A journalist's guide to reporting ethically & impactfully on domestic abuse
A journalist's guide to reporting ethically & impactfully on domestic abuse
A one-stop guide for journalists and journalism educators on how to report on domestic abuse
What is domestic abuse?
Sharon is a survivor of domestic abuse who uses her lived experience to educate and empower businesses. She was awarded an MBE in 2024 for her Services to Victims of Domestic Abuse.
Here Sharon explain how domestic abuse takes many forms, impacting victims and survivors in a complex, nuanced and life-changing number of ways. It is not just physical. It is emotional, coercive and financial.
This site is a toolkit for all journalists who would like to learn more about how to report ethically and impactfully on domestic abuse.
"This toolkit will support, guide, and prepare journalists to empower and enble victims and survivors to be able to share their experiences in a powerful and impactful way"
Claire Throssell MBE, domestic abuse survivor & campaigner