@UkElize

MA Safeguarding Keele2022, BSc Social policy OU2016 Policy & Development Lead @choiceolderppl, Rights, inequality older people. Coffee, Running, J Russell's 😍

 Wales, United Kingdom
dewischoice.org.uk
Joined June 2011
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I was thrilled to join experts from leading LGBTQ+ organisations to feature in this short film for practitioners responding to older LGBTQ+ victims of #DomesticAbuse #InvisibleVictims #Inclusivity @GalopUK @LGBTfdn @Matty_Herring_ shorturl.at/egCJU
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🎙️This morning we spoke to @jamswilliams85 @BBCRadioWales the urgent need to address domestic ab*se and s*xual vi*lence towards older women. 🌟 Don't miss this insightful discussion! 🎧 Listen here at 07.50 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0027j…
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Today at the St Elli Centre, we proudly marked White Ribbon Day, standing with the global movement to end violence against women. Huge thanks to everyone who came by our stall to show support, learn more, and generously offer donations. #WhiteRibbonDay
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⌛️Every 11 minutes, a woman is killed globally #NoExcuse. @choiceolderppl is accelerating actions to prevent violence against women & girls with stronger laws & national plans. Discover how they’re making a difference—watch the full story unfold in the video! #AberWRD #WhiteRibbonDay
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Mae Elize Freeman, Cyd-Arweinydd Menter Dewis Choice, wedi cael ei dewis i dderbyn Gwobr Audrey Jones anrhydeddus gan Gynulliad Merched Cymru, i gydnabod ysgolheictod ôl-raddedig sy'n canolbwyntio ar brofiadau menywod a merched yng Nghymru. 🖱️ bit.ly/3YUBNQg
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Elize Freeman, Co-Lead of the Dewis Choice Initiative, has been chosen to receive a prestigious Audrey Jones Award by the Wales Assembly of Women, in recognition of postgraduate scholarship focusing on the experiences of women and girls in Wales. 🖱️ bit.ly/4eiSyt6
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🌟 Proud to #InspireInclusion! We're dedicated to supporting older people affected by domestic abuse. Through client-led, co-produced research, we're transforming responses to DA in later life. Learn more with our free resources ⬇️ dewischoice.org.uk/informati…
Women's Day
@womensday31 Oct 2024
Transforming the response to #DomesticAbuse in later life, the team at @choiceolderppl, a co-produced initiative based at the Centre for Age, Gender & Social Justice @AberUni, shared their #InspireInclusion image 💖. Their #research and support are key. Thank you #DewisChoice 💜.
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Transforming the response to #DomesticAbuse in later life, the team at @choiceolderppl, a co-produced initiative based at the Centre for Age, Gender & Social Justice @AberUni, shared their #InspireInclusion image 💖. Their #research and support are key. Thank you #DewisChoice 💜.
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The Dewis Choice Initiative @choiceolderppl at @AberUni has worked with @NorfolkSAB and @CCAnimation_ on a British Sign Language version of the 'Hidden Harms' animation, highlighting the unique challenges older adults face with domestic abuse. More: bit.ly/3XGDzVh
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Today we shared Dewis Choice research in Dublin at the HSE conference "An uncomfortable truth: sexual violence of older people". We highlighted the lived experiences of older survivors and key tips for engagement @choiceolderppl @UkElize #WEAAD24 @AberLawCrim @AberUni
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For #WEAAD, our Co-Lead @UkElize presented our research at the @HSELive conference 'Knowledge & Skills Framework for Healthcare Professionals Working with Older People.' Highlighting case studies of older victims, emphasising the need to tackle ageism, myths, assumptions & more.
HSE National Safeguarding Office@Safeguarding_ie11 Jun 2024
Eliza Zerk prevents powerful case studies of older victims and survivors . Ageism, myths and assumptions needs to tackled. Professional curiosity is important. Physical signs can mask abuse.
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For #WEAAD, our Co-Lead @Rebeccazerk highlighted the exclusion of older people from the public narrative on #DomesticAbuse & the barriers to disclosures. Presented at the @HSELive conference 'Knowledge & Skills Framework for Healthcare Professionals Working with Older People.'
HSE National Safeguarding Office@Safeguarding_ie11 Jun 2024
Rebecca Zerk highlights factors such as embarrassment by carers , fear and anxiety of not being believed as barriers to disclosure. #worldelderabuseawareness day @safeguardingire
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Join us next month for this free live session! We'll cover the prevalence, unique dynamics, & impact of domestic abuse on older victims, barriers to disclosing abuse, & how professionals can overcome these obstacles to provide best-practice support. ⤵️
WelshWomensAid@WelshWomensAid12 Jun 2024
🌟 Exclusive Interview 🌟 With Rebecca Zerk and Elize Freeman of @choiceolderppl, Centre for Age, Gender and Social Justice at Aberystwyth University, focusing on violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV) and Supporting Older Survivors.
Graphic with purple background and photo of an elderly women. The white text reads: Join us for an exclusive live interview on supporting older survivors of Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse, and Sexual Violence. The training will be held via Zoom, on 23rd July 2024, at 12:00 -13:00.

ALT Graphic with purple background and photo of an elderly women. The white text reads: Join us for an exclusive live interview on supporting older survivors of Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse, and Sexual Violence. The training will be held via Zoom, on 23rd July 2024, at 12:00 -13:00.

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📊🌐 Today, we're at #SETDABConference 2023, exploring Diverse Experiences of Domestic Abuse. 🌟Join @RebbecaZerk & @Wydall69 as they spotlight the "lived experiences" of older victims-survivors of #DomesticAbuse #SafeguardingAdultsWeek @AberLawCrim
rebecca zerk@rebeccazerk24 Nov 2023
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@Wydall69 and I are looking forward to presenting @choiceolderppl research today at this excellent conference. We will be sharing the "lived experiences" of older victims-survivors of DA #NationalSafeguardingWeek
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Today #SafeguardingWales Week sees a focus on #Mentalhealth. #Domesticabuse & #SexualViolence can have a profound impact on a persons #mentalhealth. #DewisChoice are working with #older people, to support them in help seeking & justice. @AberUni @AberLawCrim @AgeCymru
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📢Yn galw holl fyfyrwyr @Prifysgol_Aber! 🎬Ymunwch â ni am ddangosiad o #FfilmOleuedig sy’n codi ymwybyddiaeth am 'brofiadau byw' #DioddefwyrHŷn sydd wedi goroesi #CamDrinDomestig, gan gynnwys #Lleisiauioddefwyr hŷn #LHDTC+ 📅Tachwedd 28 🎟️Tocynnau am ddim eventbrite.co.uk/e/films-giv…
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📢Calling all @AberUni students! 🎬Join us for an enlightening #FilmScreening that illuminates the 'lived experiences' of #OlderVictimSurvivors of #DomesticAbuse, including the voices of older #LGBTQ+ #VictimSurvivors 🗓️November 28 🎟️Free tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/films-giv…
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