Tag: survivor support
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Partner Speaks Out After Guilty Domestic Violence Verdict in Darwin
Background In Darwin, a verdict delivered more than a month ago has continued to reverberate through the community and within the families involved. Paul Arnold, a former Darwin councillor and gallery owner, was found guilty of domestic violence in a case that drew significant local attention and sparked discussions about accountability, safety, and the long-lasting…
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Partner Speaks Out After Guilty Domestic Violence Verdict
New Perspective, Lingering Impact More than a month has passed since Paul Arnold, the former Darwin councillor and gallery owner, was found guilty of domestic violence. While the courtroom verdict marked a legal close to one chapter, for Leanne Thompson, the conviction opened a door to a more complicated emotional journey. The mother of two…
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Husband and Five Others Charged With Serial Sex Offences Against Ex-Wife
Husband and Five Other Men Charged in Long-Running Case A husband and five other men have been charged with a string of sexual offences committed against his ex-wife over a 13-year period. The case has drawn substantial attention as it unfolds in the courts, highlighting a pattern of alleged abuse spanning more than a decade.…
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Damning 12-Month Review Details Harrowing Abuse at Wolston Park Mental Hospital, Brisbane
Overview of the Findings A 12-month investigative review into Wolston Park Mental Hospital in Brisbane has laid bare a series of alarming allegations, including rape, severe physical abuse, and staff cover-ups. The report portrays a facility that struggled with safeguarding patients and maintaining basic standards of care, prompting urgent questions about governance, accountability, and patient…
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Shining a Light on Violence: UN, PCW, and SM Cares Launch 18-Day Campaign to End VAW with Mall Illumination
Campaign Kickoff: A Visible Stand Against Violence toward Women The United Nations Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and SM Cares, has launched a high-visibility 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW). The initiative, marked by the illumination of major shopping malls, signals a public commitment to mobilize communities, policymakers,…
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Ending Violence Against Women: A Global Duty to Uphold Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights
Violence Against Women: A Global Crisis Rooted in Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights Every year, countless women endure violence that shatters personal safety, family stability, and community trust. The issue is not merely a private problem; it is a global crisis that reflects broader failures in dignity, equality, and human rights. When a woman is…
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Rape victim speaks as man jailed for eight-and-a-half years
Victim impact statement marks sentencing in Ireland A 19-year-old man, who was raped as an 11-year-old boy, addressed the court as the sentencing hearing for a 63-year-old man concluded in the Central Criminal Court in Ireland. The court heard that the offender, described as a grandfather figure within the family, was jailed for eight-and-a-half years…