November 29, 2019

Domestic abuse biggest threat to child protection

I read this interesting article ………

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-50294046

and have to say, I totally agree. All too often, I am asked to attend child protection conferences to support the victim of the abuse and all too often, the victim is left feeling that she has to jump through hoops to ‘prove’ herself a worthy mother! Don’t get me wrong. This is not a result of unprofessionalism on the part of the Child Protection Chair person or the involved agencies/organisations. It is the result of a societal system which is outdated and not fit for purpose. Where women who have been abused are made to feel that they are at fault. That they are not a ‘good mother’ – whilst the perpetrator is not held accountable by the current system and can not be held so by any of the involved professionals.

When is this going to be addressed? When are we going to start helping the women to escape and live free of abuse instead of colluding with the perpetrator!

I first met Sharon back in 2000 when I went into a refuge she worked in after fleeing a violent relationship. I had two babies and virtually just a bag of clothes and a few toys with us. She helped me with appointments with the police, solicitors and..

A survivor of domestic abuse.

I was fortunate enough to meet and work with Sharon when she was the Advocacy Manager at Woman’s Trust and I was working for Westminster City Council. During this time Sharon developed and managed the Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service..

Ainslie O’Connor – Principal Advisor for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet – Adelaide, Australia.

Thank you so much for all the support you have given me. You really have been amazing, and to be honest, I wouldn’t have been able to cope with Child Protection without you. The amount of strength you have given me is totally priceless, even with..

A survivor of domestic abuse.

I knew Sharon as a work colleague over ten years ago. At the time, she was supporting vulnerable people, some of them were homeless due to domestic abuse and substance misuse. For me, assisting such people was what anyone in her role would be expect..

Ted Chanza, Head of Market Operations, Airtel Malawi Ltd, Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa.

I have known Sharon for 6 years and have had the pleasure of working alongside her when I chaired the Westminster MARAC. Sharon is a committed, empathetic supporter of women who are or have experienced domestic abuse. She regularly goes the extra m..

Former Chair of The Westminster MARAC.

I was fortunate to have had Sharon as my support worker after 17 years of domestic violence and 4 children that had witnessed and gone through it with me. I was finally strong enough to stand up and protect myself and my children. Without Sharon’s ..

A survivor of domestic violence.

Without the support and constant reassurance of Sharon, I know for a fact that I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am forever grateful to her. She is extremely dedicated and knowledgeable, having her on my side when dealing with someone as persistent..

Anonymous survivor of Domestic Abuse.

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