intimate partner violence
Coverage of intimate partner violence in the Nexus archive.
- California bill would let abuse victims use trauma as legal defense for violent crime
A California bill proposes allowing survivors of human trafficking and intimate partner or sexual violence to use their abuse history as a legal defense for violent crimes, excluding most murder cases. Susan Bustamante, a domestic abuse survivor and advocate, supports the measure, which faces opposition from police and prosecutors.
- California bill would let abuse victims use trauma as legal defense for violent crime
California lawmakers are considering a bill for the fourth year to allow abuse survivors to cite trauma as a legal defense for violent crimes. Susan Bustamante, a former inmate advocating for the measure, argues it would help victims of trafficking and domestic violence, though police and prosecutors oppose it.
- Most people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had been reported for domestic abuse
Most people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had prior domestic abuse reports, according to Hampshire police data. Of 37 detained, 22 (59%) were accused or convicted of intimate partner violence crimes, revealed under FOIA by the Guardian.
- Rates of gun-related intimate partner violence rising: StatsCan
Rates of intimate partner violence involving a firearm increased significantly between 2010 and 2024, according to new research from Statistics Canada.
- Women in the Army Are More Likely to Be Killed by Fellow Soldiers Than Enemy Combatants
A first-of-its-kind analysis by The Intercept found that women in the Army are more likely to be killed by fellow service members than enemy combatants. Between 2011 and August 2025, at least 41 Army women died by homicide, with over half of perpetrators being current or former military personnel. Research suggests the military’s hypermasculine culture contributes to violence against women.
- Hospitals Are Using AI to Detect Intimate Partner Violence. That's a Problem.
Hospitals are implementing AI systems to detect signs of intimate partner violence (IPV) in emergency departments. The article highlights a scenario where a patient with a migraine seeks strong medication, raising concerns about potential misuse or undetected IPV cases.
- Intimate partner homicides average one a month in Charlotte this year, crime data shows
Charlotte has seen six intimate partner violence homicides this year, with Tawaun Lee accused of killing his 23-year-old girlfriend. Sa’idah Sudan, leader of Baitul Hemayah, is launching an app to help survivors document abuse and access resources, urging expanded state efforts to address domestic violence trends.
- One in five people arrested over 2024 riots have since been reported for domestic abuse
21% of 949 people arrested during the 2024 summer riots in England and Northern Ireland were later reported for domestic abuse, according to police data obtained via freedom of information laws. The data highlights a link between riot participation and subsequent accusations of intimate partner violence.