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Rachel speaks to Shelagh Fogarty regarding Domestic Abuse, the difficulties victims face when reporting abuse and why identifying the presence of Coercive Control in a relationship should be a red flag for police or social workers assisting victims
For this episode, I spoke about domestic violence, solutions to domestic violence and gender with Rachel Horman-Brown who is a Solicitor and Head of the Domestic Violence & Forced Marriage Department at Watson Ramsbottom Solicitors. This is not the cheeriest of subjects I realise but it is one of the most important, so I urge everyone to listen or watch the whole conversation as I'm sure there will be something that you'll take away from it. If you are a victim of domestic violence or abuse and need to access help, I've linked some charities below who can help, please don't try to rationalise harmful behaviour. Domestic violence must never be tolerated.This episode is brought to you by The Struggle For Meaning Newsletter. Feeling unmotivated? Struggling to get projects off the ground? Finding it difficult to be productive? Then sign up for The Struggle for Meaning Newsletter where I provide the philosophies surrounding struggle and meaning and why to be productive, disciplined and live a purposeful life, you must volunteer yourself to struggle. I also provide tips, techniques and strategies for doing so as well as songs, movies, podcasts and book recommendations to help you along the way. Once subscribed, you'll receive the Welcome Newsletter and then, every Sunday, you'll receive the newsletter. To sign up, head to gregorthomson.com.I own the rights to this content and for anyone to redistribute or use any part of the content, permission is required. This is the work of Gregor Thomson, all content spoken about belong to their respective owners. Any use of this content for commercial purposes must be approved by the owner and other fair use must credit the author (Gregor Thomson).All references made throughout this episode can be found below:https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.ukhttps://www.gov.uk/report-domestic-abusehttps://womensaid.scot/information-support/what-is-domestic-abuse/https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/https://www.refuge.org.uk/get-help-now/phone-the-helpline/https://www.watsonramsbottom.comhttps://www.positive.newshttps://www.beyondequality.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sarah_Everardhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/oct/14/daniel-craig-says-he-goes-to-gay-bars-to-avoid-fights-at-straight-venueshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-59391215https://www.positive.news/society/one-mans-campaign-against-domestic-abuse/https://twitter.com/David_Challen?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuqIfltPE0Qhttps://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3068021
Rachel speaks to Eddie Mair about stalking
Rachel Horman-Brown is a Director & Solicitor and the head of the Family Department. She specialises in cases of domestic abuse and stalking with a very fast growing niche practice in cases involving coercive control. Her reputation extends beyond the firm's North of England base across the UK and overseas.
Rachel Horman-Brown speaks on BBC Radio 4's File on 4 about the Dangers of Dating Apps. Rachel speaks at 22.48
Laura talks with Jim and Lisa about her campaign to place a statutory duty on the responsible public protection authorities - police, prison and probation services - to ensure serial and serious domestic violence perpetrators and stalkers are proactively identified, assessed and managed on a national basis. As a group of senior cross party MPs and select committee chairs tabled an amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill, Laura highlights harrowing and haunting cases across her 25 year career demonstrating how women are being spectacularly failed every single day and that we can’t afford to ignore the patterns of behaviour any longer.Please be an upstander, listen to the episode and take action. Together we can