RT @watkinssolic: Proud to share the Court Guide for Survivors of Domestic Abuse during #16DaysOfActivism, supporting survivors at events l…

Jess Phillips on new anti-domestic violence measures: ‘I feel hopeful today’

Family of woman found dead in car in London accuses police of failing to protect her.

RT @watkinssolic: Our 3rd @DAC_Bristol event on 11th October brought together experts to address crucial issues. Thanks to the speakers, ou…

And that’s a wrap! Thank you so much again to our amazing speakers, the brilliant @watkinssolic team and the venue team for making our 3rd conference such a success. We hope to see all attendees next year! #DACB24

@RefugeCharity In recent years, #Al and #deepfake technology has made huge progress. Research has shown that 96% of deepfake videos online are pornographic videos. The main victims are women… their images are used without consent and often without their knowledge. #DACB24

@RefugeCharity Sharing of intimate images is a criminal offence under section 33 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015. The Domestic Abuse Bill (2021) made it a criminal offence to threaten to share an intimate image. #DACB24

@RefugeCharity Sexual Tech Abuse: Intimate Image Abuse: Perpetrators share or threaten to share intimate or sexual photographs or films of a survivor, without their consent, as a tool of coercive control and to inflict emotional distress on them. #DACB24

@RefugeCharity Smart devices are now commonly found in the house. These include smart TVs, doorbells, plugs and even thermostats. Perpetrators may misuse these to monitor and track survivors or use as surveillance. #DACB24

@RefugeCharity Sophie Inkster: when a survivor is fleeing abuse they have so much on their minds… Many apps and features on phone settings rely on the use of location settings - it’s important to check who has access #DACB24

@martintandc on the topic of homelessness - we have a disproportionate number, around 25% of under 25s are LGBTQIA+ #DACB24

@martintandc As queer people we choose the family we want around us, our family as well as our non biological family. #DACB24

@martintandc We think about this threat of outing... A client of mine… every time he tried to end his relationship his partner threatened to tell his family. They did split up in the end and his family disowned him / 60% of his clients stopped using him #DACB24

@martintandc On the topic of conversion therapy: A colleague of mine experienced corrective rape to try and influence her sexual orientation. #DACB24

@martintandc Sleep can be controlled. Arguments before bed so you don’t sleep well. We are far less able to get out of a difficult situation if we are tired. #DACB24

@martintandc If you aren’t out to your family, you may not be able to talk to them about instances of domestic abuse… There is a different level of threat if you aren’t out. To 18 or 19 year old me - this could have been weaponised #DACB24

@martintandc I have been punched in the face at a cash point when someone heard I was going to a gay bar… I have never thought of reporting my instances of homophobia to the police, which then effectively has a ripple effect. #DACB24

@martintandc Domestic abuse is gendered, all of our data tells us that… there has also been an ignorance around women using violence. #DACB24

Daisy Douglas @TenderUK Our Secondary Aged Delivery: - Identify key elements of healthy and unhealthy relationships - Recognise early warning signs of unhealthy relationships - Explore the importance of equality and respect… #DACB24

Daisy Douglas @TenderUK Responses to a school-based survey of 1,000 14-15 year olds - 14% of boys had experienced some form of sexual violence… A 2022 report by SafeLives found that only 52% of young people had an understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships #DACB24