Chinese city to let people screen future partners for domestic abuse
"The marriage partner can know whether the other party has domestic violence records before marriage, and consider whether to enter a marriage," official says.
Domestic Violence
Family demands answers after deputy shoots black man dead in home
L.A. County sheriff's deputies say Michael Thomas, 62, reached for one of their guns after they responded to a possible domestic violence call. His fiancée says he was cooperating. KCAL's Nicole Comstock reports.
U.K. domestic violence charity sees calls surge 66% during COVID lockdown
"Refuge" says visits to its website have also gone up 950% since stay-at-home orders were issued in March.
The impact of lockdowns on domestic violence victims
Stay-at-home orders have been put in place in more than 40 states to slow the spread of coronavirus. But this can be dangerous for domestic violence victims. CBS News politics reporter Grace Segers has been reporting on this. She joined CBSN to discuss her findings.
More women killed by men in U.K. virus lockdown
The disturbing increase in deaths comes after stark warnings about a rise in domestic abuse against women globally due to quarantine lockdown measures. CBS News' Haley Ott has more from London.
Aid group sees huge drop in domestic abuse reports — and it's worried
"As an organization that's worked on this issue of violence against women and girls in humanitarian contexts for over 20 years, that is pretty unprecedented," International Rescue Committee says.
Lockdowns could mean millions more domestic violence cases, UN says
"It's truly disturbing. And if we don't do anything about it ... every three months there will be an additional 15 million cases."
Rise in domestic violence amid lockdowns
There's been an alarming rise in domestic violence cases worldwide as families are forced to quarantine together amid coronavirus lockdowns. Police in London have made thousands of arrests in domestic abuse cases. CBS News reporter Haley Ott takes a closer look.
Lockdowns could mean more domestic violence
Governments and activists around the world have been responding to spikes in domestic violence as stay-at-home measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 force victims and survivors to self-isolate with their abusers. CBS News' Haley Ott has the story from London.
Surge in domestic violence amid UK lockdown
Over 4000 domestic abuse arrests have been made in London since the country's lockdown began, and British lawmakers are calling for more funding. CBS News' Haley Ott has more.
More women killed by men in U.K. coronavirus lockdown, data show
Disturbing increase comes after stark warnings about a rise in domestic abuse against women globally due to quarantine measures.
For domestic violence victims, stay-at-home orders do not offer safety
Victims forced to stay home with their abusers may have difficulty reaching out to find support
Reporter anchors news with domestic violence hotline on hand
BBC News journalist Victoria Derbyshire scrawled the number for the domestic violence hotline on her hand as she anchored the news.
Domestic abuse calls up 25% in U.K. since start of coronavirus lockdown
"We know lockdowns and quarantines are essential to suppressing COVID-19, but they can trap women with abusive partners," U.N. Secretary General says.
Coronavirus may lead to increase in domestic violence: WHO
Speaking to reporters Friday about the coronavirus pandemic, the WHO Director General called on countries to include services for addressing domestic violence in their COVID-19 response.
Drew Carey says ex-fiancee "didn't deserve to die like she did"
Drew Carey opened up for the first time on his weekly satellite radio show with a tearful tribute to his former fiancée, Hollywood therapist Amie Harwick.
Yankees pitcher suspended in domestic violence case
Germán's ban is the longest levied by MLB under its domestic violence policy for a player who was not formally charged.
White nationalist who spoke at deadly Charlottesville rally arrested
Augustus Invictus was detained in Florida on kidnapping, domestic violence and firearms charges.
Boy in domestic violence shelter asks Santa for a "very good dad"
Children have been writing letters to Santa Claus for generations, but this 7-year-old boy's note is different.
Paris protesters march against deadly domestic violence
While France has a progressive reputation, it has among the highest rates of domestic violence in Europe
Yankees pitcher placed on leave amid domestic violence probe
MLB said administrative leave "may last up to seven days, barring an extension"
Tyreek Hill avoids NFL suspension in domestic violence case
NFL says it has not been given access to information in the court proceedings, and a district attorney in June said an investigation was dropped
Outrage in Russia as abused sisters charged with killing father
Situation spotlights the way the Russian justice system handles domestic violence and sexual abuse cases
Barr announces over $10 million to fund law enforcement crisis in Alaska
This is the first law enforcement emergency in the state and first Barr has declared during his current term
Sacramento police say bodycam footage shows officer ambushed
The department has faced criticism because it took 45 minutes to transport rookie Officer Tara O'Sullivan to a hospital
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