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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

4 years

So excited to be part of @itvcorrie #60For60 ! Happy 60th anniversary @itvcorrie ❤

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@itvcorrie

4 years

Yasmeen’s trial begins tonight, so it was only right that today’s #60For60 is from Women’s Aid, who have been amazing at guiding us on this storyline. 👉 #Corrie @womensaid @ITV @WeAreSTV

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Teresa Parker

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3 years

If you can pull £50 million out of thin air for an 888 service that GPS tracks women & totally misses the point of what we need to address, surely that £50 million could be redirected to existing women's services that are struggling to keep refuge & community support doors open?

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If Zara Aleena's killer is successfully going to get his sentence reduced because he beat her unconscious before some of the sexual assaults, what does that say about our justice system? He attacked her, sexually assaulted her- he murdered her. If he doesn't serve life, who does?

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I can't stop thinking about the 15 year old girl stabbed to death this morning by a boy after their relationship ended. This 17 year old felt entitled to kill her if she didn't want him. All domestic homicides are awful, but I can't process this happening to a 15 year old today.

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Actually speechless at the decision by the BBC to employ Nick Kyrgios as a Wimbledon pundit. The same man who pleaded guilty to assaulting his girlfriend last year, who said of Andrew Tate he was "speaking facts as usual". What message does this send @BBC ?

BBC told to ‘hang heads in shame’ after signing Nick Kyrgios for Wimbledon

Controversial Australian’s appointment attacked by MPs and women’s campaigners after he admitted assaulting an ex-girlfriend

www.telegraph.co.uk

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10 months

This is what minimising domestic homicide looks like in the press: he murdered her before killing himself, yet the empathy is with him, the comments are centred on him. The woman murdered by her husband becomes an afterthought in the reporting - "Clare was a huge loss, too".

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He killed her

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I wondered why a panel at 12.30pm at a party conference felt the need to serve gin - then I heard a man in his 20s tell the room the main issue with online abuse is actually women and the unreasonable sexual pressure they put men under 🤯 After that, the midday gin made sense.

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Teresa Parker

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1 year

For those questioning on here why women are speaking to #Dispatches and not going to the police, the @RapeCrisisEandW website will show you exactly why - less than 2% of reported rapes result in a charge. Here @VeraBaird explains how awful the system is.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

2 months

His ex partner was abused by him, he tried to kidnap other women before plotting to kidnap, rape and kill Holly Willoughby - Gavin Plumb should have been stopped a long, long time ago.

David Challen

@David_Challen

2 months

The judge currently retelling the details of the trial of Gavin Plumb who plotted to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby, are horrifying . How this violent and dangerous man was not in prison earlier is shocking. Plumb is being sentenced live: ➡️

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Teresa Parker

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3 years

If you think lorry drivers are getting amazing pay, my husband is on mere £3.74 more an hour today driving a class 1 (massive lorry) than he was 10 years ago driving a class 2 (less than half the size). Pay agency drivers properly, and you'll have a lot more drivers turning up.

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Teresa Parker

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1 year

Spoke to someone today who seemed surprised at the idea there could be a power element involved in a young woman being forcibly kissed by an older man who is senior figure in a male-dominated industry... I guess some days you really have to start from scratch 😳 #JenniHermoso

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Teresa Parker

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6 years

At #BristolRoyalInfirmary with my Mum today who fell on the ice and broke her ankle badly, it was horrendously busy with beds queued up in corridors but the staff have been just brilliant, cheerful under pressure & real heroes. What would we do without the NHS 💛 @NHSMillion

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

4 years

Please change this @MailOnline - don't start this with the words of a man who stabbed his ex-partner & her daughter to death. Don't platform his words in the headline, focus on the women he killed & what a loss this is - and how frequent domestic homicides are. Don't justify him.

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Teresa Parker

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1 year

Says it all "'worn down' and 'violated' by process". Our justice system isn't fit for purpose for violence against women cases, it's that simple.

