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12 August 2021: Kate Shepherd, 66, was shot dead by Jake Davison, 22, in Plymouth. Davison killed four other people (his mother Maxine Davison/Chapman, Sophie Martyn, Lee Martyn, Stephen Washington) before killing himself.
7 August 2021: Megan Newborough, 23, is thought to have been killed before being found dead the following day in a country lane in Leicestershire. Ross Macullam, 29, has been charged with rape and murder.
It’s easy to get swept up in relationships, so how do young people decide what is and isn’t OK? We & young people have co-created the #IsItOk? campaign to understand toxic behaviours in young people’s relationships. Please share the survey with those in your life aged 11-25
Wondering why this is not getting more attention, or being treated more seriously https://www.three.fm/news/coronavirus/145-increase-in-domestic-abuse-calls/
Just seen this after being highly irritated by comments by Isle of Man Constabulary suggesting that lockdown is causing DA and issuing this advice to abusers: "Please be reminded that domestic abuse is unacceptable in any situation, no matter what stresses you are under."
Domestic abuse is always a choice a perpetrator makes – isolation is not an excuse for abuse. Share if you agree.
Important and clear advice for everyone concerned someone is at risk of abuse #NoExcuseForAbuse https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a32154739/help-friend-domestic-abusive-relationship/
Can we get this to @Carole_King ?
276 members of our choir sing You’ve Got A Friend for @womensaid & help fight the domestic abuse that is increasing in this time of isolation.
Watch and listen here:
https://youtu.be/g7U7iYxHw2Q
#YouAreNotAlone #WeAreStrongerTogether
Such a disappointing, minimising and ill informed comment by our Chief Constable, highlighting the need for education, awareness and training on the Isle of Man
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-52217211
Such a disappointing, minimising and ill informed comment by our Chief Constable, highlighting the need for education, awareness and training on the Isle of Man
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-52217211
Agree totally with David Challen and Judith. All the media need to take a long hard look at the way they report DA, so much victim blaming and minimalization is pandering to the abuser and perpetuating myths
Disgusting to see @BBCNews repeatedly creating horrific headlines to killings that involve abuse.
‘Chip shop death: Geoffrey Bran cleared of murdering wife’
Earlier this year they reported on my mother being the ‘Hammer killer wife’...
Love to speak the news editor about this. https://twitter.com/judith_vickress/status/1196843512232316930
1 in 5 children experience domestic abuse growing up, yet only some of them will have access to specialist support for children and young people. This is unacceptable. On #UniversalChildrensDay let's call for future MPs to pledge to #Invest2EndAbuse so no child is left behind.
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2019/10/gun-violence-report/ brave DA survivors describing their experience and lack of understanding or empathy from authorities and services
Excellent example of victim blaming in the press and why journalists need to rethink the language they use
We are going to be organising an event for journalists on reporting violence against women and girls in early 2020 - worth noting there are standards on reporting #VAWG available here: https://www.nuj.org.uk/documents/nuj-guidelines-on-violence-against-women/nuj-guidelines-for-journalists-on-violence-against-women.pdf https://twitter.com/WelshWomensAid/status/1194316432282128384
Recently attended Rachel's SUTDA Survivors Conference in South Wales an inspiring speaker and campaigner:
RT @ukhomeoffice: After Rachel (@Dontlookback198) filed for divorce in 2011, her husband shot her in the leg. He later killed himself. Listen to Rachel’s story and why she’s campaigning for men and women who suffer #DomesticAbuse.
Since Natalie Connolly was killed, these 12 other UK women and girls have been killed by men who claimed they consented to the violence.
They are among 59 women killed since 1972, and many more injured.
