Migdal Emunah supports Jewish children, women, and men who have experienced sexual abuse. We have trained and accredited ISVAs (Independent Sexual Violence Advisors) in London and Manchester and we support clients across the UK. We offer free of charge services to support clients back to good health at home, at school, in work, and socially.
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Our CEO Erica Marks blogs about Holocaust Memorial Day 2025, Jewish survivors, and the release of more hostages 👇
https://lnkd.in/en9XMa_c #holocaustmemorialday2025 My blog on Holocaust Memorial Day 2025, 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz Birkenau, and the liberation of some more of our hostages 👇
Progress on the #IICSA report recommendations appear closer after the Home Secretary's announcement in the House of Commons yesterday 👇
https://lnkd.in/eQFSUCdv The Survivors Trust and the #ActOnIICSA Steering group members, of which I am proud to be one (on behalf of JSAS Jewish Sexual Abuse Support) have released the following statement: Press Statement – 16th January 2025 Home Secretary’s Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACT on IICSA warmly welcomes the statement made by the Home Secretary today, highlighting the government’s pledge to implement the 20 recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s (IICSA) final report. This commitment marks a pivotal step in addressing the systemic issues surrounding child sexual abuse. It ensures that survivors’ voices lead the way in creating change. We are immensely grateful for the dedication of our supporters since the publication of the IICSA final report in 2022. This achievement is a testament to our collective efforts. Tonight represents a major milestone for the 7,500 victims who shared their testimonies and the more than 200 dedicated staff who worked tirelessly at IICSA. We recognise that this moment brings mixed emotions, especially following two particularly difficult weeks for everyone involved. We emphasise again that the devastating and serious crime of child sexual abuse must never be politicised or weaponised for any purpose other than safeguarding children. This is why we are so pleased to see the Home Secretary treating this issue with the gravitas it deserves. While an ambitious work plan lies ahead, today we take a crucial step toward lasting change. By embracing and implementing these measures, we can move forward with renewed purpose and determination. “This is a significant milestone in our journey,” said Fay Maxted, CEO of The Survivors Trust and ACT on IICSA steering member. “I, along with many other survivors, look forward to working closely with the government through the implementation process to turn these recommendations into real action. Together, we can forge a future where all forms of sexual abuse are eradicated.” ACT on IICSA remains committed to collaborating with the government, specifically on their lived experience consultation plan, and ensuring that these recommendations lead to meaningful action and systemic reform.
Our CEO Erica Marks comments in the Jewish Chronicle about the Salford GP sentencing for sexual abuse offences 👇🏼
https://lnkd.in/eNK4myVu Thanks to Jewish Chronicle for this article highlighting the sentencing of Salford GP for sexual abuse offences against young women, going back 30 years. JSAS Jewish Sexual Abuse Support has been supporting witnesses in this case.
Our CEO Erica Marks and other JSAS Jewish Sexual Abuse Support colleagues have been supporting clients in this case over a five year period 👇
Finally, I can talk about this case, over 5 years in the making for JSAS Jewish Sexual Abuse Support but nearly 30 years for some of our clients 👇 Thank you Greater Manchester Police, Crown Prosecution Service, and Manchester Evening News for your support and publicising of this case. #sexualabuse #sexualviolence https://lnkd.in/ewxbaQ8Y
Our CEO Erica Marks is quoted in this week’s Jewish Chronicle, speaking about child protection and the proposed #mandatoryreporting by the #IICSA report 👇🏼
Thank you Jewish Chronicle for highlighting this important issue and asking me (and others) for our opinions 👇🏼
*Speaking Out The JSAS Podcast* Listen in to our ground breaking podcast - Episode 1 is now live! You can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, for in depth conversations with Erica Marks and guests, breaking the stigma around sexual abuse in the Jewish community. Find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://lnkd.in/epYSU9VH Or on Spotify, here: https://lnkd.in/eYxjaKVy Jewish Sexual Abuse Support is here for you. T: 07519 980774 E: info@jsas.org.uk W: jsas.org.uk #JSAS #JewishSexualAbuseSupport
Our CEO Erica Marks is working with colleagues from The Survivors Trust and #ActOnIICSA steering group, as well as many other colleagues across the #sexualviolence #sexualabuse sector. Her latest blog for JSAS Jewish Sexual Abuse Support on child safeguarding 👇
https://lnkd.in/e3WVbwwY Our sector has been in the eye of an international and national storm this week. My blog on the subject 👇
Our CEO Erica Marks is a member of The Survivors Trust #ActOnIICSA steering group, working tirelessly for actions from the 2022 IICSA report to happen 👇🏼
Yesterday, Act on IICSA issued the following press release in response to recent media coverage of Child Sex Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation. We want this shared as widely as possible to stop the harmful misinformation that is being spread, and which is causing yet more harm to the thousands of people affected by childhood sexual abuse. #actonIICSA #CPAnow
Our CEO Erica Marks bakes biscuits and makes reflections on 2024. Happy Chanukah! 👇
https://lnkd.in/eYa59TSc Happy Chanukah, merry Christmas, have a wonderful festive break! My festive blog is filled with gratitude and hope that 2025 will bring us a better year 👇
Our CEO Erica Marks writes a blog about Gisele Pelicot and shame 👇🏼
So many emotions about this case - I applaud and honour Gisele Pelicot, a true hero; I have a white-hot anger about the injustices inherent in the criminal justice system; and I hope this leads to change, in the criminal justice system, in how we collectively view this crime, and how we protect victims and survivors. Like Gisele, we need to transfer the shame to perpetrators, to anyone who attacks witnesses in court, to anyone who sits idly by and allows this crime to happen. 👇🏼