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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 hours ago

Not everyone who avoids asking for help is proud. Some of them asked once, received it with a lecture attached, and learned that the cost of support was a small erosion of standing they could never quite earn back. - Silicon Canals

Asking for help can lead to unintended consequences that affect relationships and self-perception.
#domestic-violence
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF politics

Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates Push S.F. to Fund Legal Counsel Voters Approved | KQED

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Relationships

Asking for a friend: 'My partner got really angry and hit me. They apologised a few days later but now keep telling me I just need to get over it'

fromJezebel
1 week ago
US news

Taylor Frankie Paul Now Facing Investigation on 3rd Domestic Violence Allegation

SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates Push S.F. to Fund Legal Counsel Voters Approved | KQED

Survivors of domestic violence in San Francisco face legal challenges and insufficient support despite the establishment of a new office for victim rights.
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Asking for a friend: 'My partner got really angry and hit me. They apologised a few days later but now keep telling me I just need to get over it'

Experiencing physical violence from a partner creates feelings of isolation and confusion about the relationship's future.
US news
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Taylor Frankie Paul Now Facing Investigation on 3rd Domestic Violence Allegation

Taylor Frankie Paul is under investigation for a third domestic violence allegation, leading to the cancellation of her Bachelorette season and a production pause.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 hours ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
Higher education
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Student who missed exams after being raped appeals against ruling in favour of UCD

A female medical student claims University College Dublin inadequately supported her after being raped and facing image-based abuse.
fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

By 2024, the share of same-sex couple households increased to about 1.0% of all U.S. households, or 1.4 million, double the number of same-sex households in 2005.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
23 hours ago

Why Is Eradicating Adverse Childhood Experiences Critical?

Nearly 90 percent of suicide attempts among high school students are attributable to ACEs, as are 80 percent of adult suicides, translating to 109 suicides per day.
Public health
#trans-rights
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 days ago

The Divorce Diaries: 'He actually slapped me across the face on a night out, very early in, and I stupidly let it slide'

A woman shares her experience of marriage and divorce, highlighting early warning signs about her ex-husband's behavior.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

DHS says local mom was killed due to county's sanctuary policy

Homeland Security blames Santa Clara County's sanctuary policy for the murder of Kembery Chirinos-Flores by two undocumented Honduran men.
#domestic-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Two-thirds' of domestic abuse survivors rejected from refuges due to shortages

Domestic abuse services in the UK face a crisis, with over 65% of refuge referrals rejected due to capacity issues.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Domestic abuser guilty of murdering her partner

Polly Murphy was convicted of murdering her partner James Self after a sustained campaign of abuse; Self died six weeks after the attack and sentencing is set for 4 February.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police must do more to target abusers who drive women to suicide, says NPCC chief

Police forces must change their approach to suicide cases linked to domestic abuse, increasing investigations and resources to better target abusers driving women to suicide.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Two-thirds' of domestic abuse survivors rejected from refuges due to shortages

Domestic abuse services in the UK face a crisis, with over 65% of refuge referrals rejected due to capacity issues.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Adults underestimate risk of abuse posed to women by ex-partners, UK data shows

The risk of abuse from ex-partners is significantly underestimated, with many UK adults failing to recognize this danger.
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Turns Out That Guys Who Want Tradwives Aren't Fans of Women

These findings indicate that men who perceive the #tradwife movement favorably believe that they rely on women for intimacy and simultaneously resent that this is the case.
Women in technology
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trans People Behind Bars Share How They Are Navigating the Dangers of Visibility

Transgender individuals in prison face increased violence and discrimination, exacerbated by negative media portrayals and political rhetoric.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
LGBT
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trans People Behind Bars Share How They Are Navigating the Dangers of Visibility

Transgender individuals in prison face increased violence and discrimination, exacerbated by negative media portrayals and political rhetoric.
#coercive-control
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
#gender-affirming-care
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

The American Medical Association maintains its support for gender-affirming care despite claims of a policy shift.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

The American Medical Association maintains its support for gender-affirming care despite claims of a policy shift.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
#gender-based-violence
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Victim Services Toronto expands 'Ask for Angela' safety campaign ahead of World Cup | CBC News

Victim Services Toronto expands the Ask for Angela initiative to support survivors of gender-based violence during the FIFA World Cup.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-ed | The Gender-Motivated Violence Act at 26: How New York City finally closed the institutional accountability gap | amNewYork

