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