Daniel Taylor

@DTathletic

1 year

Big day in court: Ryan Giggs cleared of charges that he was a violent, abusive partner to then-girlfriend. Case dropped after court hears Kate Greville didn't want to give evidence because 'worn down' and 'violated' by process. Giggs 'deeply relieved'.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

4 years

"Woman 'strangled by PC lover plotted his downfall' " Classic victim blaming headline by @BBCNews - when reporting from a court case, there is still a choice in how you report the "facts" & what the headline is

Dorset police officer accused of murder 'destroyed lover's life' - BBC News

Claire Parry said her police officer lover, who is accused of her murder, was "getting away with destroying women's self-esteem and lives", a court heard.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

2 years

21 yrs ago this week I started a 6 month contract at @womensaid , hoping to stay for a bit longer! I feel lucky to spend my working life doing something I feel passionately about, with survivors of domestic abuse who I am so proud to raise awareness with, & incredible colleagues.

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2 years

Dropped even with the audio recordings. The highest ever number of rapes within a 12-month period was recorded by police in the year ending March 2022: 70,330. In that same time period, charges were brought in just 2,223 rape cases. Support is available from @RapeCrisisEandW

Sky Sports News

@SkySportsNews

2 years

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood had faced allegations of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault; Greenwood has now had all charges against him dropped.

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Teresa Parker

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10 months

Huge respect to everyone speaking out about domestic abuse on here, because the amount of nasty responses to those trying to raise awareness & basically save lives is hideous. All too often comments prove the point that misogynistic attitudes underpin tolerance of domestic abuse.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

8 months

Honestly BBC, a "fallen hero"?! He killed his partner! Maybe the headline should ask why a convicted murderer was freed halfway through his sentence? #HerNameWasReeva

BBC News Africa

@BBCAfrica

8 months

Oscar Pistorius - the fallen hero and his future

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Teresa Parker

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2 years

This week has taught me if I was killed in a domestic homicide the Mail would say it was because I work full time & my partner part-time; & if I went missing they'd be counting the no of wine bottles in my recycling bin & no of beers I drank on a match day. End the victim blaming

Sky News

@SkyNews

2 years

BREAKING: Missing Nicola Bulley had 'significant issues with alcohol' in the past, police say

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

3 years

Some really irresponsible - or naive - tweets about coercive control since this story broke. No, it's not easy to leave an abuser when you're terrified of them & exhausted from never being able to relax for a moment. If affected go to @womensaid for help.

Ryan Giggs charged with assaulting two women - BBC News

The Wales manager denies three offences after an incident in Salford in November.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

2 years

Controlling the narrative is something charismatic perpetrators of abuse regularly do - minimise their actions & the impact, & get sympathy for themselves, by default getting others to doubt the survivor. This is part of the abuse. Survivors need to be listened to, & respected.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

4 months

I wrote this for @MetroUK for @womensaid about the message it sends out when the BBC announce a Wimbledon pundit who last year admitted assaulting his girlfriend. We will never see a reduction in domestic abuse while it is swept under the carpet like this.

Nick Kyrgios admitted to assaulting his ex and now he’s a Wimbledon pundit

There is little chance his guilty plea escaped the BBC's attention, yet they are giving him a platform where he will be celebrated as a sporting personality.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

1 year

Absolutely devastating news - we spent last night celebrating Tina. A survivor of severe, ongoing domestic abuse, who gave her blessing for the 5th anniversary of @TinaTheMusical to be for other survivors by supporting @womensaid . Heartbreaking to lose this incredible woman 💔💔

The Telegraph

@Telegraph

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🚨 BREAKING: Singer Tina Turner has died at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her spokesman has said

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Teresa Parker

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1 year

Disgusting piece in the Mail- Jan Moir says of Kate Greville "she didn't much like being cross-examined for three days during the first trial" - well no one who had survived alleged domestic abuse would, & she had a 12 week old baby at the time! Comments like this are so harmful.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

2 years

There's only one @jessphillips ...hitting the nail on the head here: "Deal with the actual underlying problems, don't just try and clean up the mess when it happens" #DomesticAbuse #VAWG

Women's Aid

@womensaid

2 years

Now @jessphillips speaks about the importance of looking more widely than the immediate incidents of domestic abuse: "Look at women's status in society, look at childcare; look at the ability for a woman to rent a home on the median wage. It's a Labour issue." #Lab22 @SocLabLaw

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

3 years

Working in domestic abuse for a long time sometimes feels like a life of making cases to show how serious it is, often begging for funding to keep lifesaving services open, then watching women being killed day after day & wondering what it will take for people to understand.

