🚨 June #VAMHNWebinar! 🚨 We’re joined by Dr. Emma Yapp (University of Bristol), presenting: ‘Normal trauma and abnormal diagnosis: The role of mental health evidence in sexual violence trials’ #Trauma #SexualViolence #MentalHealth #Justice

📢 June #VAMHNwebinar Join us on 18 June, 12–12:45pm for: “Normal Trauma and Abnormal Diagnosis: The Role of Mental Health Evidence in Sexual Violence Trials” with Dr Emma Yapp (University of Bristol) Register here: tinyurl.com/bdebrwz3 #SexualViolence #Trauma #Justice #MentalHealth

Thank you to everyone who joined our #VAMHNWebinar today! We will be uploading the recording and additional resources to our website soon: www.vamhn.co.uk/webinars.html

🔍This talk will focus on: 1. Prevalence and challenges to recognition 2. Impacts of male rape myths 3. Barriers to disclosure and help seeking 4. Lived experiences of survivors 5. Implications for support and policy #VAMHNWebinar #TraumaInformedCare

🚨 Live now at #VAMHNWebinar! 🚨 We’re joined by Dr. Kenneth Widanaralalage (King’s College London), presenting: ‘Male Survivors of Sexual Violence — Silence, Myths, and Institutional Harm’ #MaleSurvivor #SexualViolence #MentalHealth #Justice

Join our May #VAMHNwebinar with Dr. Kennath Widanaralalage (King's College London) on 21 May, 12–12:45pm, as he shares the findings from research on male survivors of rape and sexual abuse, with a focus on cultural narratives, racialised stigma, and system responses. tinyurl.com/eejmehkd

Join Changing Relations for their webinars showcasing the Weaving Stories of Peer Sexual Abuse animation, co-created with young people & survivors. The webinars are pay-as-you-feel basis! #PeerAbuse #YouthVoices

Join our May #VAMHNwebinar with Dr. Kennath Widanaralalage (King's College London) on 21 May, 12–12:45pm, as he shares the findings from research on male survivors of rape and sexual abuse, with a focus on cultural narratives, racialised stigma, and system responses. tinyurl.com/eejmehkd

Trauma-informed practice in youth justice buff.ly/mPVC6lH Alice Dawson and Emma Cormack evaluate an umbrella review on trauma-informed clinical practice in forensic youth settings.

📢 New research alert! A UK-based systematic review by Carlisle et al. (2025) finds that advocacy & outreach services show promising outcomes for adults affected by domestic & sexual violence. Read more: tinyurl.com/fe97kvzd #DSVA #PublicHealth #DomesticAbuse #SexualViolence

📢 March #VAMHNwebinar: The Role of Mental Health Evidence in Sexual Violence Trials Join Dr. Emma Yapp (University of Bristol) on March 19 (12–12:45pm) as they explore how mental health evidence shapes sexual violence trials. 🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/2s3k328z #SexualViolence #MentalHealth

📢 March #VAMHNwebinar: The Role of Mental Health Evidence in Sexual Violence Trials Join Dr. Emma Yapp (University of Bristol) on March 19 (12–12:45pm) as they explore how mental health evidence shapes sexual violence trials. 🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/2s3k328z #SexualViolence #MentalHealth

🔍 The Study 📌 Conducted in-depth interviews, expert interviews, & focus groups with minoritised women & practitioners. 📌 Advised by survivor activists & included a listening project. 📌 Participants: Highly diverse, aged 22-52, many facing insecure immigration status.

🚨 Live now at #VAMHNWebinar! 🚨We’re joined by Prof. Ravi Thiara (University of Warwick) & Sumanta Roy (Imkaan) discussing findings from their research - "Why Should Our Rage Be Tidy?" #Violence #Abuse #VAWG #MinorisedSurvivor #MentalHealth

📢 More tickets added! Our Feb 19th webinar, “Why Should Our Rage Be Tidy?”, is now open for additional registrations. Speakers: Sumanta Roy (Imkaan) & Prof Ravi Thiara (Warwick) 🔗 Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/vamhn-lunc... #VAMHNwebinar #Violence #Survivor

Thank you so much to all our attendees for dialling into our #VAMHNwebinar with Tim today. To watch the other webinars from us click here: www.vamhn.co.uk/all-webinars...

