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The ‘online rape academy’ confirmed the continuum of harm women live with every day
Dr Kelly Bracewell responds to CNN’s investigation into online groups where men shared advice on drugging and sexually assaulting women. Drawing on decades of feminist research, she argues that the findings belong to a wider continuum of harm women already recognise. Her challenge is to confront the everyday attitudes and institutional responses that allow that continuum to persist. CNN Investigation Online Rape Academy When CNN released its investigation into online spaces

Dr Kelly Bracewell
Sep 256 min read


Beyond Domestic Homicide Sentencing: Prevention Must be the Priority
Governments of all political colours have pledged to tackle violence against women and girls, but ambitious strategies alone will never save lives. Meaningful change requires sustained leadership, long-term funding and the determination to move beyond policy announcements.

Dr Kelly Bracewell
Jul 204 min read


Women Leaving Prison: Being Set Up to Fail?
Release from prison is frequently the point at which women become most vulnerable, yet it is also the stage at which support is often weakest. This raises legitimate concerns about whether the wider system is currently equipped to deliver meaningful reform in practice.

Dr Kelly Bracewell
Jul 205 min read


Why Criminals Lie – And Why Detectives Don't Just Listen to the Words
Can you tell when someone is lying in a police interview? The best detectives don't simply read people.
Ken Kirwan
Jul 184 min read


When “Doing the Right Thing” Goes Wrong: Retail Theft, Risk and Responsibility
The implications of growing tension between rising retail crime, employee safety, corporate liability, and what society expects frontline workers to do when faced with offending behaviour.
Ken Kirwan
Apr 275 min read


Overlooked Voices: Teenagers in Domestic Abuse Refuges
Highlighting the experiences of teenagers living in domestic abuse refuges (shelters).

Dr Kelly Bracewell
Apr 263 min read


Predatory Marriage – A Hidden Crime
This heartfelt opinion piece is written by a daughter still grappling with grief, injustice, and disbelief.

Daphne Franks
Apr 96 min read


Domestic Abuse: Sentencing, Release and Risk. A Survivor perspective
This article recounts the victim/survivor perspective of the criminal justice system once a case of domestic abuse reaches court.

Dr Kelly Bracewell
Apr 75 min read


Traitor or Faithful! - Romance Fraudsters
This post delves into the tactics employed by perpetrators (perps) of online romance fraud.
Ken Kirwan
Apr 16 min read
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