DA consists of physical or sexual abuse, violent or threatening behaviour, controlling or coercive behaviour, economic, psychological, emotional, or other abuse. (Home Office, 2022) The statutory guidance accompanying the Act explicitly states that the definition is inclusive of all victims regardless ...
persecution based on her past experiences of abuse and sexual violence. Accordingly, we will remand for the BIA to consider, in addition to whether Avila has suffered past persecution on account of her PSG, whether she has demonstrated a well- founded fear of future persecution. In conclusion,...
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN STATUTORY PENALTIES AND DOMESTIC ELDER ABUSE INVESTIGATIONSdoi:10.1080/0735648X.2005.9721638Adult Protective Services statutes designate penalties for those who inflict abuse on elders. These penalties are either civil or criminal, with criminal penalties delineated as misdemeanors or ...
“In the past, international donors gave the money directly to CSOs, so the country’s CSOs depended on these donors. But now the country has stopped this. There is no need to listen to the donors. [The government] would give them the requests and methods for completing the tasks, which...
“Action Needed”) for domestic abuse victims to seek immediate help at participating pharmacies [81]. The way the system works is that by communicating the code word (either spoken or written), women can ask for help without attracting attention, even if the abuser is in close proximity [...
Finally, we would like to pay special thanks to Sonya McMullan (Women’s Aid, Northern Ireland) for her expert guidance and giving voice and hope to those affected by domestic abuse. About the Authors Daire McGrath, iBSC, is a fourth-year medical student at Queen’s University Belfast. He...
Part II provides an analysis of statutory definitions of domestic violence. Part III concentrates on the lack of statutory protection for victims of emotional abuse in North Dakota. In conclusion, Part IV proposes amendments to the North Dakota statute and provides model statutory language for ...