Podcasts about women's aid

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke to Cratloe Musician, Ger O Donnell. He, along with Kilfenora's Katie Theasby, and Johnny B Broderick, joined forces to produce a song about bravery, seeing the woods from the trees and taking advantage of the clearing in the mist. “I Found Strength” has been adopted by Women's Aid to raise funds and awareness.

Sarah Benson, CEO of Women's Aid, outlines the unprecedented increase in contacts with its domestic violence services.

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Religious traditions can be used as a weapon by an abuser to justify their abusive behaviours, and exert power and manipulate their victim.Anything can be used as a behaviour in domestic abuse, career, finances, blame, children, sex, faith...inculding cultural and religious beliefs.Abeera tells us her story of how her dedication to her Islamic faith was used to emotionally abuse and control her.Guests:breaks down misconceptions of Islamic faith and tells of how important it is we educate the community.AbdulWahid StephensonFounder of Madinah CollegeResearcher and lecturer, also does mediation and pre-marriage coaching.Ruth StearnsSafe & Together Institute and survivor of religious abuse. https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/about-us/staff-faculty/ruth-stearns/Help and Support:https://www.mankind.org.uk/CALL 01823 334244Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violenceWeekdays 10am to 4pmWomen’s Aid live chat is on the Women's Aid website. https://www.womensaid.org.uk/National Domestic abuse helpline 08082000247Samaritans 116123Call 999 if in immediate dangerUndiscussable has been backed by the Audio Content Fund for a special 8 part series with national radio station TalkRadio in the UK. It is on every Friday during drivetime at 6:30pm featuring interviews with survivors from across society and includes live discussion and expert support.

The general perception of domestic abuse and it's reality can be far removed. The picture of a black eye and it only involving two adults in a relationship can often mean it's overlooked, excused and unrelatable.This episode looks at breaking some of those myths down and shows how damaging it is that the current Domestic Abuse Bill doesn't include children and young people.We hear from Paulette, who has lived in domestic abuse from being a young girl to becoming a mother herself and look at sexual abuse in a domestic context.Please note this audio comes with a trigger warning and refers to sexual abuse.With thanks to Gwen Bleasdale CEO of The Liberty Centre and Naomi Donald pioneer of SafeLives and Founder of PODS (Protect Our Daughters and Sons) and Paulette for sharing her journey with us.Help and Support:https://www.mankind.org.uk/CALL 01823 334244Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violenceWeekdays 10am to 4pmWomen’s Aid live chat is on the Women's Aid website. https://www.womensaid.org.uk/National Domestic abuse helpline 08082000247Samaritans 116123Call 999 if in immediate dangerUndiscussable has been backed by the Audio Content Fund for a special 8 part series with national radio station TalkRadio in the UK. It is on every Friday during drivetime at 6:30pm featuring interviews with survivors from across society and includes live discussion and expert support.

We often talk about domestic abuse in the context of why doesn’t the person just leave or think that once the person has left everything is fine. But what about when there’s a child involved? The child still sees their abusive parent because that’s what the current court system does no matter the harm on the child.With thanks to Superintendent Clive Beatty from the Fermanagh and Omagh Policing District, Michelle Alonso from Fermanagh Womens Aid, and Jan James, Chief Executive & founder of Good Egg Safety. Help and Support:https://www.mankind.org.uk/CALL 01823 334244Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violenceWeekdays 10am to 4pmWomen’s Aid live chat is on the Women's Aid website. https://www.womensaid.org.uk/National Domestic abuse helpline 08082000247Samaritans 116123Call 999 if in immediate dangerUndiscussable has been backed by the Audio Content Fund for a special 8 part series with national radio station TalkRadio in the UK. It is on every Friday during drivetime at 6:30pm featuring interviews with survivors from across society and includes live discussion and expert support.

We hear from a survivor who left during lockdown and the expert support available.With thanks to Michelle from Women’s Aid and Mark Grimes from The Liberty CentreHelp and Support:https://www.mankind.org.uk/CALL 01823 334244Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violenceWeekdays 10am to 4pmWomen’s Aid live chat is on the Women's Aid website. https://www.womensaid.org.uk/National Domestic abuse helpline 08082000247Samaritans 116123Call 999 if in immediate dangerUndiscussable has been backed by the Audio Content Fund for a special 8 part series with national radio station TalkRadio in the UK. It is on every Friday during drivetime at 6:30pm featuring interviews with survivors from across society and includes live discussion and expert support.We will still continue as a podcast and bring you all the shows from TalkRadio on Sundays and continue to share survivor stories. If you would like to get in touch with us confidentially please drop us a note at undiscussablepodcast@gmail.com or through my website charliewebster.com - Thank you for continuing to come along this important journey with us!

