Allie Crewe
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"Incredibly moving and inspiring: ... inspiring because these photographs show us how survivors can, and do, take back their own identity and their own stories... Part of the power of these photographs lies in the fact that the images are not of victims as we might have supposed, but, in the words of one of them, "strong, brave feisty survivors, changing the journey from victim to victor." Queen Camilla
Dedicated to the 46 participants and the 7 people who had to withdraw for personal safety.
Not forgetting those in witness protection who shared a story, but could not have a portrait taken.
Commissioned by SafeLives and SICK!
Stories by participants.
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Winner Edition 365 2023
Chief Inspector Sharon Baker
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We are all transforming. It is part of life.
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After trauma we may heal and grow.
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I have an M.A. I am a proud black woman, mother, sister, friend.
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I look angry here, I am angry.
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Having a successful acting career does not protect a woman
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With his boots and fists he broke my back.
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I want to be around others like me that understand the codes of domestic abuse and racial trauma.
