"Even without his guns, my father would have always done horrific acts of violence"
It can all feel overwhelming and too much sometimes.
So what can a small network of women specialised in credit risk and collections do ?
1. Demand our employer have strong DV policies and know what they are
2. Support our staff, our friends, and our sisters. Remember that it is often more dangerous to leave, and it takes a lot of attempts, so please don't give up on someone who can't "just leave." Be kind, patient, and persistent.
3. Apply a lens of "safety by design" to all our originations and collections processes and policies
4. Reach out if you personally need help or want to know how to help someone you love
CEO at The Parenthood | Writer | Speaker | LinkedIn Top Voice |
'We were ignored by five different male officers across three occasions of reporting.
By that point we felt completely helpless.
I did everything I could to protect my mother, and when my father couldn't find us he murdered her best friend and her best friend's daughter."
If you haven't read this yet please do. Last week Ariel Bombara’s father murdered Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc in Perth and then killed himself.
While the act of violence itself was abhorrent and utterly inexplicable the absolute tragedy is that it WAS predictable. Ariel and her mother raised their concerns about him and guns with police. On multiple occasions. Those concerns were ignored.
Ariel deserves answers. So does Liesl Petelczyc. We all do. 💔💔💔
#abuse#violence#domesticviolence#saynomire#enoughisenough#bandaidsolutions#darvo - Most of us who have had to navigate every facet of the system & or loss of a child along the way - could share horror stories but often we become quickly aware its in the best interest to only share ‘good stories/support’ to survive’. Yes, we are exposed to Darvo, those who try to flip the script to control the narrative, those who seek to plant or obtain ‘dirt’ on the victim to shift focus away & blame, even with facts/evidence of which they know remains - then comes those - some sadly in the system who seek opportunity/take advantage of others, flood/spam their accts, create fake/duplicate accts intentionally set up to profile victim and or pull them into a controlled setting that sees exposure to further harm by way of coercive control, manipulation, deceit. ‘Step by step’, the power and control manouvres/positions 3rd party connections of an abuser around the victim both online and across workplaces - designed to create chaos/confusion, next comes hazing, subtle bullying, baiting - the psycho-social games used by those who form/choose their side. The motivation: misogyny, misplaced loyalty, power, politics, religion - a mate - many human factors will determine ‘who’s who in your zoo & the games they will play. What looks like support on the surface is sadly not always necessarily so, it’s a well constructed game to suppress, contain and wear the victim down. A triage can quickly become a triad when there is money, contacts and content to extract, copy and lay claim to: ‘what’s yours is mine and what’s mine belongs to me’. Then there is the negative (flip) side of ‘kvetching orders that cleverly draw rings of deceit, brought in like arms of an octopus to block or discreetly attack the victim - any and all genuine support would never test a victim - especially after their disclosures of abuse, or pit them against their abuser or stay hidden - support should always be transparent, ensuring the victim is aware and well informed and obtained through consent, otherwise it is that person/group who has engaged under false pretense with ‘fear of losing their license’ who has something to hide. A well-established system with deep links that has played the same game many times before would/could use health/education/govt connections as a backdrop to manipulate/hide and then age the process’ for their target victim - using time just like the process of wound mgmt: knowing when to apply pressure & when to take it off! No need for accountability coz now you’re ‘healed’
DV, has to stop (BH 28.01.2018).
No life should ever be pulled into anothers game of win or lose:
Mother
Father
Wife
Husband
Brother
Sister
Friend
Mate
……… Child
No one life should ever have any of these people form their ‘groups’ of players (bad actors) who believe they then get to choose.
#humanrights#violation#justice#protection#care#supportsystems#judgeandjury#facts#evidence#crime
CEO at The Parenthood | Writer | Speaker | LinkedIn Top Voice |
'We were ignored by five different male officers across three occasions of reporting.
By that point we felt completely helpless.
I did everything I could to protect my mother, and when my father couldn't find us he murdered her best friend and her best friend's daughter."
If you haven't read this yet please do. Last week Ariel Bombara’s father murdered Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc in Perth and then killed himself.
While the act of violence itself was abhorrent and utterly inexplicable the absolute tragedy is that it WAS predictable. Ariel and her mother raised their concerns about him and guns with police. On multiple occasions. Those concerns were ignored.
Ariel deserves answers. So does Liesl Petelczyc. We all do. 💔💔💔
When violence happens, it turns entire worlds upside down. Families and friends end up processes, systems, and emotions that are new and overwhelming. We published the Surviving Violent Crimes Handbook, in both English and Spanish, to support loved ones of victims. Here’s an excerpt from a section on courthouse tips and guidelines:
“Many crime victims find it helpful to have a trusted friend or family member accompany them to court hearings. It can also help to have someone prepared to be present and listen after court hearings.”