ITV News Central

@ITVCentral

3 years

BREAKING: An investigation has been launched after a woman in her 50s has been found dead in a house in #ChelmsleyWood . @WMPolice say she was found with serious head injuries. Read more:

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Teresa Parker

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2 years

Went out for a school friends reunion & bought myself a 90s appropriate lipstick for the occasion - hello again to my old friend Heather Shimmer 😂

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1 year

Last week my father in law tripped up & fell in the road (Fishponds Rd, Bristol). He was bleeding & people literally ignored him, walked past & drove around him, until a kind woman stopped her car, got him up & took him to the Drs. No idea who she is, but we are very grateful ❤️

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Teresa Parker

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2 months

@DrProudman @Oldbrummie After the murders this week, this could not hit home any harder 💔

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1 year

Tina Turner is a reminder that survivors of domestic abuse are some of the most strong, incredible women you will ever meet, & I'm lucky to know so many ❤️💪 Watch the documentary, watch the show @TinaTheMusical - remember her forever. #TinaTurner #SimplyTheBest #DomesticAbuse

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Teresa Parker

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2 years

Really pleased to say that we @womensaid are now in discussions with @LoveIsland about the issues raised on the show - so important to be talking. As our Come Together To End Domestic Abuse campaign says - we've all got a role play to #EndAbuseTogether

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1 year

Comments under this post show how coercive control is not understood by so many people- the #JonahHill messages are so controlling. They are not "boundaries" when you are expecting someone not to do their job or socialise with friends! If you don't want to be with someone, leave.

Pop Base

@PopBase

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Jonah Hill’s ex, surf instructor Sarah Brady, exposes text messages from their relationship. In the alleged text messages, the actor demands her to have ‘boundaries’ including not posting bathing suit photos on her Instagram or surfing with men, despite being a surf instructor.

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Rape isn't about sex, it's about exerting absolute power over another person against their will, or without their consent. So the impact is much more than the physical injuries left after being raped, but as this survivor says "a theft of the spirit". #DannyMasterson

DW News

@dwnews

1 year

"When you raped me, you stole from me. That's what rape is, a theft of the spirit." Danny Masterson, who played Steven Hyde on "That '70s Show" has been sentenced 30 years to life in prison over raping two women.

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2 years

@ourrachblogs @thetimes This seems to have been taken "creatively" from June's autobiography. Absolutely shocking from @thetimes .

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Teresa Parker

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5 years

@David_Challen I worked on this in 2010 with @metpoliceuk & @AMV_BBDO - a campaign where the police are asking people to report if they hear something

Metropolitan Police 'Domestic Violence' by AMV BBDO

The Met Police has launched a domestic violence campaign to encourage bystanders to report any incidences they might overhear.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

3 years

Hi @BBCNews a teacher can't have sex with a 13 year old & 14 year old but he can definitely RAPE a 13 year old and a 14 year old. They are children who are unable by law to consent. Your headline here matters, please change it.

BBC News (UK)

@BBCNews

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Former music teacher who had sex with two girls aged 13 and 14 convicted of 32 sexual offences

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Teresa Parker

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1 year

#Maate challenge unacceptable behaviour, and don't be complicit in minimising allegations of abuse by saying they are a nice bloke really. People that are lovely in public can be abusive in private, so the "he's a lovely bloke really" narrative can provide cover for abusers.

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Teresa Parker

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6 months

#c4thejury showing exactly why survivors of domestic abuse so often dò not want to engage with the justice system. You can be killed and still be blamed.

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It's #InternationalBereavedMothersDay & I'm thinking of every woman who has lost a child 💔 I'm thinking of @clairethrossell & her beautiful boys Jack & Paul, who should be here today but were killed by their abusive father - she campaigns in their memory.

My ex abused me then set fire to my house & killed my boys during contact visit

A MUM whose two sons were murdered by her ex-partner has joined forces with Spice Girl Mel B to campaign to keep children safe from domestic abusers. Claire Throssell lost sons Jack, 12, and Paul, …

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Teresa Parker

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3 years

I can't stop thinking about Harriet Harman losing her husband suddenly, just after announcing she will be stepping down as an MP - no doubt looking forward to spending more time with him & her family after giving so much to others her whole career. My heart goes out to her.

