Tag: women

What Research Tells Us About the Risk Factors for Intimate-Partner Homicide

Research into intimate-partner homicide has increasingly moved away from trying to identify a single “type” of killerand towards something much more useful: observable patterns of behaviour and circumstances that are associated with increased risk. This distinction matters. We cannot look at a person and determine that they will become a killer. But research can identify behaviours that… Read More What Research Tells Us About the Risk Factors for Intimate-Partner Homicide

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Moral turpitude

“Moral turpitude” is not a general Spanish criminal-law category that automatically attaches to every domestic-violence offence. It is a legal concept whose meaning depends heavily on the jurisdiction and the particular legal question—for example, immigration, professional licensing, employment or character assessments. In the United States, for example, certain offences may be characterised as involving moral… Read More Moral turpitude

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Hollywood’s Latest Obsession: Older Women and Younger Men

Older woman and younger man smiling and talking at an outdoor café table with coffee cups and pastry.

Age-gap relationships are becoming more common off-screen, too For decades, Hollywood had a very clear idea of what an age-gap relationship was supposed to look like. The man was older. The woman was younger. And nobody seemed particularly surprised. Older male actors could continue playing romantic leads well into their 60s, 70s and beyond, often… Read More Hollywood’s Latest Obsession: Older Women and Younger Men

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🇪🇸 Current & Ongoing Campaigns in Spain

There are quite a few campaigns and initiatives happening in Spain right now around violence against women and girls—some long-standing, some evolving with new risks (like digital abuse). Here’s a clear overview of the main ones so you can see the landscape: 🇪🇸 Current & Ongoing Campaigns in Spain 🔴 “Saca tarjeta roja al maltratador” (Show the red card… Read More 🇪🇸 Current & Ongoing Campaigns in Spain

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Real evidence-based figures without exaggeration.

🌍 Global reality (worldwide) 🔴 Women murdered (femicide) Around 50,000 women and girls per year are killed by a partner or family member  ~137 women every day Roughly 1 woman every 10 minutes Around 80,000–85,000 women per year globally 👉 The key point:Most women are killed by someone they know, not strangers. 💔 Suicide linked to abuse This is harder… Read More Real evidence-based figures without exaggeration.

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How many married men “let themselves go”?

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate — Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment ©Linda C J Turner

There isn’t a single statistic that captures all the things you listed (grooming, libido, hygiene, money habits, emotional effort, health complaints), but research gives us some useful clues: Physical appearance & grooming Studies consistently show that both men and women tend to reduce grooming effort after long-term partnership or marriage, but men more than women. Clothing Grooming Physical… Read More How many married men “let themselves go”?

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Western Men Leaving Wives for Thai or Filipino Brides

What the real data shows (not the stories) Short Answer: There is NO reliable statistic that directly tracks “Western men leaving their wives specifically for Thai or Filipino brides.” However, multiple large demographic datasets allow us to understand how common this pattern actually is. 1. How Common Are These Marriages? 🇹🇭 Thai Women + Western Men Thailand registers ~10,000–15,000 marriages per… Read More Western Men Leaving Wives for Thai or Filipino Brides

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Emerging patterns and technological abuse

A leading UK charity warns of a surge in domestic abuse cases involving AI and digital technology, including abusers misusing smart devices, surveillance tech and AI to stalk, track, and manipulate victims — with referrals up sharply in the last quarter of 2025.  🚨 A violent incident in Spain In Valladolid, Spain, a man was detained for allegedly… Read More Emerging patterns and technological abuse

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