The New York City Council enacted the Gender-Motivated Violence Act to provide civil remedies for survivors of gender-based violence after a Supreme Court ruling limited federal options.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Victim Services Toronto expands 'Ask for Angela' safety campaign ahead of World Cup | CBC News

Victim Services Toronto expands the Ask for Angela initiative to support survivors of gender-based violence during the FIFA World Cup.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-ed | The Gender-Motivated Violence Act at 26: How New York City finally closed the institutional accountability gap | amNewYork

The New York City Council enacted the Gender-Motivated Violence Act to provide civil remedies for survivors of gender-based violence after a Supreme Court ruling limited federal options.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
Law
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

23 films that expose the reality of conversion therapy - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy is inhumane, ineffective, and continues to have lasting emotional and cultural effects on individuals and society.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

A Court Settlement Made Me a Millionaire. I've Barely Touched the Money.

Natalie received over a million dollars in a major abuse settlement after being sexually abused by her university gynecologist.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Jogger Sexually Assaulted By Armed Man Near Stanford University Campus

The woman reported the sexual assault around 6 pm Sunday, saying the man grabbed her near Mayfield Avenue and Santa Ynez Street and pulled her into some nearby landscaping.
Boston
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

What Business Owners Get Wrong About Sexual Harassment

Workplace sexual harassment escalates from minor incidents, necessitating immediate action from leadership to ensure employee safety and reduce legal risks.
SF LGBT
fromBronx Times
3 days ago

'You saved my life': How one Bronx social worker helps transgender patients recover with dignity - Bronx Times

Asha Lyons provides vital support to transgender patients during recovery, emphasizing the importance of visibility and care in their journeys.
#relationships
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Not everyone who chooses a partner with visible problems is making bad decisions. Some of them are choosing people whose damage is louder than their own, because as long as they're fixing someone else, nobody turns the spotlight around and asks what broke them. - Silicon Canals

People often choose partners with visible problems to avoid confronting their own internal issues.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

Women Are Sharing The Moment They Realized Their Partner Didn't See Them As An Equal

Imbalances in relationships often manifest in subtle ways, affecting women's self-worth and equality.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Not everyone who chooses a partner with visible problems is making bad decisions. Some of them are choosing people whose damage is louder than their own, because as long as they're fixing someone else, nobody turns the spotlight around and asks what broke them. - Silicon Canals

People often choose partners with visible problems to avoid confronting their own internal issues.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

Women Are Sharing The Moment They Realized Their Partner Didn't See Them As An Equal

Imbalances in relationships often manifest in subtle ways, affecting women's self-worth and equality.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC opens new anti-trauma, 'front door' for homeless women seeking shelter

New York City opens a new, state-of-the-art intake center for homeless women, designed to provide a welcoming and supportive environment.
#murder
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC man is charged with killing his wife. Her family says NYPD failed to protect her.

A Bronx man was arrested for the murder of a woman who had previously reported threats against her life.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC man is charged with killing his wife. Her family says NYPD failed to protect her.

A Bronx man was arrested for the murder of a woman who had previously reported threats against her life.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
Psychology
fromHuffPost
3 days ago

8 Sneaky Signs You're Being Emotionally Manipulated

Emotional manipulation often manifests through subtle control, leading to confusion and anxiety in relationships.
Mental health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Autistic people are more likely to experience suicidal crisis. 988 is changing to serve them better

The 988 Lifeline is a crucial resource for suicide prevention, but autistic individuals face unique challenges when using it.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
London politics
Social justice
fromTruthout
4 days ago

It's Not Just Huerta. For Many Survivors, Silence Seems Like the Only Option.

Sexual abuse within movements, exemplified by Cesar Chavez, must be addressed to foster change and protect survivors' dignity.
UK news
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Man sentenced for raping 2 women in Framingham store in 1989

Stephen Paul Gale was sentenced to at least 50 years in prison for raping two women in 1989, likely resulting in his death behind bars.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Women who speak out must be exterminated': the rising tide of digital violence facing Ethiopian activists

Yordanos Bezabih, an Ethiopian women's rights activist, faces severe online threats and has left Ethiopia for her safety.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Celtic pay out five-figure sum to sexual abuse victim

Celtic settled a historic sexual abuse case by paying a five-figure sum to a victim of Frank Cairney's abuse at Celtic Boys Club in 1989.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 weeks ago

