DS Anna Willetts

Detective Sergeant with Lancashire Police. Passionate about changing culture around Domestic Abuse and doing the right thing. Views are my own.

[Dr Kelly Henderson @kelda_kelly]

Domestic abuse drove our daughters to suicide, say families. So what stops coroners acknowledging that? https://t.co/MeKOrYzW0P

[BBC Politics @BBCPolitics]

"I am tired of fighting for systematic change and being given table scraps"

Labour MP Jess Phillips reads the names of the women killed as a result of violence over the past year

https://t.co/3N5eLpcFwm

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

"There will be names on this list we have all heard of. Women who, following their brutal killings, have become household names."

Labour MP Jess Phillips reads out the names of women killed in the UK "where the primary suspect or named killer is a man since this time last year."

[Jamie Roberton @jamieroberton]

Important research out today on an issue that @JackieLongc4 and I have covered extensively - women who suffer domestic abuse found to be three times more likely to try to take their own life.

Renewed calls for "hidden victims" to be recognised

https://t.co/ml61CIUk3A

[DS Anna Willetts @DSAnnaWilletts]

@annahopkins78 @Leishm1Philippa @AAFDA6 @SophieNaftalin @Rachel_SUTDA @JMoncktonSmith 😔

[DS Anna Willetts @DSAnnaWilletts]

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[Laura Richards BSc, MSc, MBPsS @laurarichards99]

Nicola Bulley: Can you help? Lancashire Police said she had been on a conference call with other people & had placed her phone on a bench, where it was found after she had been reported missing. Her dog, Willow, was found about an hour later #NicolaBulley https://t.co/ruV9CVOfCE

[DS Anna Willetts @DSAnnaWilletts]

As a friend, a colleague, a relative or a listening ear - If you can spare one hour - chose this ⬇️ it might just save a life. Thanks ⁦@laurarichards99⁩ for all you do - it’s invaluable. #JoannaSimpson #NotJustAnotherDomestic https://t.co/AimeZs3k35

[Crown Prosecution Service @CPSUK]

Domestic abuse doesn’t stop over the festive season, but we are here for you.

Reporting what has happened can be daunting, but Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) like @Rachel_SUTDA are there to support victims through the criminal justice system.

📱: 0808 2000 247

[DS Anna Willetts @DSAnnaWilletts]

Delivered a short DA CPD event in Lancs today and was excited to introduce @Rachel_SUTDA who gave an insight into her survival and specialist input on victim blaming language… As always, colleagues left feeling inspired. Thanks Rachel 🙏🏻 #NotJustAnotherDomestic

[DS Anna Willetts @DSAnnaWilletts]

@ktbg1 @routledgebooks @DrRuthWeir @DrSebire @jakiturton Yes please 👌🏻

[National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) @PoliceChiefs]

Policing has repeated its commitment to pursue violent abusers after it published a new report into tragic deaths that have occurred at the hands of a partner or family member ➡️ https://t.co/Oh0vUzFkkF

[Dr Anna Hopkins @annahopkins78]

This is happening tomorrow at Lancaster University 7pm. Anyone interested in attending can dm for location details. @SafeNet_UK @VictimSupport @DSAnnaWilletts @rachelhorman

[DS Anna Willetts @DSAnnaWilletts]

Raising awareness of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, AKA ‘Clare’s Law’ - one of the vital prevention tools available in Domestic Abuse. Spread the word and look out for each other. #NotJustAnotherDomestic

[Bedfordshire Police @bedspolice]

Tonight's #24HoursInPoliceCustody shows us bringing paedophile Kye Dell to justice

It also features Clare's Law, a police scheme where people can request information about partners they suspect of being violent or abusive in the past.

PC Heather Hutchinson explains more #16Days

[LancsVS @LancsVS]

Every 11 minutes a women or girl is killed by violence at the hands of a partner or family member. It’s time to speak out. #16Days

[DS Anna Willetts @DSAnnaWilletts]

@rachelhorman It shouldn’t have to come to this 😢

[Rachel Horman-Brown KC (Hon) @rachelhorman]

This is why coercive control needs to be taken far more seriously than it currently is. Katie was telling people about her fears before she was murdered by him. There are at least 2 Katies murdered every single week by men who said they loved them https://t.co/WbAx2kSoGp

[Jamie Roberton @jamieroberton]

This is Jessie Laverack. She was the victim of domestic abuse and took her own life.

In what is believed to be a UK first, a coroner has made an explicit link between domestic abuse and suicide at Jessie’s inquest - and demanded the government does more to protect victims 🧵1/

[DS Anna Willetts @DSAnnaWilletts]

A great opportunity to be surrounded by like-minded people today and feel invigorated about fighting this National Pandemic. No one said it was easy. Thanks @annahopkins78 #NotJustAnotherDomestic #OUVAWGDAY2022

[Open University Police Education @OUPolicing]

We have got to do more!! Fantastic and challenging discussions by a superb panel @jessphillips @AndyCookeHMCI Chief Super Sam Miller @PoliceChiefs and Sue Burke CEO from @MKActCharity #OUVAWGDAY2022 @OU_police_res @annahopkins78

[Rachel Horman-Brown KC (Hon) @rachelhorman]

This is an important development and I hope the government will take the necessary action as well as record DA linked suicides Urgent need to act on domestic abuse and suicide link – Channel 4 News https://t.co/2XQ1DKFbXA

[Andrew Snowden MP 🇬🇧 @A_J_Snowden]

Carrying on a day of meeting inspiring people supporting victims to rebuild confidence, aspiration & self-belief after suffering from domestic abuse or sexual violence.

@HumraazBlackburn earlier & @_wishcentre this afternoon - to talk about how I can further support their work