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Dr Loren Parton

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Criminologist/Psychologist researching technology-facilitated abuse and IBSA. Former Probation Officer. Dog mum 🐢 excessive tea drinker https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/socstudies/people/academic-staff/loren-e-parton

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Webinar sign up: Nothing to Lose – the Interchangeable Risk Between Risk to Self and Risk to Others The webinar will be hosted on Teams on Tuesday 24th February and start at 1pm (UK time) for 1 hour. Please complete the following details and an invitation will sent prior to the webinar. Abstract ...

Join us at our next webinar on 24th Feb at 1pm (UK time)

Title: Nothing to Lose – the Interchangeable Risk Between Risk to Self and Risk to Others

For more details and sign up: forms.gle/Mu789Ar1ov3Y...

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03.02.2026 18:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our upcoming webinar is to be hosted on Tuesday 9th December at 1-2pm (UK time) on Teams.

The webinar is titled 'A feature, not a bug: The 'new' victim blame' presented by @amybeddows.bsky.social

For more information and to sign up follow this link: forms.gle/V8fkxuErTwPc...

19.11.2025 09:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Webinar sign up: Understanding domestic abuse in rural England The webinar will be hosted on Teams on Tuesday 17th June and start at 12pm (UK time) for 1 hour. Please complete the following details and an invitation will sent prior to the webinar. Abstract Thi...

Our next upcoming webinar is on Tuesday 17th June at 12-1pm (UK time), we have Dr Paige Bromley speaking about her research 'Understanding domestic abuse in rural England' on teams. For more information and to sign up: forms.gle/ZXLXJHBe37Pe...
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05.06.2025 10:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Webinar sign up "Beyond Realization: Understanding How Social Media Shapes Awareness and Help-Seeking Among GBV Survivors" The webinar will be hosted on Teams on Thursday 22nd May and start at 12pm (UK time) for 1 hour. Please complete the following details and an invitation will sent prior to the webinar. Abstract Social media platforms have become central in raising awareness about gender-based violence (GBV). But what happens after someone encounters awareness content? This talk draws on qualitative research with individuals affected by GBV to examine how social media content helps them recognize their experiences as abuse, and how that realization evolves into help-seeking. Rather than a direct path from awareness to action, the findings highlight a more complex, reflective journey. I explore how content acts as a companion over timeβ€”supporting self-recognition, emotional processing, and eventually decisions around disclosure or leaving. The talk shares insights for designing awareness efforts that are sensitive, trauma-informed, and aligned with the realities of survivor journeys. Bio: Nimra Ahmed Nimra is a PhD researcher at the University of Zurich whose work lies at the intersection of Feminist HCI, social justice, and community-led technology design for vulnerable populations. Her research explores how digital technologies can support awareness, help-seeking, and healing for individuals affected by gender-based violence, with a special focus on forced marriages. Rooted in community-led, trauma-informed, and feminist methodologies, Nimra works closely with NGOs and communities to ensure that those most affected shape the technologies intended to support them. Beyond academia, Nimra is actively engaged in feminist organizing through the Zurich feminist strike collective and supports various community and NGO-led initiatives focused on empowerment, activism, and care.

Also, a quick reminder of our upcoming webinar next week (Thursday 22nd May at 12-1pm) which is titled 'Beyond Realization: Understanding How Social Media Shapes Awareness and Help-Seeking Among GBV Survivors' by Nimra Ahmed. Sign up: forms.gle/YEvBp6hK3yN5...

14.05.2025 09:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Webinar sign up: Understanding domestic abuse in rural England The webinar will be hosted on Teams on Tuesday 17th June and start at 12pm (UK time) for 1 hour. Please complete the following details and an invitation will sent prior to the webinar. Abstract Thi...

A new date for your diary!

On Tuesday 17th June at 12-1pm (UK time), we have Dr Paige Bromley speaking about her research 'Understanding domestic abuse in rural England' on teams. For more information and to sign up: forms.gle/LJE1yTVVEuNA...

14.05.2025 09:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Delighted to see this book and my chapter in print

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Webinar sign up "The person most likely to kill a victim of domestic abuse… is themselves. 66 ways to reduce domestic abuse related suicides" The webinar will be hosted on Teams on 6th May and start at 12pm (UK time) for 1 hour. Please complete the following details and an invitation will sent prior to the webinar. Abstract In this prese...

Last chance to join our webinar this afternoon at 12pm-1pm (UK time)

Title: The person most likely to kill a victim of domestic abuse… is themselves. 66 ways to reduce domestic abuse related suicides presented by Tim Woodhouse

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06.05.2025 07:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Webinar sign up "Beyond Realization: Understanding How Social Media Shapes Awareness and Help-Seeking Among GBV Survivors" The webinar will be hosted on Teams on Thursday 22nd May and start at 12pm (UK time) for 1 hour. Please complete the following details and an invitation will sent prior to the webinar. Abstract Soc...

Our 2nd webinar in May- see the details below

Thursday 22nd May at 12pm-1pm (UK time)- Beyond Realization: Understanding How Social Media Shapes Awareness and Help-Seeking Among GBV Survivors. Sign up here: forms.gle/K3DxRcf3WeCt...

16.04.2025 11:45 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Webinar sign up "The person most likely to kill a victim of domestic abuse… is themselves. 66 ways to reduce domestic abuse related suicides" The webinar will be hosted on Teams on 6th May and start at 12pm (UK time) for 1 hour. Please complete the following details and an invitation will sent prior to the webinar. Abstract In this prese...

Why not join us for our upcoming webinars- see details below to sign up! πŸ‘‡

Tuesday 6th May at 12pm-1pm (UK time)- The person most likely to kill a victim of domestic abuse… is themselves. 66 ways to reduce domestic abuse related suicides presented by Tim Woodhouse. forms.gle/o6GLLzWaWwX1...

16.04.2025 11:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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09.04.2025 14:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Webinar sign up "Beyond Realization: Understanding How Social Media Shapes Awareness and Help-Seeking Among GBV Survivors" The webinar will be hosted on Teams on Thursday 22nd May and start at 12pm (UK time) for 1 hour. Please complete the following details and an invitation will sent prior to the webinar. Abstract Soc...

Our next upcoming webinar is being held on Thursday 22nd May at 12-1pm (UK time) and is titled: 'Beyond Realization: Understanding How Social Media Shapes Awareness and Help-Seeking Among GBV Survivors'

Presenter: Nimra Ahmed

For more information and to sign up: forms.gle/17r6636Yiu6B...

09.04.2025 14:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0