Cassandra Jones

“Women have been driven mad, "gaslighted," for centuries by the refutation of our experience and our instincts..We…have a primary obligation to each other: not to undermine each others' sense of reality for the sake of expediency; not to gaslight each other..” Adrienne Rich

False allegations of domestic violence are *very rare*. UK police data over 2018-2021 shows that false complaints make up 0.01% of all domestic abuse complaints to police. met.police.uk/foi-ai/metropo… 1/3

Fantastic opportunity to work at @ConnectUCLan . Please share widely. @bsc_wccjn @VAWGRN @GBVnet @CRiVADurham uclan.ac.uk/jobs/research-…

Sexual harassment damages lives and stains Scotland. After collecting views in 2022, our Women's Committee, @STUCwomen, are gathering information on the extent of the problem in 2024, to see if any progress has been made. Fill it out here ➡️ tinyurl.com/2bu86ssa

🔎Today @UK_Music unveiled the findings of its 2024 Workforce Diversity Survey, which gives a revealing snapshot of those working behind the scenes in the UK music industry. Read the full report: bit.ly/3KQsjOj #UKMusicDiversityReport2024

📰 How the media reports on violence against women has real life consequences. Too often we see harmful headlines, victim-blaming, excuses. We say ENOUGH! Help us recognise journalists driving change. Nominate a piece for our awards with @ZTScotland 👉bit.ly/4cq1DzB

We’ve opened the call for @BritishAcademy_ Visiting Fellowships 2025! As part of our commitment to international engagement we will give up to £40k for academics to spend 3-6 months to be based at a UK higher education or other research institution thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/visiti…

EXCLUSIVE: data analysis finds that less than a quarter of British troops are found guilty of rape at court martial - compared to an average of 70% in civilian courts... opendemocracy.net/en/investigati…

The #VictimsBill passing into law means new limits on police requests for rape survivors' counselling notes are now enshrined in law - an important step towards transforming a justice system which for too long has blamed and harmed survivors and failed to deliver justice.

I'll be presenting the findings of the world's largest child sexual abuse perpetration prevalence survey at a Project Paradigm webinar, 18 June 12 - 1pm. Scan the QR code below to register.

Do you want to gain real experience working on impactful research projects to improve health in the UK, while gaining a bespoke undergraduate degree in social research? Apply for our 4-year Social Research Degree Apprenticeship by 3 June ⬇️ lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/care…

“I am incredibly good at planning” insists man who didn’t think to bring an umbrella.

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama told its staff today that it is axeing its junior department at the end of this term. Almost 200 children study there on saturdays. That will all stop in July. This is not rich kids playing expensive instruments. One of them texted...

Women live more years in ill-health than men, finds gender health gap study. 'While men are disproportionally affected by conditions that cause early death, women are left with higher levels of illness and disability.' theguardian.com/society/2024/m…

Around one in four workers are affected by conditions like depression, anxiety and stress every year. If you work in the music and need support with your mental health there are a range of organisations and services that can help. Discover more here: ow.ly/3SLU50Ro9By

Every time musicians have needed a voice @KevinBrennanMP has been there. This time speaking up because women in music have been so let down by the government shrugging off recommendations to deal with misogyny. @IvorsAcademy @WeAreTheMU @NaomiPohl @OlgaFitzRoy

What a calm, yet powerful message to Sunak

📢Still looking for participants for this project. The perspectives of neurodivergent-led organisations are really vital towards achieving neuro-inclusivity. The discussions I have had so far have been so invigorating & are making such a contribution already to the project!📢