Dr Olumide Adisa #dumpthelump

I'd like to think that there is a greater awareness of the harms of ethnic lumping ('BAME', 'BME') but I still see new research projects on #DomesticAbuse that continues to lump people. This is why I support peer review boards with experienced Black voices. Let's be specific.

Therapist accused of raping client during session ⬇️

Ella Janneh, who has bravely waived her right to anonymity, is bringing claims for assault including rape and negligence against Michael Lousada who used sexual penetration as a 'therapeutic technique'.bbc.com/news/uk-englan…

Using training I received from Surviving Economic Abuse Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE and guidelines doc from thier website myself and a survivor of domestic abuse were able to change her Morgage payments by £200 pcm.

We only contacted MC 3 weeks ago and now sorted.

Shared below with permission. ⬇️

On 12th March, Almas DUALE attended the Women of the World Girls' Festival alongside distinguished ladies and girls, 16th April, she participated in a round table discussion with Her Royal Highness, the Queen, as part of SafeLives Young Changemakers initiative. #ProudFather

UKPRP Violence, Health and Society Consortium’s own Ruth Weir 💙 and Flavia Lamarre presenting findings from a rapid evidence review on domestic abuse in teenage relationships. Just one eligible UK study found highlights the need for research in this area #VISIONADA2024

Closing words from Katy Barrow-Grint and Ruth Weir 💙 after a fascinating day #VISIONADA2024 - feeling inspired, proud of progress already made and hopeful for the future of our young people. Huge thank you to all our brilliant speakers and to everyone for joining us today.

Great conf today drinks reception afterwards to network was fab

Great to have ESDAS represented at the #VISIONADA2024 today. A day packed with incredible speakers and networking opportunities 🙌

Valiantly wrapping up #VISIONADA2024 we are hearing from some lovely people Lambeth Council about some of their work that forms part of their third VAWG strategy. Inc. The Lambeth Youth Forum’s creative co-production methods, It’s not that deep campaign & Sensory Archive project

Pleased to be hearing from Aisling Barker Islington Council on learning about teenage DA from a multi-agency model. Learning and challenges identified at all levels: prevention, identification, intervention & protection. Conversations key but barriers need breaking down #VISIONADA2024

Wrapping up panel 2 Dr Alishya Dhir CRiVA presenting findings from her PhD on image-based sexual abuse in adolescent relationships. Highlighting long-term harms resulting from videos/photos being shared. Complexities of consent & renegotiation of consent #VISIONADA2024

Kicking off panel 2 Dr Kirsty McGregor presenting findings from her PhD on adolescent women’s experiences of sexual violence in dating relationships. Echoing other findings we’ve heard RE language- recognition of behaviours that don’t feel right but not necessarily criminal intent.

Thank you Dr Kirsty McGregor presentation really useful UKPRP Violence, Health and Society Consortium also your Loughborough University one of my fav unis so I may also be a bit biased! 🙌🏾😜

Jen Daw and Sally Steadman South SafeLives sharing their 'Your Best Friend' work aimed at empowering young people to support their friends if they shared experiences of abuse. Freely available resources are on the Safelives website. #VISIONADA2024

Now hearing from SafeLives on their Your Best Friend project exploring the role of peer support for young people experiencing domestic abuse. Which has been a strong theme throughout the conference so far. How can we support young people to support each other? #VISIONADA2024

1st panel 1 session is Janelle Rabe CRiVA on amplifying young people’s voices in understanding & responding to adolescent domestic abuse. Highlighting importance of communicating in their language rather than relying on adult-centric definitions & concepts #VISIONADA2024

Some news… ☺️

Key takeaways from Ruth Weir 💙 research. The future - agree terminology, frame as a current public health problem, improve measurement, explore factors & harms in UK & explore support for young people UKPRP Violence, Health and Society Consortium
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