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When Safety Is Silent but Strong: Ask Joan’s Growing Community of Hope
It’s been a deeply purposeful month at Ask Joan , with momentum building around the vital issue of discreet safety support for those...
Katy Longhurst
Jun 263 min read


🔒 Domestic Abuse Warnings Rise — Why Silent Tools Like Ask Joan Are Crucial
Domestic abuse is making headlines again and not for the right reasons. ⚖️ Sentencing reforms in England and Wales could see violent...
Katy Longhurst
Jun 21 min read


The Government’s decision on Prison Recall.
By Ollie Tween, Executive Director, Ask Joan; Former Police Detective On Wednesday, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a major...
Katy Longhurst
May 204 min read


Too many stories. Not enough change.
Every day, the news is filled with horrifying accounts of domestic abuse. Survivors like Tina Nash, who was permanently blinded by her...
Katy Longhurst
Mar 91 min read


Could a Kettle be the next weapon to end Domestic Abuse?
In a ground breaking development, a new app empowers domestic abuse victims to discreetly seek help by using household appliances. This...
Katy Longhurst
Feb 141 min read


Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Matthew Scott, emphasises that tackling violence against women and girls
Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Matthew Scott, emphasises that tackling violence against women and girls, with a focus on...
Katy Longhurst
Feb 142 min read


Violence Against Women Is Rising: “ Why Aren't Strategies Working?
A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) reveals that violence against women and girls (VAWG) is increasing in the UK, despite...
Katy Longhurst
Feb 131 min read


Kent Women Uses AI To Tackle Abuse
The Ask Joan app is a ground breaking tool designed to help victims of domestic abuse secretly request help. Developed by Katy Longhurst,...
Katy Longhurst
Jan 311 min read


Help Is Just A Surge Away
The Ask Joan app is a ground breaking tool designed to help victims of domestic abuse secretly request help. Developed by Katy Longhurst,...
Katy Longhurst
Jan 311 min read


Raise The Alarm Without Making A sound
Katy Longhurst, a survivor of domestic abuse, has created the Ask Joan app to help victims discreetly signal for help. By analysing...
Katy Longhurst
Jan 311 min read


‘I called the police 169 times during my eight years of abuse hell’
Katy Longhurst, a survivor of eight years of domestic abuse, has turned her painful experiences into a powerful tool for others facing...
Katy Longhurst
Jan 311 min read


Revolutionizing Support: How Intelligent Tech Solutions Are Addressing Domestic Violence - Could a toaster be the next weapon against domestic abuse?
Domestic violence is a critical issue affecting millions of people worldwide, leaving victims feeling alone and powerless. The rise of...
Katy Longhurst
Jan 283 min read


COULD THE NEXT WEAPON IN THE FIGHT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BE A TOASTER?
Our CEO and Domestic Abuse Escapist' is determined to help others having called the police nearly 170 times about her ex over eight...
Katy Longhurst
Aug 7, 20241 min read


Violence against women and girls has risen by almost 40% in five years.
Violence against women and girls has risen by almost 40% in five years. Our vision is to create connected communities where every member...
Katy Longhurst
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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