What message do you want to share with decision makers about the services you have received as someone who has experienced domestic abuse? If you have experienced domestic abuse and want to get your voice heard, this survey is for you 👇 https://t.co/mmko4oSNBK

I appeared today on @Channel4News today speaking about the new Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. A strategy without survivors at its heart will not protect women. #domesticabuseawareness

It’s easy to identify the visible signs of domestic violence, if we saw someone with a black eye or split lip, we would almost immediately start a conversation. But we don’t know how to start a conversation about coercive control because we don’t know the early warning signs.

Coercive control changes the behaviour of the person experiencing it almost instantly. People won’t recognise that this is because of the perpetrator and their tactics but will automatically see the person experiencing the abuse as the problem. #CoerciveControl

Far too many men, women and young people are experiencing coercive control but in the midst of it they don’t know. Bystanders, friends, family and colleagues don’t know what the early warning signs are or how to start conversations around coercive control. We need to do more.

Perpetrators don’t only control their victim, but they also control the situation and professionals around them too. #CoerciveControl

Domestic abuse doesn’t start with physical violence, yet we wait until someone has physical injuries before concluding they are a victim of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse is about power and control, which is what coercive control is. #CoerciveControl #Awareness

Even though it’s been a crime for a decade, it is still misunderstood and minimised with far too many professionals not receiving adequate coercive control awareness training. When are we going to have a conversation about that? #CoerciveControl

Stating domestic abuse is a national emergency is one very small step forward. When are we actually going to see earlier prevention work rather than waiting to put people in control rooms and specialists in various teams? #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse

What at message do you want to share with decision makers about the services you have received as someone who has experienced domestic abuse? If you have experienced domestic abuse and want to get your voice heard, this survey is for you 👇 https://t.co/FlLShwJ8fg…

What message do you want to share with decision makers about the services you have received as someone who has experienced domestic abuse? If you have experienced domestic abuse and want to get your voice heard, this survey is for you 👇 https://t.co/FlLShwJ8fg…

Good to see elements of the VAWG strategy targeting perps start to emerge. I've said many times this strategy must be a turning point in our approach to tackling DA, centred around prevention and backed by major funding including for services. Proof will be in the full detail.

Good morning all 👋 Wishing you all a wonderful Sunday ❤️

Back down south again today for the rape gang inquiry. Spent the afternoon with one of our male participants—powerful reminder that male survivors’ voices must be heard too. @rapeganginquiry @rapeganginquiry

Have you ever experienced domestic abuse or are you experiencing domestic abuse? Then this survey is for you 👇 https://t.co/8SgzzBcgbC I am working with the CEO of @mycwacharity to get YOUR voice heard about your needs, wants & experiences #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse

Happy Saturday everyone 🥳 I’m Sam Billingham, better known as SODA Sam. I deactivated my old account but have recently set up this new one. I’m looking to connect with those who have experienced coercive control and domestic abuse. If you know me, let’s connect 🫶😍❤️

Domestic abuse doesn’t start with physical violence, it starts with power and control, which is what coercive control is. We need to identify coercive control sooner rather than later. A person’s Appearance, Behaviour & Conversation will change instantly in an abusive situation.

We can’t grow alone and we can’t make changes on our own either. During my sessions I include other specialist services too because you never know who is in your audience listening and needing that gentle guidance. ⁦@paullavellefoun⁩

Those experiencing domestic abuse don’t want judgement, victim blaming or lack of understanding they want the abuse to stop. They want to be understood, heard, believed and supported. #DomesticAbuse

For many years I used this platform to raise awareness of domestic abuse by sharing my lived experience. I have now set up my own business delivering training to practitioners and professionals to enhance their understanding of coercive control and its impact.