For a digital or physical copy, click here: https://lnkd.in/g7mQ-wAQ
We're relieved that the recent incident at a Louisiana church didn't turn into a tragedy, but it's important to consider the following questions: Would you be ready to take action as a bystander? Are your employees prepared to respond if a similar situation occurs? Shockingly, half of all attacks are over before law enforcement arrives. That's why it's crucial to be able to provide emergency care to those injured prior to first responders arriving. While we can't always prevent these events, we can be prepared to take action.
Check out the link below to read about how parishioners took action to stop a potential attacker. Stay safe and stay prepared.
Link: https://lnkd.in/gs2n-Cmi
Collaboration is key to fighting crime. We cannot tackle these issues in isolation, and we are immensely grateful to have partners like Crimestoppers Trust UK with us as we address transnational crime and global challenges such as human trafficking, wildlife trafficking, financial crimes, crimes against children, and international fugitives.
By working closely with other organizations dedicated to these same battles, we strengthen our efforts and achieve more positive outcomes. Together, we can increase arrests, recover missing and exploited individuals, and prevent illicit products from reaching our streets.
This is a global fight, and unity is our strongest weapon. We must all stand together to make a real difference.
#CrimeFighting#GlobalUnity#CrimestoppersUK#HumanTrafficking#WildlifeTrafficking#FinancialCrimes#ProtectChildren#InternationalFugitives#Collaboration#StrongerTogether#SaferWorld Hayley van Loon #GlobalCitizens#CrimeStoppersInternational#CSI
Hayley van Loon, Deputy CEO of Crime Stoppers International, shared her thoughts about a recent trip to our Crimestoppers UK headquarters in our latest Connections magazine.
Read about it here: https://bit.ly/3wznWUp
Today we join over 240 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent acts of violence, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety.
This must be a turning point.
Read the full statement today: https://lnkd.in/eQ7P6igb#TogetherWithRefugees
Husband, dad of three, Broncos fan, Member for Murrumba and Queensland's new Premier.
Authorised S. Miles, 1/15 Goodfellows Road, Kallangur, QLD, 4503
Queensland will never forget Hannah Clarke and her children.
I’m in awe at the courage of her parents Sue and Lloyd.
Thanks to them and other advocates, coercive control will now be a crime in Queensland.
Small Steps 4 HannahShannon Fentiman
When survivors, community, and advocates share the stories of survivors (with permission, of course, and protecting anonymity if required) we lessen shame and silence for all working or navigating safety within the domestic violence arena.
Shame and silence kills!
We must take an indepth look at how we serve others and ourselves in order to create meaningful and lasting change.
Cheering our good friends at End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) at their conference in San Diego. We are proud to know you and work alongside together, creating lasting change.
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We are Safe In Harm's Way Foundation, Inc.
With eight years of data and collaboration, we stand as architects of change, amplifying the voices of survivors by addressing the intricate web of emotions entwined with unhealthy relationships.
We share stories and provide immediate actionable resources for people to identify, overcome and heal from all forms of intimate partner mistreatment, while educating individuals and organizations to be better support people.
We continue to Move In Certainty over our collective ability to stop the normalization of violence.
When any threat is made or normalized which stands to remove voices from vital conversations, choices, and participation in voting, we commit to being louder so that those most marginalized are not lost in the drowning words of “othering” and persecution.
Our values encompass a sanctuary where feelings find validation, where emotions find expression, and where healing begins.
Safe In Harm’s Way-
"Innovate, Empower, Transform. Together."
#IntentionallyFearless#DomesticViolenceResources#SafeInHarmsWay#DomesticViolence#StopTheNormalizationOfViolence#MoveMomentforChange#ViolenceIsNotAnOption#DiscussDebateDisagree
Speaker | Producer | Author | Survivor - Speaking to college students, groups, conferences. Screening NoOrdinaryLoveMovie.com followed by audience discussion on domestic violence & healthy relationships.
“The power of victim/survivor voices has to be at the forefront of everything we do.” Tom Tremblay speaking about the 51-year cold case of the murder of Rita Curran. #evawi2024
It can take time for survivors of human trafficking to come to terms with what happened, realize that they were victims and file charges. Learn more at
https://lnkd.in/gYpZVjdy
Andrew's Story!
Read how a helping hand gets Andrew out of prison and helps him get his life back on track. A powerful and moving story!
➡️ https://lnkd.in/eR--J8GZ