Sarah Benson, CEO of Women's Aid on how they've seen a 39% increase in calls to their helpline compared to same period last year

Technology can be very helpful to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking, but is also often misused by abusers to harass, threaten, coerce, monitor, exploit, and violate their victims. The resources below explore the extent and nature of technology-facilitated abuse. In this podcast we discuss with Julia Slupska to discuss how smart home devices can be a tool for domestic violence and ways we can improve the security around it. Speaker Profile: Julia Slupska is a doctoral student at the Centre for Doctoral Training in Cybersecurity and the Oxford Internet Institute. Her research focuses on how cybersecurity concepts and practices can address the technologically-mediated abuse. She is also exploring how feminist theories and methodology—such as participatory action research and the ethics of care—can improve cybersecurity. Previously, she completed the MSc in Social Science of the Internet on the role of metaphors in international cybersecurity policy. Before joining the OII, Julia worked on an LSE Law project on comparative regional integration and coordinated a course on Economics in Foreign Policy for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. She also works as a freelance photographer. Useful Links: DIY Guide to Feminist Cybersecurity: https://hackblossom.org/cybersecurity/ (An easily accessible guide with free tools for improving digital security) Gender and IoT Lab: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/steapp/research/digital-technologies-policy-laboratory/gender-and-iot (Research team looking at smart home devices and domestic abuse) IPV Tech Research Lab: https://www.ipvtechresearch.org/ (Research team looking at computer security and intimate partner abuse) Intimate partner abuse and domestic violence support services: National Stalking Helpine: 0808 802 0300 https://www.suzylamplugh.org/pages/category/national-stalking-helpline Women's Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ Refuge: https://www.refuge.org.uk/ Reconfigure: https://medium.com/@reconfigure2020/reconfigure-introducing-feminist-digital-privacy-workshops-31710b704c47

The Mick Foley approved, 5-star rated publisher Jason is joined by Chen, our resident Vince Russo, to take a look at Money In The Bank. We try and work out how WWE will book this show around the double match main event taking place at their headquarters. Plus what happens when Bray Wyatt, not The Fiend, clashes with Braun, and where does The Hacker fit into all of this? Follow us on twitter @holyshootpod   Jason has published 'Women Love Wrestling' in paperback, on Kindle and al good digital platforms. Mick Foley is currently reading this great collection on women that love the sport or are a part of it. All profits go to Women's Aid and RAINN. UK Amazon link US Amazon Link

Lucy Hadley works at Women's Aid, a charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about some of the current issues surrounding domestic abuse during the pandemic - there are more calls going into hotlines and refuges are struggling. Visit womensaid.org.uk for more information on what Lucy and Women's Aid do.  And follow Mentally Yours on social media... Twitter: http://twitter.com/mentallyyrs Private Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/135088803805742

I have wanted for a while now, to cover the subject of Co-ercive Control and was really grateful when the wonderful Irina McLean came forward, saying she was willing to share her experience, as well as the work she subsequently did for Women's Aid.In this episode we discuss the different ways a relationship can be coercive, the best way to support someone going through it and the support that's available to you to help you get out. We recognise how frightening being in an unsafe household during lockdown will be. Scotland’s domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline provides a lot of information on DA, you can contact them via phone or webchat 24/7. There's an option to escape the website safely without leaving tracks:https://sdafmh.org.uk/Scottish women’s rights centre offers a lot of expertise support, their helpline number is - 08088 010 789. Please note the helplines are open as usual.Legal information: Monday, 2 - 5 pm Tuesday, 6 - 8 pm Wednesday, 11 am - 2 pm Friday, 10 am - 1 pm Advocacy support: Tuesday, 11 am - 2 pm Sexual harassment: Thursday, 5 - 8 pm They also offer special advice on current COVID 19 situation - https://www.scottishwomensrightscentre.org.uk/blogs/covid-19coronavirus-info/Local Women’s Aid Groups: West Lothian - https://www.wlwa.org.uk/ Edinburgh - http://www.womensaideml.org/ Midlothian and East Lothian - https://edinwomensaid.co.uk/

