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The battle to free children from abuse cannot be won by Government, Police, Social Services, or the major charities. To win the battle we need your support by joining our campaign. Your energy will enable us to educate society and help address societies’ major challenge. ABUSE!
Nazir was formerly Chief Executive of the Police & Crime Commissioners in England & Wales. During his 24 year career, Nazir has prosecuted some of the most high profile cases in the country and advised on many others.
Since 1996, Peter has been Lead Solicitor in over 25 different Group Actions involving over 1000 Claimants, including the largest award achieved in the area of Child Abuse Groups of £2.3million on behalf of 165 Claimants.
Since 1996, Peter has been Lead Solicitor in over 25 different Group Actions involving over 1000 Claimants, including the largest award achieved in the area of Child Abuse Groups of £2.3million on behalf of 165 Claimants.
Harry Perrin is a solicitor. He is pleased to promote the work of Freedom From Abuse. Harry has written for newspapers, prominent legal journals, and blogs. He is also a keen musician and singer.
Dr Melanie Lang is a former elite youth swimmer and swimming teacher and coach with a passion for ensuring children and young people are protected and empowered while playing sport.
Madeleine Black has an unusual personal story which she uses to inspire and motivate others. She chose to forgive the two men who gang raped her at thirteen years old and she shares her story for many reasons.
Harry Perrin is a solicitor. He is pleased to promote the work of Freedom From Abuse. Harry has written for newspapers, prominent legal journals, and blogs. He is also a keen musician and singer.
Dr Melanie Lang is a former elite youth swimmer and swimming teacher and coach with a passion for ensuring children and young people are protected and empowered while playing sport.
Madeleine Black has an unusual personal story which she uses to inspire and motivate others. She chose to forgive the two men who gang raped her at thirteen years old and she shares her story for many reasons.
Nazir was formerly Chief Executive of the Police & Crime Commissioners in England & Wales. During his 24 year career, Nazir has prosecuted some of the most high profile cases in the country and advised on many others.
Since 1996, Peter has been Lead Solicitor in over 25 different Group Actions involving over 1000 Claimants, including the largest award achieved in the area of Child Abuse Groups of £2.3million on behalf of 165 Claimants.
Founder and CEO of Freedom From Abuse Marilyn Hawes is a former music teacher whose three sons were sexually groomed and assaulted by their head teacher, a close family friend. All of her children have successful careers which confirms the fact “Abuse does not have to be a life sentence”.
Stephen Endelman is a Grammy-nominated composer, arranger, producer, and educator. In 2017 Stephen was a crown prosecution witness in the trial of Trever Bolton who abused him for 3 years while he was at boarding school. Stephen wrote and produced an award winning short biographical film A Boy a Man and a Kite which explores grooming, forgiveness and the long term physical and mental health impacts of abuse.
We support organisations that want to improve practice, share knowledge and expertise, and enable their workforce to inspire hope, promote resilience and aid recovery for people affected by trauma.
Alison Millar is a specialist in abuse claims, including civil law claims for survivors of non-recent abuse in a wide variety of settings including schools, care homes, foster care placements, churches and other religious institutions, sports clubs and voluntary organisations.
Rachel is the creator and director of Integrated Trauma Solutions and a survivor of Complex PTSD. It is my absolute belief that everyone has a basic human right to live free from the effects of abuse and trauma.
Through Lived experience, I consider myself an expert regarding my own recovery from Mental Health challenges, attempted suicide, breakdowns and trauma and abuse as a child.
Restorative Change with a group of partnering organisations created a whole family domestic abuse service, which places the children at the heart of a therapeutic intervention.
BraveSpace’s managing Director is David Mclean. David has been a youth justice practitioner in the north of England and in London for 20 years.
We support organisations that want to improve practice, share knowledge and expertise, and enable their workforce to inspire hope, promote resilience and aid recovery for people affected by trauma.
Alison Millar is a specialist in abuse claims, including civil law claims for survivors of non-recent abuse in a wide variety of settings including schools, care homes, foster care placements, churches and other religious institutions, sports clubs and voluntary organisations.
Rachel is the creator and director of Integrated Trauma Solutions and a survivor of Complex PTSD. It is my absolute belief that everyone has a basic human right to live free from the effects of abuse and trauma.
Through Lived experience, I consider myself an expert regarding my own recovery from Mental Health challenges, attempted suicide, breakdowns and trauma and abuse as a child.
Restorative Change with a group of partnering organisations created a whole family domestic abuse service, which places the children at the heart of a therapeutic intervention.
BraveSpace’s managing Director is David Mclean. David has been a youth justice practitioner in the north of England and in London for 20 years.
