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#45 - Diversity Equity Inclusion & Domestic Abuse.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 16:57

This episode raises the issue of Diversity Equity Inclusion of Domestic Abuse into the workplace and why it's important for recognising some of the different types of people of people who are effected by abuse and why we must broaden our thinking of the different types of groups and how each should be treated respectfully. If you're an employer and would like to know more do email me on - info@jacqueline-francis.com

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Domestic Abuse: A Business Case For Employers.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 15:53

Employers must stop Sweeping Domestic Abuse Under The Carpet as if it's just something that happens in the home. They need to stop pleading ignorance and implement the H&S Laws that is pertinent in supporting those effected by domestic abuse. To help employers we have also included some of the signs and indicators that employers can look out for if they feel that an employee may be a victim. As well as signs and indicators we have highlighted significant physical and mental impacts that domestic abuse causes to an employee.

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#43 - When Domestic Abuse Comes To Work.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 15:41

As we enter into 2022 employers have adopted the hybrid work model because of Covid-19. This episode highlights what Domestic Abuse is and forms it takes and who perpetrator's are. More importantly the responsibility that employers and businesses have towards their employees. Are they doing enough? - info@jacqueline-francis.com

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#42 - Happy Holidays.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 2:25

2022 is just around the corner and we are coming to you with something new. Although we will still be addressing domestic abuse issues, it will be in the context of the workplace. During my conversations with survivors, one of the concerns mentioned is, "are employers doing enough?" "Employers could do more." Stop Sweeping It Under The Carpet will also be discussing pertinent issues that employers need to address in the workplace in order to improve mental health and well-being. In 2022 its time to bring these conversations to the forefront.

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#41 - An update as to what Stop Sweeping It Under The Carpet will be doing next in 2022.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 1:07

We know globally Domestic Abuse is an epidemic within a pandemic and everyone needs to play there part. Starting in January 2022 l will be coming to you with tips and strategies for Employers. Yes... Employers. This is under the topic of When Domestic Abuse Comes to Work. I'll also be bringing to you if you're a team member is your employer doing enough in your organisation to support its teams or do employers need training themselves to become a more empathetic leader?

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#40 - Interview With Helen Snape on Domestic Abuse In The Workplace.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 38:51

As society adapts to the Hybrid Model of working for their business, we ask the questions are employers doing enough to support employees if they are experiencing domestic abuse? It's such an important time for employers to start 'bridging the gap' if you will, between the impact of domestic abuse in the home and the workplace. My guest Helen shares her experiences and thoughts on what employers can put into place in order to be a more supportive, empathetic and inclusive organisation.

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#39 - *Recognised Specialist Status

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 1:19

I wanted to share with you that Stop Sweeping It Under The Carpet has be awarded with a Recognised Specialist Status in highlighting, educating raising consciousness of domestic abuse. These stories told by survivors for some is also away for them to help start rebuilding their lives. It is also an opportunity to use their voices to create a dominoe effect of voices saying "Stop Abusing Us..Our Lives Matter Too. Stop Sweeping It Under The Carpet is a safe non judgemental space for women and girls. So thank you Ayanay Psychological Accreditation for the recognition.

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#38 - Interview With Cllr Worby From The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham & Dave Sleet MD of APA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 38:06

This interview is a continuous conversation that I have been having with the community of Barking & Dagenham UK based on the Domestic Abuse Commission Report launched by LBBD. It was launched due to LBBD having the highest rate of reported incidents of domestic abuse. The last 4 episodes have been based on the co-authors experiences and contributions to the report. This interview is from the professional perspective of the report.

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#37 - Interview With Kayleigh Tumber & Katherine Aricapa. Creating Awareness of Domestic Abuse.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 48:38

The final interview from the ladies from The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham as they talk about their personal experiences of domestic abuse. They provide an insight as to why the LBBD has the highest reported rate of domestic abuse in London compared to the other local authorities. The ladies both share their role contributing to The Domestic Abuse Commission Report that was launched recently.

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#36 - Interview With Nadine Khan & Jessica Searle share their stories of Domestic Abuse.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 35:14

(Part 2) Continuation from the last episode. Sharing experiences, creating awareness and discussions pertaining to the launch of London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Domestic Abuse Commission Report.

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#35 - Interview With Dimple Patel - Domestic Abuse In The Asian Community.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 36:43

Dimple shares her story and experiences of abuse within her marriage and the behaviour of the extended family. She shares even after her husband's suicide, he still controls her from the grave.

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#34 - Interview with the Major Peter Chand from the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 46:56

The pandemic has shone a spotlight on domestic abuse. In Barking and Dagenham prior to the pandemic they had the highest report of abuse. The Borough took matters in hand to find out the reason why their figures were so high in comparison to the other London boroughs. As a result they launched the Domestic Abuse Commission Report. Mayor Peter Chand has joined me to talk about the report and the hope to roll this toolkit to other boroughs in the future. Here's what he had to say.