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1 year

Three years on from the murder of her daughters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman, and the further despicable crime committed by serving Met police officers, thoughts, love & solidarity with Mina Smallman today 💜❤️

Channel 4 News

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"It demonstrated just how little our girls meant." In an exclusive interview, Mina Smallman tells @simonisrael finding out that two Met Police officers shared photos of her murdered daughters, Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry, took her to a "really, really dark place".

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2 years

Today is our VAWG sector remembrance day. More women killed by men last year than the year before. I will listen again in tears, remember every woman, & work as hard as I can at @womensaid to help end this. Huge gratitude & thanks to @K_IngalaSmith & @jessphillips for doing this.

Jess Phillips

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Today in the #IWD2022 debate I will for the seventh year running read out the names compiled by @K_IngalaSmith of women killed by men in the last year. The list is longer than last year.

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2 years

The cost of living crisis is devastating for survivors of domestic abuse - it is stopping women from leaving abusive partners @womensaid

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2 years

The happiest day celebrating @OfficialMelB receiving her much-deserved MBE for her incredible work with @womensaid . With fellow amazing women @LouiseMGannon @FarahNazeer @RobinsonOly 🥰

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Our new @womensaid report shows the clear link between online misogynistic (*Andrew Tate*) content and attitudes towards domestic abuse for children and young people. This is serious and needs to be understood and addressed. Please read and share.

Women’s Aid publishes groundbreaking research looking at what influences children and young...

Women’s Aid publishes groundbreaking research looking at what influences children and young people’s understanding of domestic abuse National domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid has today published a...

www.womensaid.org.uk

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@Teresa_PS

3 years

If @carlsberg did MPs @jessphillips

Jess Phillips

@jessphillips

3 years

Back in Brum fresh from a school visit, instead of worrying about those kids this week, Education Sec decided that gesture politics was better with his Free Speech on Campus Bill. I asked him what he was doing about a real issue on campus. Why is sexual abuse never his priority?

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3 years

This is quite frankly terrifying. The Domestic Abuse Act recognises post-relationship coercive control - control & abuse doesn't end when an abusive relationship does. Really concerned about the safety of this pilot. Perpetrators are often charming, manipulative etc. with police.

Greater Manchester Police

@gmpolice

3 years

We have launched a Restorative Justice (RJ) pilot scheme for domestic abuse cases. RJ gives victims & offenders the chance to communicate in a positive way, giving victims a sense of empowerment. Read more:

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If a political party doesn't mention domestic abuse or violence against women explicitly in their manifesto, that tells you all you need to know about what their priorities are. And more to the point, what their priorities are not.

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3 years

The thing that is driving me mad about this is the assumption that perpetrators of domestic abuse are reasonable & won't try to kill you if they know where you live after you've left them. Refuges aren't an overreaction, 3 women are killed every 2 weeks.

Domestic abuse offenders in England – not their victims – to be moved away from the family home

Local councils are looking to minimise disruption to children but concerns remain about safety and the underfunding of refuges

www.theguardian.com

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@Teresa_PS

4 years

Tonight @_TobyAlexander is terrifying as Gray in @bbceastenders but watch this from today's @loosewomen to see Toby talking about his commitment to raise awareness of domestic abuse as a @womensaid Ambassador (with a very kind mention of me - thanks Toby!)

Toby on Loose Women (Friday 18th September 2020)

Toby chats to Loose Women regarding the climax of the EastEnders domestic abuse storyline, which airs on Friday 18th September 2020.

www.youtube.com

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6 months

There no words that do justice to the impact that #EvanStark had. Quite simply, he 'got' domestic abuse, defining coercive control, & was the most entertaining speaker. He made us both laugh & listen, & had queues of people wanting to meet him at @womensaid conference. A legend.

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6 years

Worth noting that many of the heroes working to end domestic abuse have no public profile, no social media (apart from maybe 18 Twitter followers). They work relentlessly. They will never get an OBE or CBE. You probably will never know their names. But they save lives every day.

