Resolute: Zero Tolerance For Domestic Abuse

Jade Blue shares her devastating journey through the legal system after waking up to discover she had been raped. Despite facing numerous setbacks, including the CPS dropping her case under claims of sexsomnia, Jade courageously waived her anonymity to fight for justice and awareness, and ultimately sued the CPS for their mishandling of her case. Jade now emphasises the importance of transparency...

Michelle El-Din shares her harrowing experience navigating the family court system after her divorce in 2022. She opens up about the psychological and emotional abuse she endured from her ex-husband, the false allegations of parental alienation, and the traumatic impact on her daughter. Michelle reveals the incompetence and corruption she faced from professionals like CAFCASS workers and the court...

Deborah shares her harrowing experience of surviving domestic abuse. She recounts her journey from the initial stages of her relationship, marked by love bombing, to the escalating physical and emotional abuse. Deborah's story highlights the profound impact of domestic violence on her life and her struggle to protect her daughter. This conversation aims to raise awareness and provide support for o...

In this episode, Ruth discusses the challenges she faced living with her abuser and recounts her attempts to seek help, only to be met with inadequate responses from the police. After leaving her abuser and enduring years of constant threats and harassment, she describes how her son was coerced by his father and handed over by local authorities, despite an existing court order restricting the fath...

Mike Flinn, a Level 7 qualified psychotherapist, discusses his extensive work within the family court system. Mike shares his professional journey, his involvement with relationships and family therapy, and his experiences working with adults, children, couples, and families. He discusses the emotional challenges of his work, especially when dealing with family court cases often involving domestic...

In this powerful episode, we delve into the distressing narrative of 'oneclickboedicea', who recounts her painful battle within the family court system after losing her child to a coercive controller. She uncovers institutional failures and systemic issues within the judiciary, social services, and law enforcement, highlighting the role of untrained and uninterested professionals in perpetuating a...

Emma Arran, an experienced social care trainer and advocate, discusses her extensive career in social care, her dedication to supporting women and children affected by domestic violence, and the systemic failures she has witnessed. Emma highlights the ongoing crisis within social services, shedding light on how victims of domestic abuse often face additional trauma and negligence from the very sys...

Rachel Horman-Brown, a solicitor specializing in domestic abuse cases, speaks to Debbie about the ongoing challenges in the fight against domestic abuse and stalking in the UK. Together they highlight the inefficiencies and failures within current systems, including the police and CPS, and advocate for radical changes such as the implementation of technological solutions like tagging perpetrators....

Debbie sits down with Professor Michael Flood from the Queensland University of Technology to discuss his extensive experience in research, advocacy, and education, focusing on men's violence against women and broader issues of men and masculinities. The conversation delves into the similarities between Australia and the UK in terms of domestic violence prevalence and response, the role of societa...

In this in-depth conversation, Jared Whitaker, an author and campaigner, discusses his personal experiences with domestic abuse, false allegations, and the systemic failures in supporting victims, particularly men. The discussion highlights the societal stigma around abuse, the ineffectiveness of the Domestic Abuse Bill, and the many challenges faced in the legal system, including biased judgments...

Debbie interviews Nataly, who shares her harrowing experiences with the Hague Convention on International Parental Child Abduction and the broader issues within family court systems. Nataly describes how her children were abducted and the ensuing legal battles across multiple countries. The interview delves deep into the complications and inadequacies of the Hague Convention, the family courts, an...

In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Barnett, a reader in law at Brunel University, shares her extensive experience and research into the family court system. From her early career as a family law barrister to her in-depth studies on domestic abuse and the secrecy of family courts, Dr. Barnett discusses the systemic failures and cultural barriers that hamper justice. She delves into the impact of father'...

In this episode, Jade https://x.com/jadewelshy opens up about the harrowing abuse she endured, both from her ex-partner and the systemic failures of legal and social services meant to protect her. Jade shares how professionals failed to recognize and act on clear signs of abuse, exacerbating her trauma. As she recounts her story, Jade emphasizes the urgent need for accountability and systemic chan...

In this episode, Debbie speaks to Jean Flower, a professional McKenzie friend, to discuss the intricate dynamics of family courts, domestic abuse, and the complexities faced by victims navigating the legal system. Jean shares her unique blend of expertise in financial planning, coaching, and divorce support to help clients through court proceedings. She underscores the issues within the family cou...

In this emotionally powerful episode, Sam Billingham, founder of Survivors of Domestic Abuse (SODA) and Stronger Beginnings, joins Debbie to share her journey and discuss the pressing issue of coercive control and domestic abuse. Sam highlights the systemic failures in supporting victims, the challenges with professional understanding, and the dire need for greater awareness and collaboration. Thi...

Natalie recounts her experiences of psychological and financial abuse in a relationship with her ex-husband who was later diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. She discusses how their relationship began, the challenges they faced after she became pregnant, and the manipulative behaviors she endured. Natalie also describes how she eventually left the relationship, the impact on her son,...

Claire Throssell MBE became one of the UK's most well known campaigners for family court reform after the murder of her two sons by an abusive ex-husband who was granted access to her children by a family court judge. In this interview, Claire describes in heartbreaking detail what happened on that terrible day in 2014, how her children were let down by the family court and CAFCASS, and why victim...

In our hardest hitting interview so far, ex-police officer Louise Taylor blows the lid off police and family court failures when dealing with domestic abuse. Don't miss this episode if you want to know what's really going on inside our justice system. Follow Louise on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/divorceandseparationcoachandmentor

Nicola Murray from Scotland talks about her own experiences of pregnancy loss as a result of domestic abuse and the work of Brodie's Trust in supporting women in similar situations. Nicola and Debbie go on to discuss how current domestic abuse measures are either inadequate or are being poorly implemented by agencies across the UK who are failing to protect victims. Learn more about Brodie's Trust...

IDVA-trained Sarah Taylor talks to Debbie about her own experiences of domestic abuse and the nightmare of family court. Follow Sarah on X at twitter.com/SarahTaylo89428

Manveet Chhina is a Consultant Solicitor specialising in family and criminal law, with extensive experience in private and public child proceedings and domestic abuse. In this episode of the Resolute podcast, Manveet talks to Debbie about her own experience of domestic abuse and the family court system. Follow Manveet on X at https://twitter.com/theDAsolicitor

Debbie Jones from Resolute talks to Theresa Murray, Founder of One Voice Against Abuse, about the many ways victims of domestic abuse in the UK are failed by the justice system.