recent public releases of police interactions with a father later responsible for a fatal family tragedy have sparked a vigorous debate about police training, risk assessment, and the protection of vulnerable individuals. As a psychologist, I’m enraged not by sensationalism, but by the failure points these videos reveal—points that have…
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Man in Viral Domestic Violence Video Remanded with Two Alleged Accomplices
Overview of the Case A man captured in a viral video appearing to brutally attack a woman—believed to be his wife—has been remanded into police custody, along with two others accused of attempting to threaten a witness. The incident has sparked renewed attention to domestic violence and the legal avenues available to protect victims and…
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Could Hannah Clarke and her children have been saved? Lessons from a tragic Australian murder case
Understanding the tragedy that shocked Australia The case of Hannah Clarke and her young children remains one of the darkest chapters in Australia’s recent memory. In 2020, Hannah and her family were killed in a domestic violence attack that raised urgent questions about how warning signs are detected, how risks are assessed, and what steps…
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Manuia inquest: Wellington weighs changes after baby’s death
Wellington inquest reopens scrutiny of agency responses after tragedy The Wellington inquest into the death of baby Manuia is progressing this week, with coroner Ian Telford weighing whether reforms are needed in how authorities share information and respond to family violence and child safety concerns. Manuia’s death has prompted a critical review of how multiple…
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Wellington Inquest: Lessons from Manuia’s Tragic Death and the Call for Systemic Reform
Overview of the Manuia Case The Wellington inquest into the death of baby Manuia is revisiting what happened in the lead-up to her death and whether changes to the way agencies respond to family harm are needed. Manuia, a baby girl whose pseudonym was chosen by the coroner, died after suffering cardio-respiratory failure linked to…
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Wellington Inquest Reopens to Examine Systemic Failures After Baby Manuia’s Death
Overview of the inquest into Baby Manuia’s death A Wellington inquest is examining whether systemic changes are needed after the death of a baby known as Manuia. The coroner reopened the inquiry after criminal proceedings concluded, asking police, Oranga Tamariki, and other agencies to report on their involvement and response. The aim is to determine…