Rie Pearson
(she/her)Positive disruptor and advocate for women
The problem is not just violence against women and girls, although that is a big problem. The real problem is male violence, because those men are violent against women, children and men. Let’s not erase that from the narrative. It is MVAWG.
Mother. Nurturer. Mentor. Feminist. Advocate for rights for women and girls. Facilitator of Women’s Circles. Eternal student. Author of a best selling book on preventing domestic abuse. Retired Police Officer. Qualified McKenzie friend. Rie Pearson lives overlooking the sea and describes herself as being on The Edge!
A police officer for 27 years with focus on policy and how the police deal with partner abuse, Rie specialises in domestic abuse, stalking and safeguarding. Her post policing career has continued with directorships with several Community Interest Companies all focused on those specialisms. Rie’s book Be Kind. No Excuses is a guide for teenagers and parents to raise awareness of the red-flag behaviours that are a precursor to abusive behaviours in relationships.
Her Mission is to flip the discussions on VAWG and talk about the real problem – the majority of abuse being perpetrated by men who are violent towards others: women, men and children. MVAWG! The Co-creator of WOW! Women Only Wellness Ltd, Rie creates safe spaces for women and girls to come together and step into their own power through learning that self-care is not selfish, but essential.