Dionne Simpson
I’m Dionne Simpson — a Black-British writer, speaker, and survivor. My journey from victim to advocate has shaped everything I do. I use my voice to challenge systems that fail women and children, especially those from marginalised communities.
Welcome to the official page of Dionne, a powerful public speaker, guest speaker, and spoken word artist with a mission to shed light on vital issues affecting communities worldwide. Dionne’s journey has taken her from the stages of social justice events to the airwaves of popular podcasts and radio shows, where she bravely speaks on racial discrimination, justice system failures, and domestic abuse.
Dionne’s story is one of strength, resilience, and advocacy. Through every speech, interview, and performance, she empowers others to find their voice and foster meaningful change.
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This event provides for domestic abuse support organisations, staff, and those they support to hear first-hand accounts of survival, resilience, and faith from a panel of Black Christian women who have overcome abuse and are now using their voices to bring change. This will be an excellent learning tool for practitioners interested in the intersections of faith, beliefs and domestic abuse and how they can impact victims and survivors.
The event, held as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, brought together a dynamic panel of survivors, advocates, and experts to shed light on the unique challenges faced by Black and Brown women experiencing domestic abuse.
Dionne being interviewed by host John Cheek of Flame Radio for their specialist programme 'Walking on eggshells' which discusses issues of domestic abuse in partnership with The Crossing Point Domestic Abuse Service.
As a local author, Dionne was interviewed by Ngunan Adamu. A rising star in broadcasting in buainess with a special interest in promoting black women.
Domestic abuse comes in many forms and is devastating physically, mentally and emotional. I want readers to know that there is hope even in the middle of abuse. My power was found in God but I know that power can be found in many places in life. My key worker Alicia to whom this book is dedicated was a key person in helping me to find my inner power, alongside my faith. I pray that the men and women who turn these pages, find their inner power to conquer life’s crucible of flames.
With an impactful appearance on Shawn Attwood's acclaimed True Crime Podcast, Dionne has shared her story with a global audience, navigating a deeply emotional conversation that resonates with over 900,000 subscribers. Her presence at the 2020 Black Lives Matter protest highlighted her personal experiences as a Black woman and survivor of abuse, offering firsthand insights into systemic injustices and the resilience required to confront them.
Listen to Dionne speaking live at her local #Black #Lives #Matter protest. As a black woman and survivor of abuse, Dionne has first hand experience of racial discrimination and the failures of the UK justice system.
Beyond public events, Dionne contributes her voice and expertise to The Crossing Point Domestic Abuse Service, where she leads training as part of their Church Training Course. This initiative equips faith-based organizations with the skills to identify and respond to domestic abuse, creating safer environments for vulnerable individuals.
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