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This week's office chat is around the use of AI and weather its a hindrance or a help, embracing the robots or exercising caution? Specific AI tool for domestic abuse can be found here: www.aimeesays.com

Sharing thoughts on current topics hitting the media around the continuation of violence of women, girls and children.

We continue on the journey with Claire Throssell where we discuss how she used her very raw grief to changing laws so another child does not get killed by an abusive parent #clairethrossell #domesticabuse #familycourt #abusiveparents #advocate #womensaid #presumptionofcontact #childcontact

We sit down with Claire Throssell to talk about her lived experience of domestic abuse and what it was like for her navigating the family courts, Claire speaks candidly about her story, the challenges she faced and the impact of a system that didnt respond in the way she needed, through her story we explore when systems fall short and why listening to voices like Claire's matters, a thoughtful and honest conversation about change, awareness and justice buy her book here https://amzn.eu/d/01SppFWa

Claire was a victim of domestic abuse, within 6 months after leaving her abuser, Claire's ex husband deliberately set the house on fire with her two sons trapped and with no way to escape, killing them both. They were 9 and 12 years of age at the time of their deaths. Claire has spent the past 10 years campaigning and giving her two sons voices that were never heard in life so no other child or family should experience what she did.

A very real powerful raw journey with Claire survivor of abuse and an advocate to get the system changed in this country that are supposed to protect! Claire was a victim of domestic abuse which ended in tragedy when her abuser the father of her two boys deliberately trapped them in an attic and set the room on fire. Over the next 8 episodes we will explore the circumstances, highlight failures within systems that are meant to protect and have uncomfortable conversations about the taboo topics that are not touched within the domestic abuse arena

PARENTAL WARNING - This episode does contain explicit language. A special episode giving a voice to the voiceless and why gender based violence needs to stop. during the 16 days of activism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

this film has raised awareness and conversations around some complexities of abuse. many victims may not be able to resonate with the victim/perpetrator dynamic the film promotes domestic abuse as, maybe even feeling like they have not been able to follow Lily’s example and harbor self-blame. In reality, the experience of abuse is much more complex, gritty, lonely, heavily judged and misunderstood. The overall message that should be taken away from the film and in real life, is abuse is never ever the victim’s fault and always that of the abuser, regardless of personal trauma, background, job title, ethnicity, age and financial status.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We live in a world where we are bombarded by reality tv love it or loathe it, these programs can influence how we view love, sex, relationships and body image, come and take a listen on our views and opinions. Contains references to Love Island, Married at First Sight, My Mum, Your Dad and Open House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week episode I am joined by the amazing Sharlene sharing her thought's on the self-help program Get Out Get Love created by Dr Craig Newman. The episode is raw, authentic, honest and humorous and I really hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording. please as always get in touch with your thoughts and opinions and for more information on the program or the book click on the links below. Get Out, Get Love: What everyone should know in, and after, abusive relationships https://amzn.eu/d/c8TVo4H https://www.getoutgetlove.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week episode I am joined by Dr Craig Newman with his own personal experiences of domestic abuse and his profession as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience as a therapist and coach he created a Get Out Get Love (GOGL) as a self-help programme to fill the gap of recovering from an abusive ex. ​He is passionate about helping people who have experienced abuse to find the insight and tools to escape abuse, to empower them to recover and to develop true self love. Get Out, Get Love: What everyone should know in, and after, abusive relationships https://amzn.eu/d/c8TVo4H https://www.getoutgetlove.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show this week we dive in with some guests discussing if programs on TV are a hindrance or a help to the cause of raising the awareness of domestic abuse. From Emmerdale, to Barbie, Baby Reindeer, Serial Killers and everything in between we explore the pros and cons of the portrayal of abuse within our entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leaving an abusive relationship is not easy. Abusers repeatedly go to extremes to prevent the victim from leaving. In fact, leaving an abuser is the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence. One studyin America found in interviews with men who have killed their wives that either threats of separation by their partner or actual separations were most often the precipitating events that lead to the murder.A victim's reasons for staying with their abusers are extremely complex and, in most cases, are based on the reality that their abuser will follow through with the threats they have used to keep them trapped: the abuser will hurt or kill them, they will hurt or kill the kids, they will win custody of the children, they will harm or kill pets or others, they will ruin their victim financially -- the list goes on. The victim in violent relationships knows their abuser best and fully knows the extent to which they will go to make sure they have and can maintain control over the victim. The victim literally may not be able to safely escape or protect those they love, this episode looks at why leaving is never simple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UNITE to End Violence against Women initiative is a multiyear effort to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls around the world.The initiative, launched in 2008 under the leadership of the UN Secretary-General, was created to support the civil society led 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign around the world.Managed by UN Women, UNITE calls on governments, civil society, women’s organizations, young people, the private sector, media, and the UN system to join forces to address the global pandemic of violence against women and girls.The global theme of this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, which runs from 25 November to 10 December 2023, is “UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls” Join the global movement with the #NoExcuse campaign calling for urgent investments to prevent violence against women and girls.Key facts on violence against women and girlsMore than 5 women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their familyMore than 5 women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their familyNearly 1 in 5 women aged 20-24 were married before turning 18In 2021, nearly 1 in 5 women aged 20-24 were married before turning 18One in three women have been subjected to violence at least once in their lifetimeOne in three women have been subjected to violence at least once in their lifetime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Parental alienation’ and ‘alienating behaviour’ have been used more and more in the family court, children’s social care, media, and social media. This episode starts a conversation about what it is and why it can be a further extension of abusive behaviour post separation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.