Natasha Saunders is a frequent voice in national news and television, establishing herself among a distinguished group of women who are publicly challenging domestic abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) across society. Her work involves regular engagement with Members of Parliament and Ministers, alongside her ongoing collaboration with the Metropolitan Police.
Recognizing the current inadequacy of the safety net for domestic abuse victims, Natasha is resolute in becoming the empowering voice she desperately needed during her own experience of despair. She advocates for stronger legal avenues to address the multifaceted nature of abuse, emphasizing the need for legislation such as the Online Safety Bill to be more comprehensive in preventing victims from feeling abandoned and vulnerable.
Natasha's impactful advocacy has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Refinery29, Huffington Post, The Daily Telegraph, Sky News, BBC News, Al Jazeera, OK!, New Statesman, and the Sunday Mirror. Notably, during the initial COVID-19 lockdown, she collaborated with Chelsea Football Club to raise over £500,000 and launched the campaign that ultimately contributed to a change in the law under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Natasha's acclaimed BBC Radio 4 show, centered on #TheNakedThreat campaign and featuring prominent voices such as Domestic Abuse Commissioner Nicole Jacobs and the Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee Caroline Nokes MP, is being adapted into an audiobook slated for release in late 2022. Natasha was instrumental in advocating for the legal reform that finally criminalized threats to share intimate images, and she remains a driving force in the pursuit of enhanced protection for abuse victims across society.
Currently, Natasha frequently delivers lived experience talks and facilitates sessions for the Metropolitan Police, providing new officers with crucial insights from community members and fostering a safe space for discussion aimed at promoting personal and professional development. She also delivers tailored lectures on this important subject to other police forces, public sector organizations, and private corporate clients spanning various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and law.
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GQ
Domestic abuse: ‘I was gripped by terror he would share something so intimate’
REUTERS
Britain urged to make 'revenge porn' threats a crime
Chelsea FC
Chelsea FC matches donations to raise over 500k for Refuge Charity
BBC Radio 4
#TheNakedThreat - Natasha interviews Domestic Abuse Commissioner Nicole Jacobs and Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee Caroline Nokes, amongst others, asking why threats to share intimate images is still not a crime in England and Wales.
HUFFPOST
I Know What It’s Like To Be Locked In With Your Abuser. I Also Know There’s A Way Out
BBC Women's Hour
Discussing the powerful book Keeper by Jessica Moor on BBC Women's Hour with Jenni Murray
OK!
Ok Magazine and Refuge Closet Clearout Case Stories alongside celebrities raising money for the UK Charity
New Statesmen
“It’s your own little prison”: Domestic abuse victims were trapped long before lockdown
Avon
60 Years of Avon: Meet our inspiring women Tulsi, Natasha, Krishma, Natalie, Georgia, Abi and Gionvanna Fletcher
Cosmopoliton
“My abusive ex threatened to post my intimate photos online – and it’s still not a crime”
ITV News
#SafetyinaNumber campaign including coverage at Piccadilly Circus