Read their stories: http://wecantconsenttothis.uk
Light sentencing sends a dangerous message to perpetrators and makes our communities less safe. We owe it to the women who have lost their lives, and their families, to ensure that all perpetrators face the full force of the law. https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2019/11/13/millionaire-who-left-girlfriend-to-die-to-appeal-lenient-sentence/
Long awaited DA Bill gets second reading, will create DA offence and CoCo Offence, https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/new-laws-aim-to-make-domestic-abuse-victims-feel-safe/?fbclid=IwAR38IhZKfnCuvuaDKXW4ivNHkSDnXjzlVslrWS_iiJDOS-rqakWcIIXMI2s
Contrast in coverage of court case into the death of Mavis Bran - survivors in abusive relationships will be reading these stories, we need the media to clearly send a message of what #DomesticAbuse is & not perpetuate #victimblaming - Support available @LiveFearFree 08088010800
Coverage of the #sutda conference yesterday; the first completely survivor-led conference in Wales, organised and hosted by @Dontlookback198
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/domestic-abuse-kills-more-young-20059559
DA sentencing on the Isle of Man - Law must change https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/colby-man-sentenced-for-assault/?fbclid=IwAR3vPzvXWyucuPaprOJ7HDk6TRihSvxrHll_rWcnTqdXlEwNL9ohcKqfL6E
@losinggracefilm @AbuseFreeLife @Dontlookback198 @JMoncktonSmith @DrEmmaKatz @David_Challen @CoCoAwareness @gerri_allinson @daffydowndilly @justice4women @JenLGilmour @WomenofMann
THIS CANNOT GO ON 💔
Kay Martin was found with four fractures in skull and electrical cable around her neck.
Northumbria Police returned keys to Alan Martin after quizzing him about rape.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7385473/Husband-battered-wife-death-hammer-two-weeks-accused-raping-her.html
The eight warning signs your partner could be a deadly domestic abuser, including a fast-moving relationship https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/9813891/eight-signs-deadly-domestic-abuse/
Further excellent research by Dr. @JMoncktonSmith
Domestic abuse: Killers 'follow eight-stage pattern', study says https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-49481998
Please consider supporting this project, and share widely. The film will be used to raise awareness at screenings followed by panel discussion/Q&A sessions.
Wonderful people We r calling on u 4 for help, we have only a couple of days 2 raise the last of the money 4 #LosingGrace we’re so close!! All pledges large or small & RT make all the difference!! Thanku so much 4 ur support 🙏🏽#domesticabuse #familycourt
https://greenlit.fund/project/losing-grace
Please consider signing this important petition
As the public, we can challenge an unduly lenient sentence for serious fraud. But we can't challenge the same for coercive control. This petition is to ensure the public can challenge unduly lenient sentences for coercive control. Please consider signing. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/264830
It is really important we recognise the impact of DA on work and the workplace. This is why we want to educate workplaces to recognise signs, ask the question and know how to support colleagues and keep workplaces safe.
The hold perpetrators have on your life. My perpetrator even controlled my working environment
https://metro.co.uk/2017/01/17/employers-letter-shows-how-wide-reaching-domestic-abuse-can-be-6383092/
Victims are the true experts of DA and at the heart of everything we do. Inspiring to hear @FMullaneAAFDA raising victims and their families profiles in DHRs @AAFDA6 #IGDomesticAbuse
Thanks to John for his support and we have positive updates https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/domestic-abuse-legislation-what-next/?fbclid=IwAR22RgUQvsEKu8z0hEHzZD74l3IeMAEsDZVFG1cFCtDISAFgLdpbww6qT7c
I had the pleasure of delivering a presentation on #DomesticAbuse and #coercivecontrol to the Tynwald in October last year in an effort to influence the need for good #DomesticAbuse legislation for victims and survivors on the Isle of Man. Please help @Space4A & sign the petition https://twitter.com/Space4A/status/1131843989404114944
Progress on Isle of Man abuse legislation and great interviews and coverage by Manx radio. Thanks all who signed our petition, please keep sharing! https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/domestic-abuse-legislation-what-next/?fbclid=IwAR22RgUQvsEKu8z0hEHzZD74l3IeMAEsDZVFG1cFCtDISAFgLdpbww6qT7c
#DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl
#Triathlon2StopDA training continued today with a run with my fantastic supportive wife. Raising money for @safelives_ and @STagainstDV at the iconic and hard Alpe D'Huez Triathlon in the French Alps @alpe_triathlon
#alpetriathlon19
My mother, Sally Challen, was branded a cold-blooded killer. At last, she has justice.
The fact that society is ahead of the CPS in understanding domestic violence is a damaging indictment of the criminal justice system.
My comment for The Observer.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jun/08/my-mother-sally-challen-killed-my-father-finally-justice
No one can understand what I’ve been through to get to this point.