Domestic abuse services are braced for an avalanche of new cases as a result of social distancing. Of these cases, not all have or will be physically violent - instead, Women's Aid reports a significant proportion of cases in which access to money was used as a form of control. In the government's Domestic Abuse Bill, economic abuse will be for the first time recognised as a form of coercive control. So how can it be identified, and how can the women and men who are its victims be helped?  Katy Balls speaks to Jess Phillips, Labour MP and domestic abuse campaigner; Olivia Robey, a safeguarding and vulnerability advisor and former SpAd at the Home Office; and Fiona Cannon OBE, Responsible Business, Sustainability and Inclusion Director at Lloyds Banking Group. This podcast is sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group.

Domestic abuse services are braced for an avalanche of new cases as a result of social distancing. Of these cases, not all have or will be physically violent - instead, Women's Aid reports a significant proportion of cases in which access to money was used as a form of control. In the government's Domestic Abuse Bill, economic abuse will be for the first time recognised as a form of coercive control. So how can it be identified, and how can the women and men who are its victims be helped?  Katy Balls speaks to Jess Phillips, Labour MP and domestic abuse campaigner; Olivia Robey, a safeguarding and vulnerability advisor and former SpAd at the Home Office; and Fiona Cannon OBE, Responsible Business, Sustainability and Inclusion Director at Lloyds Banking Group. This podcast is sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group.

Support services in Ireland are ensuring that victims of domestic abuse get the help they need no matter what the circumstances are. Chief Executive of Women’s Aid Sarah Benson spoke to Jen about their service.

According to Women's Aid, domestic abuse is "an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour." In the majority of cases, domestic violence is committed by a partner or ex partner, but it can also be perpetrated by a family member or carer. In the vast majority of cases, domestic violence victims are quite often women. Domestic abuse can come in many forms, including but not limited to coercive control, psychological and or emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, harrassment and stalking. Coercive control is defined as an act designed to make a person dependent on them by isolating them from support and depriving them of independence. Common examples of coercive behaviour include making threats or intimidating you, taking control over aspects of your everyday life and humiliating, degrading or dehumanising you. Women's Aid suggests that women are much more likely to experience domestic abuse than men and that domestic abuse occurs regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexuality, class or disability. Follow us on Twitter and Tumblr (@murderandmore), Instagram (@murderandmorepod) and Facebook (Murder and More Podcast/@mandmpod). View the sources and pictures for this episode at www.murderandmorepodcast.wordpress.com. Become a patron of Murder and More by heading to www.patreon.com/murderandmore. This episode's podcast promo is True Crime Real Time. Music: Leave With Me & Atmospheric Piano Backing, https://www.purple-planet.com. National Domestic Violence Helpline, open 24/7: 0800 2000 247. Samaritans: 116 123. National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300.

The Government has issued new guidelines on the personal protective equipment that should be used by those on the NHS frontline. It has also said that it is important for social care staff to feel safe, and that the new guidance will give them information and reassurance. But how do the army of women working to provide care in care homes and care to vulnerable adults in their own homes feel? You may have heard us on Tuesday talk about the sad expectation that violence within the home is likely to increase because of our current lock-down. One way of alerting emergency services that you're in trouble is by using the code 55 on the phone. Lucy Hadley from Women's Aid explains how it works. In 1953 pioneering journalist Anne Scott-James started to write a weekly column for the Sunday Express newspaper. 'The Anne Scott-James Page' set the bar for a new way of writing. She perfected the art of the short, sharp column - filled with her views on men, children, fashion, beauty and anything else that took her fancy. Anne’s daughter, the writer Clare Hastings, provides an insight into the first female star of London's Fleet Street. In today’s Woman's Hour Corona Diaries, we hear from Pauline in Morecambe. She tells Jane how if you live alone but aren’t classified as vulnerable, it’s easy to slip through the net when you need a helping hand. Is isolation the perfect time to experiment with your hair? Or a reason to leave well alone until it’s in the hands of a professional? We discuss DIY hair care - the Dos and the definitely DON'Ts. Tanya Harrison is the founder of Harrison Hair Studio in Liverpool. She’s set up a virtual hair clinic for her clients and tells us what kind of questions they’ve had and shares some tips if you’re eager to have a go yourself. Presenter – Jane Garvey Producer – Sarah Crawley Guest – Margaret Hodge MP Guest – Christina McAnea Guest - Lucy Hadley Guest – Pauline Vaughan Guest – Tanya Harrison Guest – Clare Hastings

