It was a privilege to give evidence on #economicabuse at @scotparl.bsky.social. What an honour to represent all of the incredible women who have shared their experiences with me to help raise awareness & demand change.

Huge thank you to Foysol Choudhury MBE MSP for helping us at Scottish Women's Aid to raise awareness of #domesticabuse in #Scotland. Foysol reminds everyone that just because #16DaysofAction is over, domestic abuse is a year-round issue that requires urgent action. shorturl.at/FygOy

It's been 30 years since the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to achieve gender equality and secure the rights of women & girls. ♀️ Despite some progress over the last 3 decades, we are still decades away from achieving gender equality. ⚖️

“Great news! We have a joint mortgage.” That one text changed everything for Sarah. What followed was years of economic abuse, a gruelling legal battle, and a fight to regain control of her home and finances. Read Sarah's story here 🔽

Pleased to see this article by MSN on the '3 Signs You're Experiencing Financial Abuse' to raise awareness of #financialabuse. However, the article fails to mention the dangers associated with financial abuse and the fact that it coincides with other forms of abuse. (1/3) tinyurl.com/2p7wzhfd

Support workers & researchers have long highlighted that abusive (ex)partners use the tax system to exploit victim-survivors. No person should be held responsible for their (ex) partner's tax debt. This case is from Australia, but it could just as easily be from the UK. shorturl.at/aXDW4

Registration is now open for this year's Gendered Violence and Abuse Conference at Northumbria University. Theme is: 'Changing Public and Professional Perceptions of Gendered Violence & Abuse through Research and Policy Implementation'. shorturl.at/iRmFg #VAWG #GBVResearch #Conference

Life insurance can be used as a tool to control a partner during and after a relationship. Great to see the Personal Finance Society produce a good practice guide for their advisors about economic abuse and life insurance. #economicabuse #lifeinsurance www.ftadviser.com/personal-fin...

[3/3] Only then can we ensure that all victim-survivors are believed and perpetrators are held accountable. Learn more about the crimes of prolific romance fraudster Christopher Harkins in the latest episode of Disclosure - featuring expert commentary from @jennski27.bsky.social 📺

[2/3] The fact that multiple women reported Harkins' manipulative and controlling behaviour, only to feel "dismissed" is deeply concerning. This highlights the need for comprehensive training and awareness within our police forces to identify & respond effectively to all forms of domestic abuse.

[1/3] Christopher Harkins' actions and the subsequent police response highlight a critical need for society, including law enforcement, to recognise and address economic abuse as a serious form of domestic abuse.

Huge thank you to #BBCScotland for interviewing me about #financialabuse in the conviction of Christopher Harkins. The documentary will air tonight at 8pm on BBC Scotland & is already available on iPlayer. For radio contribution, listen here starting at 2hr 41min. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

1 month to go for this call for views on the costs of leaving an abusive partner! Too many people still ask, 'why doesn't she just leave' & finances are a crucial part of that answer. If you have experienced #domesticabuse or support those who have, we need to hear from you. shorturl.at/UQyEg

It's wonderful to see more #research on #economicabuse being done. This thesis explores young women's experiences of #economicabuse, which we desperately need to help us understand how to address & prevent this form of abuse. atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/server/api/c...

Really important inquiry by the #ScottishParliament about the financial considerations when leaving an abusive partner. I know I, and many of the women I interviewed, have been waiting for an opportunity to highlight 'the costs of leaving' & the #economicabuse they've experienced. (1/3)

Brilliant job opportunities at the amazing @opfs.bsky.social Do check them out 👇

Fellow PhD people, have any of you written an executive summary of your thesis? Appreciate not everyone/every profession wants to or has time to read 350 pages. Thanks! #PhD #Thesis #SummariseIt #ExecutiveSummary #WritingTips

This year is the year of 'coerced debt' for me. #CoercedDebt is debt that was taken out in ur name, without ur consent or knowledge, and/or u were forced, coerced/threatened into taking out. It's a common & devastating outcome of #economicabuse which up to 99% of #domesticabuse victims experience.

Hello 2025! First day back to work and desperately trying to remember who I am and what I do for a living. Hope everyone had a relaxing time off and is ready to fight for #womensrights in 2025.

Dominique Pelicot found guilty of aggravated rape of Gisèle Pelicot. He was also convicted of making + distributing pictures and images of Gisèle Pelicot. Dominique Pelicot has also been found guilty of making and distributing sexual images of his adult daughter Caroline and the wives of his sons.