Where to find English-language help services for victims of domestic violence in France

Women for Women France provides multilingual domestic violence support services for non-French speaking victims facing language barriers, visa dependency, and limited knowledge of French legal systems.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Mother, Clinician, Witness: Healing Communities

Violence against children impacts the entire community, necessitating protective programs and trauma-informed care for meaningful change.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'Respectful' BBC drama on murder of Sarah Everard to air

A two-part drama will depict the murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer, examining systemic failures in policing.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Man jailed for killing wife laughed in faces of her family when confronted

Video obtained by Crime World, which cannot be published for legal reasons, shows how McArdle smirked and engaged in an exaggerated high-pitched guffaw as Kelly-Ann's relatives challenged him over her manslaughter 26 years ago.
Madrid food
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year

Helena describes violence against women as an 'epidemic'. Ministers have described a 'national emergency' and the UK government has pledged to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. To get a deeper, more human understanding of the situation, we tracked news reports throughout 2025 from across the UK of women or girls who had been potentially killed by men or boys.
Women
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
5 days ago

'Hey sexy': NYC launches anti-street harassment campaign in subways, public spaces

New York City launches an ad campaign to combat street harassment, featuring graphic ads and resources for reporting and intervention.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Extra 9m to boost aid for female abuse survivors

London's mayor announces £9 million in additional funding for violence against women and girls survivors, prioritizing Black, Asian, minority-ethnic communities and those with No Recourse to Public Funds.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Exclusive look at new NYPD unit tackling gender-based violence

NYPD is revolutionizing its approach to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking under Assistant Commissioner Kathleen Baer.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Formerly Incarcerated Women Are Pushing Systemic Change in Elected Office

That was my freshman bill. The following year, the state passed my bill to expand housing assistance vouchers from three to six months for people released from prison.
Social justice
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why supporting a shelter for women is now 'kind of radioactive'

U.S. foreign aid cuts have forced closure of women's shelters in Honduras, leaving abuse survivors without sanctuary or basic resources like food.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn

Proposed law changes making unlawful killing verdicts harder to obtain in inquests threaten to prevent justice for women who died by suicide following domestic abuse.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Sexual Abuse in Families: Be Brave and Address the Harm

Sexual abuse is never the victim's fault; parents can and must address intrafamilial sexual abuse to break cycles of generational trauma and prevent further harm.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The anxieties just lift': why domestic abuse refuges are turning to female tradespeople

Refuge's 64 homes for survivors face distress and strain because a male-dominated trades workforce triggers trauma and there are too few tradeswomen.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Can Faith Leaders Stop Violence Against Women?

Faith leaders can be powerful allies in combating gender-based violence by activating entire communities toward positive social change.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A safe space for girls who've faced sexual violence

The Toyokana Center in Kinshasa provides a safe, listening space for girls treated after sexual assault amid rising child sexual violence in the DRC.
#intimate-partner-violence
fromHuffPost
1 month ago
Relationships

My Abusive Partner Might Have Killed Me - This Controversial Choice Saved My Life

fromHuffPost
1 month ago
Relationships

My Abusive Partner Might Have Killed Me - This Controversial Choice Saved My Life

Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Victims of Sex Crimes Are Often Blamed

Victim-blaming stems from just-world bias and desire to protect perpetrators' images, causing silencing, stigma, and distress; compassionate listening reduces blame.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Provoking & Recording in Domestic Abuse: Gaslighting in Action

He would back her into a corner and verbally abuse her for hours. And sometimes Sandra responded in ways that she now regrets-shouting at Gary, throwing things, and slamming doors in frustration. She separated from him to protect herself and the children from Gary's outbursts and coercive control. She was shocked when Gary filed for a protective order, claiming that she had abused him.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Financial Abuse Is More Common Than You Think

Financial abuse often accompanies other abuse, involves controlling access to money and spending, and can be reduced by clear boundaries and financial independence.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Private investigators must be trained to spot signs of domestic abuse and stalking | Letter

Private investigators are being used by perpetrators to locate and surveil victims, undermining safety and requiring statutory regulation, mandatory abuse training, and accountability.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Why I Didn't Report My Rape

Statutes of limitations prevented criminal charges after a group rape in a Las Vegas hotel that the survivor never reported, leaving enduring trauma and regret.
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