Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse
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AAFDA is a Centre of Excellence for Reviews after fatal domestic abuse & provides Specialist & Expert Advocacy and Peer Support. Tweets by Operations Manager
Joined January 2018
I celebrate the laudable Government aim to "ensure the police treat VAWG as a top priority, with the seriousness it deserves." A key factor to make this successful will be high class leadership from chief & senior police officers. @ukhomeoffice @AAFDA6
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Frank said, “It was inspiring to work with so many talented and passionate individuals & connect with others who are committed to ending VAWG. AAFDA’s heartfelt congratulations to Jess Asato on her new appointment as VAWG adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care.”
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AAFDA CEO, @FMullaneAAFDA , pictured here with @VeraBaird and @CommissionerDA, and again with @Jess4Lowestoft, took part in discussions to reduce Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) at 10 Downing Street yesterday (1/2)
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AAFDA CEO, Frank Mullane, said “This is critical work and we are delighted to support @vickycarmichae3 and her team, who have brought such care and attention to this process’. @vickycarmichae3 @sarahdangar @Emilytest12 @JDev65 (4/4)
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and the Scottish Government’s response here: https://t.co/AP9ay18mxA (3/4)
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The Scottish Government's response to the published AAFDA report on Phase Two, Workshop One of Testing Scotland’s Proposed Domestic Homicide and Suicide Review Model.
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AAFDA is so pleased to continue to work with the Scottish Government on the development of Domestic Homicide and Suicide Reviews. Please see here the second report (1/4)
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Domestic Homicide Review Learning & Professional Curiosity Conference. With many thanks to @BelfastPcsp for funding and our key partners @WomensAidNI
@Justice_NI
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Our ED Ghadah Alnasseri joined @SBSisters at their vigil to echo: 'No more silence. No more loss.' She spoke to the need for sustainable funding, the vital role of 'by and for' services + the evidence on the mental health impact/safety risks for Black & minoritised VAWG victims🤎
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"Men, you are a key part of making the elimination of violence against women come true," says AAFDA CEO Frank Mullane on The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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The inquest into the death of Michelle Sparman has concluded at Inner West London Coroner’s Court. We welcome the Assistant Coroner’s willingness to hear evidence on Michelle’s experiences of domestic abuse . Read our press release here: https://t.co/Q9the5PLsL
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Baroness Helen Newlove, Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales and an inspirational advocate for victims and survivors. We extend heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues at this difficult time.
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Have you been asked to attend a Domestic Abuse Related Death Review Panel? Would you like to be an effective panel member? We still have a few places available on Weds 12thNovember at 10 am. Book here: https://t.co/tBnuenOifh
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A very special thank you to @SussexPCC @KatyBourne and the local authorities for awarding a grant towards our work with Sussex families bereaved in such tragic circumstances.
Sussex PCC @KatyBourne, in partnership with the local authorities, has awarded a £25,000 grant to @AAFDA6 to provide specialist support services for families bereaved by homicide, suicide or unexplained deaths following domestic abuse. Read more here: https://t.co/ljV76SGZcM
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Our CEO @FMullaneAAFDA is quoted in @guardian about the case of Georgia Barter, after an inquest concluded she had been driven to suicide after an alleged decade of physical and mental abuse. https://t.co/HvjdI6Fgcl
theguardian.com
Inquest into death of Georgia Barter, 32, recorded verdict of unlawful killing, but there was ‘insufficient evidence to pursue case’
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We still have few places left on our CPD Accredited ‘Domestic Abuse and Suicide: Research, Risks and Reviews’ training course on 5thNovember. Book your place here: https://t.co/UuQJsh2JGC
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Our CEO @FMullaneAAFDA with the @CommissionerDA, exploring initiatives to reduce domestic abuse.
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“As is the case so often, it’s the work of a family seeking justice that ensures justice happens. Their tenacity and measured pressure on public protection services to improve will undoubtedly save lives."
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Our CEO Frank Mullane is quoted in The Guardian paying tribute to the role of families - seeking justice for their loved ones when suicide follows domestic abuse - in putting much-needed pressure on public services to change for the better: https://t.co/ikMVQjIHSS
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A London coroner found Georgia Barter’s death was caused by years of violence and coercive control by Thomas Bignell. Her family want justice, but the CPS won’t charge him and the police can’t find...
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On #MentalHealthDay we are thinking of those who lost their lives to suicide following abuse by a partner. Our new report asks for a change to the law so that perpetrators are held to account.
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