Domestic violence
California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims
The two bills are yet to be signed into law, as they await Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. If confirmed, the legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Israeli child killed, another wounded in Beit Shemesh stabbing, man arrested
'I've never been violent': Singer Ofek Adanek revealed as suspect in domestic abuse case
Ohio Rep. Miller rejects calls to leave re-election race as domestic abuse claims surface
Woman attacks ex-boyfriend with sex toy, ties him with rope, tape
Police indicted a woman suspected of attacking her ex-partner in Petah Tikva because of a dispute over their cats.
Woman calls police in presence of abusive boyfriend with 'pizza order' code
A court ruled to extend the man's arrest until December 9 as the investigation against him continues.
Israeli citizen detained in Greece over 8-year-old custody case
L. has been detained on the Island of Crete since late October due to charges opened against her by her abusive ex-husband in 2014.
How can you prevent economic abuse in your relationship?
Friday will be the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and one of the signs of domestic abuse is financial abuse.
75% of sexual offenders in Israel are released before end of sentence
A new report from the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel examines the phenomenon of violence against women in Israel.
Raising awareness of domestic abuse could help with prevention - poll
A poll by Wizo found that education officials and youths aren't made aware of domestic abuse enough even with rising rates.
Veteran researcher studies difference between ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ violence
Esther Blumberg in her new book: Beware of manipulative men who act ‘warm’ but torture their wives with ‘cold’ brutality.
Survey shows complex reality of life after domestic abuse
The "New Page" program began operating during COVID-19, accompanying women and their children from leaving the shelter for victims of domestic abuse.
Woman found dead in burned-out apartment, husband arrested
Police are investigating the possibility that the husband deliberately started the fire in the home while his wife, their three children, and his father were all inside the apartment.
Israeli exhibition about violence against women premiers at Geneva UN office
The new exhibition presents the clothes of women who were murdered by their partners and is designed to raise awareness of violence against women.
