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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jul 7

Get an overview suitable for a complete newcomer to the topic, or dive into the research, data and policy. Find the full list of books on our website. (3/3)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jul 7

These books discuss many types of abuse - physical, emotional, economic, sexual, image-based & more. They also cover specific issues like the intersection of mental health, trauma, addiction, & domestic abuse, and how abuse can present in different age or minority groups. (2/3)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jul 7

Looking for some summer reading? Try one of the 75 DSGBV books we've donated to libraries across Ireland & NI, including TUS and Women's Aid Fed NI.

Read about coercive control - how to recognise the warning signs, how to navigate the legal system or how to reform it. (1/3)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 30

There is support available:
National LGBT+ Helpline: 1800 929 539
Women's Aid 24 hour helpline: 1800 341 900
Men's Development Network Male Advice Line: 1800 816 588 (6/6)

Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 30

There can also be barriers to disclosing the abuse, seeking help, or leaving their abusive relationship. As we come to the end of pride month, we should be aware of the difficulties many LGBT people face. (5/6)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 30

Such as the threat of outing, saying a "real" LGBT person would act as the perpetrator wants, invalidating your gender identity or expression, or claiming women cannot abuse women / men cannot abuse men. (4/6)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Duluth Power and Control Wheel, a model for categorising the tactics of domestic abuse, has developed an LGBT wheel. In addition to the tactics of abuse used in straight relationships, there are specific tactics unique to LGBT relationships... (3/6)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 30

40% of females and 35.2% of males in LGBT relationships experience domestic abuse (Donovan et al, 2014).
Transgender people are 1.7 times more likely to experience intimate partner violence than cisgender people (Peitzmeier et al, 2020)
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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 30

This #PrideMonth, it’s important to acknowledge that LGBT people can also experience coercively controlling behaviour / domestic abuse in their intimate relationships - a thread (1/6)

Research indicates high levels of domestic abuse and intimate partner violence in LGBT relationships:

“Societal prejudices against LGBT people make those who are victims of Coercive Control vulnerable in additional ways”
Lisa Aronson-Fontes, Invisible Chains

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 26

Did you know: Haven Horizons is on seven popular platforms?

Join us in learning about how to identify coercive control, eliminate domestic abuse supportive behaviour, and end domestic, sexual, and gender based violence (DSGBV).

Links to each platform in our bio.

#DSGBVEndgame

Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 24

Róisín Shanahan (SETU) and Madeline Mc Aleer (Haven Horizons) presented at the Equitas Conference in Maynooth last week to discuss our work in confronting Sexual Violence, Harassment, and Domestic, Sexual, & Gender Based Violence (DSGBV) at third level (2/2)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 24

Two years after first training one member of SETU staff, Haven Horizons are now actively collaborating with the university and have provided workshops for nearly 100 staff in understanding coercive control and domestic abuse, detecting red flags, and supporting disclosures. (1/2)

L to R: Madeline Mc Aleer (Haven Horizons), Róisín Shanahan and Ciara Byrne (SETU), standing in front of poster discussing the impact of the collaborative partnership between SETU and Haven Horizons

L to R: Madeline Mc Aleer (Haven Horizons), Róisín Shanahan and Ciara Byrne (SETU), standing in front of slides discussing the impact of the collaborative partnership between SETU and Haven Horizons

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 16

This session is hosted on Teams as part of the ‘Lunch & Learn’ series on our Virtual Community of Practice. The platform was created to facilitate sharing of information, networking, & collaboration in the area of DSGBV.

DM us for more info on the vCoP, or for a link to our book club. (3/3)

Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 16

The book is an accessible deep dive into the lived experience of physical, financial, and psychological abuse, and how children can be both vulnerable to and weaponised by an abusive partner. (2/3)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 16

This Thursday, our book club is discussing 'Brutally Honest' by former Spice Girl and coercive control survivor Mel B, one of our ‘Five Books That Could Save Your Life.’ (1/3)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 12

The project will continue on 16 October 1-2:30pm, in the Atrium, Dept of Justice, Dublin - booking information to come.

The project will conclude in November, with a webinar featuring some of the authors: bit.ly/3Z9A6yr

'Five Books That Could Save Your Life' webinar with authors

Prof Jane Monckton-Smith, Prof Kate Fitz-Gibbon, Prof Sandra Walklate, Dr Lisa Aronson Fontes and Luke Hart discuss their books.

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 12

We believe public awareness is crucial to challenge domestic abuse supportive attitudes and behaviours. With the help of Reclaim The Agenda (@reclaimtheagenda.bsky.social) and Belfast & Lisburn Women's Aid, we have brought this discussion on an all-island tour.

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thank you to all who joined us at 'Five Books That Could Save Your Life' at the Seamus Heaney Centre, Queens University Belfast, last night.

This project was designed to start an all-island conversation on DSGBV and coercive control. (1/3)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 9

Last chance: join us on Wednesday, 6-8pm, at the Seamus Heaney Centre QUB for 'Five Books That Could Save Your Life'.

Our panel will examine the destructive impact of coercive control through five key DSGBV books.

Book now: bit.ly/3GTP7xT

#dsgbvendgame #domesticabuse #coercivecontrol

Five Books That Could Save Your Life

Please join us as we discuss five life-changing books that could literally save your life, examining the impact of coercive control.

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 5

There are still spaces available to join us on 11 June at the Seamus Heaney Centre, QUB. Book here: bit.ly/3GTP7xT

Or follow us for further information on other upcoming 'Five Books That Could Save Your Life' events (3/3)

Five Books That Could Save Your Life

Please join us as we discuss five life-changing books that could literally save your life, examining the impact of coercive control.

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 5

We have had great feedback from our first two 'Five Books That Could Save Your Life' events. Our panel sparked discussion on the hidden nature and destructive impact of coercive control.

We want to change the all-island conversation on domestic abuse and coercive control. (2/3)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · Jun 5

If you couldn't make it to our event at the Women's Aid Belfast & Lisburn Anniversary Conference last week, join us at the Seamus Heaney Centre, Queens University Belfast on 11 June 6-8pm organised by @reclaimtheagenda.bsky.social (1/3)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · May 30

11 Jun, 6-8pm – Seamus Heaney Centre, Queens University Belfast
16 Oct, 1:15-2:15pm – Atrium, Department of Justice Building, Dublin
20 Nov, 1-2pm – Webinar with the authors
Learn more: havenhorizons.com/5-books-that...

Five Books That Could Save Your Life - Haven Horizons

Madeline McAleer, Research, Training and Development Director at Haven Horizons and lecturer on the accredited continuous professional Level 6 ‘Reflecting on and Responding to Coercive Control ‘in TUS is interviewed by Irish Examiner Columnist Sarah Harte to discuss five selected domestic abuse and coercive control books.

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · May 30

We’re going to finish the live tweets here, as we move to the Q&A session. If you were unable to join us in the Titanic Museum today, the ‘Five Books That Will Save Your Life’ tour will continue: (1/2)

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Haven Horizons @havenhorizons.bsky.social · May 30

Noelle: ‘An ex-partner leaving flowers on the doorstep can be dismissed by friends or professionals, even if there is a barring order in place. However, this type of action is often intended to intimidate the victim and to send a message that their abuser can still reach them.’