raise our voices and create real change to better protect women and their children.Show notes:Independent article https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/domestic-abuse-bill-serial-perpetrators-register-a9555126.htmlThe Telegraph article https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/spent-25-years-working-cases-women-murdered-abusers-makes/Information about the campaign including amendment 49 to the Domestic Abuse Bill, link to petition to sign & link to give written evidence to the Domestic Abuse Bill Panelhttps://www.laurarichards.co.uk/featured/cross-party-mps-and-select-committee-chairs-call-for-serial-and-serious-domestic-violence-perpetrators-and-stalkers-to-be-tracked-to-prevent-further-abuse/Write to your MP - template letterhttps://www.laurarichards.co.uk/featured/serial-domestic-abusers-and-stalkers-must-be-proactively-identified-and-managed-write-to-your-mp/Getting Away With It: A Profile of the Domestic Violence and Serious Offenders Analysis Report (Richards 2004)https://www.dashriskchecklist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Getting-Away-with-It.pdfDASH Risk Modelhttps://www.dashriskchecklist.co.uk/For more on Alice Ruggles, listen to our episode 120 - My Daughter Alicehttps://player.fm/series/real-crime-profile-1437927/episode-120-my-daughter-aliceFor More on Molly McLaren, listen to our episode 112: Her Name Was Molly McLarenhttps://bullhorn.fm/realcrimeprofile/posts/r8Ennrg-episode-112-her-name-was-molly-mclarenFor more on Rachel Horman, listed to our episode 121 - Stalking: Living In Real Fearhttps://player.fm/series/real-crime-profile-1437927/episode-121-stalking-living-in-real-fear If you are in need of support or advice contact:Women’s Aid https://www.womensaid.org.uk/Refuge https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service https://paladinservice.co.uk/Karma Nirvana https://karmanirvana.org.uk/Solace Women’s Aid https://www.solacewomensaid.org/Nia https://niaendingviolence.org.uk/about-nia/our-services/Surviving Economic Abuse https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/Rights Of Women https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/If you are in immediate danger, call 999THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSIntelliWHiTEGet $50 off the new INDIGLOW Teeth Whitening Ststem. Go to TryIndiglow.com and use promo code REALCRIMEFEALSGo to Feals.com/REALCRIME for 50% off your first order with free shipping.LUMINESSTo get 60% off your Luminess Silk 4 in 1 Airbrush System, go to TrySilk.com/REALCRIMEFUNCTION OF BEAUTYGet 20% off of your first order by going to FunctionOfBeauty.com/RealCrime
Rachel Horman provides evidence to the Legislative Council of the Tynwald (Parliament of the Isle of Man) as part of its consideration of the Domestic Abuse Bill 2019 - 11th February 2020
Interview with Julia Hartley-Brewer on Talk Radio 20th January 2020 discussing the introduction of Stalking Protection Orders
Interview with Eddie Mair on LBC 20th January 2020 discussing the introduction of Stalking Protection Orders
Rachel Horman discussing Domestic Abuse with Sammar Sheikh on Voice of Islam Radio
Rachel Horman on BBC Asian Network with Mobeen Azhar feature on Stalking including victims of stalking discussing their experiences and Home Office data in relation to numbers of stalking offences. Interviews also with the Crown Prosecution Service and Sarah Wollaston MP.
Rachel Horman speaking on BBC Radio Newcastle in relation to Home Office data detailing the number of reported stalking cases in the North East.
Rachel Horman speaking on BBC Radio 5Live with Emma Barnett on Monday 15th April 2019, discussing Stalking Protection Orders and the need for a serial perpetrators register in a feature which includes stalking victims describing their experiences.
Interview with Eddie Mair on LBC 280219 discussing coercive control following Sally Challen's successful appeal hearing
Interview from BBC 5 Live with Emma Barnett discussing Sally Challen's case being heard in the Court of Appeal and the potential impact of a succesful appeal in relation to coercive control cases.
