Yvonne McCann was killed in May 2020 by her husband, Thomas McCann. The couple had been together since they were teenagers, although their relationship had soured somewhat… Read more “Yvonne McCann”
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Claire Parry
Claire Parry was killed by Timothy Brehmer in May 2020. Parry and Brehmer had been having an affair for 10 years. Both had other partners. Parry and… Read more “Claire Parry”
Raneem Oudeh and Khaola Saleem
Raneem Oudeh and Khaola Saleem were killed by Oudeh’s ex-partner Janbaz Tarin in August 2018. Oudeh had broken up with Tarin after finding out he had a… Read more “Raneem Oudeh and Khaola Saleem”
Ruth Williams
Ruth Williams was killed by her husband Anthony in March 2020, at the start of the first coronavirus lockdown. He was acquitted of murder but admitted to… Read more “Ruth Williams”
Janet Scott
In 2018, Janet Scott was killed by Simon Mellors. Janet had had a brief relationship with Mellors the previous year while separated from her husband. She had… Read more “Janet Scott”
How to discuss violence against women when speaking to children
Many people shy away from the idea of talking to children about violence against women and, in particular, intimate partner violence affecting women. Abuse and violence are… Read more “How to discuss violence against women when speaking to children”
What does the term ‘narcissistic abuse’ mean?
Narcissistic abuse is a term which refers not to a specific type of domestic abuse but to domestic abuse perpetrated by an abuser with narcissistic personality disorder… Read more “What does the term ‘narcissistic abuse’ mean?”
What are the best ways to help someone whom you suspect might be in an abusive relationship?
You may be in the position of knowing someone whom you suspect is in an abusive relationship. Being in this situation is not easy, as knowing how… Read more “What are the best ways to help someone whom you suspect might be in an abusive relationship?”
How the strong independent woman stereotype can harm women
In 2020, Liz Truss, the minister for women and equalities, appointed Jessica Butcher to the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Butcher could not be said to be… Read more “How the strong independent woman stereotype can harm women”
Is the fight to combat violence against women a political one?
Violence against women is an issue for us all. Very few people actively don’t care about violence towards their fellow human beings; even fewer actively want to… Read more “Is the fight to combat violence against women a political one?”
This Violence is not a Tragedy 