Jessica Standley

Child Abuse Lawyer @boltburdonkemp helping survivors of abuse & running marathons in my spare time.
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[Jessica Standley @Jess_Standley]

I am appealing for witnesses in relation to abuse from Martin Goldberg at Thorpe Hall School. If you have any information please get in contact.
@BoltBurdonKemp @BBK_Abuse_Team
https://t.co/NnwrjqB17u

[Bolt Burdon Kemp @BoltBurdonKemp]

Catcalling is now a crime! 🚨 Emma Barrow from our Abuse team weighs in for @CosmopolitanUK. This law is a strong statement, but its success depends on police action and believing victims.

Read more: https://t.co/ePS1iei4AX

#CatcallingIsCrime #BelieveSurvivors

[Emma Barrow @emma__abuselaw]

Ex-priest David Tudor was given a second lifetime ban from ministry following a church tribunal which found that he sexually abused a 15-year old.

We have settled 3 cases against the church involving Tudor - it's good to see him finally facing justice.

https://t.co/BhEMZAi2JP

[Jessica Standley @Jess_Standley]

A massage therapist has been convicted of sexual assaults that took place at Sopwell House Hotel - please read my blog to find out what further legal action the survivors of the abuse could take.

https://t.co/nbHQqz8aJk

@BoltBurdonKemp

[Abbie Hickson @AbbieHickson]

Convicted London nursery worker faces more child abuse charges ⬇️ https://t.co/cBKvm4i7Rm

[Bullying and Harassment - BBK @BandHclaims_BBK]

“This is not simply about having policies in place, but about creating a culture where complaints are taken seriously, investigated properly and acted upon”.

Read more from @thomasbealebbk on steps employers can take to mitigate risks in @personneltoday

https://t.co/SOsYcRd3X3

[Bullying and Harassment - BBK @BandHclaims_BBK]

Where #allegations arise repeatedly over time, this can point to systemic cultural failings rather than isolated incidents.

Writing for @IEL_reports, @thomasbealebbk discusses the #risks for employers who allow inappropriate conduct to remain unchecked.

https://t.co/iN94TeQex4

[Emma Barrow @emma__abuselaw]

I spoke to Glamour Magazine over the weekend about image-based abuse and the changes that need to be implemented for more effective protection in the world of AI:

https://t.co/NPWEj3cP2X

[Jessica Standley @Jess_Standley]

Nursery worker, Vincent Chan, pleaded guilty to charges this week. A shocking and upsetting case and I hope those impacted are getting the support they deserve. Read my blog here.
https://t.co/U0sjMCkhvq

[Abbie Hickson @AbbieHickson]

Please listen to this week’s BBK Free Speech Podcast where I interview my former client Lucy who suffered abuse in the scouts and is now an incredible advocate for survivors ⬇️ https://t.co/jleUpj4WbW

[Emma Barrow @emma__abuselaw]

Another survivor of sexual abuse has come forwards regarding ex-priest David Tudor and their complaint has been upheld by a Church Tribunal. A fresh police investigation is ongoing and there will be a safeguarding review next year. Read more:

https://t.co/5YHiMgxf4K

[Elise Carnot (she/her) @carnot_e]

A Kidderminster teacher has been convicted of historic indecent assault of a child. This case highlights that justice remains possible for survivors of abuse, regardless of when the offences occurred.
See my blog:
https://t.co/OJgej5gF9P

[Elise Carnot (she/her) @carnot_e]

A former headteacher, Matthew Bennett, from Clifton High School in Bristol has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register after admitting attempted sexual communication with a child. I’ve written a blog post about this. Please read and share.
https://t.co/C1fPNZMM23

[Megan Greaves @megangreavesBBK]

A former employee of the Medomsley Detention Centre, Neville Husband, has been described as "possibly the most prolific sex offender in British history". You can read more about the abhorrent treatment of former-detainees at Medomsley in my blog here: https://t.co/TokHenB6Lv

[Megan Greaves @megangreavesBBK]

Author of 'The Penguin Lessons', Mike Thompson, is currently being investigated for child sex abuse. You can read more in my blog here:

https://t.co/3ZWYvuGJm0

[Emma Barrow @emma__abuselaw]

I am appealing for witnesses in a case involving Scout Master Alan Fitzpatrick, a convicted paedophile with multiple victims. He was based in Coulsdon, London in the early 90s. Please share and get in touch if you have any information that could assist.
https://t.co/NJj7TvUMiT

[Hayley Chapman-Todd @HayleyChapman5]

I wrote an article for @InsiderSportHQ about the NSPCC-led review into Swim England's historic safeguarding cases, and what it means for survivors. Thanks to Insider Sport for shedding light on this issue.
@BoltBurdonKemp

https://t.co/1E9HzmmodP

[Hayley Chapman-Todd @HayleyChapman5]

I am appealing for witnesses who were residents at the Manor House Children's Home in Frenchay, Bristol in or around the 1970s. If you or anyone you know has relevant information, please do get in touch.

https://t.co/CUvAl5YuXW

[Abbie Hickson @AbbieHickson]

Former Eton College teacher guilty of sexually abusing pupil - legal help is available at Bolt Burdon Kemp for all survivors of sexual abuse ⬇️ https://t.co/3cLNCOb98l

[Elise Carnot (she/her) @carnot_e]

I am appealing for witnesses in relation to my client's claims involving abuse by convicted teacher Anthony Shenton at Langleybury School between 1960s and 1980s. Please share.

https://t.co/GNBMvpNot4