Underclass is at times comedy and at times tragedy. Jess deserves good things - and this memoir shows it * Will Hanrahan *Underclass is more than a memoir; it’s a testament to the power of one person’s story to ignite change. Jess’ unwavering determination and resilience leap off the pages, pushing readers to confront difficult truths and inspiring action. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking insight into the complexities of advocacy paired with experience and the enduring strength of the human spirit – Dr Charlotte Proudman

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

Her first book, Why Women are Blamed for Everything, was published in 2020. Her second book, Sexy But Psycho: Uncovering the psychiatric labelling of women and girls, became a Sunday Times bestseller upon its release in 2022. In 2023, she co-authored The Indicative Trauma Impact Manual, the first comprehensive A-Z textbook on trauma responses and coping mechanisms. Her memoir, Underclass: A Memoir, was released in 2024 and also became a Sunday Times bestseller.

Dr. Taylor is a frequent media commentator, appearing in documentaries such as BBC’s Womanhood and ITV’s When Nudes are Stolen and Celebrity Health Stories. She is also a regular contributor to radio, podcasts, and television interviews, and has been featured in Netflix true crime series like My Lover, My Killer and Meet, Marry, Murder. She has written op-ed pieces for publications including the Independent and the Guardian. With over half a million followers across her social media platforms, she is an influential academic voice sharing her ideas and perspectives.

As CEO of VictimFocus, she directs the organization’s strategy, national influence, and international partnerships. Her work focuses on developing evidence-based psychological theory, impactful resources, service frameworks, and consultancy models for health, justice, education, and social care sectors.

Dr. Taylor specializes in anti-pathology and trauma-informed approaches to understanding and responding to the abuse and trauma experienced by women and girls. She leads projects and lecture series internationally, including in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. Her extensive frontline experience working with victims and survivors provides a grounded, practice-informed perspective to her research, writing, and leadership. She is a leading advocate for trauma-informed, anti-oppressive frameworks for systems and services and has advised on national policing strategies, government policy on violence against women and girls (VAWG) and mental health, and institutional reform both domestically and internationally.

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