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Reporting sexual violence to the police can be riddled with all sorts of emotions and concerns. For many women, myself […]
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Reporting acts of sexual violence to the police is a huge step for any victim or survivor. But under-reporting of […]
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In 2 previous posts, we’ve explored 12 key myths about sexual violence against women and girls that are 100% false. […]
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Violence Against Women and Girls in Numbers
The truth about Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is backed by global and national facts and statistics that we can’t deny or hide.
Approximately
of 16-24 year olds will experience sexual violence
It will take an average of
years for an adult to disclose childhood sexual abuse
In the UK, there has been a
increase in VAWG-related crimes in the last 6 years
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
Reporting sexual violence to the police can be riddled with all sorts of emotions and concerns. For many women, myself […]
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Reporting acts of sexual violence to the police is a huge step for any victim or survivor. But under-reporting of […]
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In 2 previous posts, we’ve explored 12 key myths about sexual violence against women and girls that are 100% false. […]
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This is a tough question to ask and is very multi-faceted. There are a lot of reasons why people may […]
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Grooming
We’ve already discussed in previous blog posts what grooming looks like and how challenging it is to identify. But now […]
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If you’ve stumbled across this post because you’ve been asking yourself ‘Is my child being groomed?’ then hopefully by the […]
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When you hear the phrase ‘grooming children,’ do you think of grooming teenagers as well? Most people don’t. And that […]
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Consent is a topic that I feel is so often misunderstood when it comes to grooming and sexual violence. So, […]
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Speaking out about VAWG isn't 'feminism gone crazy.'
VAWG is an epidemic
that we must take responsibility for and do something about.
Safeguarding
I am going to give you a very honest disclaimer to you from the outset of this post: I am […]
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If you’ve landed on this page wondering to yourself what to say to someone who has been sexually abused, assaulted, […]
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On average, a child will have tried to disclose abuse or sexual assault at least eight times before someone does […]
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The DBS (formerly CRB) performs checks that help safeguard children and vulnerable adults by flagging individuals with known criminal histories […]
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It's All Your Fault
16-24 year old women are more likely to be victims of sexual violence than any other age group.
Yet these victims will likely be told the same thing:
- ‘You should have known better’
- Your skirt was too short’
- ‘You were drunk’
- ‘You were leading him on’
- ‘You invited him back to your room’
But what if we flipped the script?
What if, instead of questioning the victim, we held the perpetrator accountable?
Because no one chooses to be groomed, assaulted, or raped.
But perpetrators do choose to commit these acts.
Combining personal testimony with up-to-date statistics, Keeley Brennan explores the often-overlooked reality of grooming and sexual assault targeting older teens.
It’s All Your Fault challenges the stereotypes surrounding survivors of sexual violence and highlights the importance of raising awareness about the hidden tactics of groomers. Readers will be dared to see the world from a survivor’s eyes and asked what we can all do to make a difference.
Therapy & Self-Care
Disclaimer: This post is written to be informational and MUST NOT be taken as medical advice. You should not start, […]
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I was sitting in the car this afternoon waiting to do the school pick-up. I was feeling a bit low […]
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You may have considered counselling after sexual assault or abuse, but counselling is just one type of therapy for trauma. […]