Robert S Wells is a former Military Police Officer and security professional. He is a published author, speaker, domestic abuse survivor and the Director at, Domestic Abuse Business Support Ltd (DABS)
Jack is a life coach, inspirational speaker and entrepreneur, empowering the next generation to fulfil their full potential. Jack is on a mission with josp to enable young people to access support and mental health professionals.
John is a former Detective Chief Inspector with specialist knowledge and experience of domestic abuse, coercive control, stalking and Honour Based Abuse. He also has extensive knowledge of the Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults arena.
Ruth Edensor is a Parenting Coach, Founder of Child Behaviour Direct, Creator of the Online Parenting Masterclass and Author of the Parent’s Guide to Children’s Behaviour.
Julian King is a former Scotland Yard Detective specialising in public protection, domestic abuse and stalking solutions including investigation and surveillance. He is also a paralegal and his company deals with criminal and family law matters.
I founded Paradigm Project as I’m committed to helping young people make positive life choices . Our aim is to offer bespoke support programs and seek to understand the history and needs of the individual.
Robert S Wells is a former Military Police Officer and security professional. He is a published author, speaker, domestic abuse survivor and the Director at, Domestic Abuse Business Support Ltd (DABS)
Jack is a life coach, inspirational speaker and entrepreneur, empowering the next generation to fulfil their full potential. Jack is on a mission with josp to enable young people to access support and mental health professionals.
John is a former Detective Chief Inspector with specialist knowledge and experience of domestic abuse, coercive control, stalking and Honour Based Abuse. He also has extensive knowledge of the Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults arena.
Ruth Edensor is a Parenting Coach, Founder of Child Behaviour Direct, Creator of the Online Parenting Masterclass and Author of the Parent’s Guide to Children’s Behaviour.
Julian King is a former Scotland Yard Detective specialising in public protection, domestic abuse and stalking solutions including investigation and surveillance. He is also a paralegal and his company deals with criminal and family law matters.
I founded Paradigm Project as I’m committed to helping young people make positive life choices . Our aim is to offer bespoke support programs and seek to understand the history and needs of the individual.
The Thrive Programme is not therapy or counselling – it’s a psychological training programme that is fun, informative and empowering from the start.
For over 10 years I have been a front-line worker predominantly within the substance misuse sector, working with males and females and contributing towards them obtaining and sustaining recovery from substances.
Wendy is an entrepreneur, business growth specialist, mental health and wellbeing consultant, life coach, author and motivational speaker.
As a time served engineer and project manager in the engineering, construction and manufacturing industry. Theresa has been fortunate enough to have a wealth of experience applying the law and legislation to a multitude of high value and high profile projects.
Laura Lyons is the Director of Are They Safe. As well as being the Director of Are They Safe Laura has also lobbied Parliament for the introduction of legislation on domestic abuse, particularly the use of ‘coercive control’ in relationships.
Connections in Mind can offer coaching support through EHCPs and Access to Work as well as privately. They also train teachers, support staff and parents in foundational neuroscience of learning and personal development.
The Thrive Programme is not therapy or counselling – it’s a psychological training programme that is fun, informative and empowering from the start.
For over 10 years I have been a front-line worker predominantly within the substance misuse sector, working with males and females and contributing towards them obtaining and sustaining recovery from substances.
Wendy is an entrepreneur, business growth specialist, mental health and wellbeing consultant, life coach, author and motivational speaker.
As a time served engineer and project manager in the engineering, construction and manufacturing industry. Theresa has been fortunate enough to have a wealth of experience applying the law and legislation to a multitude of high value and high profile projects.
Laura Lyons is the Director of Are They Safe. As well as being the Director of Are They Safe Laura has also lobbied Parliament for the introduction of legislation on domestic abuse, particularly the use of ‘coercive control’ in relationships.
Connections in Mind can offer coaching support through EHCPs and Access to Work as well as privately. They also train teachers, support staff and parents in foundational neuroscience of learning and personal development.
I am a professional counsellor registered with the BACP. I have a background of working in prisons, with Male, female and young offenders. I have also worked for the NHS, Woman’s Aid and Northampton domestic abuse services.
The FAB project is a not for profit registered Social Enterprise providing professional therapy for any aspect of childhood trauma or adverse children’s experiences.
Louise Godbold has worked variously as a commercials producer in Europe, a “development girl” in Hollywood, and for the last 20 years, in social programs.
In 2009 Ann Moulds launched her award winning national and international campaign ‘Action Scotland Against Stalking‘ after first hand experiencing of stalking, the poor response by the police, criminal justice system, and support agencies.
Nikki Adebiyi is the Founder of Bounce Black – a peer coaching and community platform for Black students and graduates navigating mental health, chronic illness and/or trauma recovery while building a career.
