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, a multi-Sunday Times bestselling author, and an 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. In 2023, she received the 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, published in 2022, became a Sunday Times bestseller. In 2023, she co-authored The Indicative Trauma Impact Manual with Jaimi Shrive, creating a comprehensive A-Z guide to trauma responses and coping mechanisms. Her memoir, Underclass: A Memoir, released in 2024, became her second book to reach the Sunday Times bestseller list.

Dr. Taylor is a frequent media commentator on victim psychology and an academic speaker for documentaries such as BBC’s Womanhood and ITV’s When Nudes are Stolen and Celebrity Health Stories. She also makes regular appearances on radio, podcasts, and television, and has contributed to #1 trending Netflix true crime series like My Lover, My Killer and Meet, Marry, Murder. Additionally, she has written numerous opinion pieces for The Independent and The Guardian. She is an influential academic who utilizes social media to share her ideas, boasting half a million followers across her platforms.

As CEO of VictimFocus, she directs the organization’s strategic vision, national impact, and international partnerships. 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 specializes in anti-pathology and trauma-informed approaches to understanding and responding to the trauma and abuse of women and girls, leading 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 leading voice in developing trauma-informed, anti-oppressive frameworks for systems and services. She has advised on national policing strategies, government policies concerning violence against women and girls (VAWG) and mental health, and institutional reform both in the UK and internationally. Her expertise aids organizations in…

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