I was thrilled to join experts from leading LGBTQ+ organisations to feature in this short film for practitioners responding to older LGBTQ+ victims of #DomesticAbuse#InvisibleVictims#Inclusivity@GalopUK@LGBTfdn @Matty_Herring_ https://t.co/fu1RcHZWdT
🎙️This morning we spoke to @jamswilliams85@BBCRadioWales the urgent need to address domestic ab*se and s*xual vi*lence towards older women.
🌟 Don't miss this insightful discussion!
🎧 Listen here at 07.50 https://t.co/LVgOgUMxmp
Today at the St Elli Centre, we proudly marked White Ribbon Day, standing with the global movement to end violence against women.
Huge thanks to everyone who came by our stall to show support, learn more, and generously offer donations.
#WhiteRibbonDay
⌛️Every 11 minutes, a woman is killed globally #NoExcuse. @choiceolderppl is accelerating actions to prevent violence against women & girls with stronger laws & national plans. Discover how they’re making a difference—watch the full story unfold in the video! #AberWRD #WhiteRibbonDay
Mae Elize Freeman, Cyd-Arweinydd Menter Dewis Choice, wedi cael ei dewis i dderbyn Gwobr Audrey Jones anrhydeddus gan Gynulliad Merched Cymru, i gydnabod ysgolheictod ôl-raddedig sy'n canolbwyntio ar brofiadau menywod a merched yng Nghymru.
🖱️ https://t.co/YmYoapWULL
Elize Freeman, Co-Lead of the Dewis Choice Initiative, has been chosen to receive a prestigious Audrey Jones Award by the Wales Assembly of Women, in recognition of postgraduate scholarship focusing on the experiences of women and girls in Wales.
🖱️ https://t.co/alxdTBAQ5W
🌟 Proud to #InspireInclusion! We're dedicated to supporting older people affected by domestic abuse. Through client-led, co-produced research, we're transforming responses to DA in later life. Learn more with our free resources ⬇️ https://t.co/syCT3bmUJR
The Dewis Choice Initiative @choiceolderppl at @AberUni has worked with @NorfolkSAB and @CCAnimation_ on a British Sign Language version of the 'Hidden Harms' animation, highlighting the unique challenges older adults face with domestic abuse. More: https://t.co/Z4wgb2vYhQ
Today we shared Dewis Choice research in Dublin at the HSE conference "An uncomfortable truth: sexual violence of older people". We highlighted the lived experiences of older survivors and key tips for engagement @choiceolderppl@UkElize#WEAAD24@AberLawCrim@AberUni
For #WEAAD, our Co-Lead @UkElize presented our research at the @HSELive conference 'Knowledge & Skills Framework for Healthcare Professionals Working with Older People.' Highlighting case studies of older victims, emphasising the need to tackle ageism, myths, assumptions & more.
For #WEAAD, our Co-Lead @Rebeccazerk highlighted the exclusion of older people from the public narrative on #DomesticAbuse & the barriers to disclosures. Presented at the @HSELive conference 'Knowledge & Skills Framework for Healthcare Professionals Working with Older People.'
Join us next month for this free live session! We'll cover the prevalence, unique dynamics, & impact of domestic abuse on older victims, barriers to disclosing abuse, & how professionals can overcome these obstacles to provide best-practice support. ⤵️
@JoTodd4 Great organisation, such a loss. Feel for the staff and the people they support. Time the "commitment" to end VAWG was enforced with sustainable funding ☹️