Findings from Tim’s Churchill Fellowship: 🇦🇺 In Victoria, Australia, 25% of suicides (2009-2016) were linked to domestic abuse. 🇬🇧 UK Police data (2023): More suicides (93) than intimate partner homicides (80) followed domestic abuse. #TraumaInformedCare

🚨 Live at #VAMHNWebinar: Tim Woodhouse presents on Preventing Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides, highlighting powerful insights from his research and Churchill Fellowship. #DomesticAbuse #SuicidePrevention

📢 Calling all survivors with research experience! We’re hosting a Survivor-Only Focus Group this Friday, 17th January, 1:00–2:30 PM as part of our research on Emotional Safety in Conference Settings. 🔗 Register your interest: forms.office.com/e/9ZcG6acwYS #SurvivorResearch #EmotionalSafety #VAMHN

📢Anonymous #powerfulperpetrators survey for those who have experienced or witnessed #sexualmisconduct and abuse by professionals. We are looking to interview regulators, lawyers & others working on misconduct, disciplinary cases & professional standards: powerfulperpetrators.org/get-involved/

Traumascapes x Tellmore Workshop Explore storytelling through writing, visuals, and audio in this 6-week workshop designed for trauma survivors. Beginners welcome—create a short film centered on empowerment, joy, and personal power. Learn more & sign up: www.tellmore.org/multimedia-m...

📢 Join the next VISION / Violence & Society Centre Webinar on Tuesday, 21 Jan, 11–11:50 am Hear from Deborah Fry on the Into the Light Index, exploring tech-facilitated child sexual exploitation, abuse, and measurement challenges. #ChildProtection #Research

Help improve emotional safety at conferences. Share your experiences in focus groups hosted by #VAMHN #Researcher #MentalHealth #EmotionalSafety #ResearchCommunity

📢 January Webinar: Preventing Domestic Abuse-Related Suicides Join us on 22nd January, 12pm-12:45pm for insights from Tim Woodhouse, Kent & Medway Suicide Prevention Programme Manager and Churchill Fellow. Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1049496090... #VAMHNwebinar #DomesticAbuse

📣Call for participants Share your experiences to help improve emotional safety at conferences. Focus groups by #VAMHN explore safer, more inclusive academic spaces. 📅 Jan 2025 | 💡 Sessions for all & survivors 🔗 Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/9ZcG6acwYS #Research #EmotionalSafety #FocusGroups

📢 New blog for #16DaysOfActivism @thementalelf.bsky.social Dr. Siofra Peeren explores an Australian study on the mental health impacts of coercive control, revealing that psychological tactics can be as, or even more, distressing than physical ones. 🔗 www.nationalelfservice.net/populations-...

🔍 New blog alert! Dr Vishal Bhavsar has written a blog for @thementalelf.bsky.social as part of the #16DaysOfActivism , exploring whether behavioural programmes can help reduce partner abuse among individuals with #MentalHealth or substance use issues. 🔗: www.nationalelfservice.net/populations-...

❤️Thank you so much to all our attendees for dialling into our November #VAMHNwebinar with Dr Siofra Peeren 🎞️You can now watch the recording here www.vamhn.co.uk/counteract-t... #partner #relationship #Violence

🧠 We’re live at our November #VAMHNWebinar with Siofra Peeren discussing “Counteract the Gaslighting” – what women survivors of intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) need from service providers. #IPSV #SV #GenderEquality

📢 Last 2 days to register! Join us on 20th November at 12pm for our #VAMHNwebinar, “Counteract the Gaslighting - What women survivors of intimate partner sexual violence need from service providers,” with Dr. Siofra Peeren from King’s College London. eventbrite.com/e/1036877738...

We’re pleased to share that VAMHN recently attended the Activism, Change and Feminist Futures conference at the University of Liverpool! Lisa Ward and Alicia Stillman presented findings from our creative workshops on coercive control. #VAMHN #CoerciveControl #Feminism

Don't miss!!! 📢 VAMHN Webinar: 20th November, 12pm Join us for “Counteract the Gaslighting - What women survivors of intimate partner sexual violence need from service providers” with Dr. Siofra Peeren, a survivor researcher from King’s College London. Register here eventbrite.com/e/1036877738...

🌍 Don't miss it! The European Conference on Domestic Violence (ECDV) is happening in Barcelona from September 3-5, 2025. This leading conference on domestic violence brings together experts, researchers, and advocates. Abstracts are due by December 12, 2024. Click here ecdv.hi.is/ecdv-in-barc...

