Pleased to share that a second paper from my PhD has been published in the Journal of Adult Protection.

Journal (paywalled) copy here: www.emerald.com/insight/cont...

Free copy here: nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/49279...

Very grateful to have been invited to share my doctoral research findings with South Yorkshire Evidence Based Policing Board this morning. Please reach out if you would be interested in hearing more about this topic!

We have 🌸✨FOUR 🌸✨spaces left in our next online writing group!

It is a well-established group and a gently faciliated space, with no pressure to share work unless you want. Whilst not a therapy group, wellbeing support is available. Open to all adult survivors of #CSA

groups@theflyingchild.com

Thanks Jess 😊

Thank you Alice ☺️

Thanks Nicola, hope you're doing well? It's strange not seeing you around the school!

Really pleased to say that I passed my viva with minor corrections yesterday ☺️

I'm hoping to be able to organise some online events to share the research findings at some point, but in the meantime, if you're a professional or advocate who would like to chat, please reach out!

Tributes paid to woman who died after Plymouth attack Claire Chick was pronounced dead in hospital after she was found injured on West Hoe Road.

Tributes have been paid to Claire, who was killed on the street outside her home in Plymouth, as her former partner has been arrested on suspicion of her murder.
Devon and Cornwall Police will refer itself to the police watchdog due to prior contact with Claire.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

100% We need to shift the focus from survivor's 'needing' to speak to whether and how we listen to what they're saying.

"I was murdered slowly"

It's time we recognised that there are many ways abusers destroy their victims. Death by suicide is one of them. Hold them accountable.

No matter where you are in your journey, you deserve love, safety, and peace.

Here’s to a year of growth, resilience, and new beginnings. You’ve got this, and I’m here walking this same path along with you 💛. Happy New Year! 🎉✨

#NewBeginnings

As we step into a new year, let us remember that every day is a chance to rewrite our story ✨. Whether you’re still navigating the storm or finding your footing after it, you are not alone.

This year, let’s hold on to hope—hope for freedom, for healing, and for brighter days ahead.

Killed women count: 80 women allegedly killed by men in UK in 2024 Throughout the year the Guardian aimed to report on every woman whose death has led to a man being charged

Every woman's life stolen by male violence is a story cut short. The Guardian's "Killed Women Count" project highlights the 80 women whose deaths have led to a man being charged.

Tackling MVAWG must always be an urgent national priority.

'I thought I'd been microchipped': How abusers spy on partners with 'parental control' apps Software marketed as tools to keep children safe may not be all it seems - with some apps exploited by domestic abusers. Survivors speak to Sky News about the impact of being secretly tracked and moni...

Really proud to see my PhD research mentioned in this great piece by @Jos_Franks! (A bit of a boost two days before thesis submission 😱)

As always, thank you to the exceptional women who contributed to the research. It wouldn't exist without you 💜

news.sky.com/story/i-thou...

When I disclosed #CSA I welcomed specialist advice from an ISVA, (particularly around reporting), but I was not telling people because I wanted them tell me what they would do.

The best responses were from those able to listen without judgement - the ones who said “can I support you in any way?”

1 in 10 victim-survivors were left homeless as a result of the economic abuse they faced.

Abusers use economic control to deprive victim-survivors of economic stability and safety, often forcing them into homelessness.

If you’re facing housing insecurity, help is available.

Visit our website to access resources and learn about organisations that can support you 💻

Off the top of my head, VAWGRN, VOICES run by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, End the Fear Greater Manchester.

I can send you contact details for them if you need, just message me with your email address 🙂

Women being trapped in relationships due to economic abuse, charity finds Some women who said they had experienced economic abuse also reported suffering from mental ill health or having to borrow money to get by.

“This Economic Abuse Awareness Day, we want every victim-survivor to know that you are not alone, there is help out there.” - Sam Smethers, Interim CEO, SEA

Huge thanks to the @the-independent.com for sharing this message 💜

Read the full story ⬇️

They twist your words until you don’t trust your memory.

They deny things you know happened, leaving you doubting your reality.

They make you question if you’re too sensitive, too emotional, too much.

Gaslighting isn’t miscommunication—it’s manipulation.

#Gaslighting #DomesticAbuse

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marking the start of the 16 days of Activism.

In 2023 every 10 minutes globally a woman is killed by a partner or family member.

In 2022 the rate was one woman killed every 11 minutes.

1 minute matters.

A thread 🧵👇🏼