Welcome to VictimFocus
Leading organisation driving change across systems through evidence, ethics, and expertise.
VictimFocus is a leading national organisation providing research, training, evaluation, and resources to professionals and partner agencies.
We specialise in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practice, working with leaders, services, and systems to drive meaningful change across policy, culture, and frontline practice.
Our work helps services stay ahead of the curve while aligning with national guidelines and inspectorate frameworks.
Our approach is critical, non-judgemental, and rooted in experience, evidence, and passion. For over a decade, we’ve been trusted to deliver bespoke, collaborative, and commissioned projects across policing, justice, health, third sector, and education.
About
VictimFocus
Executive Leadership
Dr Jessica Taylor
CEO - VictimFocus
PhD, AFBPsS, CPsychol, FRSA, PGDip
Dr Jessica Taylor is a Chartered Psychologist, multi-Sunday Times bestselling author, and internationally recognised expert in victimology, trauma, and forensic psychology. As CEO of VictimFocus, she leads the organisation’s strategic direction, national influence, and international partnerships. Her work spans the development of evidence-based psychological theory, high-impact resources, service frameworks, and consultancy models used across health, justice, education, and social care.
With a wealth of frontline experience working directly with victims and survivors, Jessica brings a grounded, practice-informed perspective to her research and leadership. A leading voice in the development of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive frameworks for systems and services, she has advised on national policing strategies, government policy, and institutional reform in the UK and internationally. Her expertise helps organisations stay ahead of the curve, align with national guidance and inspection standards, and implement meaningful, systemic change. Through her research, writing, and public engagement, she has played a key role in transforming understanding of victim blaming, trauma-informed practice, and institutional responses to abuse.
Contact: jessica@victimfocus.org.uk
Jaimi Shrive
Director- VictimFocus
BA, Doctoral Researcher
Jaimi Shrive is Co-Director of VictimFocus and a doctoral researcher specialising in government-led criminal justice approaches to trauma, abuse, and violence against women and girls. She plays a central role in the organisation’s research, evaluation, and consultancy work, with a focus on how services, systems, and safeguarding practices are shaped by national priorities, public sector frameworks, and governmental initiatives.
Jaimi brings a wide range of high-level skills in policy analysis, strategic development, and trauma-informed implementation across sectors including health, justice, education, and social care. She has contributed to national policing strategies, government policy, and multi-agency safeguarding initiatives, and has extensive experience volunteering on the frontline with victims, survivors, and those who have experienced trauma. An Amazon bestselling author, she is known for translating complex systems and ideas into accessible, meaningful change for services and the people they support.
Contact: jaimi@victimfocus.org.uk