Rape crisis centres at risk of closure as convictions remain ‘woefully low’

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Woman: I’m concerned that racism, sexism & misogyny is still prevalent in policing

Rishi Sunak: It’s a ‘small minority’ & we’re going to put more police on the streets

Resisting and calling out racist abuse is not a crime.

Charging Selma, Divina and Danae, who were the victims of a racist attack, is a grave miscarriage of justice.

Sign our petition urging the CPS to drop the racist charges against the #KingsCross3 .
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If you're in Cheltenham, don't miss out on this event with @Hwistrich next week (19th).

Tickets: ow.ly/UGvW50Sfjas

The racist charges imposed on the #KingsCross3 reflect an institutionally entrenched discriminatory attitude.

Change is needed NOW.

Join us at our public meeting at 6.30pm today and be part of the conversation. 1/2
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📣Calling criminal defence lawyers and prison lawyers!

We have launched a new training programme on representing victims of domestic abuse who are accused of offending. It will be delivered by experts, including women with lived experience.

Details: ow.ly/grfg50Sfi50

“These were very serious failings, which will shock most people. It’s only right that a serious sanction has been applied. If Carrick had been caught in January 2016, at least six of his victims would have been spared his horrific conduct.'

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“These victims, and so many others, were let down by the very system that should be there to protect them…when it comes to domestic abuse, poor practice costs lives. Victims know better than anyone what the perpetrator is capable of.”

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Join us on 25 July for a special online event celebrating the life and work of Professor Evan Stark, who framed the concept of ‘coercive control’.

Register here: ow.ly/1Ow450SfgCh

For today only you can get @Hwistrich's book 'Sister in Law' for 99p in ebook!

Available here: amazon.co.uk/Sister-Law-Fig…

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A frame shout out for our event with Harriet Wistrich in #cheltenham on June 19th

Such an important subject!
If you loved #InvisbleWomen by Caroline Criado Perez you need to check this out too...

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Parabola Arts Centre Transworld Books Centre for Women's Justice

ICYMI if you are a qualified barrister or solicitor, we are currently recruiting mentors for our mentoring scheme.

For more info, see: ow.ly/9qHW50Rgehm

Important listening as we lead up to the next tranche of the Undercover Policing Public Inquiry starting July 1st.

Read more about Lindsey's story here: policespiesoutoflives.org.uk/lindseys-story/

#spycops

Your voice matters. 

We’ve created a guide for victim-survivors on how to vote safely in the #GeneralElection , including how to apply to vote anonymously. Registering to vote anonymously can take time so apply as soon as you can. 

Explore our guide 👇 survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/vo…

The Centre for Women's Justice also supported Wade rec’s + in their response the MoJ murder sentencing consultation, cited their ‘Women who Kill’ report that found in the majority of cases where women kill their abusers the self-defence of women regularly fails at trial ⬇️
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Women and girls across Britain are facing a crisis of unmet need.

We believe only a standalone Secretary of State can drive forward the policy changes they desperately deserve.

Over 50 specialist organisations agree.

Read our joint letter: buff.ly/3V7fWSQ

'Domestic violence victims left open to attacks as restraining order breach prosecutions plummet for abusers'

'Ministry of Justice data shows convictions for breaches dropped by 44% between 2018 and 2023'

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Love and solidarity to the family of #zaraaleena

We are uplifted by the support for our public meeting. At 108 sign ups, & counting!

The Black community must not be penalised for raising its voice against racist abuse.

Join us on 12 June to be part of this timely discussion & share widely. #KingsCross3
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'I have been let down and failed by…police and all the other bodies involved, I am being punished by the system that was supposed to be there to help and protect me.'

#StopCriminalisingSurvivors

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