Jocelyn Anderson

Jan 14, 2025 | worcesternews.co.uk | Jocelyn Anderson

Jocelyn Anderson, chief executive officer of West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Image: WMRSASC) THERE is something compelling about a fresh start in a new year — a time to reflect and focus on change. Many resolutions will be aspirational, some doomed to failure. There are hundreds of books spouting about goal setting and many social media influencers using platforms to encourage you to be like them.

Dec 3, 2024 | worcesternews.co.uk | Jocelyn Anderson

CHRISTMAS is just around the corner. For some it is a time of celebration, of happiness and of being with family. For others this prospect is terrifying, a time full of trauma, stress and abuse. For others, perhaps those with different faiths, it may not be an event at all. Everyone is different, will have different needs and have had different experiences.

Nov 18, 2024 | ucdavis.edu | Jocelyn Anderson

Seeing a JR De Guzman ’12 show is a lot like attending a concert. The comedian walks onstage with his acoustic guitar over his shoulder and starts in on a mix of stories and songs — but all were written for big laughs. De Guzman ’12 has been bringing his unique blend of music and comedy to audiences around the world on almost constant tour since 2021. For this year’s “Working It Out” tour, he wrote an original song for every city he visited.

Nov 18, 2024 | ucdavis.edu | Jocelyn Anderson

When Oxford University Press suggested Matthew Kennedy, M.A. ’92, write a book for its Opinionated Guide series, he said he knew exactly what film star to cover: Elizabeth Taylor. “I chose Elizabeth Taylor because I've been fascinated by her for so long that it was it was a joy to write and research,” said Kennedy, a film historian and former anthropology instructor.

Nov 5, 2024 | worcesternews.co.uk | Jocelyn Anderson

STAND: Jocelyn Anderson from West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre and Sue Coleman from West Mercia Women’s Aid at last year’s Reclaim the Night march (Image: WMRSASC) NOVEMBER 25 marks the start of the 16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence. It is an international campaign running from the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day, to December 10 which is Human Rights Day.