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@Teresa_PS

2 years

Kiena Dawes killed herself after contacting the police repeatedly about her abuser. Her brother said: “She felt the police weren’t doing anything to help her despite countless reports of domestic violence. Her attacker was constantly bailed"

Mum failed by cops left suicide note saying 'I hope my life saves another'

THE family of an abused mum who killed herself said last night she was failed by the same police force that botched the Nicola Bulley search. Kiena Dawes, 23, damned Lancashire Police in a suicide …

www.thesun.co.uk

Dr Rachael Grey

@RachaelGrey2022

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Women who suffer domestic abuse three times as likely to attempt suicide

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5 years

2 years today since my Dad suddenly died, if you are with yours today, give him a massive hug or buy him a beer or something. I'd love to buy mine a Thatchers today and watch him beat me at pool for the millionth time ❤

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2 years

If you've seen the victim-blaming @DailyMailUK headline today, it's not just online - it's in print too, and just 6 pages later Amanda Platell goes in with "Don't use vile Epsom school killings to brand all men as monsters"- actual denial of the scale of violence against women 🤬

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1 year

@ManUtd please note when talking about your duty of care to new fathers who have allegedly been abusive to their partners, that domestic abuse frequently gets worse during pregnancy - having a baby is not a safer time, it is statistically more dangerous.

Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

1 year

The amount of women I have spoken to over the years who have had domestic abuse start in pregnancy & continue when the baby is born - so when you're told "they're happy now, they're having a baby" this is exactly why I worry even more about what is happening behind closed doors.

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3 years

Not the statement I wanted to be drafting on a Friday afternoon. Gutted.

Women's Aid

@womensaid

3 years

Women’s Aid to remove Bristol City from Football United Against Domestic Violence campaign materials, following announcement of convicted domestic abuse perpetrator Danny Simpson for remainder of the 20/21 season 👇

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At @womensaid we comment on @LoveIsland because many young people watching it are influenced by the show - young people learning what is acceptable in relationships. What goes out on screen matters. Importantly, at the same time we can raise awareness about healthy relationships.

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Many refuge spaces have no local authority funding - Women’s Aid

A significant proportion of spaces in refuge services are run without any local authority commissioned funding, says Women's Aid

www.womensaid.org.uk

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6 months

I cannot explain how much @OfficialMelB has raised awareness of coercive control globally through her work as Patron of @womensaid . So proud to raise awareness alongside her 💜 #EndAbuseTogether

Women's Aid

@womensaid

7 months

Thank you @OfficialMelB for bravely speaking out about the impact of abuse on your mental health, and the trauma of the family courts post-separation. Raising important awareness of the reality of the long-term effects of domestic abuse. #BrutallyHonest

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Really proud to be working with lovely Jesy Nelson & her team to raise awareness of domestic abuse with her new single & video #BadThing & signpost to support from @womensaid ❤️ Great to be together with everyone at the screening tonight 🥰

Metro Entertainment

@Metro_Ents

1 year

Jesy Nelson says she wanted to raise awareness of domestic abuse with her new video

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Today's front page story shows how myths about domestic abuse only happening in poorer homes are so wrong - this TV presenter was arrested in his big house in a "nice" area, he was charged with 7 domestic abuse offences. It happens in every type of home.

Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson charged with assault & coercive behaviour

BARGAIN Hunt star Charles Hanson has been charged following a police probe into domestic abuse allegations. The BBC TV auctioneer, 45, will appear in court next month over seven alleged offences, i…

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3 years

Turns out my husband was listening to me talking about importance of men challenging sexism - he just took on a tea room full of fellow lorry drivers being crude about a tv presenter & calling her "it". One called him a snowflake, but the rest - had a chat & said he had a point!!

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@David_Challen My best friend's mum was killed by her stepdad in 1996. He stabbed her over 30 times, with a knife he bought the week before. On a manslaughter charge he was sentenced to 5 yrs. He served 2 yrs 8 months, mostly in Leyhill open prison. That was not justice & this is not justice.

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I spoke to @Telegraph for @womensaid about the impact of our public service broadcaster making this decision, and the message this sends survivors of domestic abuse, and the message it sends the wider public. Surely there was a tennis pundit available who doesn't assault women?

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1 year

Ahead of the #AngelLynn documentary tonight, one of my most memorable moments at @womensaid has been supporting Angel Lynn's family at the appeal. I have never experienced anything like it, & struggled to hold back tears - it was a rollercoaster with thankfully the right outcome.

