violence
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The discoveries have caused widespread alarm in Ekurhuleni, particularly around Kempton Park, and come against the backdrop of longstanding concern about high levels of violence against women in South Africa.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
And it’s generally OK to warn people if a movie features some truly horrifying graphic violence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Victims of domestic violence or harassment often learn about restraining orders from the police.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The criticism: Some people online pointed out that Black women face higher rates of domestic violence than average.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
I’d directed Tina, my chief of staff and an attorney who herself had spent many years in the city, to throw her energy into rallying support for violence prevention there.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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