Nicole Renehan
@nikitarenee37.bsky.social
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Assistant Professor, Durham University, Centre of Research into Violence and Abuse| Researching Domestic Abuse & Neurodiversity
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mfbosworth.bsky.social
I know there is a lot going on in the world but @bordercrim.bsky.social facing a funding crisis to stay meaningfully afloat. Initially in search of £12,000— any ideas of where to look gratefully received. Feels like a bad time to have our platform shrink.
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nicolajanesharp.bsky.social
Turns out that my 7 year journey as a charity founder was text book. So textbook in fact that I feature as a portrait in Jo Owen’s new handbook for social entrepreneurs which is published today by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social I can’t recommend it more highly.

#FounderFriends #ChangeTheWorld 🌎
nikitarenee37.bsky.social
Hi Steve. Hope all OK with you!
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drrobertchapman.bsky.social
Excited to say that "Neurodiversity: A Very Short Introduction" written by myself and @suereviews.bsky.social is finally ready to preorder! Afaik the first general academic introduction covering the ND movement, ND studies, and applications of ND theory in practice.

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Orange blending into green book cover of "neurodiversity: a very short introduction" by Robert Chapman and Sue Fletcher Watson, with this text written in a white font.
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claremcglynn.bsky.social
Disturbing - when the algorithm takes over, classifies risk of violence as 'medium', ignoring the woman's own assessment. 3 weeks later she is dead.
No independent assessments being allowed of the process.
Women's deaths an inconvenience. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police algorithm said Lina was at 'medium' risk: Then she was killed
Spanish police use an algorithm to assess the risk of repeat domestic violence. Does it work?
www.bbc.co.uk
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stephenfarrall.bsky.social
Not long out!

Our thoughts on the role of probation in supporting hope during processes of change.

Coming soon - a briefing paper published by the Inspectorate in a couple of weeks time.

#AcademicSky #Probation #desistance #criminology

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Probation, Technical Compliance and the ‘Drowning’ of Hope
Abstract. Hope and optimism are central to processes of reform. However, in the context of the dramatic restructuring and reorganizations that the probatio
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nikitarenee37.bsky.social
Looks great! Looking forward to reading.
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annmemmott.bsky.social
Yesterday I talked about some researchers being shocked that autistic researchers critique research work.
I note recent studies like this one.
Look how they describe us. It's not even correct. One of endless similar recent papers.
Would *you* like to be described like this?
Let's do better, eh.
"Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in social interaction and repetitive behaviors. A key characteristic of ASD is a decreased interest in social interactions, which affects individuals' ability to engage with their social environment. This study explores the neurobiological basis of these social deficits.."
nikitarenee37.bsky.social
Hope it subsides. Marking included
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ecdv2025.bsky.social
Authors are already receiving the results of their submissions. We're excited for the upcoming conference, set in the historic and distinguished venues of Barcelona! #ECDV2025 #EndDomesticViolence

🖥️Registration: www.ecdv2025.com/about
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russellwebster.com
Clinks annual State of the Sector report finds:
"Demand for voluntary sector support continues to grow, with people presenting with more complex and urgent needs against a backdrop of declining public services and a rising cost of living."
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The state of the criminal justice voluntary sector (2024)
Clinks annual State of the Sector chronicles trends in the voluntary sector working in criminal justice
www.russellwebster.com
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thedailypanda.bsky.social
We're lucky to have the brilliant Prof Nicole Westmarland coming to speak to us at the University of Melbourne on Thurs at 12 next week, to share her work on spiking - 'broadening understandings to improve research & responses'. Sign up in person/online below! events.humanitix.com/spiking-broa...
Spiking – broadening understandings to improve research and responses
Professor Nicole Westmarland presents
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nikitarenee37.bsky.social
Will look forward to reading!
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claremcglynn.bsky.social
🚨New Publication on *Creating* Sexually Explicit Deepfakes & Criminal Law.
Pleased to share my latest research with Ruya Tuna Toparlak on why term 'sexual digital forgeries' is preferred, distinct harms of creation & analysis of law reforms around the world onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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jopavlopoulou.bsky.social
We know so little about the emotional experiences of #autistic and #ADHD young people who struggle to attend or are excluded from school even though this group is at much higher risk of mental health difficulties and poor life chances. We want to change this.
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