For women of colour, planting is becoming a popular way to establish ownership and celebrate cultural heritage. Aimée Grant Cumberbatch, founder of Grown, a gardening club for women of colour, and Flo Headlam, professional gardener and BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World’s first black presenter discuss. Ten organisations across the UK including Rape Crisis and End Violence Against Women have issued a joint statement about the impact Covid-19 could have on the lives of women and children. Women's Aid, Lucy Hadley on what action they would like to see taken. Dr Camilla Pang was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of eight. Now aged 26, and with a PhD in biochemistry, she has used her specialist scientific knowledge to identify what it really means to be human in her new book, 'Explaining Humans'. Why do we choose the clothes we do? In her new book, ‘Dress Your Best Life’, the American fashion psychologist Dawnn Karen explains how our clothing is the ‘connective tissue’ between the physical and emotional. How can parents help their children navigate the constant stream of information about Covid-19 online? Sonia Livingstone, professor of social psychology at the London School of Economics and an expert in digital literacy in children, and GP Dr Radha Modgil discuss. How is Covid-19 affecting regular Woman's Hour listeners? We hear from Mercy Haruna. Exercising when you're isolated at home. Fitness instructor Rosemary Mallace of Over Fifty Fitness and Professor Janet Lord, an expert in muscle health and immunity from the University of Birmingham, about why keeping moving is particularly important as you get older, and what you can do to exercise at home. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Dianne McGregor

In a stressful time in the world the Holy Shoot team have introduced a fun new series called "Wrestling Heaven and Hell". In each episode our guest selects their five favourite matches to go to wrestling heaven and five least favourite matches to go to wrestling hell. Then they talk about them. This week, our regular contributor Jason, gives his choices from WWE, WWF, and WCW. He puts the spotlight on matches featuring the likes of Ric Flair, British Bulldog, Rey Mysterio, Hulk Hogan, CM Punk, The Undertaker, Bret Hart and more.   Jason has published 'Women Love Wrestling' in paperback & on Kindle. Its a great collection of writers focused on women that love the sport or are a part of it. All profits go to Women's Aid and RAINN. UK Amazon link US Amazon Link   Intro - Ruby Riott (instrumental version) by The B+ Players

This episode of Holy Shoot is an interview with Emily and Dann Read from Pro-Wrestling: EVE.   We had always planned to air this episode as part of Women's History Month, celebrating this ground-breaking feminist-punk-rock wrestling promotion that has continually played a major part in the popularity and increased exposure of the female professional wrestling scene. With the sad news that Emily is backing a step back from EVE this week, it felt even more important to share the interview. Both Emily and Dann were in fine form when we interviewed them in the run-up to Wrestle Queendom 3 back in January.   This interview was conducted for and included in Women Love Wrestling, a collection of passionate writing from women and about women in wrestling written, by fans, wrestlers, podcasters, journalists, promoters, culture critics and academics. You can find out more about this non-profit book at https://womenlovewrestling.net/   Buy the book on Amazon on Kindle and in paperback. UK Amazon link US Amazon Link (all profits go to Women's Aid and RAINN)    Interview topics include:   What is Pro Wrestling EVE Why Does EVE matter? Training at EVE Academy and encouraging women to be loud and physical How training is different for women compared to men How and why EVE obtain mainstream media attention Helping wrestlers develop characters with movesets and promos that make sense for them The history of EVE over the past 10 years that led up to Wrestle Queendom 3 How the 1st Wrestle Queendom, Europe's largest ever all-female event, came to be Women's wrestling being ignored by most wrestling sites Stories about Nina Samuels, Charlie Morgan, Rhea O'Reilly and Cara Noir

