Dr Claire Cunnington
@drcisme.bsky.social
By day a researcher fighting for a better life for the traumatised, by night asleep. Currently writing about a Victorian VIP #CSE scandal. Co-convenor of the BSA Global Histories and Sociology Study Group. Agent: Jason Bartholomew, BKS. she/her
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Dr Claire Cunnington
@drcisme.bsky.social
· Nov 26
Introductory post. I'm a researcher and mother of multitudes (no really!). My original degree was archaeology then later I did an MA in social research and PhD in Sociology. I research recovering from childhood sexual abuse (CSA) both now and in the past. My posts aren't always grim!
If you're in the UK and trying to go anywhere by train today...don't. I had 2 trains to catch today. First one was cancelled, second one tree fell on the line.
November 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
If you're in the UK and trying to go anywhere by train today...don't. I had 2 trains to catch today. First one was cancelled, second one tree fell on the line.
I have been trying to trace the parents of an exploited girl from 1885. She was born in Dublin and I had some info thanks to @salvarmyarchive.bsky.social I was just about to give up, as the Irish records are so patchy, when I had a breakthrough! Both #researchthrills and #sadstory. #academicsky
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I have been trying to trace the parents of an exploited girl from 1885. She was born in Dublin and I had some info thanks to @salvarmyarchive.bsky.social I was just about to give up, as the Irish records are so patchy, when I had a breakthrough! Both #researchthrills and #sadstory. #academicsky
Welcome @johndbnldn.bsky.social
We are delighted to welcome our newest board member. John (Baker)Gregor. John has been a professional actor for over thirty years,working in theatre, television, short film @theflyingchild.bsky.social @drcisme.bsky.social @johndbnldn.bsky.social
@ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social
@ailise-bulfin.bsky.social @hazelklarkin.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Welcome @johndbnldn.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Claire Cunnington
Her adoptive dad had sexually assaulted her for years. But when Taylor Cadle told police, she was treated like a “monster.” She was charged with lying to the police and had to write an apology letter to her abuser.
Justice finally came when Taylor took her phone and hit record.
Justice finally came when Taylor took her phone and hit record.
Police didn’t believe a 12-year-old who said she'd been raped. Then she hit record.
“If I didn’t find the evidence for them, I wasn’t too sure they would find it.”
www.motherjones.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Her adoptive dad had sexually assaulted her for years. But when Taylor Cadle told police, she was treated like a “monster.” She was charged with lying to the police and had to write an apology letter to her abuser.
Justice finally came when Taylor took her phone and hit record.
Justice finally came when Taylor took her phone and hit record.
Reposted by Dr Claire Cunnington
Super interesting talk by @carolinederry.bsky.social and @drcisme.bsky.social last night complemented by items from Josephine Butler archive. The parallels with what's going on today were striking.
We were exploring the events of 1885, when a series of scandals led to changes in sexual offences law. The Women's Library at @lselibrary.bsky.social has lots of relevant archival material, some of which was on display 😍
October 31, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Super interesting talk by @carolinederry.bsky.social and @drcisme.bsky.social last night complemented by items from Josephine Butler archive. The parallels with what's going on today were striking.
It was lovely to meet you too @carolinederry.bsky.social and look at the original letters.
Exciting day - I got to meet @drcisme.bsky.social in person and deliver a workshop with her at @lselibrary.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It was lovely to meet you too @carolinederry.bsky.social and look at the original letters.
Chatbots are SO reliable. Remind me again why we should all welcome AI?
October 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Chatbots are SO reliable. Remind me again why we should all welcome AI?
All ready to go for this talk on Thursday. Really looking forward to it. Squeee!
NEXT WEEK: Thu 30 Oct 4-6pm: The London Scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885.
Explore the dramatic events and the people involved that led to the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885 with
@carolinederry.bsky.social and @drcisme.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-london...
Explore the dramatic events and the people involved that led to the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885 with
@carolinederry.bsky.social and @drcisme.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-london...
The London scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885
Join LSE Library for a workshop on the causes and consequences of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
All ready to go for this talk on Thursday. Really looking forward to it. Squeee!
Reposted by Dr Claire Cunnington
Interesting! What on earth is going on? Politics again presumably. As usual I wish victims/survivors weren't politically exploited.
Breaking - Five grooming gang survivors tell PM they will stay on panel only if Jess Phillips REMAINS in post.
They say Phillips has “devoted her life to hearing and amplifying the voices of women and girls who would have otherwise been unheard”.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
They say Phillips has “devoted her life to hearing and amplifying the voices of women and girls who would have otherwise been unheard”.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Five grooming gang survivors tell PM they will stay on panel only if Jess Phillips remains in post
Exclusive: In fresh controversy, the women write to Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood to speak up for safeguarding minister
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Interesting! What on earth is going on? Politics again presumably. As usual I wish victims/survivors weren't politically exploited.
Looking forward to this!
NEXT WEEK: Thu 30 Oct 4-6pm: The London Scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885.
Explore the dramatic events and the people involved that led to the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885 with
@carolinederry.bsky.social and @drcisme.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-london...
Explore the dramatic events and the people involved that led to the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885 with
@carolinederry.bsky.social and @drcisme.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-london...
The London scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885
Join LSE Library for a workshop on the causes and consequences of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Looking forward to this!
Writing about the murder of a child is hard because you don't want to use the old tropes, it does need to be included in my book and, on a personal level, it breaks my heart.
October 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Writing about the murder of a child is hard because you don't want to use the old tropes, it does need to be included in my book and, on a personal level, it breaks my heart.
Reposted by Dr Claire Cunnington
📆EVENT Thu 30 Oct 4-6pm: The London scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885.
Discover the causes and consequences of the Criminal Justice Act 1885 and explore the archives with @carolinederry.bsky.social and @drcisme.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-london...