Issues with #childcare keep getting raised by women's organisations across #Scotland. Women are still disproportionately responsible for the care of children & this has significant implications for women's economic equality. If we want #genderequality then a new plan for childcare is essential.

Abusers often use the festive season to further coerce victim-survivors into debt. If you are being forced to make transactions that push you into debt or if debts are fraudulently built up in your name, this is known as coerced debt. Find support: survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/...

📢 We are thrilled to be hosting our first survivor led event today! On the penultimate day of #16Days of Activism, today’s event includes inspiring discussions and interactive workshops that celebrate survivor voice and amplify the amazing work of organisations across Scotland.

Brilliant question from a survivor at the @safelives #AuthenticVoicePanel to the audience about embedding their lived experience in organisations, "We can't audit you! Are you actually using the tools we're giving you?!" (1/2)

Thrilled to be at the @safelives #AuthenticVoice conference today. This event, created & organised by the women of the Authentic Panel is all about embedding lived experience in #Scotland. Looking forward to hearing & learning from these incredible women. #Survivors #LivedExperience #16Days

We're at Scottish Parliament this week for #16Days to raise awareness of our work on #ChildContact & #EconomicAbuse. We're speaking to #MSPs about our online #vigil #ForThemAll on Friday & asking for their support in honouring the women & children who've lost their lives due to #DomesticAbuse.

The barbaric #TwoChildLimit and the benefit cap are key drivers of #ChildPoverty in #Scotland. We have long demanded that the cap be scrapped & are pleased to hear that the Scottish Government has finally committed to doing just that. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...

I will be joining the upcoming #ForThemAll online vigil with #ScottishWomensAid in memory of all the women & children who have died because of domestic abuse. See details below for how you can also participate in this night of remembrance and reflection during #16Days.

In my Dr Era 🎓 #PhD #UniversityofGlasgow #EconomicAbuse #ItsOver #Graduation #AtLast

“Gender violence is a collective failure, not just a private matter”. It will take all of us to end #ViolenceAgaintWomenAndGirls. shorturl.at/jnDxm #16Days

Today is #EconomicAbuseAwareness Day. @seacharity.bsky.social estimates that 1 million UK women were prevented from leaving an abusive partner because of #EconomicAbuse. Despite this number, economic abuse remains invisible & women are not getting support. Sign the pledge to raise awareness 👇

These #16Days events will be a meaningful opportunity to learn, share, and connect with others who are passionate about tackling #DomesticAbuse. Become a Safer, Sooner Domestic Abuse Network Member and register for these events today⬇️ forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Today is the 1st day of #16Days & the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. At #ScottishWomensAid we're launching our #ChildContact campaign #StillNotSafe to raise awareness of the damaging child contact decisions that leave women and children unsafe and re-traumatised.

#LoanSharks are targeting the most vulnerable people over the holiday season, with an estimated 300,000 Scots at risk. #EconomicAbuse & #CoercedDebt can often leave victim-survivors feeling like there is nowhere else to turn to get financial support. shorturl.at/GEYiu

Through my #PhDResearch on women's experiences of #economicabuse in #Scotland, the research participants & I co-developed the post-separation economic abuse wheel. The wheel captures the women's experiences of economic abuse after separating. It's available for download here: shorturl.at/5dtMP

The fight for #EqualPay continues. Today is #EqualPayDay in the UK, the day from which women areworking for free for the rest of the year because of the #GenderPayGap. #CloseTheGap highlights: The Scottish pay gap is now at 8.3%, a rise from 6.4% in 2023. UK pay gap has risen to 11.3%. (1/3)

Hi BlueSky Community! Thought I would introduce myself properly: 🎓 #PhD in #EconomicAbuse. ✏️ Work for #ScottishWomensAid to help transform policy responses. 💚 Passionate about raising #awareness of all things economic abuse & #VAWG. 🌎 Based in #Scotland.

Brilliant afternoon spent with #Ofcom informing their Guidance on Protecting Women and Girls. I'm feeling optimistic about the outcome with such cross-industry engagement and support. You can follow updates about the guidance here 👉 shorturl.at/owWSS #OnlineSafety #VAWG

Hi all! Joined BlueSky to continue to raise awareness about all things #economicabuse. Need to build my network, so do give me a follow, especially if we were previously connected on other platforms.