The Anatomy Of Domestic Violence

The Anatomy of Domestic Violence: Emily's Story

is a powerful and unflinching testament to one woman's

resilience in the face of unimaginable trauma. Emily's lived

experience lays bare the confronting realities of domestic

violence and the catastrophic failures of the systems meant

to protect her and her children.

What sets this book apart is the lens through which

it is told. With decades of experience as a former

community psychologist, Angharad Candlin masterfully

interweaves Emily's harrowing journey with the Safe and

Together model of domestic violence response. The result

is both an intimate narrative and a vital educational tool

that reveals the insidious, pervasive nature of coercive

control-and offers practical guidance for those seeking

to respond effectively to domestic violence in our

communities.

This is not an easy read, but it is an essential one.

"According to the Australian War Memorial, 51 service

personnel died during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars

combined. In 2024, according to Destroy the Joint's Counting

Dead Women project, 78 women in Australia were murdered."

- Angharad Candlin