MADALDN writes on surviving gang violence in London, how she got out, and her later turn to music and activism.
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Lessons from COVID-19: How transformative justice and mutual aid can help to address harm in communities
This article was originally published on the Transforming Society blog. Download the guide ‘How to Address Harm: A Guide for COVID-19 Mutual Aid Groups’ for information, tools and practical tips to help individuals and mutual aid groups. When UK government policy swung to a police-enforced lockdown on 23 March we were told that if we
Domestic murder and migration
In October the UK’s domestic murder rate reached a five-year high. 173 people were killed in domestic violence related homicides over the last year, with women most often the targets (making up more than 60% of victims) and men most often the perpetrators (making up 93% of the defendants). Domestic murder — often referred to
On the inhumanity and alienation of professional detachment
A Plan C member writes about their experiences as a domestic violence worker, and the alienation a culture of “professionalism” and State provision engenders. I am a professional. That’s how I am referred to in my work, that’s how I refer to myself in the course of doing my job and that’s how the people
All for the sisterhood: Sisters Uncut
This summer Sisters Uncut opened up an empty flat on an estate in East London as part of their ongoing campaign against cuts in domestic violence services. The flat stayed open for months and was full of activity and people, and the action resulted in some serious changes to Hackney official policy — not least
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Exclusive: Braverman tried to curtail Spycops inquiry
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