Over the past few weeks we've been hearing women’s personal experiences about their relationships and why things went wrong. Today it's the turn of a woman we're calling " Sadie". Nurses are under-valued across the UK because of an old-fashioned view that caring for others is a ‘feminine characteristic’. That’s according to a new study, commissioned by the Royal College of Nursing. Jenni talks to Dr Anne Humbert one of the authors of the report and to Dame Donna Kinnair Chief Exec and General Secretary of the RCN about what needs to be done to change the public perception of the profession. The domestic abuse sector is facing a sustained funding crisis, with the Women's Aid Annual Audit showing that 64% of refuge referrals were declined last year. The number of refuge bed spaces in England is now 30% below the number recommended by the Council of Europe. Sarah Davidge the Research and Evaluation Manager from Women's Aid talks about what they think needs to be done to plug the funding gap. Getting the right information and support to raise a child with autism can be difficult for any parent. But if the child is from an ethnic background, research has shown that this can act as a 'double discrimination'. Why is this the case? We hear from Pam Aculey whose oldest son has autism and now has produced a series of children's picture books. And Venessa Bobb who has two children with the condition and now runs her own charity - A 2nd Voice - set up to help families like hers. Presenter Jenni Murray Producer Beverley Purcell Guest; Dr Anne Humbert Guest ; Dame Donna Kinnair Guest; Pam Aculey Guest; Venessa Bobb Guest; Sarah Davidge Reporter; Milly Chowles.

Today: Six women have died so far this year from violence, we spoke to Sarah Benson of Women's Aid, Joe Healy the outgoing President of the Irish Farmers Association discussed the challenges facing farmers with Brexit looming, a kind hearted Carlingford restaurant owner told us us why he has decided to open his doors to the needy and lonely on Christmas day, as a threat hangs over League of Ireland clubs due to the FAI’s financial crisis we get reaction from Martin Connolly of Dundalk FC and we broke news at the end of the show that Eoin Ward had finally undergone surgery after his operation was cancelled on Monday - his mum Caitriona told us of the family's delight See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thank you so much for your interaction with last week’s podcast.  It is not easy to talk about violence in our personal relationships, but what’s great about talking about these kinds of difficult subjects - is that the more we talk, the harder it is for things to stay hidden.  The more we expose what is happening, the more we challenge the people and circumstances that allow violence in our relationships to take place and the more we challenge, the more we build ourselves up to take decisive action and break free. In this week’s episode we come to the final episode of what I wanted to cover, in terms of ‘someone’ holding you back from living your best life.  In part 1 of this series I looked at loneliness holding you back from living your best life.  In part 2 I looked at physical abuse and an abusive partner as the someone holding you back. In this final episode in this series, I’m talking about coercive control as the way your partner may act or use a pattern of acts made up of assault, threats, humiliation, intimidation or other abuses that are used to harm, punish, or frighten you - the aim being to use punishment or fear to control your behaviour.   The control of your behaviour is designed to make you dependent on your partner by isolating you from support or by exploiting you or by depriving you of independence, with the overall aim of regulating your everyday behaviour. Coercive control is about creating invisible chains around you to instil a sense of fear that seeps into all elements of your life. Your partner can also have the intention of using coercive forms of abuse as a way of limiting your life by depriving you of your liberty and reducing your ability to take actions of your choice.    I hope you find something useful in the episode and if you recognise yourself or someone you know – that you feel able to take the first steps towards freeing yourself so you can take the first steps towards living your best life today. If you need help and support, you can use the contact details below, to reach out and get support. Stay blessed and stay safe. Dr Asher LINKS TO UK SUPPORT SERVICES WOMEN London Black Women's Project  https://www.sistersforchange.org.uk/contact-us/ Sistah Space  https://www.sistahspace.org/contact-us Southall Black Sisters   Helpline Mon / Wed / Fri: 0208 571 9595 https://southallblacksisters.org.uk/contact-us/ Muslim Women's Network  holds a list of services for Muslim / Asian women http://www.mwnhelpline.co.uk/issuesstep2.php?id=14 Women's Aid  https://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory/ MEN Men's Advice Line  0808 801 0327 / info@mensadviceline.org.uk Mankind Initiative  01823 334 244  LINK TO BACK EPISODES OF THE PODCAST HERE LYBSYN: http://livingyourbestlifeinafrika.libsyn.com ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/living-your-best-life-in-afrika-podcast/id1460517249  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/17mrtwDsadphpZC91Z1JxY?si=pCmSFPeASDySoZuolpnl5g            

