Tess Ash

Experienced freelance housing practitioner . Passionate about building strong ,safe ,communities , embracing diversity and equality .

[Safia Sangster @SafiaSangster]

So happy to have my essay on honour-based abuse selected as the Nazir Afzal Essay competition winner 🎉 social justice looks different for everyone so lived experience always needs to be at the centre of policy and practice 💖 thank you @nazirafzal @HARMnetwork @UCLan

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

"We want male victims from minoritised communities to know they will receive culturally competent support from a team that is representative"

For #InternationalMensDay2023, read @RespectUK's blog on how they make their men's advice line more accessible:

https://t.co/gOrKlz8Fd9

[Prof Jane Monckton Smith OBE @JMoncktonSmith]

Tomorrow me and @suejhaile50 fly to Amsterdam to talk about the Homicide Timeline, then we do the same in Antwerp, Rotterdam and Leuven. Busy and exciting week. The book and research are certainly starting some incredible conversations

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

This week @womensaid published a report shining a light on children and young people's understanding of #DomesticAbuse.

It shows an alarming link between harmful misogynist content online and normalisation of unhealthy behaviours in relationships.

https://t.co/jwVc8D9IV0

⬇️

[Regulator of Social Housing @RSHEngland]

One week to go! Don't miss the chance to have your say on our proposed new consumer standards, which are designed to protect tenants and improve the service they receive from social housing landlords in England: https://t.co/dL0vYiRWix

[ResolveASB @resolveasb]

Delighted to be at this brilliant event led by the @ASBAPPG at the Labour Party Conference. Really engaged audience, once again highlighting the importance of the work we are doing - despite running over it felt like the discussions could have easily gone on for much longer still!

Some key themes for the session:
- Role of the APPG
- History of #ASB legislation
- What is ASB - definition and need for clarity
- Problem solving in courts
- Partnership work
- Responding to local community needs
- Role of gender in ASB
- Young people, care leavers and ASB
- Strengthening communities
- Role of housing providers in building sustainable neighbourhoods

#CommunitySafety

[ResolveASB @resolveasb]

RPs - do respond if you haven't already!

#ASB and #CommunitySafety practitioners can share their views on the 'Safer Neighbourhoods' section of the new proposed consumer standards only here: https://t.co/w36lDFFimm

[Tess Ash @tessash2]

Challenging racism is everyone’s business , inaction from bystanders is shameful especially an off duty police officer . Hoping the CEO of @SBSisters recovers from her ordeal and the perpetrator is appropriately dealt with .

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

Reports that the CEO of @SBSisters was racially attacked last week, as a police officer stood by, should concern us all.

We need urgent action to address racism in the Met.

My thoughts are with Selma as she copes with the trauma of this terrible attack.

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

Reports that the CEO of @SBSisters was racially attacked last week, as a police officer stood by, should concern us all.

We need urgent action to address racism in the Met.

My thoughts are with Selma as she copes with the trauma of this terrible attack.

[Women's Aid @womensaid]

Today's news shows violence against women and girls is still so tragically prevalent. More must urgently be done to prevent further lives lost and guarantee the safety of women and girls.

Our thoughts are with this girl’s family at this painful time.
https://t.co/pKsGisIZ0T

[Tess Ash @tessash2]

Must end violence against women and girls

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

That a fifteen year old girl was killed on her way to school yesterday is devastating.

My thoughts are with her family and loved ones who are facing an unthinkable tragedy.

Girls & young women should be able to live free from violence on the streets and in their relationships.

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

Many survivors of domestic abuse go to extreme lengths to protect themselves from the perpetrator.

To have it all undermined by a data breach is dangerous & a serious setback.

Public services must heed @ICOnews calls today to protect victims' data.

https://t.co/e5QaaggSAl

[Rose @RoseEmpower]

She sat at the back and they said she was
shy
She led from the front and they hated her
pride
They asked her advice and then questioned her
guidance
They branded her loud then were shocked by her
silence

When she shared no ambition, they said it was
sad
So she told them her dreams and they said she was
mad
They told her they'd listen then covered their
ears
And gave her a hug whilst they laughed at her
fears

And she listened to all of it, thinking she
should
Be the girl they told her to be, best as she
could
But one day she asked what was best for
herself
Instead of trying to please everyone
else

So she walked to the forest and stood with the
trees
She heard the wind whisper and dance with the
leaves
And she spoke to the willow, the elm and the
pine
And she told them what she'd been told, time after
time

She told them she felt she was never enough
She was either too little or far, far too much
Too loud or too quiet, too fierce or too weak
Too wise or too foolish, too bold or too meek

Then she found a small clearing, surrounded by
firs
And she stopped and she heard what the trees said to
her
And she sat there for hours not wanting to
leave
For the forest said nothing, it just let her

breathe

******

Becky Hemsley 2021

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

I welcome efforts to eradicate police perpetrators in the Met.

All officers under investigation for #VAWG must be suspended with warrant cards removed.

My response to reports of more than 1,600 officers & staff under investigation @metpoliceuk ⬇️

https://t.co/pEz29Fo1IC

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

Today the government responded to @Commonswomequ inquiry on so-called honour-based abuse.

While I welcome recent progress to strengthen legislation, there is more to be done.

I urge govt to reconsider its response to this report.

My response here:

1/3
https://t.co/i7hJYxCWYc

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

I am extremely concerned by harrowing reports on #FamilyCourt published @BBCNews today.

I hear from hundreds of victims & survivors about the devastation wrought by family court proceedings.

We need urgent and wide-reaching reforms to restore public faith in the family court

[Deidre Cartwright @Deidre_C]

#SeenYetSidelined is a groundbreaking report from @SEAresource evidencing that justice for economic abuse survivors must address economic harm in its many forms & enable survivors to rebuild their lives. This includes compensation & exploring credit repair. Read more here👇

[Lads Like Us @Lads_Like_Us]

Absolutely humbled and mind blown to announce that we have been nominated for an I Love Manchester Award. To be nominated for the award alone is a wonderful feeling and whoever has nominated us thank you so much for considering us.

Keep your eyes out on the website for the shortlist as members of the public will have an opportunity to vote. The website is

https://t.co/Q4g9SaI9ZI.

Also big love to I love Manchester ❤️ Fingers crossed for all nominees good luck ❤️❤️❤️

@ilovemanchester

[Dame Nicole Jacobs @CommissionerDA]

We need a much stronger understanding of the links between suicide and domestic abuse, to help prevent future deaths and hold perpetrators accountable

I spoke to @LBCNews alongside Kirsty Robinson, who is bravely campaigning in memory of her sister Gemma

https://t.co/moIlz585wQ

[Women's Aid @womensaid]

The family courts are the number one issue survivors raise with us.

Today's investigation by @BBCNews highlights the urgent, system-wide changes needed to ensure that the family courts put children first. Read our full response ⤵️
https://t.co/gpglRUQoH4