Ms Wilkinson, 27, was reportedly discovered in the backyard of her Arundel home last month having suffered fatal burns. It is understood both women had been in daily contact with police regarding concerns about their safety in the lead up to their deaths. Tragically, the incidents appear to be among the many preventable DV deaths reported in Queensland. Doreen Langham and her ex-partner Gary Hely, the man alleged to have killed her. New data by DVAC - an emergency service available to victims - recently revealed an 18 per cent increase in clients across Ipswich since 2018. The number of survivors seeking Sexual Violence Services also reportedly increased by 55 per cent spike during the same period.
Measure Criminalizing Coercive Control Faces Opposition From Law Enforcement - Honolulu Civil Beat
Measure Criminalizing ‘Coercive Control’ Faces Opposition From Law Enforcement
Gov. David Ige has until July 6 to veto the bill, sign it or allow it to become law without his signature. Reading time: 4 minutes.
A bill expanding domestic violence laws in Hawaii by criminalizing coercive control is sitting on Gov. David Ige’s desk.
But it’s unclear whether the measure will be signed into law given strong opposition from law enforcement agencies, including Ige’s attorney general.
Hawaii advocates for victims of domestic abuse say the change is important to address the often unseen versions of domestic violence psychological control that may not leave bruises but still effectively traps people within abusive relationships.
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Ipswich woman who have experienced domestic violence are increasing their physical and mental resilience while also creating vital friendships in a free program at the PCYC.
The RUBY program (Rise Up, Be Yourself) involves general fitness classes including boxing, circuit training and Zumba dancing, run in conjunction with Ipswich’s domestic violence advocacy groups and local police.
Ipswich and Fernvale PCYCs are among 18 clubs across the state that host the classes for women who have been or who currently are experiencing domestic violence.
Ipswich’s program started in February 2019 and assistant club manager Senior Constable Catriona Burnett said it had helped vulnerable women take control of their lives.
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Experts provide tips on how to spot fake officials after man who impersonated police was arrested
Experts give tips on how to identify fake officials after man who impersonated police was arrested By Jolanie Martinez | April 27, 2021 at 11:34 PM HST - Updated April 28 at 12:40 AM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man arrested for impersonating police apologizes for his actions as community concern rises over people posing as fake officials.
Hawaii News Now law enforcement expert, Tommy Aiu, said it’s rare for someone in Hawaii to impersonate a cop but 19-year-old Taylor Yoshitomi-Jones was arrested for just that Friday night on the H-1 in West Oahu.