Erin Pizzey is a British family care advocate, author, and founder of the first modern domestic violence shelter. She is best known for opening Chiswick Women's Aid in 1971, which became a model for domestic violence shelters around the world. Her early work highlighted that domestic violence can be reciprocal and affect both men and women, a position that has sparked both praise and controversy.

• 1940s–1950s : Attended various schools internationally due to her father's diplomatic work.
• Studied journalism and writing (informal education, no formal higher education credentials publicly noted).

In 1971, Erin Pizzey founded Chiswick Women's Aid in London, the first shelter of its kind for battered women and their children. Her early research and writings challenged prevailing narratives about domestic violence, arguing that women can be as violent as men in intimate relationships. She later became an advocate for broader family support and has spoken internationally on issues of domestic abuse, family law, and gender dynamics. Over the years, she has received recognition for her pioneering role in the domestic violence movement, despite facing criticism and threats for her views.

• Founder and director of the first domestic violence shelter in the world.
• Developed a therapeutic community model that supported both victims and violence-prone individuals.
• Helped raise national awareness of domestic violence in the UK and laid groundwork for legal reforms.

• Attempted to launch a shelter for male victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
• Closed due to lack of funding and political support.