Cathy Press

Author of new book When Love Bites: A young person’s guide to escape ing the trap of harmful, toxic and hurtful relationships

[Cathy Press @PressCathy]

Absolutely right! Boys club at its worst and most detestable.

[Natalie Page @NataliePage]

Make no mistake the ulterior motive for such a tribunal is likely to be that Charlotte furthers women's rights.
This is not something the old boys club is comfortable with.
This tribunal should be dropped, and @DrProudman deserves an apology for how they have treated her.

[Cathy Press @PressCathy]

When Love Bites is the ultimate guide for young people on escaping the trap of harmful, toxic and hurtful relationships. Use it to support facilitation work, the young people in your life, or even yourself.

Order now! At: https://t.co/UuTeBihla6

[Cathy Press @PressCathy]

The VOICE Programme Facilitator Training - April 24
Follow the link below for more details.
https://t.co/z24PbvA35O
“EASY TO FOLLOW WITH GREAT RESOURCES. POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE ALL IN ONE PROGRAMME.”
#coercivecontrol #domesticviolence #emotionalwellbeing #trauma #movingon

[Nataly Anderson @natalyanderson]

It’s great that this is being addressed. But it’s not a loophole. It’s policy in the “family justice” system to prioritise fatherhood at the expense of the safety and independence of children and their mothers (or fathers in cases where the mother is abusive).

This has been transplanted into policy in organisations like @MyCafcass and social services departments through @csjthinktank. @SamanthaJCallan has also been integrating these policies into @DWPgovuk, education and healthcare through Family Hubs.

This means that from conception SS have your data and can remove your child on “future risk of harm” if you fail to split from your abusive partner, or if you try to split from them and protect your child from them: the “family court” Catch-22.

It’s vital to understand these policy measures because they have been quietly undermining the law and shaping culture in numerous areas of public service. They will continue to do so unless they are rooted out and staff urgently instructed to change their practice.

They will also continue unless judges and public officials are subject to public scrutiny and sanctions for malpractice.

Please help us publicise this, and @SamanthaJCallan please let us know how you intend to redress the harms caused by these policies and stop this happening. There are many mothers and children who urgently need reuniting and compensating for injuries and losses.

@SheraFamily @DrProudman @BarnettAdrienne @DrJessTaylor @jessphillips @TaiwoOwatemi @AnnaMcMorrin @carolinenokes

[Natalie Page @NataliePage]

Kate Kniveton MP has called on the government to pass a law introducing a presumption of no contact between a child and their abusive parent. The presumption has eroded all parts of the family justice system, we need change!

Read the full article here: https://t.co/o4MagVVpS9

[Natalie Page @NataliePage]

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN DECLARED A NATIONAL THREAT: Reem Alsalem, UN Special Rapporteur, releases preliminary findings:
"institutional violence perpetuated against mothers and children in family courts and the colossal failure of justice continue to be of grave concern," and, "it is important that the UK moves to urgently and swiftly prohibit the use of parental alienation and related pseudo-science concepts"

https://t.co/9YTdQv2dYl

[Natalie Page @NataliePage]

"Parental alienation" is not a term found in any diagnostic manual; nonetheless, it is used routinely in the family courts. The theory is used to silence claims of domestic abuse and shift focus away from the perpetrator as the abuser to the victim(s) as the source of the problem

[Natalie Page @NataliePage]

A system that minimises reports of domestic abuse due to allegations of so-called "parental alienation" is a system that is unfit to safeguard children!

[Escape The Trap @ETT_programme]

Would you see this behaviour as abusive or controlling?

Some actions by a controlling partner can be seen as normal or expected in a relationship. Some could even be interpreted as a kind behaviour- it all depends on context.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/SsFrUqFZIa

[Escape The Trap @ETT_programme]

Could you spot a Bully?

It’s important that they are equipped with the tools they need to be able to spot the traits of relationship abuse.

If you're a school, youth or children's centre worker see how our programme can help you: https://t.co/SsFrUqFZIa

[Cathy Press @PressCathy]

@Rachel_SUTDA It has been an absolutely amazing three days with our delegates. So pleased with the incredibly positive reception that the Voice Programme receives!

[Rachel Williams @Rachel_SUTDA]

An amazing 3 days training the first cohort of trainers for The VOICE programme 2024!
What an amazing group and what wonderful feedback.
‘Brilliant, refreshing, user friendly, great style of learning - videos, handouts, exercises.
A lovely safe and gentle programme.

April dates now open, email for details:
[email protected]

[email protected]

[Cathy Press @PressCathy]

@Rachel_SUTDA @SophyRidgeSky Awesome Rach! A global ambassador! 💖

[Rachel Williams @Rachel_SUTDA]

Since my little interview with @SophyRidgeSky I’ve had a lot of emails from victims and survivors and…also found a cousin!!
Not only has the interview reached some of the most vulnerable people in society but it’s generated interest from other countries for the opportunity for further interviews. Also, I have received a donation to SUTDA my small C.I.C from a gentleman in Germany 🇩🇪
#happydays #grateful

[Cathy Press @PressCathy]

Looking forward to speaking today amongst so many distinguished professionals in the domestic abuse arena. Have a great day everyone. #ICCC2023 #CoerciveControl

[Cathy Press @PressCathy]

@Rachel_SUTDA @thecentralclub_ Escape the Trap addresses these dangerous behaviours. It is becoming so ‘normalised’.

[Escape The Trap @ETT_programme]

Some actions that characterise a controlling partner can be seen as normal or expected in a relationship. Some could even be interpreted as a kind behaviour- it all depends on context.

To find out more, visit: https://t.co/nwzzkELAmp

[Escape The Trap @ETT_programme]

Train in Escape the TRAP!

Our next online training is 13th, 14th, 17th November 9:30am-4:30pm. Our programme supports those working with young people to deliver the tools and knowledge they need to protect themselves against relationship abuse. Book now: https://t.co/gjg1wxGsT6

[Rachel Williams @Rachel_SUTDA]

Non fatal strangulation timeline:

6.8 seconds loss of consciousness
14 seconds an anoxic seizure
15 seconds bladder incontinence
30 seconds bowel incontinence
All deaths between 62-152 seconds

You only need the pressure of a handshake to kill someone.

It’s the second cause of homicide in females after stabbing.

Link to my interview with Central Club Podcast is on my previous post in the comments. @thecentralclub_

[Cathy Press @PressCathy]

Rach this is a fab piece. Hope it reaches a lot of people.

[Rachel Williams @Rachel_SUTDA]

Non fatal strangulation timeline:

6.8 seconds loss of consciousness
14 seconds an anoxic seizure
15 seconds bladder incontinence
30 seconds bowel incontinence
All deaths between 62-152 seconds

You only need the pressure of a handshake to kill someone.

It’s the second cause of homicide in females after stabbing.

Link to my interview with Central Club Podcast is on my previous post in the comments. @thecentralclub_