In many families, especially close-knit ones, there is a familiar line of advice given to women in toxic relationships: stay together for the kids. It is often followed by other well-meaning but heavy expectations. Be patient. Be his peace. He is sick. He is an addict. He needs you. What is rarely asked is a […]
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Young woman convicted of manslaughter
Chelsea Ngirakesiil, the 29-year old woman who was charged with the death of her husband Charlie Ngcheed in April last year, has been convicted by the court for Manslaughter. The court verdict states that Chelsea Ngirakesiil recklessly caused the death of Charlie Ngcheed and is guilty of manslaughter. According to charging documents, Chelsea Ngirakesiil had […]
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PM says Australians ‘devastated’ by domestic violence attack
SYDNEY (AP) — Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Thursday that Australians were “shocked, saddened and devastated” by the deaths of five people including three children after a car fire in apparent domestic violence. Hannah Baxter, 31, and her children Aaliyah, 6, Lainah, 4, and Trey, 3, died after their car was set alight on a […]
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FPA cases rise to 88%: BPS stats
In the most recent press conference held by the Ministry of Justice, statistics on crime till June of past two years and this year was released that showed an overall decrease in the crime but increase in cases under domestic violence. The statistics showed an increase by 88% in the crimes reported under the Family […]
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Highest cases of domestic abuse in May this year: BPS
The domestic abuse cases recorded at the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) have gone up to 10 in the month of May this year after the 8 in March. The highest monthly number of cases previously recorded by BPS was 9 in September 2017. Officer Rebecca at the BPS who is in-charge of domestic abuse […]
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Domestic violence cases double in March: BPS
4.5% of Palauan ever-pregnant women experienced physical partner violence. 37% were punched in the abdomen: MOH led 2014 study The number of domestic violence cases in a month went up to 8 in the month of March, said the Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) report. The highest monthly number was 9 which was in September […]