📢 VAMHN Webinar: 20th November, 12pm Join us for “Counteract the Gaslighting - What women survivors of intimate partner sexual violence need from service providers” with Dr. Siofra Peeren, a survivor researcher from King’s College London. Register here eventbrite.com/e/1036877738... #VAMHNwebinar

📢 Planning an event or activity for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence? Let us know! We're compiling a calendar of events to promote and raise awareness. Share your plans with us, and we'll help spread the word in our network. ✉️[email protected] #16Days #EndGBV #VAMHN

🚨The PHOEBE Conference on Gender Justice & Intersectional Practice is happening on November 29th in Ipswich. 📅 Join for vital discussions on addressing gender-based violence through intersectional approaches. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/gender-jus... #GenderJustice #EndGBV

Thank you so much to all our attendees for dialling into our October #VAMHNwebinar with Prof Liz Hughes. You can now watch the recording here www.vamhn.co.uk/sexual-assau... You can join our November webinar with Dr Siofra Peeren here www.eventbrite.com/e/vamhn-lunc...

🧠We're live with Prof Liz Hughes from Glasgow Caledonian University presenting on "Sexual Assault Referral Centres and Mental Health," sharing insights from the MiMoS study on mental health and substance use in SARCs. #VAMHNWebinar #MentalHealth #SexualViolence #SubstanceUse

🚨 Our October newsletter is out! Stay updated with the latest news, resources, and events from VAMHN. If you haven’t registered yet, join us here: www.vamhn.co.uk/join-the-net... 📩 Missed our previous newsletters? Check them out here: www.vamhn.co.uk/newsletter-a... #VAMHN #DomesticAbuseResearch

😀You can also read more on the topic in the featured paper: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... or blog on @thementalelf.bsky.social : www.nationalelfservice.net/mental-healt...

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and this year's theme is #workplacementalhealth. I have the privilege to be chairing at the primary care conference #BestPracticeUK today & have the chance to hear so many MH advocates for people across primary care. #WorldMentalHealthDay2024

Our October newsletter is coming out next week! 📬 Don’t miss out on the latest updates, events, and resources. Sign up now on our website to make sure it lands in your inbox: vamhn.co.uk #VAMHN #Violence #Abuse #MentalHealth

Just 6 days to go! Don’t miss our next VAMHN Lunchtime Webinar: “Sexual Assault Referral Centres and Mental Health” with Prof Liz Hughes from Glasgow Caledonian University. 🗓️ 16th October 2024 12pm - 12:45pm 📌 Register now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/vamhn-lunc... #MentalHealth #SexualViolence #VAMHNWebinar

Last weekend at the LACDEV conference at Williams College, Prof. Leah Lakdawala presented her paper, “Frosty Climate, Icy Relationships: Frosts and Intimate Partner Violence in Peru.” Important research on how climate shocks affect intimate partner violence.

Join us for our next VAMHN Lunchtime Webinar: "Sexual Assault Referral Centres and Mental Health" with Prof Liz Hughes from Glasgow Caledonian University. 🗓️ 16th October 2024 ⏰ 12pm - 12:45pm 📌 Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vamhn-lunc... #MentalHealth #SexualViolence #VAMHNWebinar

📣📣🎉We’re excited to share that @sianoram.bsky.social, Director of VAMHN, will be attending the Congress of the International Association of Women’s Mental Health in March 2025 in Bangalore to present findings from the VAMHN/Lancet Psychiatry Commission on IPV and Mental Health. #IAWMH2025 #IPV 🎉

The recording and slides from our recent webinar are now available on our website! 📢 If you missed it, catch up here: www.vamhn.co.uk/mental-healt... Don't miss our future webinars—sign up for our mailing list at vamhn.co.uk to stay updated on upcoming events and resources! #VAMHNwebinar #Women'sAid

Excited to join #BlueSky! I’m an academic focusing on women’s mental health, with a researching violence, abuse, and mental health. Here to share evidence, to connect, and to amplify the voices of those affected by trauma.

📢 Call for Participants: Are you neurodivergent and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse? Stephanie Ford is conducting a study to improve support services. If you're 18+ and in the UK, consider taking part! Learn more: [email protected] #Research #CSA #Neurodivergence

Happy October! 🍂 Are you conducting research with domestic abuse survivors? VOICES at the DAC has 750 members ready to share. Submit your opportunities by Oct 7th! More info: domesticabusecommissioner.uk/voicesatthed... #SurvivorVoice #LivedExperience #DomesticAbuseResearch