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Moncton-based Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada performs Igor Dobrovolskiy’s Ghosts of Violence in Toronto

As expected, Lane Garrison has pled not guilty to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. The former Prison Break actor allegedly slapped his ex-girlfriend, Ashley Mattingly, during an encounter in the lobby of her Beverly Hills apartment building. Surveillance footage shows what looks like Garrison, taking a swing and connecting with Ashley's body or face, [...]

Lane Garrison was back in a Beverly Hills courtroom—again—Wednesday. This time, the 31-year-old former Prison Break star pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor domestic...

One 27-year-old from Ohio may soon learn that spitting blood on a cop wins you no friends in the criminal justice system.At 1:45 a.m. last Friday, Tiffany Pocock was taken into custody after cops were called to a home in Bellevue, Ohio, after receiving reports of domestic violence. According to the police report, Shawn Pocock claimed that the defendant arrived at his house uninvited, demanding ...

A nine-hour standoff ended Thursday morning in West Sacramento after police entered a home where a daughter allegedly slit her wrists and was holding her mother hostage. The standoff started Wednesday evening when police responded to help the fire department after reports of a man having chest pains and anxiety attacks. Police said people were screaming a...

The House approved its version of a domestic violence bill and some GOP strategists worry it could hurt the party's standing with Hispanics.

A dozen Democratic senators and one Republican senator are putting the pressure on House GOP leadership to act on the Senate’s version of the Violence Against Women Act. In a letter to Speaker John Boehner, the senators – all female – called for an up-or-down vote on the Senate bill, which garnered 68 votes in the Senate late last month. The lone Republican who signed on to the letter was Sen. ...

A newlywed bride has been found stabbed to death in her wedding dress in the bathtub of her home. Police said they believe Estrella Carrera, 25, was a victim of domestic violence after she was discovered at her home in the Burbank area of Chicago. Her family said she got married on Friday to the father of her youngest child. She had two children aged two and eight. Two cousins said Carrera ...

Kieron Bell, 36, of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, only found the courage to leave his wife Sarah after she stabbed him and left him to die.

A former corrections officer who skipped out of town instead of facing the last few days of a domestic violence case was convicted of rape on Thursday.

Hearings regarding women currently open to media; minors involved in sex or violence cases already get such protection.

Isn't it obvious? We gave women the right to vote. As Raw Story reports: Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, a tea party activist that's appeared several times on Fox News, and founder of an organization where Sean Hannity serves as an advisory board member, said in a sermon recently published to YouTube that America's greatest mistake was allowing women the right to vote, adding that back in "the ...

An interactive billboard in London is making it easy for passersby to get involved in stopping domestic violence. The ad, at the city’s Eusto…

As Floyd Mayweather Jr. prepares to face up to 87 days in jail for domestic violence and harassment charges, he remains focused on the ring.

Police are encountering more domestic violence related to the sluggish economy, a national survey of law enforcement agencies finds.

L.A. County celebrated the grand opening of the home for the Violence Intervention Program, which treats victims of violence and abuse on the campus of the LA County/USC Medical Center.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate has passed a bill to renew the government's main domestic violence program....

Actor Lane Garrison was charged Thursday with one count of misdemeanor battery for an alleged assault on his ex-girlfriend in the lobby of her apartment in Beverly Hills, FoxNews.com confirms.

Peers fail in a last-ditch attempt to amend those parts of the controversial bill cutting legal aid in England and Wales that apply to victims of domestic violence.

Former football star Deion Sanders and a third person also were cited for misdemeanor assault in an incident this week that resulted in Sanders' estranged wife being arrested and taken into custody, according to a statement Wednesday by the Prosper, Texas, police department.

Lane Garrison seems to have caught a break—for the moment. The 31-year-old Event actor has not been charged in connection with his arrest Saturday on suspicion of felony domestic...

The Labour peer passed away on Friday. He was credited with winning major victories for victims of Thalidomide, Army bullying and domestic violence.