Women's Aid

@womensaid

1 year

A @Channel4 documentary tonight at 9pm explores the life of Angel Lynn who was severely injured when she fell from a van after being kidnapped by her abusive partner. It aims to help others look out for the signs of coercive control. More on this story 👇

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I'm quoted in the front page story of @TheSun today - an England football allegedly threatens a woman he is having an affair with & frightens her into signing an NDA & deleting photos & messages, saying "I know where you live". #FootballUnitedAgainstDomesticViolence @womensaid

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

3 years

Really important piece in @thesundaytimes today which sheds more light on the #PenelopeJackson case and the alleged long term #CoerciveControl she had experienced. Which was completely disbelieved & disregarded by the judge when sentencing her to a minimum of 18 years.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

4 years

This week is a reminder that no matter how many people say domestic abuse is awful, when it involves someone they know or like (or think is a decent Bond or pirate), they just don't want to believe it. Abusers can be your favourite uncle, your mate in the pub, that's the reality.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

4 years

@C_Kneer The government taking domestic abuse out of the vawg strategy isn't exactly helping. Treating domestic abuse as if it is gender neutral & has the same impact on everyone, when women are being killed week in, week out, is gaslighting & misogyny in action.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

3 years

Attacked on a bus? Wave down a police car. Lone policeman trying to arrest you? Wave down a bus. Unsafe on the streets? Get home as quickly as you can. Abused by partner at home? Leave, run onto the streets. The problem is that for women there aren't any guaranteed safe places

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

3 years

Such a pleasure to spend #InternationalWomensDay2022 with our brilliant @womensaid Patron @OfficialMelB at @ClarenceHouse for the @WOWisGlobal reception. So lovely to speak to the Duchess of Cornwall about her support for domestic abuse charities, inc. our #RailToRefuge scheme 💜

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

1 year

Rape convictions are outrageously low - football clubs have to take allegations seriously as the reality is that many women are not getting justice after being raped. When there are multiple rape allegations & no action is taken by a football club, it sends a dangerous message.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

4 years

I never cease to be shocked how abusers can get away with it because there "is no known history" well guess what, covering up abuse is what they are best at. I've known two men who killed ex partners & they both planned it, but on paper there was no evidence of the abuse/planning

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

3 years

I got to watch the show in some very special company tonight @JamieMusical @BristolHipp He's My Boy never sounded so good knowing Margaret was there with her boy 💜💛

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

1 year

The amount of women I have spoken to over the years who have had domestic abuse start in pregnancy & continue when the baby is born - so when you're told "they're happy now, they're having a baby" this is exactly why I worry even more about what is happening behind closed doors.

Andrew Campbell

@amcampbell84

1 year

It is more common to see partner abuse against a pregnant woman lumped in with all other cases of “intimate partner violence”, but I believe it deserves its on designation. Pregnant Partner Violence (PPV) is so clearly a crime against (at least) TWO. For some, abuse starts during

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

1 year

Out of order comment from a radio producer this morning - if we can't clear our diary to do a live interview then they will say on air we refused to speak. Not being available at a time is not the same as refusing, & our work to protect survivors of abuse is always our priority!!

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

6 months

In awe of all that our @womensaid Patron @OfficialMelB has done over the past few weeks to raise awareness of domestic abuse. I've been with her for many of the interviews & events, & her dedication to using her platform & every opportunity to help other survivors is everything.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

1 year

Thank you Jesy Nelson for mentioning us at @womensaid on @BBCTheOneShow tonight, this awareness could help save lives if someone living with an abusive partner reaches out for support - sometimes you just need to know that you're not alone and people will understand ❤️ #BadThing

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

1 year

Anytime you mention anything about rape on here or in the press you get the inevitable comments, but I was just sent a voice note from a young survivor of abuse who said thank you for being a strong voice for women - worth it a million times over 😭❤️

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

4 years

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to everyone working to end violence against women and the survivors who inspire us everyday 💫

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

1 year

Pleaded guilty to "assault by beating" a woman, suspended by @OfficialECFC , but despite suspension for months, Brown is voted player of the season by team mates. It shows how seriously violence against women is taken 😳 - & he faces trial for a 2nd charge.

Footballer named player of the season — weeks after admitting assault on woman

A FOOTBALLER has been named player of the season by his teammates — weeks after admitting beating up a woman. Exeter City striker Jevani Brown, 28, pleaded guilty last month to an assault on a nigh…

www.thesun.co.uk

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

3 years

My 4 year old woke me up with the Argos catalogue & talked me through his Christmas list.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

4 years

Is anyone else really really tired? Absolutely exhausted at the minute, I think I need to hibernate!

