Prosper Study @ProsperStudy
The PROSPER study: Sexual violence: suPporting Role Of SPecialist sERvices NIHR study on the specialist voluntary sector's role supporting survivors in England birmingham.ac.uk/research/appli… University of Birmingham Joined November 2019-
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Call for all artists, poets, dancers, animators (and others). The co-researchers at @ProsperStudy are looking for collaborators on a creative project documenting their experiences. For more information visit iamlisaward.com/projects/prosp… (please share) @VAMHN @VAWGRN @NinaBurrowes
Good morning to all our followers and friends, and a very warm welcome to the 1000s of visitors to our amazing city of #Manchester - Have a happy and safe @ManchesterPride #GreaterManchester #MaleSurvivors
95% of domestic abuse survivors experience #EconomicAbuse and the cost of living crisis is creating extra barriers for those trying to flee. If you missed @nicolajanesharp speaking on @ITVCentral yesterday evening, catch up on her full interview below 👇 itv.com/news/central/2…
'I experienced years of intense “trauma-informed care” which dictated to me my wants and needs ... and ultimately (and ironically) left me more traumatised than before. It all could have been avoided if someone had just listened to me, and seen the person behind the trauma.'
'I experienced years of intense “trauma-informed care” which dictated to me my wants and needs ... and ultimately (and ironically) left me more traumatised than before. It all could have been avoided if someone had just listened to me, and seen the person behind the trauma.'
Sexual violence is widespread in our society. This means that it is likely we will all witness someone being sexually harassed or assaulted at some point. We've put together some advice on how you can be an active bystander, read more on our website: bit.ly/3ye4Csn
I am a Trainee Clinical Psychologist researching the impact of sexual violence on Black women’s mental wellbeing & identity. Your voice is important & will help us understand what needs to be done to better support black women. Please share!
Excellent role as a research fellow on a project looking at the role of co-researchers working on a study about sexual violence. Someone on my feed must be interested... bham.taleo.net/careersection/…
Just a reminder that making or laughing at rape jokes isn't 'harmless fun' - it is perpetuating a culture in which sexual assault is minimised and normalised. Rape is a serious and traumatic crime - it is not funny.
Today is our last workshop and we’re very excited to share our work and findings from over the past 18 months

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