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Review Opportunity
Staffordshire County Council seeks an independent reviewer for a Domestic Abuse Related Death Review
A 79 year old man received fatal injuries in February 2024. These injuries involved a six centimetre cut on his right arm which led to a hospital admission and multiple organ failure. A 32 year old female who was in a relationship of some kind with the male, which may have involved prostitution, is the alleged perpetrator having using finger nails to occasion the injuries. Issues of control within the relationship and economic dynamics were a potential issue. In August 2024 the female died of cancer. The manslaughter charges were dropped. Both adults could have been considered as vulnerable. Ten agencies were involved in the case including two which offered domestic abuse support and had been contacted by the female. The female had four children who are now in the care of a relative. The female was known to mental health services.
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How to apply:
To apply for this review please submit an expression of interest letter and CV.
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The deadline for receipt of your application is midnight on 2nd December.
Documents in support of your application will be received via our reviews inbox: [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
The bullet points above outline the the particular requirements for this review. Donna’s accompanying documents will also be submitted as she will have oversight of the review.
You are encouraged to apply using other examples of your written work. Donna's CV and published reviews will be sent with your application, as she has oversight of the work.
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New reviewers begin their independent review journey every day. Draw on the relevant experience you have from your background, the soft skills you can bring to this review & the vision you have for the review in question. A well crafted application with reference to the circumstances of the particular review is more relevant and desirable than a standard application designed for any review which references a bank of review experience.
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Donna Ohdedar
Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser, solutions focused mentor, public speaker & trainer, Donna offers her university accredited training programme, SILP School. She is also host of the Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse Sector podcast.