Hi everyone I hope you had a positive week.  My week - it’s been amusing. Lots of people I know are travelling in Afrika and sending me funny memes, which are keeping me laughing.  You know it’s good to laugh, but I also understand that in lots of our relationships, laughing is the last thing some of us are able to do and here’s where I want to continue the current theme of looking at something or someone that might be holding you back from living your best life.   If you listened to last week’s episode… you’ll know that I dealt with the impact of loneliness on your ability to live your best life.  This week, I’m starting a series of podcasts that look at domestic abuse in all its forms, beginning this week with looking at how physical harm in your relationship… can hold you back from living your best life. It’s interesting that we should be talking about this subject during the United Nations’ ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’ Campaign, which runs every year from 25th November to 10th December.   Right across the world, organisations and businesses are paying particular attention to gender-based and domestic violence in the work they are doing and I felt that this podcast should be no different because Black women and men also suffer domestic abuse in all its forms. If you are affected by domestic violence, please use the organisational contact details below and reach out for help and support. Thanks for listening. Dr Asher LINKS TO UK SUPPORT SERVICES WOMEN London Black Women's Project  https://www.sistersforchange.org.uk/contact-us/ Sistah Space  https://www.sistahspace.org/contact-us Southall Black Sisters   Helpline Mon / Wed / Fri: 0208 571 9595 https://southallblacksisters.org.uk/contact-us/ Muslim Women's Network  holds a list of services for Muslim / Asian women http://www.mwnhelpline.co.uk/issuesstep2.php?id=14 Women's Aid  https://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory/ MEN Men's Advice Line  0808 801 0327 / info@mensadviceline.org.uk Mankind Initiative  01823 334 244  NATIONAL 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 LINK TO BACK EPISODES OF THE PODCAST HERE LYBSYN: http://livingyourbestlifeinafrika.libsyn.com ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/living-your-best-life-in-afrika-podcast/id1460517249  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/17mrtwDsadphpZC91Z1JxY?si=pCmSFPeASDySoZuolpnl5g

This week we are heading to beautiful Birmingham and visiting the home of politician, author and feminist superstar Jess Phillips! Jess is the MP for Birmingham Yardley, previously worked for Women's Aid and continues to campaign for equality and recognition on a vast array of issues. She's also the author of two books: Everywoman: One Woman’s Truth About Speaking the Truth and Truth to Power: 7 Ways to Call Time on B.S. We talked to Jess about her adoration of Sue Townsend, misleading English lessons and the problems connected to buying books in the middle of the night.BOOKSDaisy Buchanan - The SisterhoodJess Phillips - EverywomanJess Phillips - Truth to PowerDouglas Coupland - All Families Are PsychoticLeo Tolstoy - War and PeaceMargaret Atwood - The TestamentsMargaret Atwood - The Handmaid’s TaleAldous Huxley - Brave New WorldSue Townsend - Secret Diary of Adrian MoleSue Townsend - The Queen and IGeorge Orwell - 1984Roald Dahl - The TwitsRoald Dahl - Danny the Champion of the WorldRoald Dahl - The Giraffe and the Pelly and MeRoald Dahl - BoyRoald Dahl - George’s Marvellous MedicineRoald Dahl - MatildaRoald Dahl - Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryPhilip Pullman - Amber SpyglassL. Frank Baum - The Wizard of OzPL Travers - Mary PoppinsJudy Blume - ForeverJudy Blume - Starring Sally J Freedman As HerselfSalman Rushdie - Satanic VersesMadonna - SexDH Lawrence - Lady Chatterley’s LoverThomas Hardy - Tess of the d'UrbervillesAda Calhoun - Wedding Toasts I’ll Never GiveCaitlin Moran - How To Be a WomanJohn Le Carre - Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyJohn Le Carre - Constant GardenerSally Rooney - Normal PeopleCaitlin Moran - How To Be FamousAnna Hope - ExpectationMarian Keyes - Sushi For Beginners See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I had the privilege to sit down with MUA, councellor in training and dear friend, Alessandra Pavan. She bravely shared her experience with domestic violence, how she broke free and what it's like to deal with the aftermath.Alessandra's Instagram: @alessapavanThe blog Alessandra mentioned: Amja UnabashedlyTwitter: @AUnabashedly Instagram: @amjaunabashedlySome resources regarding support for victim's of domestic violence. This list is in no way exhaustive and can change depending on where you live, but it might be able to provide someone in need a starting point. National Domestic Violence HelplineThe Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline0808 2000 247http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/Citizens Advisehttps://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse/Domestic abuse: how to get help https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-helpVictim Support"We believe that all survivors of domestic abuse should be able to get the support they need to move on from the impact of abuse. We don’t just help people who’ve recently experienced domestic abuse — we’re here to support both men and women, weeks, months and years afterwards."https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuseMenInformation regarding support for male survivors from Women's Aid:https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/support-for-male-survivors/ManKind Initiative"Confidential helpline, available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner)." https://www.mankind.org.uk/Men's Advice Line"Men's Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members)."0808 801 0327http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/Men's Aid"Men’s Aid strives to remove bias and prejudice from all parts of our Society and focuses on providing help and assistance to anyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, who may need it, but in particular males."https://www.mensaid.co.uk/LGTBQI+Galop"The LGBT+ anti-violence charity"http://www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse/Stonewall Housing"Stonewall Housing is the specialist lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) housing advice and support provider in England."https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/criminal-law/domestic-violenceReducing the Risk of Domestic Violence"We are local: we provide the Independent Domestic Violence Advisor team and other services for Oxfordshire"https://www.reducingtherisk.org.uk/cms/content/lgbtThe London LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership"The London LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) is a way for LGBT people who have experienced domestic abuse to get the maximum amount of help with a minimum amount of hassle. The DAP is open to any LGBT person experiencing domestic violence who is living or working in London"https://lgbtdap.org.ukWomenWomen's Aid"Since 1974, we have been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic abuse."https://www.womensaid.org.uk/Solace Women's Aid"Solace Women’s Aid offers free advice and support to women and children in London to build safe and strong lives. Futures free from abuse and violence."Freephone 0808 802 5565https://www.solacewomensaid.org/Refuge"At Refuge, we believe that no-one should have to live in fear of violence and abuse. On any given day Refuge supports more than 6,000 clients, helping them rebuild their lives and overcome many different forms of violence and abuse; for example domestic violence, sexual violence, so-called ‘honour’-based violence

