Intimate partner violence rates are rising across the country, according to Statistics Canada, following an influx of what some experts are calling "anti-feminist backlash."

A survivor of intimate partner violence says no one told her in advance that her attacker was out of prison, even though she was registered with Victim Services. The Department of Justice and Public S...

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Darnell Reid, a 32-year-old man from Brampton, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the shooting death of his 25-year-old girlfriend, Darien Henderson-Bellman, on July 28, 2020. Reid, who is now paralyzed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair, also shot himself in the head during the incident. The case has drawn significant attention due to Reid's history of violent behavior and repeated breaches of court orders. Reid had been arrested four times for breaching a no-contact order with Henderson-Bellman, with Halton police arresting him on July 15, 2019, for allegedly assaulting her. Despite these incidents, he was repeatedly released by the courts. On May 23, 2020, Reid was charged with impaired driving and possession of a loaded restricted firearm after jumping a curb and hitting two vehicles. He was found with a loaded handgun containing nine rounds of ammunition, with the serial number obscured, and was impaired by marijuana. Reid was released on $20,000 bail with strict conditions including house arrest and a GPS ankle bracelet, but he violated these conditions. On the day of the murder, Reid and Henderson-Bellman had a heated argument over text messages, with Reid threatening suicide and accusing her of cheating. Henderson-Bellman had tried to end the relationship, telling Reid she was in the hospital to avoid his anger. The police were called after Reid's sister reported he had shot himself and his girlfriend was dead. When officers arrived, Henderson-Bellman had been shot three times in the face and chest, with multiple abrasions on her body. Reid suffered a gunshot wound to the back of his head, with a bullet still lodged in his head, and has no memory of the incident. The Crown is seeking a parole ineligibility period of 15 years, while the defense is asking for 10 years. Henderson-Bellman's grandparents, who adopted her at age three, have become advocates for intimate partner violence awareness following the tragedy. Reid is currently incarcerated at Maplehurst Correctional Complex in the infirmary. The sentencing hearing continues on Tuesday.

The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters said since 2019, the cost of housing, groceries and gas have all grown more than 30 per cent while food bank visits are up by 134 per cent.

Melody Hernandez, a roommate of Gregoria Alilio, has spoken out about witnessing a fatal knife attack on her friend in North York, Toronto. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when Alilio's ex-boyfriend, Reydel Del Rosario, confronted her in the parking lot of their apartment building. Hernandez described how she saw Del Rosario choking Alilio and stabbing her three times in the stomach before she was able to call 911. Alilio, who had a restraining order against Del Rosario, had moved into Hernandez's apartment on October 17 after seeking a safe place to live due to fears for her safety. Hernandez recounted that Alilio had told her about the restraining order and expressed fear that her ex-boyfriend would kill her. Del Rosario had been charged with assault, assault with a weapon, uttering death threats, and theft earlier in September, and was released on his own recognizance with conditions prohibiting contact with Alilio. During the attack, Del Rosario also attempted to stab himself before being pronounced dead at the scene. Alilio was taken to hospital where she later died. Police are investigating the case as intimate partner violence. Hernandez expressed her devastation, stating she couldn't sleep at night and kept replaying the incident in her mind. She also expressed anger at Del Rosario for killing Alilio and then himself, questioning why he would "kill a person that you love". The incident has highlighted the ongoing risks faced by victims of intimate partner violence, even with legal protections in place. Hernandez's account provides a harrowing firsthand perspective on the violence that can occur despite restraining orders and legal safeguards. The case has drawn attention to the need for stronger enforcement of protective measures and support for victims of domestic violence. Hernandez's testimony underscores the emotional toll such incidents take on witnesses and the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to prevent intimate partner violence.

Peel police say a 19-year-old suspect sought in an intimate-partner violence investigation in Brampton died of what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound while barricaded inside a dorm at the U...

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According to Statistics Canada, the number of one-person households has more than doubled between 1981 and 2021, and experts say that number continues to grow. But as the cost of living rises, it's al...

Resolution 65226 was adopted to commit $372,785.30 in FY2023–24 CDBG funds to the Community Shelter Board for emergency shelter and intimate partner violence services in Franklin County; the board noted conditions before funds may be permitted to Lutheran Social Services and set a July 1, 2026 contract start date.

A man killed his wife and then himself at their holiday home in Naantali, in southwest Finland, in late May, police said. Yle reported that the couple, both in their 50s, were found dead inside the property. Southwest Finland Police said a technical examination at the scene gave investigators rea…

People who commit intimate partner violence rarely seek help on their own, ERR reports. Research indicates that support programmes can help reduce violence, but Estonia has few such programmes and most participants are referred by authorities. Police receive about 10,000 reports of intimate partn…

The council declared Oct. 19, 2026 Domestic Violence Survivors Day in Corpus Christi; The Purple Door noted it serves 12 Coastal Bend counties, reported delivering over 100,000 services and supporting more than 2,000 survivors in 2025 in the Coastal Bend, and gave a 24/7 hotline: (361) 881-8888.