Online Roundtable: “Intimate Partner Violence Among Military Families: Bridging Research to Reality through Stakeholder Engagement”

26 February, 2024

3 pm - 5 pm

Online: Zoom

This roundtable seeks to foster a dialogue between stakeholders and academia on intimate partner violence (IPV) within military families. Its objective is to delve into the unique challenges faced by IPV victim-survivors in military contexts, especially regarding their interactions with justice systems in England. The discussion intends to uncover the impacts of structural factors on IPV experiences and bridge the gap between research insights and real-world needs.
The roundtable discussion is open to all. Invited participants/speakers will deliver a 10 to 15 minutes, followed by a roundtable discussion involving both the presenters and the attendees, facilitated by the chair.

Invited Participants/Speakers:
• Paula Edwards, the Chief Executive Officer of ‘Salute Her UK
• Lucy Baston, a solicitor at the The Centre for Military Justice¬
• Dr Shonagh Dillon, the Chief Executive Officer of Aurora New Dawn
• Lynne Thompson, Aurora New Dawn Army Advocate
• Zoe Jackson, Aurora New Dawn’s Director of Policy Practice and Development
• Dr Hannah West the Chair of Defence Research Network