Mother and son separated for 9 years reunited and seeing justice.
#SallyChallen
#CoerciveControl
50% of r population r #women We need diverse female voices 2 get an accurate depiction of r lives. #LosingGrace is giving a voice to the unheard through an #AllFemale team. Pls support us, #Pledge&Share
https://greenlit.fund/project/losing-grace
#SupportIndieFilm #womeninfilm #CrowdFunding #BIM
Great work by the @StalkingUnit
Dave echoes the words I say on my #stalking training. Victims wake up wondering how they're going to keep themselves safe that day. They're so fearful they can't think past that day. Professionals need to understand this.
https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/17677198.philip-day-was-a-resentful-stalker-says-anti-stalking-police-detective/?ref=twtrec
Thank you @Athena_Mandis for coming today @LGR1033 to talk to us about your film @losinggracefilm A film which aims to bring awareness about domestic abuse.
Thank you @ToyotaEnfield for sponsoring this show.
#DomesticAbuse #film #awareness #crowdfunding
@allinson_alex @daffydowndilly @MinGrob @michaelsheen @CountDeadWomen @CCCBuryStEd @CoCoAwareness @womensaid @RefugeCharity Please share support this DA film made on Isle of Man shown worldwide as little as £1 pledge could make this happen and save lives https://greenlit.fund/project/losing-grace
Thank you, John!
#DomesticAbuse
#Coercivecontrol
I had the pleasure of delivering a presentation on #DomesticAbuse and #coercivecontrol to the Tynwald in October last year in an effort to influence the need for good #DomesticAbuse legislation for victims and survivors on the Isle of Man. Please help @Space4A & sign the petition https://twitter.com/Space4A/status/1131843989404114944
Good morning!! Thank you so much everyone who has and is supporting us on the journey of #LosingGrace this crucial #film is a Trojan horse, a beautiful film that exposes a flawed system that protects abusers #DomesticViolence
https://greenlit.fund/project/losing-grace
#supportindiefilm
We have got to keep the conversation going. We have got to talk about it in order to raise awareness and reducing isolation. Read the myths, learn the truth and see how @TheHavenWton can support you 💜
#BreakTheSilence #awareness4all #domesticabuse
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/21/abusive-partners-could-banned-seeing-children-moj-launches-inquiry/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
2 more stories show how inadequately domestic abuse is understood by the Courts on the Isle of man: http://www.iomtoday.co.im/article.cfm?id=48532&headline=Man%20subjected%20his%20ex%20to%20a%20%27terrifying%27%20ordeal§ionIs=news&searchyear=2019
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/article.cfm?id=48497&headline=Man%20who%20grabbed%20his%20girlfriend%20by%20the%20throat%20is%20sentenced%20to%20probation§ionIs=news&searchyear=2019
#DomesticAbuse
@Space4A @SVPhillimore @JenLGilmour @MinGrob @CoCoAwareness I had a lady contact me only yesterday to say how shocking they handle da on the Isle of Man
spread the word. Crowd funding needed. #domesticabuse
@allinson_alex , @daffydowndilly @JulieEdgeMHK @Taniemarie @kate_iom please share & support this domestic abuse film project - short DA film made on IoM, screenings (worldwide) to be followed by Q&A panel. Shine light on the issues, make IoM central https://greenlit.fund/project/losing-grace
Almost 169k signatures on the petition. Staying silent to the further abuse in family court isn’t an option.
The voices of those who have endured it must be heard!
@jessphillips @LouHaigh @carolynharris24 @Tranzform @ToniaAntoniazzi @michaelsheen
https://www.change.org/p/theresa-may-mp-stop-domestic-abuse-through-the-family-courts
The CPS role is to prosecute, not give up - read more here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/rape-prosecutions-victim-phone-cps-dropping-cases-forms-a8922661.html
Keep pushing the petition!
Almost 169k signatures now. Let’s keep the pressure on for an independent inquiry.
@jessphillips @LouHaigh @carolynharris24 @ToniaAntoniazzi
https://www.change.org/p/theresa-may-mp-stop-domestic-abuse-through-the-family-courts
Nxivm trial hears of debauchery and cruelty within alleged 'sex cult' https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/18/nxivm-trial-keith-raniere-sex-cult?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other