I am a gender-based violence expert, specialising in criminology-informed strategies to prevent violence against women, integrating insights from sociology and behavioural psychology. With three decades of experience in violence prevention (especially physical and sexual violence against women), threat assessment, and protective strategy, I’ve dedicated my professional life to understanding the dynamics of gender-based violence and supporting those affected by it. My work is grounded in direct collaboration with survivors, detailed analysis of violent behaviour, and a deep commitment to empowering women through trauma-informed, evidence-based guidance. I frequently write about coercive control, domestic abuse, stalking, and sexual violence, offering insights that combine lived experie...