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Learn more about our work in the media
VictimFocus’ work often attracts positive media attention from a huge range of national and international outlets with our media and social media reach averaging over 1.5 million each week
In the past, we have consulted on storylines of TV dramas, misogyny in the British music industry, and true crime documentaries.
Our research has been discussed on The BBC, Sky, and ITV News, Loose Women, CNN, LBC, GBNews and many more.
VictimFocus’ CEO in particular, Dr Jessica Taylor- Chartered Psychologist, has worked and appeared on documentaries and shows for Netflix, Amazon Prime, The BBC, Chanel 4 and many others.
If you would like to commission or work with VictimFocus for media, PR, or comms, please fill out the contact form using the link below.
Read our Press Releases
ITIM (Indicative Trauma Impact Manual)
By Dr. Jessica Taylor and Jaimi Shrive
The ITIM is a revolutionary book that aims to change the way we view psychiatry.
Read the press release here
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for articles, podcasts, radio, television and news that Dr. Jessica Taylor and VictimFocus has been involved with
Articles
View our work in the media and the press
Scroll down for articles, podcasts, radio, television and news that Dr. Jessica Taylor and VictimFocus has been involved with
Articles
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Read published articles
'I thought it was just part of life' reveals 97% of women have suffered repeated violence
issu
https://issuu.com/socialworknews/docs/swn_summer_2021_digital/s/12516581
"I thought it was just a part of life"
Rape Crisis
https://rapecrisis.org.uk/news/i-thought-it-was-just-a-part-of-life/
Violence 'a universal issue' for women, says study
Big Issue
https://www.bigissue.com/news/violence-a-universal-issue-for-women-says-study/
Women subjected to at least 26 sexual crimes on average in their lifetime as study reveals scale of 'collective trauma'
itvX
Harrowing sex crimes faced by 99.7% of women with 82% harassed before they're 18
Mirror
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/harrowing-sex-crimes-faced-997-24009471
Half of women 'have suffered sexual assault by a partner while asleep
LBC
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/half-of-women-have-suffered-sexual-assault-by-a-partner-while-asleep/
Eight in ten sexual violence victims seeking support diagnosed with psychiatric disorder
Independent
Sexual violence: new research shows the hurdles that victims face when trying to access support
Stylist
https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/sexual-trauma-nhs-support/691367
'Women fight victim blaming every step of the way'
The Psychologist
https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/women-fight-victim-blaming-every-step-way
Meet the woman on a mission to stamp out misogyny and hate in the UK police forces
Mirror
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/meet-woman-mission-stamp-out-26500493.amp
Podcasts
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Listen to podcasts
29: Special Report from the Intelligence Cell | Who Framed Britney Spears?
Second Chance - 'VictimFocus'
https://shows.acast.com/secondchance/episodes/63e504606e204500109154e2
Yours Sincerely with Jess Philips
https://shows.acast.com/yours-sincerely-with-jess-phillips/episodes/dr-jessica-taylor
Radically Genuine with Dr. Roger McFillin
https://open.spotify.com/episode/56vYO9CI3grmdF1045ATR9?si=zun0S7_sQxa_QyF0bsAgQw
Radio
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Listen to radio broadcasts
Listen to radio broadcasts involving VictimFocus and Dr. Jessica Taylor
How is mental health used to victim-blame women?
Sewing, Victim Blaming & Daisy Edgar Jones
Television & News
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View television and news
Here is a small collection of Dr. Jessica Taylor's recent TV work. She is currently working on new television programmes for 2023
My Lover, My Killer: Season 2
Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81497580
Celebrity Health Stories: My Breast Implant Illness: Hannah Spearritt
ITVBe
My Lover, My Killer: Peter Morgan
Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81497580
Abused by my teacher
BBC Scotland
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0016fwv
Womanhood
BBC Two
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011xgn
Meet, Marry, Murder
Sky One
My Lover, My Killer: Peter Morgan
Channel 5
https://www.channel5.com/episode/my-lover-my-killer-2/
When Nudes are Stolen
BBC Three
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/d497a8d4-a0b4-4cf7-8b29-662a5635e71e
True Life Crime: Jayden Parkinson
MTV
Pointing The Finger: Why are women blamed for everything?
