Why Women Are Blamed For Everything

Dr Taylor sets out a compelling case … gives voice and agency to women who have experienced trauma and violence * Morning Star *The kind of book that has you screaming “Yes! Yes! Yes! Now I get it!” on almost every page * Caitlin Moran *Not an easy read from a fella’s perspective but nor should it be. Using countless, often shocking case histories as well as her own expert analysis, Dr Jessica Taylor seeks time and again to prove the inherent truth of her thesis. Does she succeed? Put it this way: months later, Dr Taylor’s words still haunt me … * Matthew Wright *This is an important book * Dawn French *

Dr. Jessica Taylor is a Chartered Psychologist, multi-Sunday Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized expert in victimology, trauma, and forensic psychology. She holds a PhD in Forensic Psychology from the University of Birmingham.

In recognition of her contributions, Jessica was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) in 2019 for her work in feminism and psychology. In 2023, she received an Associate Fellowship of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS) for her significant impact in the field of psychology.

Her published works include:

• Why Women are Blamed for Everything (2020)
• Sexy But Psycho: Uncovering the psychiatric labelling of women and girls (2022), a Sunday Times bestseller.
• The Indicative Trauma Impact Manual (2023), co-authored with Jaimi Shrive, the first comprehensive A-Z textbook on trauma responses and coping mechanisms.
• Underclass: A Memoir (2024), her second Sunday Times bestseller.

Dr. Taylor is a frequent media commentator on victim psychology and academic issues. She has contributed to documentaries such as BBC’s Womanhood and ITV’s When Nudes are Stolen and Celebrity Health Stories. She is also a regular voice on radio, podcasts, and television, and has appeared in the trending Netflix true crime series My Lover, My Killer and Meet, Marry, Murder. Jessica has also penned op-ed pieces for The Independent and The Guardian. She is an influential academic who uses social media to disseminate her ideas, amassing over half a million followers across her platforms.

As CEO of VictimFocus, she directs the organization’s strategic vision, national influence, and international collaborations. Her work encompasses the development of evidence-based psychological theory, impactful resources, service frameworks, and consultancy models utilized across health, justice, education, and social care sectors.

Jessica’s specialization lies in anti-pathology and trauma-informed approaches to understanding and addressing the abuse and trauma experienced by women and girls. She leads projects and lecture series in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.

With extensive frontline experience working directly with victims and survivors, Jessica brings a grounded, practice-informed perspective to her research, writing, and leadership. She is a prominent advocate for trauma-informed, anti-oppressive frameworks for systems and services. Her expertise has informed national policing strategies, government policy on violence against women and girls (VAWG) and mental health, and institutional reforms both within the UK and internationally.

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