Jade Blue shares her devastating journey through the legal system after waking up to discover she had been raped. Despite facing numerous setbacks, including the CPS dropping her case under claims of sexsomnia, Jade courageously waived her anonymity to fight for justice and awareness, and ultimately sued the CPS for their mishandling of her case. … Read more
Michelle El-Din shares her harrowing experience navigating the family court system after her divorce in 2022. She opens up about the psychological and emotional abuse she endured from her ex-husband, the false allegations of parental alienation, and the traumatic impact on her daughter. Michelle reveals the incompetence and corruption she faced from professionals like CAFCASS … Read more
Deborah shares her harrowing experience of surviving domestic abuse. She recounts her journey from the initial stages of her relationship, marked by love bombing, to the escalating physical and emotional abuse. Deborah’s story highlights the profound impact of domestic violence on her life and her struggle to protect her daughter. This conversation aims to raise … Read more
In this episode, Ruth discusses the challenges she faced living with her abuser and recounts her attempts to seek help, only to be met with inadequate responses from the police. After leaving her abuser and enduring years of constant threats and harassment, she describes how her son was coerced by his father and handed over … Read more
Mike Flinn, a Level 7 qualified psychotherapist, discusses his extensive work within the family court system. Mike shares his professional journey, his involvement with relationships and family therapy, and his experiences working with adults, children, couples, and families. He discusses the emotional challenges of his work, especially when dealing with family court cases often involving … Read more
In this powerful episode, we delve into the distressing narrative of ‘oneclickboedicea’, who recounts her painful battle within the family court system after losing her child to a coercive controller. She uncovers institutional failures and systemic issues within the judiciary, social services, and law enforcement, highlighting the role of untrained and uninterested professionals in perpetuating … Read more
Emma Arran, an experienced social care trainer and advocate, discusses her extensive career in social care, her dedication to supporting women and children affected by domestic violence, and the systemic failures she has witnessed. Emma highlights the ongoing crisis within social services, shedding light on how victims of domestic abuse often face additional trauma and … Read more
In this powerful and emotional episode, a loving son shares his six-year ordeal as a former carer for his mother, who suffered from vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. He courageously details the systemic failures and lack of accountability within the safeguarding systems meant to protect vulnerable individuals. Read more about this heartbreaking case at https://x.com/justice4mum1 … Read more
Rachel Horman-Brown, a solicitor specializing in domestic abuse cases, speaks to Debbie about the ongoing challenges in the fight against domestic abuse and stalking in the UK. Together they highlight the inefficiencies and failures within current systems, including the police and CPS, and advocate for radical changes such as the implementation of technological solutions like … Read more
Debbie sits down with Professor Michael Flood from the Queensland University of Technology to discuss his extensive experience in research, advocacy, and education, focusing on men’s violence against women and broader issues of men and masculinities. The conversation delves into the similarities between Australia and the UK in terms of domestic violence prevalence and response, … Read more
