Still get as saddened by this as angry

May the holidays begin

New research led by Michael Sanders for Centre for Homelessness Impact evaluated this programme, which helps children in care build a support network of adults they can rely on. The findings suggest the programme reduces young care leavers' risk of homelessness by 10%

That was a test of the legs and heart and vertigo….

New episode of #NowandMen out today, with none other than Professor Michael Flood from QUT Centre for Justice! Michael gives a plethora of insights on how to engage men & boys on issues such as violence & online misogyny, & opportunities & challenges as this work grows: now-and-men.captivate.fm/episode/michae…

😔Fewer than 40% of women who experience violence seek help. Administrative data on violence against women can help improve the quality of services and identify unmet needs. 👇Check our joint guidance with World Health Organization (WHO): unwo.men/vleh50PwUjZ #GenderData

A UK first from The Drive Partnership and University of Bristol: research focusing on rates of suicide in perpetrators of domestic abuse ⬇️ #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Rishi Sunak took 23 private flights in 187 days. He flew London to Blackpool in a 14-seat RAF jet, it’s 3 hrs by train. The same to Leeds, it’s 2.5 hrs by train Private flights are 14 times more polluting than commercial flights & 50 times more than trains He just doesn’t care.

Looking forward to this now I’m here HowManyTimes?

Shirley Ballas what?! Les = Angela??

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The Home Sec choosing to publicly undermine a murder charge against an AFO is deeply worrying. Time and again we’re told the duty of all police forces is to uphold the law and if there is enough evidence to charge to allow due process. All out of the window now apparently.

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Let’s not forget 1 in 4 of all people facing homelessness have been in care as children. Tell me again how it’s a lifestyle choice.

Really worried Home Secretary’s comments will fuel hate when rough sleepers are already vulnerable to violence, and undermine efforts to protect them from cold this winter. Charities must not be penalised for pursuing their humanitarian purpose. Me on BBC Breakfast yesterday

2ndNovember 2023: Christie Eugene, 64, was found with injuries at a home in Brixton. She later died in hospital. Her son, Jason Phinn, 35, has been charged with murder.

Great feedback here from a local stakeholder

If you've been in contact with local services at any time in the past 24 months, your feedback would be very helpful. Click the link to find out more consultations.leicester.gov.uk/communications…

How chilling. Stalkers are never of “previously good character”. Stalking is a course of conduct with victims experiencing on average 100 incidents before reporting. Maybe the CJS should start treating it with the seriousness it deserves?? apple.news/A2eeJv6O6RJCHx…

A scholarship (tuition fees & stipend) for Black Britons has been set up at Edinburgh University in the name of my late, great friend, the novelist Andrea Levy. Please share. Good luck. 1/2