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Reflecting on the compelling accounts of our courageous survivors of war-related sexual violence, I cannot help but be moved by their resilience and determination to overcome their traumatic past. Reparations and financial support are crucial, providing evident recognition and acceptance. However, it is now time for them to be integrated into a broader framework that addresses their other substantial, and most importantly, their emotional needs and pain. The pursuit of justice could fulfill this, yet it has been and remains elusive, primarily due to political considerations. Time does not diminish their pain; if anything, it magnifies it. Therefore, as a society, we urgently need to deliver justice. They deserve our support in the pursuit of justice! #JusticeForSurvivorsOfWarRelatedSexualViolence #behuzeriim

During covid lockdown, approximately 81k incarcerated people were released based on a number of factors--one significant factor being age. There is zero evidence that those released during this wave of adjustment based on a risk assessment that favored life over incarceration (in at least 39 of the ~75 groups of incarcerated individuals released) have gone back to their "lives of crime," so to speak. If a system were developed to allow for release on "good behavior," as they say, that accounted for age and time served, severity of crime, etc. elderly incarcerated people could have a chance to live longer, and just maybe have an opportunity to make something right while they're still here. Keeping in mind that estimates show that 1 in 20 convictions leads to the incarceration of an innocent person, this may also reduce how many people are currently incarcerated who did not actually commit the crime they were convicted of. Not a fix. Justice system is horribly broken. But releasing aging incarcerated people has potential for a step in a positive direction. Further Reading: Beneath the Statistics: The structural and systemic causes of our wrongful conviction problem, Georgia Innocence Project Examining Prison Releases in Response to COVID: Lessons learned for reducing the effects of mass incarceration, Robina Institute The Consequences of Incarceration for Mortality in the United States, NIMH

Check out this clip from our most recent episode where Dr Susanne Knabe-Nicol describes the field of investigative psychology. Dr Knabe-Nicol later on discusses how she envisions psychologists being used within law enforcement agencies. We discussed similarities between "operational psychology" within the States and the relationship of psychologists and police abroad. There are so many great takeaways from this interview, so be sure to check it out on your favorite streaming platform (video version on Spotify and Youtube), here: https://lnkd.in/eXQBN7bf #psychology #investigations #mentalhealth #operationalpsychology #police

The first in a series of briefings on critical issues faced by young people in contact with the criminal justice system transition ing to adulthood https://lnkd.in/ev2SPP67

For anyone who has 20 minutes spare, I would highly recommend giving Tuesday’s episode of Woman’s Hour a listen - specifically the segment discussing the Victims and Prisoners Bill. I can’t stop thinking about it. The episode explores the nationwide issues around Parental Alienation in the Family Courts and the current devastating shortcomings regarding protection for victims of child sexual abuse. Such issues have resulted in cases of children being failed, and forced to live with their abuser. I’m finding it difficult to find the words, and I certainly won’t do the issue justice trying to summarise it on a tiny LinkedIn post, but please do give the segment a listen. It is truly emotive and angering, and an important listen for everyone. * Segment starts at 03:38

People have seen police cars, precincts, jails and countless TV shows about criminal legal solutions. But we know that something else is possible. For the last fifteen years, Common Justice has been talking about violence and we know what it takes to change the narrative surrounding it. Our core practices here help us create actionable change on how we talk about violence, who is involved in it, and how we can solve it. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e_m-rUvZ

Why do people stay in abusive relationships? The answer is complex. Many face barriers like fear, financial dependency, and lack of resources. At Survivor Justice Action, we know that understanding these challenges is key to creating real change. By amplifying survivors' voices, educating the public, and mobilizing for systems change, we’re working to end domestic violence in our lifetime. This is just the beginning. #SurvivorJusticeAction #EndDVNow #DomesticViolence

One way we can help eliminate some of these barriers is by providing access to tools and resources, SAFELY. Survivors CAN safety plan discreetly. Survivors CAN communicate with service providers safely. These are just 2 barriers we are breaking down at Looped Solutions. If you are an advocate or an agency looking to break down some barriers, please reach out! #EndDVNow #DomesticViolence #TextingIsNotSafeForDV #LoopedSolutions #TechForGood #SocialImpact

📣This September join with colleagues to learn from parents with lived experience of child sexual and criminal exploitation. Professionals who attended the Lived Experience Conference in Manchester this year said: "This was the most powerful conference I've been and it completely changed my perspective on parents work." "To say that the inputs from the parents were impactful is an obvious understatement. Following the conference, I have doubled my efforts to include and involve parents in policing decisions affecting their children and ensure that I deal with the whole family with humanity." Book today: https://lnkd.in/e9GDQN88 #LivedExperience #ChildProtection #ProfessionalDevelopment #London #ChldExploitation

This is a subject I find very difficult. As practitioners we regularly see parental alienation used as a tool by perpetrators of domestic violence, whether male or female. I have represented both mums and dads where this has been alleged, many times correctly but many times as a way to distract the professionals from what is really happening. I’ve experienced first hand, both personally and professionally, how the court deals with these types of cases. The impact it has on people. The anxiety, stress, fear it places on them. Normally rational people crumbling as they’re forced to try and find a way to co-parent with their abuser. This is one of the reasons I became a Parenting Coordinator. To try to help people who need that buffer. Who need help to move forward with someone in the middle to ensure the children’s interests are properly considered while they learn to adapt. We are very lucky to have a system that ensures children are able to have relationships with both of their parents. Sometimes that system forgets that this needs to be done in a way that is not only safe for the child but also both of the parents involved. #familylaw #excellolaw #looseconnections #parentalalienation #support #parentingcoordination #thereisanotherway