VAWG
5 Ways the Bible Promotes Violence Against Women and Girls
The Bible is the most widely read book in the world. It is also the best-selling book of all time, with an estimated 5-7 billion copies sold in the book’s
14/09/2025
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How Many of Us? Looking at Sexual Violence in Everyday Spaces
We’re all carrying things people can’t see. Some of us just get better at hiding it. And for women who’ve experienced sexual violence, hiding becomes second nature. Blending in. Getting
07/09/2025
VAWG
8 Ways To End Violence Against Women and Girls
Violence against women and girls is a national emergency and one that we all have a responsibility to help end. And doing so is a vital step towards creating a
31/08/2025
VAWG
How Nostalgic Films Like ‘Bring It On’ Reinforce Sexual Violence Towards Women and Girls
When we think about early 2000s teen movies, Bring It On often makes the list of nostalgic favourites. With its catchy cheers, fierce routines, and iconic performances, it’s easy to
24/08/2025
VAWG Myths
‘Crying Rape’ – The Facts About False Reporting of Sexual Assault
Let’s tackle a harmful VAWG myth head-on: the idea that teenagers report rape or sexual assault because they lack sexual experience. This is not only deeply untrue but also harmful,
10/08/2025
VAWG
Reporting Sexual Violence to the Police – Why I’m Glad I Eventually Did
Reporting sexual violence to the police can be riddled with all sorts of emotions and concerns. For many women, myself included, you’ll never need to have a formal interaction with
03/08/2025
VAWG
Why Women Wait to Report Sexual Violence to the Police – And Why Some NEVER Tell
Reporting acts of sexual violence to the police is a huge step for any victim or survivor. But under-reporting of sexual violence against women and girls is huge. There are
27/07/2025
VAWG Myths
Why We Must Stop Believing Myths About Sexual Violence – And How to Challenge These Views
In 2 previous posts, we’ve explored 12 key myths about sexual violence against women and girls that are 100% false. To recap these myths, you can check out the posts
20/07/2025
VAWG
Why Do People Not Report Suspicions of Sexual Violence and Grooming?Â
This is a tough question to ask and is very multi-faceted. There are a lot of reasons why people may not report suspicions of sexual violence and grooming, with the
13/07/2025
VAWG
How Sexual Assault and Trauma Affects Human Memory
Memory is a very complex and multifaceted process that I’m going to attempt to break down and explain in this blog post. At its core, memory allows us to do
29/06/2025
VAWG
Why Do Some Women Not Report Sexual Assaults and Rape to the Police?
One of the primary reasons that some women do not report sexual assaults and rape is the pervasive fear of not being believed. And whilst it cannot be overlooked that
22/06/2025
VAWG
25 Sexist Comments Women Still Hear Today (And How to Call Them Out)
You’ve heard them. Maybe at work. Maybe at the dinner table. Maybe from a total stranger in the street. If you’re a women, you’ll have heard them more than the
15/06/2025
VAWG
A Brief History of Violence Against Women and Girls
When we look back, we see constant examples from history of violence against women and girls. It never was and never will be acceptable. But understanding this history of violence
08/06/2025
VAWG
Why Didn’t I Fight Back? – Flop: The Survival Response You’ve Never Heard Of
Most of us have heard of the response states of fight and flight. This is the notion that when put in stressful or dangerous situations, our body will adopt one
31/05/2025
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In 2018, Jersey Got the Sexual Offences Law, Which the UK Had in 2003. My Argument is That It Was 15 Years Too Late
A huge thank you to the Jersey Evening Post who published my opinion piece on the 23rd May 2025. If you missed the original piece in the paper, here it
30/05/2025
VAWG
4 Everyday Phrases that Promote Victim Blaming…And What To Say Instead
“Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” The old-school rhyme that has never been less true when it comes to victims and victim-survivors of
28/05/2025
VAWG Myths
‘She Was Asking for It’ – 6 More Myths That Enable Sexual Violence
Misinformation and myths about violence against women and girls (VAWG) are harmful to both the victims of these situations and also to the wider public. Why? Because these myths feed
25/05/2025
VAWG
Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) in the UK: What They Do and Who They Help
When you’ve been through sexual assault or rape, accessing the right support quickly can make all the difference. But what happens when that support depends on your postcode? In this
21/05/2025