Tag #Victim Support

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Silent Help Gesture Awareness Grows in Germany

The Canadian Women's Foundation's silent help gesture, designed to discreetly signal distress, is gaining traction in Germany, though its widespread use remains unclear, with limited reported incidents.

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Death of Gender Violence Victim After 12-Day Captivity

Yolanda, a victim of gender-based violence with a history of substance abuse, died after falling from her apartment; her partner had recently been arrested for holding her captive and assaulting her for 12 days; authorities are investigating the circumstances of her death.

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Amsterdam Pride: Physical Sexual Assault Reporting Center Receives Multiple Reports

The Amsterdam Center for Sexual Assault opened a physical location for the first time during Pride weekend, receiving multiple reports of rape and assault, prompting plans to offer this service at future large events.

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Social Worker Condemns Insufficient Action on Domestic Abuse in Northern Ireland

Following the murder of Vanessa Whyte and her children, and the previous murder of Concepta Leonard in 2017, Marcella Leonard, a social worker and Concepta's cousin, criticizes the Northern Ireland's justice and health ministers for not doing enough to protect victims of domestic abuse, citing insuf...

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Suffolk Man's 19-Year Advocacy After Father's Sexual Abuse Conviction

Connor Parker, 25, from Suffolk, has waived his anonymity to speak out about the 19-year sentence given to his father, Timothy Neale, for sexually abusing him from age 12; he is advocating for better support for male victims navigating the court system, highlighting significant delays and lack of su...

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Germany Halts Funding for Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims

Germany's Sexual Abuse Fund, providing therapy and support for childhood abuse victims, abruptly halted applications on March 19th, 2024, due to exhausted funds, prompting outrage from victim advocacy groups who highlight the inadequacy of the system.

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NSU Terrorist's Inclusion in Deradicalization Program Sparks Outrage

Beate Chepe, convicted for her role in the National Socialist Underground (NSU) terrorist group responsible for ten murders between 2000 and 2007, has been accepted into Germany's "Exit" deradicalization program, sparking outrage among victims' families who demand her removal.

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London Tesco Assault Highlights Shoplifting Crisis and Support Gaps

In 2015, Emilie Martin, 39, was severely beaten in Hackney, London, after reporting shoplifters to Tesco staff; the attack left her with permanent injuries and PTSD, highlighting the lack of support for bystanders intervening in crime and the increase in shoplifting incidents.

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Diakonie Hamburg Demands Protective Housing for Underage Loverboy Victims

The Diakonie Hamburg launched "FairLove" in August 2021, a project providing support to 163 victims of the loverboy method, training 2,884 professionals, and conducting 58 prevention workshops. They are now calling for protective housing for underage victims due to the high risks involved in exiting...

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Recruitment Consultant's Terrifying Stalking Ordeal Highlights Systemic Failures

A BBC Three documentary showcases the terrifying ordeal of Jen, a recruitment consultant stalked relentlessly by a man she met once during a job interview; despite multiple arrests, he is due for release, leaving Jen in constant fear for her life.

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Saxony Increases Violence Prevention Funding by €29 Million

The Saxon state budget allocates €29 million over two years for violence prevention and victim support, exceeding the initial government proposal by €3.95 million, benefiting organizations like women's shelters and counseling centers across Saxony in preparation for a 2032 federal law.

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Post Office Scandal Inquiry Highlights Devastating Impact on Families

The first report of the Post Office Horizon scandal inquiry, releasing today, details the profound human impact on families of wrongly accused subpostmasters, including lasting mental health issues and calls for corporate accountability from Fujitsu.

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