Veronica Simpson

CEO & Founder of BiCC

About

Veronica Simpson is one of London’s leading specialists in Safeguarding and Domestic Violence training. Veronica has over a decade of experience, working with faith communities, local authorities, and voluntary organisations to build their confidence.

She is a qualified Nuco Safeguarding Trainer & Educator and holds IRIS (Identification and Referral to Improve Safety) and IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Educator) Qualifications (Accredited by SAFELIVES)

Back in Control Consultancy (BiCC) provides advocacy, practical and emotional support to those that are or have been affected by domestic violence or abuse. We are specialists in supporting victims and survivors from faith backgrounds.

Faith Leaders are in an ideal position to help those in their congregations who are affected by domestic abuse. They can initiate open conversations about abuse and religious faith, challenge harmful customs and traditions, and help people to overcome misinterpretations of religious teachings that claim that abuse is acceptable.

BiCC is therefore working in partnership with faith institutions to enhance awareness of domestic abuse among Faith Leaders and within faith communities. We do this by offering bespoke Awareness Training for faith leaders, clergy and lay members to help them understand the challenges and barriers facing people of faith experiencing domestic violence or abuse, such a culture, misogyny, patriarchy #VAWG and respond appropriately.

Culture is Not an Excuse for Domestic Abuse.

The training is delivered online by Veronica Simpson, BiCC’s CEO. Veronica has a wealth of experience in the domestic violence sector in numerous capacities. She has worked for several of the main domestic abuse service providers and charities, and has trained GPs, NHS hospitals, social workers, other professionals, religious clergy, women’s groups and many others in domestic violence/abuse as it affects people of faith. She is a qualified Safeguarding Instructor, is accredited by Safe Lives as an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) and Educator, and holds a qualification in Psychodynamics and Psychotherapy also a qualified trainer.

She was awarded a Women Appreciating Women Award and has also been nominated as one of 100 Inspirational Women. Veronica is a practising Christian.