My name is Rida Israr. I’m getting my degree from the University of Bedfordshire and hopefully graduating this summer. Currently, I’m working as a social media manager for freedom from abuse.
I am a professional counsellor registered with the BACP. I have a background of working in prisons, with Male, female and young offenders. I have also worked for the NHS, Woman’s Aid and Northampton domestic abuse services.
The FAB project is a not for profit registered Social Enterprise providing professional therapy for any aspect of childhood trauma or adverse children’s experiences.
Louise Godbold has worked variously as a commercials producer in Europe, a “development girl” in Hollywood, and for the last 20 years, in social programs.
In 2009 Ann Moulds launched her award winning national and international campaign ‘Action Scotland Against Stalking‘ after first hand experiencing of stalking, the poor response by the police, criminal justice system, and support agencies.
Nikki Adebiyi is the Founder of Bounce Black – a peer coaching and community platform for Black students and graduates navigating mental health, chronic illness and/or trauma recovery while building a career.
My name is Rida Israr. I’m getting my degree from the University of Bedfordshire and hopefully graduating this summer. Currently, I’m working as a social media manager for freedom from abuse.
Consultant trainer at freedom from abuse helping victims of abuse to focus on psychological wellbeing. Active member of FFA social media team.
M. Phil Psychology, M.Sc Psychology Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad Program Coordinator Department of Clinical Psychology Nadia Younas received her graduate and postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Quaid e Azam University, Islamabad
Founder & CEO of JW Safe Place – a confidential support service for ex & current Jehovah’s Witnesses affected by domestic abuse.
Emma Smith aka Emma ‘WhispersRed’. An ASMR content creator on YouTube, ASMR Singer and Author of ‘Unwind Your Mind – The Life-Changing Power of ASMR’. Emma’s YouTube channel has over 300M views and her viewers are all over the world.
As a Consultant, in the field of Safeguarding, Child Protection, Wellbeing and Inclusion, and as an educator, I believe that my understanding and approach to my work has been shared by my deep understanding of learning organisations.
The KAN Platform targets the emotional wellbeing of your employees, guiding them towards feeling more empowered and valued. KAN is a multi-layered approach bringing together a number of different resources into one platform, building knowledge, resilience, and self-awareness, all the while maximising an employee’s greater potential.
Consultant trainer at freedom from abuse helping victims of abuse to focus on psychological wellbeing. Active member of FFA social media team.
M. Phil Psychology, M.Sc Psychology Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad Program Coordinator Department of Clinical Psychology Nadia Younas received her graduate and postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from Quaid e Azam University, Islamabad
Founder & CEO of JW Safe Place – a confidential support service for ex & current Jehovah’s Witnesses affected by domestic abuse.
Emma Smith aka Emma ‘WhispersRed’. An ASMR content creator on YouTube, ASMR Singer and Author of ‘Unwind Your Mind – The Life-Changing Power of ASMR’. Emma’s YouTube channel has over 300M views and her viewers are all over the world.
As a Consultant, in the field of Safeguarding, Child Protection, Wellbeing and Inclusion, and as an educator, I believe that my understanding and approach to my work has been shared by my deep understanding of learning organisations.
The KAN Platform targets the emotional wellbeing of your employees, guiding them towards feeling more empowered and valued. KAN is a multi-layered approach bringing together a number of different resources into one platform, building knowledge, resilience, and self-awareness, all the while maximising an employee’s greater potential.
I work as an International Human Rights Barrister/Legal Expert with Split the Difference. My life`s inherent calling is to make Human Rights Accessible for All and Strive for Global Justice.
Moj Taylor is a professional actor and comedian. He graduated from Queen Mary University London in Spanish & Drama, before undertaking a Masters in Acting at Drama Centre London, in which time he performed multiple times at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Gail is the Chief Executive Officer and founder and of The Trauma Centre, Ripon, North Yorkshire. With 26 years’ experience in Integrative Health Care, she is passionate about helping people heal with both a cognitive (mind) and somatic (body) approach. She is a qualified teacher, assessor, psychotherapist, Internal Quality Assessor and Safeguard lead.
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You can get involved in lobbying politicians, building pressure for change locally and helping to educate society on how to recognise abuse.
You can volunteer if you’ve used our services before, and if you have experience of abuse. The important thing is that you’re self-aware and able to help.
All of our volunteers have to undergo a recruitment and training process in all roles, and our volunteering is not something you can start immediately.
Not at all, donations are discretionary. What we really need is your time, effort and energy to help fight abuse.
Yes! Abuse isn’t just exclusive to the UK. If you live overseas there will be roles or tasks specifically for you to tackle.
Yes. We believe you should never be out of pocket as a result of volunteering with us. We will reimburse reasonable travel and other out of pocket expenses
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