Coercive control is the at the core root of domestic abuse, including financial abuse. This type of abuse has a massive impact, especially when the survivor is no longer with the perpetrator. We absolutely need to talk about this more Surviving Economic Abuse 💜 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Emotional abusers are insidious. They shower you with affection and praise, making you believe in the fairy tale they spin. They seem perfect, attentive, and loving. But as time goes on, they start to criticize and belittle you. They twist your words, make you feel guilty, and

It’s 18 minutes past midnight here in Manchester and over in LA, our amazing #Ambassador #RichardGadd is on the red carpet for the #Emmys to collect many awards for Netflix UK & Ireland #BabyReindeer, but what’s that on his lapel? It’s our badge!!!! (📸: Getty)

'Youth work transformed my path' - Belfast man honoured for community efforts belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-n…

#EndVAWG clip by Women's Aid NI

Women’s Aid welcomes the launch of Northern Ireland’s first-ever Ending Violence Against Women & Girls Strategy today. This crucial step aligns us with neighbouring jurisdictions by implementing a cross-departmental approach to tackle violence against women & girls. 1/2

“Listening to women reveals to us that the current peace in Northern Ireland is partial.” -Foyle Family Justice Centre CJI Inspectors were pleased to attend the launch of this important Research Report by Dr Dr. Aisling Swaine

#ENDVAWG The smiles on Women's Aid NI Sonya McMullan faces says it all.

Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA emphasized there is still much to do to tackle the hidden harms of paramilitarism. The Minister was speaking at the launch of Foyle Women's Aid Foyle Family Justice Centre report. Read more at justice-ni.gov.uk/news/work-be-d…

Women's Aid NI Sonya McMullan NEW: THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE 16 September 2024 Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls launched The Executive has today launched a Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls. The strategy also includes the first Delivery Plan, which will

In the last four weeks, three women have tragically lost their lives at the hands of men in Northern Ireland. Change is needed now. Today we welcome the launch of The Executive Office's strategy to end violence against women and girls. More here:orlo.uk/G8VjH

I am a survivor of #childsexualabuse. My father was my abuser. When I disclosed, his excuse was that I ‘looked like [my] mother’. I was 11 years old. My father’s wife, my stepmother, believed him. #HuwEdwards defense lawyer is claiming alcohol and mental health as mitigating

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‘Killed here’ plaques unveiled in campaign for tougher sentences for domestic homicides theguardian.com/society/2024/s…

Congratulations to Foyle Women's Aid and Foyle Family Justice Centre on today's research launch event. An important discussion on paramilitary and intimate partner violence coercive control as well as the importance of a gendered lens. foylefamilyjusticecentre.org/when-you-know-…

Mary Yes I’m well thank you. One in six children is sexually abused, 90% by family or those trusted as family. Unfortunately my situation is very common.

Great work from Women's Aid NI and the Women's Sector. Their tireless work representingthe voices of victims has resulted in government working together under Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly BL with The Executive Office providing us with an EVAWG strategy. A great day 👏🏻 for NI & all victims

Lady Les 🙈🙉🙊 (@LadyLes on Truth / GETTR) Yes. And no mitigating circumstances which make abuse ‘less bad’. Nope.

Four key takeaways from Huw Edwards' sentencing - BBC News A useful explanation of complexities of sentencing in the Huw Edwards case - impt to still remember these were children being knowingly traded regardless of mental health / sexuality defence and bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The Children’s Services Co-operation Act is a key piece of legislation to improve outcomes for children, but to date, it has not been used to its full potential. In his blog, Senior Policy Officer, Chris Jenkins explains how this legislation and collaboration between public