Family Ties: Understanding domestic violence, honour and parenting

Dr Jo Stevenson

Senior Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Jo Stevenson is a Senior Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience of working in the statutory sector in the NHS and for Local Authorities. Her core specialism is working with children and adults regarding developmental trauma and attachment difficulties, and their long term effects. Jo has worked and trained predominantly in the UK but also in North America.

Dr Karen Broadhurst

Senior Lecturer in Socio-Legal Studies, University of Manchester

Dr Karen Broadhurst joined the University of Manchester in 2013. Prior to this she was employed as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Lancaster where she set up and led the Child Welfare Research Unit. As a qualified social worker, she has extensive research and practice experience in social work with children and families, with specialist interest in the social work/family court interface, looked after children and adoption. She maintains very close engagement with practice agencies through collaborative research and knowledge exchange activities.

Galen Ives

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Galen Ives is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 28 years’ experience of working in primary care and as an Expert Witness in family litigation. Galen has particular experience of working with parents where there are concerns about domestic violence, substance misuse and mental health issues such as personality disorders. In criminal proceedings, Galen provides assessments in relation to trauma and traumatic memory, fitness to plead, vulnerability, suggestibility and pliability.

Jaswinder Sanghera CBE

CEO of Karma Nirvana

Jasvinder Sanghera is an activist and advocate for women’s rights who founded Karma Nirvana, a leading UK charity that hosts the country’s only national dedicated helpline, supporting victims of forced marriage and professionals in the field and helping thousands of people every year. Jasvinder, a survivor of forced marriage, is the author of two best-selling books, Shame and Daughters of Shame, which have been translated into more than five languages. Jasvinder speaks with conviction and passion about her story and the realities of forced marriage.