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A new chapter for Aurora New Dawn
At the end of July 2026, Dr Shonagh Dillon will be stepping down as CEO of Aurora New Dawn. Our current Deputy CEO, Zoë Jackson, will be taking up the position of Chief Executive Officer. Read statements from Shonagh, Zoë, and our Chair of Trustees Kate Wood below as we enter this new chapter. A…
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Lead national change for the Armed Forces community
We’re excited to announce that we’re looking for a new Director of Armed Forces Services to join the Aurora New Dawn team. Veteran? Senior Leader? Want to influence change at a national level? We’re seeking a Director of Armed Forces Services — a pivotal role for a veteran ready to lead national innovation in the…
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Offline Safety
When you’re offline you still need to consider things that can prevent stalking and help keep you safe. Changing daily habits can help. Changing your routine, times, and locations so you’re not predictable to anyone else. For example if you always go to the same gym class, swim sessions maybe try to change this up…
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Online Safety: What Your Photos Say About You
We’ve all heard the saying, “A picture paints a thousand words.” But in the age of social media, a single photo can reveal far more than we realise. While images help us connect, share memories, and express ourselves, they can also unintentionally give away sensitive information—information that the wrong person could easily exploit. So, what…
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Digital Stalking and Risk in the Armed Forces Community
As part of National Stalking Awareness Week, it is important to recognize the link between stalking serious harm, including homicide, and how this can present within the Armed Forces community. Stalking is not a one-off incident, but a pattern of behavior over time. Research and domestic homicide reviews consistently show that stalking is often present…
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Stalking and Femicide: The Link We Can’t Ignore
When women are killed by men, particularly by current or former partners, there is often a history that precedes the final act of violence. These histories are not random, and they are rarely without warning signs. One of the most significant, and most consistently identified, is stalking. During National Stalking Awareness Week, it is important…
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Stalking: a precursor to domestic-related homicide
It is universally accepted that stalking is a high-risk precursor to domestic-related homicide. Being present in 94% cases: Stalking features in multiple stages of the DA homicide timeline, as part of control, surveillance, escalation, intimidation, and planning for the final act. And yet stalking is a widely misunderstood and underestimated crime, wrongly perceived as ‘romantic’’.…
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How Stalking Behaviours Build Towards Harm
When people think of stalking, they often picture a stranger hiding in the shadows, watching from afar with binoculars. At the other end of the spectrum, persistence is sometimes misinterpreted as romantic and determined. However, these two ideas don’t capture the reality of stalking. Stalking often involves someone known to the victim (ex-partner, family member,…
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National Stalking Awareness Week – Myth Busting
As part of National Stalking Awareness Week, we’re busting some myths around stalking. Read below. ‘Stalkers are just harmless admirers’ – This is not true. Stalking is not about love, it’s about control, obsession and a sense of entitlement. ‘Violence comes out of nowhere’ – This is not true. Violence is proceeded by signs such…
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National Stalking Awareness Week
Stalking can be defined as a pattern of repeated and unwanted behaviour directed towards an individual, which causes them fear, distress, or concern for their safety. Unlike a single incident, stalking involves ongoing actions such as persistent messaging, following someone, monitoring their social media, or appearing uninvited in places they regularly visit. These behaviours may…