Discover the causes and consequences of the Criminal Justice Act 1885 and explore the archives with @carolinederry.bsky.social and @drcisme.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-london...
The London scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885
Join LSE Library for a workshop on the causes and consequences of the Criminal Justice Act 1885.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM
📆EVENT Thu 30 Oct 4-6pm: The London scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885.
Discover the causes and consequences of the Criminal Justice Act 1885 and explore the archives with @carolinederry.bsky.social and @drcisme.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-london...
Discover the causes and consequences of the Criminal Justice Act 1885 and explore the archives with @carolinederry.bsky.social and @drcisme.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-london...
I'm writing a book about a woman who procured early teenage girls for rich men, including politicians and princes. It's a true story. It happened back in 1885 and I'm constantly surprised by how little has changed. The book tells the girls story, people with hopes and fears just like you. 1/2
October 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I'm writing a book about a woman who procured early teenage girls for rich men, including politicians and princes. It's a true story. It happened back in 1885 and I'm constantly surprised by how little has changed. The book tells the girls story, people with hopes and fears just like you. 1/2
OMG all of this.
Rape crisis centres are closing due to lack of funds. Violent misogyny is skyrocketing online and off. But gender based violence is only weaponized against migrants and trans women, never tackled and taken seriously in its own right. apple.news/AjjROSc0kSGS...
Top cop warns of 'distraction' from threat facing women — Sky News
Helen Millichap told Sky News that the
apple.news
October 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
OMG all of this.
Only few tickets still available for this FREE event. Come along and hear from me and @carolinederry.bsky.social
I'm writing a book about an 1885 scandal where young girls were exploited and sold to rich men. If you want to hear about my research, as well as @carolinederry.bsky.social work on the case, join us at the Women's Library in October.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-london...
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-london...
The London scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885
Join LSE Library for a workshop on the causes and consequences of the Criminal Justice Act 1885.
www.eventbrite.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Only few tickets still available for this FREE event. Come along and hear from me and @carolinederry.bsky.social
Bit late but just watched the first episode of #humans on the BBC and it's amazing how much it's all changed since I did my archaeology and prehistory degree back in the early 90's.
September 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Bit late but just watched the first episode of #humans on the BBC and it's amazing how much it's all changed since I did my archaeology and prehistory degree back in the early 90's.
Last night I had many stress dreams and in the middle I woke up with this in my head. It is still there! Don't click - you won't thank me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0V5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0V5...
Keith Harris & Orville i wish i could Fiy on the-keith-harris-show 1,11,1982
YouTube video by blue water
www.youtube.com
September 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Last night I had many stress dreams and in the middle I woke up with this in my head. It is still there! Don't click - you won't thank me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0V5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0V5...
September 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Royal College of Nursing Endorsement
Really pleased that the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has re-endorsed our film 'Flow.' They say 'This is an excellent resource for those who want to understand more about how to approach Child Sexual Abuse and offer a person-centric approach to disclosure.'…
Really pleased that the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has re-endorsed our film 'Flow.' They say 'This is an excellent resource for those who want to understand more about how to approach Child Sexual Abuse and offer a person-centric approach to disclosure.'…
Royal College of Nursing Endorsement
Really pleased that the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has re-endorsed our film 'Flow.' They say 'This is an excellent resource for those who want to understand more about how to approach Child Sexual Abuse and offer a person-centric approach to disclosure.' Watch 'Flow' here: To see the resource pack too go here:
clairecunnington.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Royal College of Nursing Endorsement
Really pleased that the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has re-endorsed our film 'Flow.' They say 'This is an excellent resource for those who want to understand more about how to approach Child Sexual Abuse and offer a person-centric approach to disclosure.'…
Really pleased that the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has re-endorsed our film 'Flow.' They say 'This is an excellent resource for those who want to understand more about how to approach Child Sexual Abuse and offer a person-centric approach to disclosure.'…
I have autistic kids and you know what - they are utterly perfect - exactly who they are supposed to be - just like trans and non-binary people. Diversity and difference is a good thing. When did we turn away from just letting people be? Why did we move away from celebrating difference?
September 23, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I have autistic kids and you know what - they are utterly perfect - exactly who they are supposed to be - just like trans and non-binary people. Diversity and difference is a good thing. When did we turn away from just letting people be? Why did we move away from celebrating difference?
Am continuing the musical education of my teenage triplets. Last week I was playing The Who and telling them about Keith Moon blowing up toilets. Today it was Folsom Prison Blues and one of the best lyrics ever 'I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die.' Perhaps I should lighten it up a bit.
September 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Am continuing the musical education of my teenage triplets. Last week I was playing The Who and telling them about Keith Moon blowing up toilets. Today it was Folsom Prison Blues and one of the best lyrics ever 'I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die.' Perhaps I should lighten it up a bit.
The new Spinal Tap film is really good. Better than expected. Might partly be the flashback to the 90's but at least I remember them unlike @mattcunnington.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The new Spinal Tap film is really good. Better than expected. Might partly be the flashback to the 90's but at least I remember them unlike @mattcunnington.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Claire Cunnington
I'm writing a book about an 1885 scandal where young girls were exploited and sold to rich men. If you want to hear about my research, as well as @carolinederry.bsky.social work on the case, join us at the Women's Library in October.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-london...
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-london...
The London scandal: sexuality, exploitation and law reform in 1885
Join LSE Library for a workshop on the causes and consequences of the Criminal Justice Act 1885.
www.eventbrite.com
September 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I'm writing a book about an 1885 scandal where young girls were exploited and sold to rich men. If you want to hear about my research, as well as @carolinederry.bsky.social work on the case, join us at the Women's Library in October.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-london...
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-london...