The Lioness Circle

Croydon’s first 'by & for' network of women & girls recovering from domestic abuse & sexual violence and born of African & Caribbean heritage. Founded in 2017.

[The Lioness Circle @lionesscircle]

A week ago, The #VoiceoftheChild: #Croydon #DomesticAbuseawareness campaign brought statutory, national & local services together with the community in #ThorntonHeath to explore #domesticabuse through the eyes of the child. Thanks to everyone who attended & supported the campaign

[The Lioness Circle @lionesscircle]

Systemically, incidents are assessed in isolation instead of asking:
•What patterns emerged?
•Were behaviours minimised as “relationship drama”?
•Were manipulation & coercive control #CCB understood properly?
•Were complaints or concerns treated with seriousness & context?

[The Lioness Circle @lionesscircle]

Highly visible environments like Married at First Sight #MAFS UK, with welfare teams, vetting processes & public scrutiny can still fail to identify or respond adequately to high levels of risks which mirrors wider societal failures around Violence Against Women & Girls #VAWG

[Dr Charlotte Proudman @DrProudman]

Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands.

I am representing — through @proudmanslaw — Lizzie, a former contestant and complainant of domestic abuse.

https://t.co/GdteLhrhI4

[Narinder Kaur @narindertweets]

You would be lying if you can't see or refuse to see just how powerful her presence is, how articulately she speaks- with passion, intent and true purpose.
Meghan Sussex is changing the world around her. And I for one, welcome her using her platform to help others.

[The Cassandra Centre @CassandraCentre]

Medical misogyny, political misogyny, workplace misogyny, judicial misogyny, media misogyny, online misogyny, policing misogyny, age-based misogyny - you get the picture. It’s systemic and institutional and women have had ENOUGH. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[The Cassandra Centre @CassandraCentre]

“Ex-Spandau Ballet singer who raped two women jailed for 14 years.” Probably out in seven years. It’s not long enough. Rape ruins lives. https://t.co/ZGenBUtmkZ

[SOAR | Speak Out, Act, Reclaim @speakoutactrclm]

We must close the loopholes that allow abusers to avoid full prosecution.

https://t.co/6fyANnDXyA

[SOAR | Speak Out, Act, Reclaim @speakoutactrclm]

“This is not something that's [just] happening abroad. This is happening every single day in your home” says Derrica Wilson, author of a new children’s book, to warn children and parents about predators who lure children into sex trafficking.

https://t.co/9JVQMBVHAK

[The Lioness Circle @lionesscircle]

One month on from our Anthology & Play launch, we’re still processing the beauty, courage and power of what we created together.

Deep gratitude to everyone who attended, supported and believed in survivor-led spaces.

More reflections soon 🦁⭕️💜

[The Lioness Circle @lionesscircle]

I can turn off WiFi at midnight. But mobile data? No time controls. @tescomobile literally said “we don’t do time.”

If child safeguarding matters to these providers, time-based controls on ALL mobile data should be standard📱⚖️

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

Attending court can be an incredibly anxious time for victims of domestic abuse. This funding is a positive step towards ensuring they feel confident on the process and get vital updates on their case, something survivors tell me they often don't receive.
https://t.co/EQG6X0xvRM

[The Lioness Circle @lionesscircle]

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[The Lioness Circle @lionesscircle]

#HappyMothersDay 💜

Today we honour the strength, love, survival and resilience of mothers across generations.

From all of us at The Lioness Circle.

Read the full blog here: https://t.co/Ktf9xcqJZp

[The Lioness Circle @lionesscircle]

#GiveToGain is the theme of #InternationalWomensDay2026

My new blog honours that: 

“It wasn’t just me.”
“It wasn’t my fault.”
“I am not alone.”

Read more here:
https://t.co/FgJLiaJ8TE

Please read with care x

#HappyInternationalWomensDay 🙌🏾
#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay

[The Lioness Circle @lionesscircle]

For too long #survivors have been silent.

15 DAYS TO GO 🎉

‘The Lioness Circle Anthology & Play’ is almost here.

Join the collective movement we celebrate what happens when survivors refuse to remain caged.

https://t.co/gMynaRRZmA

#CroydonEvents
#Violenceagainstwomenandgirls

[The Cassandra Centre @CassandraCentre]

Operation Stovewood: Man guilty of raping woman and child 20 years ago - it’s great he’s been convicted but why did it take 20 years? He probably raped a lot of other women in that time. https://t.co/xNqGktLfvV

[The Cassandra Centre @CassandraCentre]

“Peter Mandelson arrested and led away by police.” For decades the male ruling class has survived on handshakes, nods and paper shredders. These men never thought anyone would read their emails. But once you have a digital history it’s hard to escape it.
https://t.co/76WKORAtVq

[The Cassandra Centre @CassandraCentre]

Let’s get together. We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for Casssandra Centre's International Women’s Day at Arding and Hobbs, March 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM.Register soon because space is limited. We hope you’re able to join us!
https://t.co/LyZDy7LmIO

[LBC @LBC]

Epstein survivors to introduce 'Virginia's Law' to remove time limits for victims to sue their abusers https://t.co/I2t0bbcS8M

[Red Panda Koala @RedPandaKoala]

🚨 Woman experiences ontological shock over the Epstein files

"I am confused on why we are still watching the Grammy's and watching the Super Bowl.

No one is angry enough, those are babies and children."

[The Cassandra Centre @CassandraCentre]

A former Met officer will appear in court charged with a series of sexual offences including rape. ANOTHER ONE!!!! https://t.co/P9OYsWqE2h