France24
BBC Big Questions:
BBC One
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Learn more about our work in the media
VictimFocus’ work often attracts positive media attention from a huge range of national and international outlets with our media and social media reach averaging over 1.5 million each week
In the past, we have consulted on storylines of TV dramas, misogyny in the British music industry, and true crime documentaries.
Our research has been discussed on The BBC, Sky, and ITV News, Loose Women, CNN, LBC, GBNews and many more.
VictimFocus’ CEO in particular, Dr Jessica Taylor- Chartered Psychologist, has worked and appeared on documentaries and shows for Netflix, Amazon Prime, The BBC, Chanel 4 and many others.
If you would like to commission or work with VictimFocus for media, PR, or comms, please fill out the contact form using the link below.
Read our Press Releases
ITIM (Indicative Trauma Impact Manual)
By Dr. Jessica Taylor and Jaimi Shrive
The ITIM is a revolutionary book that aims to change the way we view psychiatry.
Read the press release here
-
Read published articles
'I thought it was just part of life' reveals 97% of women have suffered repeated violence
issu
https://issuu.com/socialworknews/docs/swn_summer_2021_digital/s/12516581
"I thought it was just a part of life"
Rape Crisis
https://rapecrisis.org.uk/news/i-thought-it-was-just-a-part-of-life/
Violence 'a universal issue' for women, says study
Big Issue
https://www.bigissue.com/news/violence-a-universal-issue-for-women-says-study/
Women subjected to at least 26 sexual crimes on average in their lifetime as study reveals scale of 'collective trauma'
itvX
Harrowing sex crimes faced by 99.7% of women with 82% harassed before they're 18
Mirror
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/harrowing-sex-crimes-faced-997-24009471
Half of women 'have suffered sexual assault by a partner while asleep
LBC
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/half-of-women-have-suffered-sexual-assault-by-a-partner-while-asleep/
Eight in ten sexual violence victims seeking support diagnosed with psychiatric disorder
Independent
Sexual violence: new research shows the hurdles that victims face when trying to access support
Stylist
https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/sexual-trauma-nhs-support/691367
'Women fight victim blaming every step of the way'
The Psychologist
https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/women-fight-victim-blaming-every-step-way
Meet the woman on a mission to stamp out misogyny and hate in the UK police forces
Mirror
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/meet-woman-mission-stamp-out-26500493.amp
Podcasts
-
Listen to podcasts
29: Special Report from the Intelligence Cell | Who Framed Britney Spears?
Second Chance - 'VictimFocus'
https://shows.acast.com/secondchance/episodes/63e504606e204500109154e2
Yours Sincerely with Jess Philips
https://shows.acast.com/yours-sincerely-with-jess-phillips/episodes/dr-jessica-taylor
Radically Genuine with Dr. Roger McFillin
https://open.spotify.com/episode/56vYO9CI3grmdF1045ATR9?si=zun0S7_sQxa_QyF0bsAgQw
Radio
-
Listen to radio broadcasts
How is mental health used to victim-blame women?
Sewing, Victim Blaming & Daisy Edgar Jones
Television and News
-
Recent television work
Here is a small collection of Dr. Jessica Taylor's recent TV work. She is currently working on new television programmes for 2023
My Lover, My Killer: Season 2
Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81497580
Celebrity Health Stories: My Breast Implant Illness: Hannah Spearritt
ITVBe
My Lover, My Killer: Peter Morgan
Netflix
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81497580
Abused by my teacher
BBC Scotland
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0016fwv
Womanhood
BBC Two
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0011xgn
Meet, Marry, Murder
Sky One
My Lover, My Killer: Peter Morgan
Channel 5
https://www.channel5.com/episode/my-lover-my-killer-2/
When Nudes are Stolen
BBC Three
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/d497a8d4-a0b4-4cf7-8b29-662a5635e71e
True Life Crime: Jayden Parkinson
MTV
Pointing The Finger: Why are women blamed for everything?
France24
BBC Big Questions:
BBC One
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