Rachel Horman was invited to speak on Voice of Islam Radio 8th January 2019 as part of a feature discussing domestic violence
Rachel Horman in a Radio 5 Live broadcast on the subject of coercive control and stalking. Rachel presents her view that the only explanation for continued failures of the police, in investigating coercive control and stalking crimes, is endemic misogyny within police forces in England and Wales. For further information please visit: https://www.rachelhorman.co.uk/
Solicitor Rachel Horman speaking on BBC Radio Ulster 6th June 2018 discussing stalking and stalking legislation in Northern Ireland. See also Rachel's blog post - [Northern Irish victims deserve stalking legislation and a perpetrator register too](http://www.rachelhorman.co.uk/2018/06/northern-irish…r-register-too)
Rachel Horman on BBC 5 Live with Nihal 180418 discussing male victims of domestic abuse. See also related blog post http://www.rachelhorman.co.uk/2018/06/why-are-male-d…bly-than-women
Laura Richards and Rachel Horman, award winning lawyer and Chair of Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service, take a deep dive into the subject of stalking.Laura and Rachel discuss many cases including the five year stalking campaign waged on Helen Pearson which escalated to attempted murder, the case of Justene Reece and Dr Alison Hewitt who was stalked by a narcissistic psychopath and narrowly survived. Many of our listeners have written in with questions about what to do if you are being stalked and we have responded. This is a special episode to mark National Stalking Awareness Week in the UK.#NSAW2018#KnowTheLaw#UseTheLaw#Stalking#ReportingStalking Rachel Horman BiographyRachel Horman is a Solicitor and Head of the Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Forced Marriage Department at Watson Ramsbottom Ltd. With over 20 years experience Rachel is also the Chair of the charity Paladin, the National Stalking Advocacy Service Rachel regularly advises clients on how to increase the chances of obtaining a successful prosecution for stalking as well as advising in relation to civil options.She was highly commended in the Female Lawyer of the Year Category at the Law Society Excellence Awards 2016, won the Eva Business Award 2016, the Jordans Family Law Partner of the Year Award in 2014 and the National Family Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award in 2012 as recognition of her work in these areas.Rachel writes a poplar blog rachelhorman.co.uk where she comments on new developments or gaps in the law around Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence.Please include (same as Clive pod)6 Golden Rules If You Are Being Stalked R - report it to police. Stalking is a crime. Tell people what's happening to you.E - evidence collection. Save and retain all evidence.P - practical advice from experts like Paladin and the National Stalking Helpline. O - overview of what's going on. Keep a diary with the time, date, stamp of the behaviour.R - risk screening questions. Anderson 12 S-DASH questions.T - Trust your instinct. Www.paladinservice.co.uk@paladinserviceAdvice for Victims and Stalking Lawhttps://paladinservice.co.uk/advice-for-victims/DV La Reform and Coercive Control Guidance https://paladinservice.co.uk/harassment-legislation/domestic-violence-campaign/HMIC/CPS Inspection Report in to the PÓlice and Crown Prosecution Response to Stalking https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmicfrs/publications/living-in-fear-the-police-and-cps-response-to-harassment-and-stalking/Petition for Serial Stalkers Sign the petition for serial stalkers and domestic violence perpetrators to be included on the sex offenders registerhttps://paladinservice.co.uk/serial-perpetrator-register-and-order/Alison Hewitt’s Book- Stalked https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stalked-dangerous-predator-terrifying-story-ebook/dp/B00LB89SI0Please visit watsonramsbottom.com and paladinservice.co.uk
Rachel Horman speaking on BBC Radio 4 discussing stalking with Eddie Mair following an interview with Emily Maitlis describing her prolonged experiences as a victim of stalking.
Rachel Horman took part in a BBC 5Live investigates feature on domestic violence and pets.The abuse victims too scared to leave violent relationships because they're worried their pets will be maimed or killed. Domestic abuse charities have told 5 live Investigates they've received thousands of reports about violent men who target animals as a way of controlling their partners. There were 700 calls about animal cruelty to the National Domestic Abuse helpline last year alone. It comes at a time when referrals, prosecutions and convictions for domestic violence have risen to their highest ever levels.
The government have announced that the maximum sentence for stalking is set to be increased following a campaign led by Paladin, the National Stalking Advocacy Service. Solicitor Rachel Horman, Chair of Paladin and Head of Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment at Watson Ramsbottom Solicitors discusses the announcement on BBC Radio Lancashire with Gary Hickson - 6th January 2017
Rachel Horman, Solicitor and Chair of Paladin, the National Stalking Advocacy Service speaking to Nikki Bedi on BBC Radio London about proposals for increased sentences for stalking offences - 28th October 2016
Rachel Horman on BBC Radio Lancashire with Graham Liver discussing the reported increase in stalking cases in the North West - 12th September 2016
The singer Lilly Allen says she felt 'victim shamed' over the way police dealt with her stalking case. 5Live's Phil Williams speaks to solicitor and chair of Paladin Rachel Horman who supports victims, and a former police officer.