On this week's episode we're joined by Alice Liveing - Instagram star, best-selling author, and Old Berkhamstedian.We're chatting all about Alice's memories of being at Berkhamsted (including being House Captain!), how she started her now-famous Instagram page, and why she's become an ambassador for domestic abuse charity Women's Aid.To get in touch with questions, comments, email us: show@berkhamstedrevisited.com. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram: @berkorevisited ***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or your preferred podcast provider. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***@laurakirk12, @lauragallop@aliceliveing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To mark International Women's Day, Andrea Gilligan was joined in studio by a panel of experts to discuss femicide and how to deal with instances of domestic abuse. In studio was Gillian Dennehy Services Manager with Women’s Aid, barrister Katie Dawson and Lisa Marmion Services Development Manager at Safe Ireland. And remember if you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme you can contact the Women's Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900.

For this episode, we are looking at controlling and abusive relationships. Domestic abuse is often hidden behind closed doors, but for this episode we are joined by the charity Women’s Aid to bring it out into the open. We are joined by Sian Hawkins, Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs at Women’s Aid and Alex, a support worker on the National Domestic Violence Helpline which the charity runs in partnership with Refuge. Just to clarify, the charity does not endorse any products featured on this podcast or the podcast’s sponsors. In this episode we discuss Lala's followers topics including: What are the red flags for an abuser? How do you move on from someone who won't let you go? I am struggling with different information from social services and housing about what my rights are? My partner hurts me but I am dependent on him financially and emotionally. Do perpetrators programmes work? My friend is in a violent relationship, how can I make her leave him? My violent ex has a new girlfriend - should I warn her about him? I miss my abuser even though things were awful when I was with him. How do I handle mutual friends and family who have been charmed by the abuser and victim blame? Can an abuser change without professional help? My ex always put me down, how can I stop his words ringing through my head now I'm dating again? How do you help children who have witnessed DV? I have had 3 abusive partners - how do I break the cycle? What legal support is available? Why do survivors stay for so long? How can you ever trust anyone again after an abusive relationship? If a guy is really jealous and wants to control your every move is that domestic violence? Is it abuse if it is physical but non-serious like slapping, pushing, grabbing etc? Is it normal to suffer from PTSD after an abusive relationship? I am scared to leave my abusive partner because he has threatened to commit suicide if I do. And much more!!

