Coercive Control and the case of Sally Challen
The case of Sally Challen is being heard by the Court of Appeal today and I was asked about what the impact of a successful appeal would be by Emma […]
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Misogyny is why the police fail to protect victims of stalking and domestic violence
I recently took part in a Radio 5 Live broadcast on the subject of coercive control and stalking and gave my view that the only explanation for the continued failures […]
The police should be held accountable for failing DV and stalking victims
The case of Laura Stuart highlights yet another woefully inadequate police response to a female victim of domestic abuse, coercive control and stalking. Her relationship with Jason Cooper was dominated […]
Animal Abuse and Coercive Control
A recent investigation by 5 Live investigates highlighted that in a one month period 700 calls were made to domestic violence helplines, which included reports of animal cruelty used by […]
New Domestic Abuse Law – what it means
I was delighted to hear the announcement at the weekend of the commencement date for the new laws around coercive control and domestic abuse. I was involved in the campaign […]
Coercive control – why training for professionals is essential
We are expecting the Government to announce the commencement date for the new law around coercive control within the next few weeks. The legislation will outlaw patterns of controlling or […]
Don’t Ditch the Dash
There has been much debate recently about the benefits of risk assessment tools in Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence cases and whether risk assessment tools should be abandoned […]
Stalking – Victims are still failed at each stage of the Criminal Justice System #NSAW2015
This week is National Stalking Awareness Week which was first started in 2011 by the Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service CEO Laura Richards. This year’s theme is “What is Stalking”. […]
New Domestic Violence Law – Good and Bad News
I was very pleased to hear the announcement by Theresa May on 18 December 2014 confirming that the coalition Government would introduce a criminal offence of coercive control. This is […]
New law allows enforcement of protective orders across European Union
Protective Orders such as Non Molestation Orders, Protection from Harassment Act Restraining orders or Forced Marriage Protection Orders are easily obtained in England and Wales and there are straight forward […]