Juliette Lyons, Author at Oasis Domestic Abuse Service

Statement from Oasis on Government Plans to Embed Domestic Abuse Specialists in 999 Control Rooms

Oasis Domestic Abuse Service welcomes the Government’s announcement to embed domestic abuse specialists within 999 control rooms across the UK. This is an important step towards improving the immediate response to domestic abuse incidents, ensuring that victims are met with the understanding and support they deserve during their most vulnerable moments. However, while we fully […]

Juliette Lyons
September 26, 2024

Reflecting on ‘It Ends with Us’ and Its Portrayal of Domestic Abuse

Recently I took myself for my first ever solo cinema trip, so I thought what better film than the one that is raising awareness and conversations around Domestic Abuse, It Ends with Us.

Trying my hardest to keep an open mind, being fully aware I will be viewing this from a domestic abuse and trauma lens, both from a personal and professional perspective, I settled myself in the shadows of the cinema to watch this much mixed reviewed screening.

Juliette Lyons
September 19, 2024

The Cycle of Abuse

Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to leave an abusive relationship? The cycle of abuse, also known as the cycle of violence, reveals patterns of behavior which repeat over, and over, and over again, and which can make it difficult for someone to break free. By understanding these stages, we can begin to […]

Juliette Lyons
September 5, 2024

Kent’s High Sheriff Visits Medway Maritime Hospital to Champion Domestic Violence Support

Yesterday we welcomed Kent’s High Sheriff, Dr Gill Fargher, to Medway Maritime Hospital, where she met with our two domestic violence advisors who are located within the hospital. For many, a hospital setting can be one of the few times where they can get away from their abuser and reach out for help. Our two […]

Juliette Lyons
September 3, 2024

Dancing for Freedom! How ‘The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever’ in Margate Raised Awareness and Funds

At the end of July, on a particularly hot and sunny Sunday, a small team from Oasis took part in Margate’s inaugural ‘The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever’, a day which has been growing in prominence around the world since the first world record attempting flashmob in celebration of Kate Bush’s birthday took place in […]

Juliette Lyons
August 30, 2024

Marching for safety: Why Oasis proudly joined Margate Pride

Pride season is in full swing, and Oasis was honoured to march in the Margate Pride parade last weekend. The atmosphere was electric as hundreds of people came together to transform the town into a vibrant celebration of community, joy, allyship and protest. We were proud to be part of this incredible day, standing alongside […]

Juliette Lyons
August 19, 2024

There’s no honour in Honour Based Abuse

July 14th marks National Honour Based Abuse (HBA) Awareness Day, a time to remember Shafilea Ahmed, a 17-year-old British-Pakistani girl who was tragically murdered by her parents in a suspected honour killing. This day honours Shafilea’s memory and acknowledges all those who have suffered or lost their lives due to honour-based abuse. What is honour-based […]

Juliette Lyons
July 14, 2024

Behind Closed Doors: A Legal Conference on Domestic Abuse

Marking a significant step forward in addressing domestic abuse through collaborative efforts…

Juliette Lyons
July 10, 2024

Christmas Wishes appeal raises over £6,000

We are delighted to announce that our Christmas Wishes for a Brighter Future appeal in December 2023 raised a fantastic £6,381. The campaign, which ran throughout the festive season, asked supporters to give survivors hope, by making a donation towards our work and leaving a message to be shared with those in our refuges. It […]

Juliette Lyons
February 1, 2024

Run for Oasis at the Brighton Marathon!

Give yourself a challenge. Give survivors hope.

Juliette Lyons
January 25, 2024

Author: Juliette Lyons