Rachel Horman on Radio 5Live with Adrian Chiles 15th December 2015 discussing HMIC report on increase in domestic violence cases.
Rachel Horman on BBC Radio Lancs 10th December 2015 discussing domestic abuse during the Christmas period and new legislation #domesticabuse #rachelhorman
Stalking & domestic violence solicitor Rachel Horman on Radio 5 Live with Peter Allen discussing domestic violence legislation.
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Domestic Abuse Solicitor Rachel Horman discussing the announcement by the Home Secretary of new domestic abuse legislation to criminalise coercive, controlling and pyschological abuse - BBC Radio Woman's Hour 19th December 2014
Rachel Horman discussing the proposals for new domestic abuse legislation being considered by government on BBC Radio Lancashire Gary Hickson show 20th August 2014
Domestic Abuse Lawyer Rachel Horman on 5Live's Your Call with Tony Livesey discussing proposed new legislation to make domestic abuse a criminal offence.
On Monday June 16th 2014 new legislation came into force making both forced marriage and breaching a Forced Marriage Protection Order criminal offences. Solicitor Rachel Horman and Lancashire's Assistant police and Crime Commissioner discuss the new legislation on BBC Radio Lancashire with Graham Liver. #rachelhorman, #domesticabuselawyer #forcedmarriage
Stalking victim Helen Pearson discusses with Victoria Derbyshire how she was stalked over the course 4 years culminating in being attacked and stabbed multiple times by her stalker after making over 100 complaints to the police. Rachel Horman discusses support available from the National Stalking Helpline and Paladin the National Stalking Advocacy Service and the need for training for the police and other agencies on the issue of stalking.
A study published last December in the medical journal Lancet said that self-harm rates were more than ten times higher in female prisoners than in male inmates. The Women in Prison organisation says women account for a disproportionate amount of self-harm, 28%, despite making up only 5% of the prison population. VoR's Juliet Spare hosts a debate. Joining Juliet to discuss the issues of incarcerating women are:- Erwin James, journalist and former prisoner who writes for the Guardian. Robert Preece, Howard League for Penal Reform - the oldest penal reform charity in the UK Julie Bindel, author, journalist, feminist campaigner and co-founder of Justice for Women Rachel Horman, domestic violence specialist solicitor at Watson Ramsbottom Read more: http://voiceofrussia.com/uk/2014_05_05/VoR-Debate-Women-in-Prisons-more-harm-than-good-6009/
Thursday 24th April 2014 is National Stalking Awareness Day. Each year there is a different theme, this year it is “Working without Fear”. The aim is to eliminate workplace stalking and provide information to employers on how they can help employees who may be victims of stalking.
Victims' Law: Will it make a difference to those who have lost loved ones? Juliet Spare with: John and Penny Clough, whose daughter Jane was violently murdered by her former partner, who had been granted bail for raping Jane in 2010. Rachel Horman, solicitor and head of the Domestic Violence and Forced Marriage Department at Watson Ramsbottom. Read more: http://voiceofrussia.com/uk/news/2014_04_09/Victims-Law-Will-it-make-a-difference-to-those-who-have-lost-loved-ones-0307/
Rachel Horman on Radio Lancs 17th March 2014 discussing the introduction of Clare's Law which came into force on International Women's Day 8th March 2014
Rachel Horman speaking about proposed changes to Domestic Abuse laws on BBC World Service Newshour 5th March 2014
Rachel Horman on Radio Lancs 030114 discussing increases in divorce after xmas, the divorce process and domestic abuse
Listen to Rachel Horman on Radio Lancashire's Legal Hour taking about Clare's Law with John Gillmore and Gary Rycroft
Segment from BBC Radio 5 Live 8th December 2013 discussing the issue of undercharging by the CPS. Rachel Horman covers the impact this has on Domestic Abuse cases.