Before sharing my mother’s story of #coercivecontrol in the media I experienced some grossly inappropriate headlines that sensationalised fatal domestic abuse.

8 years on when I spoke out I was pressured, guilt tripped + re-traumatised by the media.

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#DomesticAbuseReporting
Before sharing my mother’s story of #coercivecontrol in the media I experienced some grossly inappropriate headlines that sensationalised fatal domestic abuse.8 years on when I spoke out I was pressured, guilt tripped + re-traumatised by the media.1/5 #DomesticAbuseReporting
Before sharing my mother’s story of #coercivecontrol in the media I experienced some grossly inappropriate headlines that sensationalised fatal domestic abuse.8 years on when I spoke out I was pressured, guilt tripped + re-traumatised by the media.1/5 #DomesticAbuseReporting
Since then I’ve talked to other families who also speak of the trauma experienced from irresponsible + dangerous domestic abuse reporting.

I wrote this in June to add their voices to this conversation...

2/5 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/domestic-abuse-victims-like-mum-sally-challen-need-control-stories/
Domestic abuse victims like my mum, Sally Challen, need control of their own stories

As the Government announces new anonymity measures in family courts, David Challen says domestic abuse victims must have the same rights

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/domestic-abuse-victims-like-mum-sally-challen-need-control-stories/
Our approach to tackling #domesticabuse must include how we report these stories + reflect on how dangerous narratives perpetuate #maleviolence, going as far as to excuse it.

Factual reporting is vital but so is editorial responsibility so not to sensationalise our stories.

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Our approach to tackling #domesticabuse must include how we report these stories + reflect on how dangerous narratives perpetuate #maleviolence, going as far as to excuse it.Factual reporting is vital but so is editorial responsibility so not to sensationalise our stories.3/5
Our approach to tackling #domesticabuse must include how we report these stories + reflect on how dangerous narratives perpetuate #maleviolence, going as far as to excuse it.Factual reporting is vital but so is editorial responsibility so not to sensationalise our stories.3/5
Our approach to tackling #domesticabuse must include how we report these stories + reflect on how dangerous narratives perpetuate #maleviolence, going as far as to excuse it.Factual reporting is vital but so is editorial responsibility so not to sensationalise our stories.3/5
Victims of #domesticabuse must be central to reporting. This year we have seen The Sun platform an abuser on their front page and the BBC platform a murderer in a 4-part film.

Newsrooms must start incorporating editorial guidelines on DA reporting.

4/5 https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2020/11/10/the-media-has-failed-to-hold-violent-men-to-account/
Why does the media fail to hold violent men to account?

Headlines often focus on the perceived faults of the women killed by men, and never on the real issue – male violence.

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2020/11/10/the-media-has-failed-to-hold-violent-men-to-account/
The media have the power to ethically and responsibly report domestic abuse but many choose not to.

Victims + families are haunted by these reports that live online forever. They should not have to be the ones challenging this reporting.

Join our discussion👇🏻
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