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Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE

@nicolajanesharp.bsky.social

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Leading international voice on #EconomicAbuse, undertaking research and providing consultancy services that build women’s economic safety. Author of Understanding and Responding to Economic Abuse. Global thought leader, speaker, advisor and connector.

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Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Nov 14

Keeping the pinned tweet.

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Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · 6d

118 miles walked in September through cities, along the coast and in the countryside. Running total: 1,153 miles #Walk1000Miles #Walk2000Miles

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Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 8d

It’s so important to me to cover economic abuse - so I was delighted to have the chance to raise it on the World Service. Insights from UK, USA, South Africa and more. Thanks to @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social and all my contributors, especially ‘Mary’ for sharing her experience so frankly.

Business Daily - Fighting economic abuse - BBC Sounds

What happens when a controlling partner takes over your income and spending?

www.bbc.co.uk

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Agenda Publishing @agendapub.bsky.social · 22d

Just arrived:

Debt Trap Nation
by @kbrickell.bsky.social & Mel Nowicki

“A compelling call to action... shows how reimagining policy could deliver economic justice.” - @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social

Author royalties will be donated to @seacharity.bsky.social

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Photo of a pile of books. The books are 'Debt Trap Nation' by Katherine Brickell and Mel Nowicki. Cover image features a woman and small child in a deep concrete basin or pit with no way of climbing out as the ladder is too short.

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Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Sep 8

In a cab on the way back home from the airport and the driver has Magic Xmas on the radio. I guess the countdown is on…

radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/magi...

Magic Radio launches festive pop-up station Magic Christmas

Magic Radio has launched digital station, Magic Christmas 115 days before the big day.

radiotoday.co.uk

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Refuge @refugecharity.bsky.social · Sep 4

This Sunday (7th September) there will be a nationwide Emergency Alert test at 3pm.

For women experiencing #DomesticAbuse, a hidden phone can be a lifeline. The Emergency alert this week will trigger a loud siren noise, even if your phone is on silent.

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Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hugely grateful to a local printers for turning these flyers around in record time so that I could also take the opportunity to promote the @intlcoalitionea.bsky.social/NO MORE Global Summit on Economic Abuse which is taking place virtually on 18 November.

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The Global Summit on Economic Abuse

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Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Sep 3

Good morning from #ECDV in sunny Barcelona! I’m excited to be spending the next few days here soaking up lots of learning and meeting people from around the world also working on all things #EconomicAbuse

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Sep 2

146 miles walked in August through countryside, festivals and meet-ups plus through the first target! Running total: 1,035 miles #Walk1000Miles #Walk2000Miles

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Sep 2

So much so that I left SEA last year to co-found @intlcoalitionea.bsky.social In a full circle moment, here I am with Rebecca Glenn who I met in Sydney (and who is herself a Winston Churchill Trust Australia Fellow) toasting our joint venture in Dubai earlier this year.

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Applications open today!

A @churchillfship.bsky.social can help you #ChangeTheWorld My work to transform responses to #EconomicAbuse was inspired by my 2016 travels to the US & Australia. The learning I gained provided the blueprint for setting up @seacharity.bsky.social which now inspires others!

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Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Sep 1

Before the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, the term #EconomicAbuse was not named or defined in legislation.

Four years later, and six in ten women have heard of it.

Source: survivingeconomicabuse.org/wp-content/u...

#MondayMotivation #NewWeek #NewMonth #September

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Aug 30

Having become an official ‘minder’ for a 4.5 mile stretch of the Monarch’s Way earlier in the year, I was excited to see it featured in this month’s edition of Country Walking with a great write up of its history too 👑

#FootpathFollower

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Aug 12

I feel like I talk into a void in this space but am left wondering exactly how old @bsky.app thinks I am??

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Aug 7

Realised during Covid what we’d been missing out on. Just back from glamping in Norfolk. The weather just keeps getting better and there’s nothing like long walks with your dog and then a glass of wine and a nice meal at a countryside pub!

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Aug 6

Watched the first 5 minutes of #MasterChef on iPlayer. Lots of presenter airtime - no difference to the editing that I can see.

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Aug 1

193 miles walked in June and July. Heat of Dubai, Sicily and at home means a lower tally than usual. Running total: 889 miles #Walk1000Miles #Walk2000Miles

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Jul 24

Hottest day so far!

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Jul 2

This ⬇️

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I’m 43 and don’t want children – no, nothing will change my mind

The Government wants more young Britons to have babies, but my life is joyful and fulfilling without them

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Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Jun 16

So delighted to find @lucygobag.bsky.social on here having just listened to her talking to @laurenlaverne.bsky.social on Desert Island Discs. Absolutely fascinating career. Makes me think of the Air India disaster - all disasters - in a whole new light #EthicOfCare

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Professor Lucy Easthope, emergency planner

Lucy Easthope, emergency planner, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · Jun 14

I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately. Just ‘hopping’ back on to share this book recommendation. A lovely, gentle read.

www.waterstones.com/book/raising...

Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton | Waterstones

Buy Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

www.waterstones.com

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · May 31

113 miles walked in April and 166 miles walked in May through bank holidays and festivals. Running total: 696 miles #Walk1000Miles #Walk2000Miles

Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · May 26

✅ Consideration of gendered issues in sentencing. Female offenders are often victims of crime, with many coerced into criminality by male partners.

Economic abuse - such as non-payment of the TV licence - or its impacts - such as shoplifting to survive - are relevant here.

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Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE @nicolajanesharp.bsky.social · May 26

The final report of the Independent Sentencing Review by David Gauke was published on Thursday. Pleased to see:

✅ It recognises that victim-survivors of #EconomicAbuse not only want criminal justice, but also economic justice (referencing research I undertook with Kathryn Royal & Keith Gibson)

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