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Introducing the Guest Blog page for ydom.co.uk
This Guest Blog page opens up a wealth of experience and knowledge from various individuals and those professionals working within the area of domestic abuse.
Fresh content is available from many dedicated and experienced professionals, who want to share their knowledge and specialist areas they work in.
The more information sharing in as many ways as possible is vital to breaking down the barriers in talking about domestic abuse.
And it could help someone in need of support…..
Clare’s Law: what you need to know
Katerina Hadjimatheou is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex. She is currently conducting a study on victim-survivor experiences of Clare’s Law. In this blog, Katerina breaks down the questions many people have around Clare’s Law.
Two Lies and a Hard Truth
AJ Gajjar The Trauma Healing Parent Parenting and Trauma Consultant | Child Development Specialist | Children’s Advocate | Educator | Speaker.
An Overview of Domestic Abuse against Men in the UK
Jared Whitaker writes books around domestic abuse and narcissism, and is an avid campaigner who tries to raise awareness around domestic abuse against men, and fights for equality for men and women with regards to these topics.
How do you navigate divorce when you have experienced Domestic Abuse?
Vanessa White Breakup and Divorce Coach (Master Accreditation) is an Accredited Breakup and Divorce Coach who emotionally and practically supports clients before, during and after their breakup or divorce, however complex. She combines her unique personal experiences with her certification training to give tools and strategies to help clients recover and create a positive, fulfilling future.
Neurodiversity and Intimate Partner Violence
Anna Knight is a woman of many ‘ands’: a leadership coach, a survivor of domestic violence, an unapologetic nerd, a disabled person, a cat parent and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community to name a few. As part of her personal recovery, she discovered a drive towards leaving a legacy – to make things better for the generations to come – and she now supports people who similarly want to turn their experiences into positive action.
Are you seeking to win his validation
Sandra Reddish is a blogger and the incredible author of One in Four Women: understanding men’s domestic abuse of women One in Four Women covers all the main features of men’s domestic abuse of women. It demystifies the confusion that domestic abuse causes and liberates women from the self-blame that they so often feel. Here, in her guest blog for You Don’t Own Me Sandra asks the question…..”Are you seeking to win his validation?”
A Gift of a Blog! The Unexpected Gift
*This blog is written by an incredibly talented writer and I’m fortunate that it now sits proudly within You Don’t Own Me
The Criminal Responsibility of Domestic Abuse-Induced Suicide: The Time has Come to Extend the Law Once Again
Rhianna Dorrian, Sch, LLB, LLM is currently writing her Master’s thesis on the criminal responsibility of domestic abuse-induced suicide and plans to commence her PhD research in this field in September 2024 to create a viable model for a new offence that specifically prosecutes abusers whose victims take their own life.
A Collection of Older Victim-Survivors Stories
From the very talented Carrie Bower where you’ll find a selection of incredibly insightful blogs. These blogs focus on domestic abuse and older women. We need to make sure that everyone who has been impacted by domestic abuse is seen and heard!
Is it abuse if my partner doesn’t hit me?
Caron Kipping worked for many years as an IDVA (domestic abuse advocate) for her local domestic abuse charity, supporting women and men in high-risk abusive relationships. She re-trained as a Divorce Coach. Caron’s experience and expertise shines through in this blog!
Understanding and Recognising Tech Abuse
Charlotte Hooper is the Helpline Manager at The Cyber Helpline, a UK charity and movement by the cyber security industry that supports over 2000 individuals and sole traders impacted by cyber crime and online harm every month. Read Charlotte’s blog to gain a deeper insight into recognising Tech Abuse!
Reclaiming Feminism at the Intersection
Michaela Queensborough is an audacious agent of change, and PhD researcher with an unwavering commitment to championing children’s rights. An award-winning academic activist with education expertise. Michaela’s thesis explores the Duality of Domestic Abuse with reference to childhood and ethnicity. Adept Programme Lead with exceptional oratory skills and demonstrable published work proficiency. Michaela is one of 100 women to feature in H.O.P.E Calls digital art project celebrating Black and Brown women in VAWG. She is one of 60 women to feature in the 2nd series of Disruptors. A magazine book series that amplifies the narratives of ordinary women challenging the status quo by Violet Simon.
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