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#33 My Life Matters Too!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 32:20

Covid-19 has shone the spotlight on domestic abuse. It is an epidemic within a pandemic around the world. Here is a story from Teresa Huber from Zimbabwe. Do not suffer in silence.

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#32 - For The Sake Of The Children with Sadia Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 37:50

It is disconcerting to know that many women perhaps through no fault of their own tend to stay in unhealthy relationships for the sake of the children. Sadia gives her view on this matter. Is this right or wrong?

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#31 Clare's Story - It's Not Your Fault!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 26:03

COVID-19 Lockdown has really shone the spotlight on women being abused and expected to live with their abusive partners. It's so important to continue the discourse and share stories. By having these conversations the hope is to inspire women and girls that you don't have to stay in a relationship that is abusive and also be empowered by sharing your own story to help someone else.

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#30 - Children: The Forgotten Voices Of Abuse.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 45:26

Abuse is rife not only in the UK but all over the world. But more often than not the voices of the children are not heard. It's so important moreso now than ever to continue the discourse to mitigate the rise of abuse and those affected.

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#29 - The Hidden Secret: Female Genital Mutilation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 36:16

Creating Awareness Of The Types Of Abuse That Is Not Talked About. There has to be open dialogue on such topics in order to break the silence of abuse!

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#28 - How Children Abuse Their Parents

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 39:10

It is not always mentioned how and why children abuse their parents. My guest shares her experience and how it can start but highlights ways to mitigate it.

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#27 - Domestic Abuse In The Asian Community with Seema Dhanak

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 37:23

The difficulties that asian communities experience in asian families regarding domestic abuse which includes the culture, spirituality and much more.

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Let's Talk About Racism With Dr Corey Hicks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 59:59

In light of the chain of events that happen since the death of George Floyd in USA the talk of racism is prevalent. The subject matter is no longer being Swept Under The Carpet.

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#25 - A Survivor's Story with Sofia Caraza (Uncut w/Spanish Interpreter)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 29:06

It is so important to share survivor stories of abuse. It is in the hope that someone maybe listening and feel empowered to make a change if they find they too are in a similar situation.

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#24 Does Your Relationship Need A Health Check? Interviewed by Sabrina Ben Salmi.

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 33:29

We all love to be in a healthy relationships but there are times when we need to take time to give your relationship a health check moreso now than ever as we are all on Lockdown due this pandemic that the world is experiencing. Domestic Abuse has risen considerable. How do you recognise the signs? What steps do you take to leave. How do I move forward?

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#23 How To Win Respect In A Relationship.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 25:25

Jacqueline has written 2 books, The Relationship JigSaw & Walk Quiet Run Quick. Both books were written to teach young girls the importance of knowing how to be respected in a relationship and highlight the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationships.

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#22 Let's Talk About Resilience. Chapter 6 from The Relationship JigSaw.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 13:08

One way in which women and teens can build their self esteem either pre, during or post relationships, is knowing how to build and develop resilience. Resilience is one of the 8 key pieces for a healthy happy relationship. The Relationship JigSaw will teach you the difference between what is love and what is abuse. It is an introductory self help book written to better understand the relationship arena.

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#21 Let's Have An Open Conversation About Domestic Abuse.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 50:35

A taboo subject that no one wants to talk about. My fictional crime book 'Walk Quiet Run Quick' outlines how anyone can fall victim to abuse. Also dispelling the myths surounding abusive relationships & mental health issues on self and family. We discuss how to self-empower pre, during and post relationships. Finally discussing my upcoming book 'The Relationship JigSaw. Due to be released Spring 2020!

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#20 Are the lines blurred in your relationship?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 37:15

This time around I'm the one being interviewed by community radio Flava FM about my debut novella Walk Quiet Run Quick. We discussed the sensitive topic of domestic abuse and how to recognise some of the warning signs. Also how important it is to educate yourselves on those red flags. It was also great to tell you about my Upcoming Book - The Relationship JigSaw due to be released in 2020.

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#19 Is there equality in my relationship?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 8:24

There are times when we need to give our relationships an MOT to check that both parties are happy and the relationship ia healthy. So it doesn't hurt to ask the question- is there equality in my relationship?

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#18 Run With Your Dreams with Lavin D'Souza

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 23:51

All to often family members, friends or people in authority tell us how we should live our lives. Lavin shares her story of resilience in such circumstances advocating for Women Entrepreneurs.

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#17 Upcoming Book The Relationship JigSaw. 8 Key Pieces For A Healthy Happy Relationship.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 6:18

My new book is called The Relationship JigSaw. This is an introductory self help book written to better understand the traits when entering into the relationship arena. It also highlights stakeholders who must be responsible to help safeguard women and young girls.

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#16 Stop Sweeping It Under The Carpet with Psychotherapy Sherine Lovegrove

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 24:31

This interview is based on my story and experiences of being ostracized and estranged by members of my family. Here Sherine explains why I have been estranged and confirms that in light of what has happened this is coercive and controlling behaviour. The idea of my broadcast is for others to speak out about their stories. So I hope that my experience can help someone who maybe experiencing the same thing.

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