When your child has a life threatening illness, it is news that will completely flip your world on it's head. Martin Leib, talks to Harriet and Nat about his story when his son was diagnosed with cancer, and how this inspired the creation of Samuel's Charity. He explains the work they are doing in children's ward this Christmas, and Martin's Christmas song to raise money to improve children's wards for both the children and parents.Katie Ghose, the chair of Women's Aid shines a light on the rise of domestic violence, and one particular issue we might not even be aware of!And Harriet and Nat round up their best Badass of the Week, and share some of their favourite Women that have visited the podcast this year!Thank you for joining the Badass Woman's Hour Podcast this year, see you in 2019, for more Badass than ever before.For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s not very often you can say you’ve got a Spice Girl in your kitchen... but this week’s guest and season finale is none other than Ms Melanie Brown. Mum pulls out a winning roast dinner whilst Mel ogles over her stuffing and we ply my daughter with cake so she doesn’t interrupt the juicy parts of Mel’s tumultuous story. Yorkshire puddings, fainting goats (?!?) and which Spice Girl has the worst table manners are all on the menu.Table Manners returns for a Christmas special on December 19th - but for now Spice up you life!For more information about Women's Aid visit www.womensaid.org.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Laura Richards talks with special guest David Challen, the son of Sally Challen, who is currently in prison serving an 18 year sentence for the murder of Richard Challen in 2011.During her trial jurors were told that she attacked him with a hammer whilst he ate his lunch at the kitchen table of the former marital home.David is leading the charge to free his mother from prison and tells Laura about what it was like growing up at home and what his mother and father's relationship was really like behind closed doors.Since Sally's conviction, the concept of coercive control has been introduced into law following the successful Domestic Violence Law Reform Campaign spearheaded byLaura Richards in partnership with Women's Aid and Sara Charlton Charitable Foundation. Given the advances in law and analysis of coercive control, Sally's murder conviction is now being looked at with fresh eyes and challenged in the courts setting a precedent in UK law. To read more about Sally's case and to help support Sally go to:https://www.justiceforwomen.org.uk/sally-challen/#FreeSallyChallenFor more information about coercive control and the domestic violence law reform campaign go to:https://paladinservice.co.uk/harassment-legislation/domestic-violence-campaign/#CoerciveControlFor more information about the register for serial stalkers and domestic abusers go to:https://paladinservice.co.uk/serial-perpetrator-register-and-order/To sign the petitionhttps://www.change.org/p/rt-hon-theresa-may-mp-create-a-stalker-s-registerTo follow David on Twitter@David_ChallenToday's Episode is sponsored by Casper Mattress.Get $50 towards your next mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/RCPAnd by StitchFixGo to StitchFix.com/RealCrime to get started today.

Later in this episode, co-producer Jennifer Ryan talks to lifestyle blogger Lily Pebbles about her book about female friendships, The F Word. But first, Women’s Aid warned last week that Ireland’s overstretched legal system and insufficient resources for survivors of domestic abuse, are leaving women at risk of further harm even after they leave an abusive partner. Director of the charity Margaret Martin spoke to Róisín Ingle about their 2017 annual report and about the many issues raised in it, including marital rape, sexual consent and victim blaming.

In September 21017 new legal guidance was released for judges making decisions in child contact cases where is domestic abuse is a known factor. The change has come following the 'Child First' campaign by Women's Aid and attempts to address concerns raised by their report "Nineteen Child Homicides". This report tells the story of 19 children intentionally killed by their parent during unsafe child contact arrangements, some of which were court ordered, often against the advice of professionals such as health visitors. The new guidance, Practice Direction 12J, recommends that where a risk assessment flags ongoing risk to the child there will be no contact ordered, even at a contact centre, and that courts should provide special protection measures to guarantee the safety of both survivors of domestic abuse and their children in court. It will hold judges more accountable by requiring them to follow the guidance and also explain why any contact that they order will not expose the child to further harm and how it is in child’s best interest. In this podcast we give you an insight into this guidance and why health visitors need to understand it in their practice. We also discuss how to use this podcast as a resource for CPD and re-validation, the link to the NMC reflective accounts file is: https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/revalidation/reflective-accounts-form.doc Further Reading: PRACTICE DIRCTION 12J https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/family/practice_directions/pd_part_12j Summary of legal history and context: https://www.judiciary.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/PD12J-child-arrangement-domestic-violence-and-harm-report-and-revision.pdf Women's Aid Report: Nineteen child homicides https://1q7dqy2unor827bqjls0c4rn-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Child-First-Nineteen-Child-Homicides-Report.pdf Women's Aid news article SEPT 2017 - 'Landmark Win' https://www.womensaid.org.uk/landmark-win-womens-aids-child-first-campaign-changes-announced-make-child-contact-safer/ We would welcome your contributions to this discussion, as ever contact us at: iamahealthvisitor@gmail.com