Author Myra Ross is a Health Improvement Specialist with the Health Improvement Team, in Public Health NHSH. Myra is also a retired Police Officer with a special interest in domestic abuse and child protection. She has spent many years working with young people with care experience, within the Care System and in education.

Myra developed the Spider in the Glass model and uses this in her training sessions. She was previously the training officer for the Highland Violence Against Women Partnership where she was responsible for writing the Imagine poem as part of the national 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence. Myra uses poetry and storytelling to create understanding and enhance the learning on gender-based violence and the abuse of power.

About this webinar

A follow up from Parts 1-4 of The Spider In The Glass where we look at by whom, why and how the silence around abusive relationships is maintained. 

Aim of Session 

We will broaden our perspective and consider why we so often hear "everyone knew but nobody said"

What is it that prevents the breaking of the silence?  What else breaks with the silence?

• In families

• In communities

• In organisations.

Who should attend?

Anyone working/living in remote and rural locations and working directly with women and families.