A PROMISING young rugby league player signed to the junior Sydney Roosters side has been charged over an alleged domestic violence incident.

Renewal of a law designed to protect women is shaping up as the next front in the contest for women's votes, with Democrats accusing the GOP of opposing protections for victims of domestic violence and Republicans accusing Democrats of hijacking a bipartisan issue for partisan purposes.

Today the Obama Administration announced new efforts to help combat and prevent domestic violence in the federal workplace.  President Obama today signed a memorandum that will require federal agencies to develop policies to address the effects of domestic violence and provide assistance to employees who are experiencing domestic violence. “We know that domestic violence doesn’t just stay i...

ROBERT Lui has been banned for the remainder of the season while Isaac Gordon has copped nine matches for a seperate domestic violence matter.

A NEWLY built Kildare-based refuge, which has been unable to open due to lack of funding, has had to turn away 20 women and 47 children living with domestic violence, according to the manager of the service.

A scheme to help migrants forced to leave relationships as a result of domestic violence is being made permanent, the Home Office says.

As more Indian women share their experiences, it is clear how widespread domestic violence is, cutting across community, caste and economic lines. But India has begun to acknowledge the problem.

Tweet Widget Facebook Like Morocco should enact a meaningful law on domestic violence and repeal the penal code provision that in practice has allowed men accused of raping or having sex with minors to avoid prosecution if they wed their victims, Human Rights Watch said today. A 16-year-old girl apparently took her life on March 10, 2012, after entering a ...

Over 900 Pakistani women were killed last year in the name of honour for allegedly shaming their families while nearly 4,500 others were the target of domestic violence, the country's top rights watchdog said in a report.

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- Hugh Hefner's 21-year-old son has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge stemming from an incident with his girlfriend at their Pasadena home....

A recent survey conducted by the All-China Women's Federation indicates that 85 percent of Chinese support legislation against domestic violence, an issue that has drawn wide concern in recent years.

Court upholds decision against woman jailed for perverting course of justice in withdrawing accusations against husbandThe court of appeal has refused to quash a criminal conviction against a mother of four young children who was jailed for falsely retracting an accusation of rape against her allegedly violent and abusive husband.Despite accepting that the 29-year-old woman – known as Sarah – w...

RIHANNA'S voice against domestic violence would be "so f**king powerful'' if she spoke out, said singing veteran Annie Lennox.

PILOT for four areas giving women and men right to probe partner's domestic violence past

Women are to be given the right to ask police whether their partner had a history of domestic violence, under plans to be unveiled next week.

The Avon Global Ambassador makes it a priority to educate her young children on abuse

Drummer Deen Castronovo from the rock group Journey was sentenced to 80 hours of community service in Oregon and ordered to attend anger-management classes for a domestic violence dispute.

ISLAMABAD - The National Commission on Status of Women (NCSW) clarified Tuesday that the bill passed by the Senate on Monday — Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2012 — does not criminalises domestic violence and it is only for ICT not for the whole country as the National Assembly can only legislate for ICT. Fouzia Saeed, Member National Commission on the Status of ...

ISLAMABAD - The National Commission on Status of Women (NCSW) clarified Tuesday that the bill passed by the Senate on Monday — Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2012 — does not criminalises domestic violence and it is only for ICT not for the whole country as the National Assembly can only legislate for ICT. Fouzia Saeed, Member National Commission on the Status of ...

Pakistan’s Senate on Monday passed a bill that makes violence against women and children an offence carrying jail terms and fines, state media said

A Kenyan men's lobby group calls for a boycott of home-cooked meals to draw attention to what it says is increasing domestic violence against men.

Canadian, American Muslim leaders issue ruling that decries domestic violence and misogyny over Montreal couple and son’s conviction for killing female relatives

Can mentoring relationships help female students who survive childhood abuse or domestic violence? Absolutely, according to new research from Concordia University, published in the Journal of College Student Development.

Maharashtra reported the highest number of domestic violence cases in 2010-11 of which economic abuse was the most rampant.

