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…..

 

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.

Various professionals will also be joining me in for the DIP in and out with Lucy Podcast

Lets keep the conversation going!

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