There is so much silence for those of us who have suffered at the hands of white rape gangs. So much silence. #CSA #CSE

Lights behind cracked glass

A long 🧵 . Please read to end 🙏🏼

Today was the annual New Year gathering, in my childhood home - a place where I was sexually abused. I lived there until I was 18. The perpetrator is no longer there but the memories of abuse are - in my old bedroom where he would come to ‘kiss me goodnight’. 1/

Sometimes this is all you need. #CPTSD #Survivor

U.K. police investigate more than 5 people over alleged abuse by former Harrods boss Al Fayed Britain's biggest police force has launched an investigation into more than five people who may have assisted the former boss of top-end department store Harrods, Mohamed Al Fayed, carry out more than...

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Gregg Wallace 'fascinated by my sex life and made lesbian jokes' A number of workers across a range of shows have approached BBC News with claims about the TV presenter.

Gregg Wallace has been accused of making "lesbian jokes constantly" by a woman who worked on a travel show with him.

The woman, who we are calling Anna, said he was "fascinated" by the fact she dated women and asked her the "logistics" of how it worked.

This new report by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel mirrors the findings of our #CSA paper, reported by Lucy Thornton (links next post). This article by @louisetickle.bsky.social summarises the detail: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/contributor/louise-tickle

This new report by the
Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel mirrors the findings of our #CSA paper, reported by
Lucy Thornton
(links next post). This article by
@louisetickle.bsky.social
summarises the detail: www.tortoisemedia.com/contributor/...

‘I was murdered’ – note from abused young mother who killed herself Ryan Wellings, 30, is accused of the manslaughter of his ex Kiena Dawes, after years of alleged abuse.

“The end. I fought hard, I fought long. I went through pain no one could imagine."

Vulnerable young mother, Kiena Dawes, 23, killed herself after leaving a note claiming “I was murdered” after suffering years of alleged abuse by her ex-boyfriend, a court has heard.

#DomesticAbuseRelatedSuicide

You need to know it's common for trauma survivors to feel guilt about setting limits, up to & including "no contact," w/ people who trigger us-- but that guilt doesn't mean it was a bad decision.

CCTV shows pupils abused and locked in padded room Police have said staff will not face action over abuse of autistic children shown in videos leaked to the BBC.

CCTV shows autistic children being shoved into padded rooms, thrown to the floor, restrained by the neck - or left alone, sitting in vomit
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Sophie Olson and Sarah Pritchard Side by side csa training flyer. Part of Sophie’s face is on one side and part of Sarah’s face is on the other side. The flying child and barnardos logo is at the bottom of image and blossom is at the top

Screenshot of online advert advertising event . Child Sexual Abuse conference The Flying Child (local authority)

Screenshot of online advert advertising event . Child Sexual Abuse conference The Flying Child (education)

Today we are working with multi-agency practitioners from Southampton Safeguarding Partnership. My co trainer - consultant social worker Sarah Pritchard & I will explore how we can close the gap between practitioners & those experiencing intrafamilial #CSA, or living with the impact.

#SideBySideCSA

I was called an evil white woman today for my campaigning to protect children from abuse…

You are not "bad," "weak," or "stupid" for struggling or experiencing symptoms.

Don't get in your head about experiencing symptoms. Refocus, again & again (& again), on responding to your symptoms w/ patience, compassion, & skill.

This is recovery.

#csa #childsexualabuse

#16Days #IDEVAW #WhiteRibbonDay

We work #365Days a year, challenging male violence against women & girls #YouAreNotAlone

🟣Athena women-only support groups
🟣Specialist Armed Forces support
🟣 DVA Cars where we travel alongside the police
🟣CPD Training
🟣Stalking Service

#ArmedForcesFamily

Gisèle Pelicot graces the cover of vogue germany, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Gisèle Pelicot graces the cover of vogue Germany, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women #16daysofactivism

Pretty much every trauma survivor I've ever worked with has been a highly sensitive soul existing in a highly complicated physical situation-- including their body, their housing or living situation, their economic circumstances, & their medical status. For starters.

#csa #childsexualabuse

So so true

Kanye West accused of sexual assault on set of music video in new lawsuit The lawsuit brought by a model featured in a music video relates to an alleged incident at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City in 2010.

BREAKING: Kanye West has been accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit that alleges he strangled a model on the set of a music video.

A representative for Ye was approached for comment by NBC News on Saturday.

My psychologist does EMDR but isn’t specialised in it but is specialised in CPTSD and abuse. It may be different in my area I’m not england.

Unfortunately on the NHS we don’t get to choose who or what help we have 😕

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – Karen Ingala Smith Posts about The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women written by Karen Ingala Smith

No, 25th November is NOT ‘White Ribbon Day’. It is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women #IDEVAW

This from @kareningalasmith.bsky.social is very compelling on why this matters.

kareningalasmith.com/category/the...

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders An education minister has admitted there has been an “unacceptable increase” in the number of children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders. These court orders allow a child to be

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Government to create new type of accommodation for children at risk of deprivation of liberty What will be the impact of the DfE's plans to tackle profiteering in children's care? It will reduce profits without reducing the supply of placements. It will reduce profits but also cut the supply o...

www.communitycare.co.uk/2024/11/20/g...

Greg Hazeltine, Re [2024] EWHC 2982 (Fam) (21 November 2024):
Committal proceedings against father for serious contempts in the course of children proceedings. Contempts proved and father sentenced to 5 months imprisonment. caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/fam/202...

www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/11...

localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/child-protec...

Victims and Survivors speak about their experiences publicly with enormous personal cost. So other survivors feel validated and less alone, for education and awareness.
Not to entertain you, but ignite the need for change.
#TakeTheStand
#SexualViolence
#GisèlePelicot