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Non fatal strangulation timeline: 6.8 seconds loss of consciousness 14 seconds an anoxic seizure 15 seconds bladder incontinence 30 seconds bowel incontinence All deaths between 62-152 seconds You only need the pressure of a handshake to kill someone. It’s the second cause

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Rach this is a fab piece. Hope it reaches a lot of people.

Some actions that characterise a controlling partner can be seen as normal or expected in a relationship. Some could even be interpreted as a kind behaviour- it all depends on context. To find out more, visit: cathypress.co.uk

Looking forward to speaking today amongst so many distinguished professionals in the domestic abuse arena. Have a great day everyone. #ICCC2023 #CoerciveControl

Since my little interview with Sophy Ridge I’ve had a lot of emails from victims and survivors and…also found a cousin!! Not only has the interview reached some of the most vulnerable people in society but it’s generated interest from other countries for the opportunity for

An amazing 3 days training the first cohort of trainers for The VOICE programme 2024! What an amazing group and what wonderful feedback. ‘Brilliant, refreshing, user friendly, great style of learning - videos, handouts, exercises. A lovely safe and gentle programme. April dates

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"Parental alienation" is not a term found in any diagnostic manual; nonetheless, it is used routinely in the family courts. The theory is used to silence claims of domestic abuse and shift focus away from the perpetrator as the abuser to the victim(s) as the source of the problem

A system that minimises reports of domestic abuse due to allegations of so-called "parental alienation" is a system that is unfit to safeguard children!

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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN DECLARED A NATIONAL THREAT: Reem Alsalem, UN Special Rapporteur, releases preliminary findings: "institutional violence perpetuated against mothers and children in family courts and the colossal failure of justice continue to be of grave concern," and, "it

Kate Kniveton MP has called on the government to pass a law introducing a presumption of no contact between a child and their abusive parent. The presumption has eroded all parts of the family justice system, we need change! Read the full article here: bbc.in/49TLba2

Cathy Newman Channel 4 News Victims’ Commissioner for London Claire Sinka It’s great that this is being addressed. But it’s not a loophole. It’s policy in the “family justice” system to prioritise fatherhood at the expense of the safety and independence of children and their mothers (or fathers in cases where the mother is abusive). This has been

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Absolutely right! Boys club at its worst and most detestable.