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

6 months

Wonderful day with our wonderful @womensaid Patron @OfficialMelB and her daughter Phoenix, who is a fantastic supporter in her own right, at the @WOWisGlobal reception at Buckingham Palace

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

3 months

Really disappointed to see @DailyMirror 's decision to run a photo of Mel B's allegedly abusive ex next to her on today's front page. As well as detailing his latest attempt to use the courts to control & get money, it is giving him the spotlight he craves - I've covered his face.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

2 months

A very proud moment to be with our @womensaid Patron 💜 Thank you to all at @leedsbeckett for recognising the considerable work @OfficialMelB does to raise awareness of domestic abuse, and the impact this has had globally.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

4 years

My husband has just recovered a short film clip from an old laptop of my Dad, who died 3 years ago, talking and joking around. Messing around dancing to his favourite song.I didn't know we had anything with even his voice recorded on it 😭 I'm happy crying, a lot. Absolute joy.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

1 year

We gave a @womensaid media comment on a case and have had an email in today thanking us, saying "you don't know what that meant to me" from the survivor. ❤️😭 Being believed and understood is everything, solidarity is everything. #DomesticAbuse #EndAbuseTogether

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

2 years

I literally can't sleep because today's @womensaid conference was just amazing. Congrats to my brilliant colleagues @ktross30 , @IsabelleYounane & CEO @FarahNazeer , & speakers including @OfficialMelB @Keir_Starmer @vicderbyshire @_TobyAlexander @JoTodd4 @jessphillips & many more.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

7 years

Without a doubt @MarianKeyes needs to join the #WomensAidAmazingWomen list - Marian worked with us at @womensaid on research for her excellent book This Charming Man & created such a realistic story about domestic abuse - she really listened to survivors' voices & it shows 💛

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

3 years

Reports of a woman stabbed by a man in a car park today, he's arrested for attempted murder. Now wait for the next report which most likely says he was "known" to her. Same day, explain again & again to the same people why specialist women's domestic abuse services need funding.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

5 months

Thank you @clairethrossell & @OfficialMelB for bringing your voices together to campaign for judges in family courts to have ongoing, expert domestic abuse training. Thank you also to @TheSun for running this important feature. Please add your support here

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

5 years

In @TheSun today talking about advising on the @itvcorrie coercive control storyline for @womensaid . Lots of research has gone into this important story, which is focused on non-physical abuse and shows that domestic abuse can happen to women at any age.

Coronation Street 'weirdo' Geoff searches for other women on his laptop - leaving fans sickened

CORONATION Street fans slammed “weird” character Geoff Metcalf after he searched for women on his laptop in front of Yasmeen Nazir. Manipulative Geoff has chipped away at Yasmeen’…

www.thesun.co.uk

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

5 years

Nothing like advising on a #coercivecontrol storyline on screen in homes across the country 6 times week to raise awareness & start important conversations. Thank you @itvcorrie for working with us at @womensaid #domesticabuse #Yasmeen #Geoff

Coronation Street

@itvcorrie

5 years

Yasmeen is trending 💔 If you have been affected by this story, please visit: #Corrie #Yasmeen #Geoff

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

4 years

I could write a tweet about how surprised I am & disappointed in the funding allocated for domestic abuse services in the budget today, but after two decades of writing responses to budgets, this is what I expect: 1) nowhere near enough money for services to keep survivors alive

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

2 years

I went out tonight & someone asked what I did. A man said "have you thought about the men". It's often all I am asked 🤦‍♀️ Of course I said all the sensible things - we care, we work together & signpost to brilliant, much needed services, but SO MANY WOMEN DIE. Every single week.

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

6 years

Thinking of @David_Challen ahead of his Mum's appeal starting tomorrow, he has worked so hard to campaign for her release. We stand with you & your family David, sending all good wishes for the next couple of days 💛 #FreeSallyChallen

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Teresa Parker

@Teresa_PS

1 year

On @itvnews this evening talking about the making of the Bad Thing music video and why domestic abuse is a subject close to Jesy Nelson's heart & she wanted to work with us at @womensaid

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