In advance of the launch of our film Flow on the 20th September I was uploading it to YouTube and was asked if it is suitable for children. Of course I selected ‘no’ but it occurred to me that, as it is about childhood abuse, it is something kids experience all too often. I hopeContinue reading “Film Launch”
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‘I’m either a man or I’m a victim’
Filming started this week! The script is great and feels real thanks to the members of the steering group who have shared their experiences. It’s all very exciting. As part of this project I’ve been creating training materials to go with the film and found this video by Seth Shelley. It talks about how men/boysContinue reading “‘I’m either a man or I’m a victim’”
Film
I’m delighted to report, after much effort, I’ve got funding from Research England to create a short film. It is also supported by NHS England and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (Department of Health). What really came out in my research was that poor reactions to talking about abuse can stop people tryingContinue reading “Film”
That was a long time ago…it was different then. Part 1
There are people who dismiss poor responses to abuse in the past as ‘it was a long time ago, people didn’t know about it then’ or ‘things were different then.’ I thought I would do a series of blogs looking at the history of our awareness of CSA. We start with two of the earliestContinue reading “That was a long time ago…it was different then. Part 1”
Online Offending
There is an argument, recently repeated to me, that people who view obscene child abuse material do not go on to offend offline. Now clearly viewing such images IS an offence in itself and often means that you are watching a child being abused. However, the link between consuming such online content and carrying outContinue reading “Online Offending”
Art and Flow
The theory of Flow is that when we do something absorbing and challenging it’s really good for our wellbeing. It reduces anxiety and raises self esteem. In an effort to practice what I preach I’ve been making more time for art. The idea is that these moment of flow can add together and help youContinue reading “Art and Flow”
The Tattooed Lady!
Recently I read this article about tattooing as a way to reclaim your body and your autonomy. This resonated with me on a professional and personal level. Young (1992) argues that for a person who has not experienced trauma, the physical environment is divided into ‘me’ and ‘not me.’ The physical boundary between ‘me’ andContinue reading “The Tattooed Lady!”
‘I am in the World to Change the World’
Well this is good news to end the week. 400 reads on Researchgate and 204 downloads on the White Rose ethesis site! Whilst I’ve been busy with homeschooling and lockdowns people have been reading my work. 😃 There’s much more in the pipeline that I will share as soon as I can. In the meantimeContinue reading “‘I am in the World to Change the World’”
How to be an ally of victims of abuse
This article is brilliant and I think everyone should read it. Many of these examples of what not to do have been said to me…and to many other people. Let’s do better. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charisma-carpenter-how-to-be-an-ally-of-victims-of-abuse-guest-column
Research into Recovering from Childhood Sexual Abuse 