Maharashtra reported the highest number of domestic violence cases in 2010-11 of which economic abuse was the most rampant.

The family of a Calgary woman beaten at a Mazatlan hotel has countered allegations the Mexican government is investigating possible domestic violence in the case

The first time my ex-wife’s temper turned from vicious insults into violence was after I’d had a haircut she didn’t like. She dragged me down the hall by my hair, punching the back of my neck.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee said on Tuesday he would ask the local sheriff to consider taking a leave of absence, after the lawman was charged with domestic violence and another woman added fresh abuse allegations against him.

In the new Facebook game Angry Brides, players choose from an arsenal of weapons - a red stiletto, for example - and heave it at the head of a prospective groom

In the new Facebook game Angry Brides, players choose from an arsenal of weapons - a red stiletto, for example - and heave it at the head of a prospective groom. Every clout to the head or groin brings down the dowry price he’s seeking from his future bride, and tallies it in the player’s bank

Four of six charges against former Gauteng housing MEC Dan Mofokeng were dismissed in the Domestic Violence Court in Pretoria yesterday.

Floyd Mayweather Jr has avoided starting his jail sentence for domestic violence until June 1 after a judge ruled that he can fight an as-yet unnamed opponent in May.

From edgy Quebec choreographers to a moving ballet about domestic violence, the country’s dance card is full this year

1. Floyd Mayweather enthralls and frustrates with equal measure. Mayweather remains as dazzling as he's ever been in the ring -- and as exasperating as he's ever been out of it. Such is the maddening duality of the welterweight champion who has never been in serious trouble in any fight, much less been defeated. He outclassed Victor Ortiz in a September title bout -- the best 147-pounder in the...

Boxing champion must serve up to three months in prison and complete 100 hours of community service after guilty plea.

BOXING champ Floyd Mayweather is sentenced to six months jail over domestic violence incident involving ex-girlfriend and their three children.

LAS VEGAS — Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was sentenced Wednesday to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to reduced battery domestic violence and harassment charges before a Las Vegas judge. The 34-year-old Mayweather also was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service and pay a $2,500 fine. The plea deal avoids trial on felony allegations that he hit his ex-girlfriend and threatened two...

A new government study of rape and domestic violence found that such attacks may be far more common than previously thought.

Men who bully or abuse their partners in a "controlling" fashion could face criminal charges under a shake-up of domestic violence laws being planned by ministers.

Our Staff Reporter SIALKOT - Domestic violence is a massive impediment curbing the development of women not only in Pakistan but in whole of the south Asian Region where after every two minutes a woman has to face violent situation in her routine life. The states in the region have… Visit: http://www.nation.com.pk for full story

Every third woman in Russia suffers from violence on the part of men. The probability for a Russian woman to be killed by her partner is 2.5 times higher than that of an American woman and 5 times higher than of a female resident of Western Europe. Victims of domestic violence suffer from psychological traumas since early childhood

Problems are sometimes divided into simple, complex, or chaotic. Intimate-partner violence or domestic violence—an important contributor to death, disability, and illness for women of child-bearing age—is a complex problem bordering on chaotic. It requires complex solutions that involve players across the health system. In The Lancet, Gene Feder and colleagues show in a cluster-randomised trial...

The former CEO of Automatic Data Processing was charged with criminal domestic violence on Nov. 6, three days before he retired, the Wall Street Journal reported late Thursday. Automatic Data (ADP), which manages payroll for many U.S. workers and administers benefit programs, called the departure of Gary C. Butler, 65, a routine one at the [...]

TAMPA (Reuters) - Actress Lindsay Lohan's father Michael Lohan pleaded no contest on Wednesday to a domestic violence charge involving his former girlfriend and was sentenced to two years of probation, a spokesman for the prosecutor's office said.

Domestic violence is the crime that cannot be spoken of in China, yet studies estimate that it affects roughly a third of all families here -- and that 90 percent of the perpetrators are men.

MORE needed to be done to stop domestic violence recurring and to encourage more victims to go to police, NSW Auditor-General says.