Policing: misconduct and wholesale culture change
Policing in England and Wales is going through a period of huge change, sometimes supported and sometimes not, by the infrastructure that surrounds it.
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Why a gendered approach to supporting women experiencing homelessness with histories of violence is vital
These women, regardless of their exact situation, usually have one thing in common: violence. Estimates range between 44% - 89% of women who are homeless have also experienced violence either during or prior to becoming homeless
Thinking intersectionality: forced marriage and ‘honour’-based violence as forms of violence against women and girls in a context of structural inequality
Understanding forced marriage and 'honour'-based violence as violence against women and girls in a context of structural inequality. Analysis and advice from Imkaan.
State Accountability for All: Why Should BME Organisations Do Strategic Litigation?
Why should BME women’s organisations pursue strategic litigation? Dr Hannana Siddiqui’s four steps to push for legal and policy reform. Audio version available.
Navigating the language – listening to the words women use to describe their mental health and hearing what they need
Listening to the words women use to describe their mental health. Medina Johnson, Chief Executive of IRISi, on transforming survivors' experiences in healthcare.
Motherhood, homelessness and abuse: the importance of a gendered approach
Katherine Sacks-Jones, Alliance for Women and Girls at Risk, outlines the specific needs of women experiencing homelessness, and how support must address this.
Improving the health response to domestic abuse in Blackpool
A reflection on delivering specialist training and referral pathways to GP practices with the Pathfinder project. Read about the significant impact it’s made in Blackpool.
Impact of moving or staying put on the recovery on women experiencing domestic abuse
Survivors of domestic abuse face complex choices when it comes to staying or leaving their homes, each with its own emotional and safety implications.
Helping women with learning disabilities express their views
Lois Cameron, Director at Talking Mats, writes about their successful communication tool which helps identify people with learning disabilities experiencing domestic abuse.