Relationships Shouldn’t Hurt

Central Bedfordshire Council Domestic Abuse Service
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The Central Bedfordshire podcast raising awareness of Domestic Abuse and the support available. For more information on the podcast and transcriptions of each episode, please visit https://bedsdv.org.uk/podcasts/ Inspiring Advertising by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5515-inspiring-advertising- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  1. 21/06/2024

    Domestic Abuse and the Cost-of-Living Crisis

    The cost-of-living crisis is impacting everybody in some way, but it has been particularly difficult for survivors of domestic abuse. The chief executive of Women’s Aid has described its impact as devastating and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner has called it ‘a national emergency’. Listen to Nikki and Helen from the Central Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse team talk to Clare from Women’s Aid in Luton about how the cost of living crisis is impacting those experiencing domestic abuse, as well as options for support services and advice for accessing help and support. If you require a written transcript of this episode, this is available at https://bedsdv.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FINAL-CBC-VERSION-Cost-of-Living.htm

    29 min

  2. 04/12/2023

    How do you know when it’s domestic abuse?

    National statistics tell us that one in three women and one in seven men will experience domestic abuse within their lives. Police recorded 1,500,369 domestic abuse related crimes in the year ending March 2022. Listen to Nikki and Helen from the Central Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse team talk to Clare Edwards, Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) at Victim Support, about how people can support their friends and family members who they know are experiencing domestic abuse. If you require a written transcript of the podcast, this is available at the Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (BDAP) website.

    16 min

  3. 13/09/2023

    Sexual Health: Support After Sexual Assault or Trauma

    *Please be aware that this episode deals with topics that some listeners may find very difficult. Support is available at www.rapecrisis.org.uk or www.bedsdv.org.uk National statistics tell us that one in four women and one in eighteen men have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult, with 67,619 rapes recorded by police in the UK in 2022. Listen to Nikki and Helen from the Central Bedfordshire Council Domestic Abuse team talk to Debbie Liverpool, Emerald Centre Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), and Claire Knight, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor, about the support that is available to those who have experienced sexual assault or trauma. If you require a written transcript of the podcast, this is available at the Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership website.

    22 min

  4. 16/11/2022

    Men Affected by Domestic Abuse

    According to research from ManKind Initiative, 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. Police data shows that 26% of domestic abuse crimes are committed against men, which is equivalent to around 155,000 offences per year. Listen to Sian from the Central Bedfordshire Council Domestic Abuse team talk to Mark Brooks, Chairman of ManKind Initiative, and Mikey Ronnie, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA), about the prevalence of male domestic abuse and where men can go for help. If you require a written transcript of the podcast, this is available at the Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership website.

    27 min

  5. 07/12/2021

    What is a Domestic Abuse Responder?

    Tracy from Central Bedfordshire Council speaks with Daniel, Joanne and Lia, who are all Domestic Abuse Responders from Central Bedfordshire Council. The group discuss the Domestic Abuse Responders programme and share further details about the role and responsibility of a DA Responder. If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse or the issues raised in this podcast, you can contact the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247. You can find details of local and national support services on the Get Help page of our website here. If you are a professional working in Central Bedfordshire, and would like to attend the Domestic Abuse Responder Workshop, please email BDAP@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. If you are in immediate danger, please call the Police on 999.

    19 min

  6. 30/11/2021

    16 Days of Action and Making Domestic Abuse Everybody's Business

    Jayne from Central Bedfordshire Council speaks with Martyn from the Early Childhood Partnership, Jenny from Victim Support and Lisa from Luton Borough Council. The group have a discussion about the 16 Days of Action Campaign against Domestic Abuse and why Domestic Abuse is everybody's business.  If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse or the issues raised in this podcast, you can contact the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247. You can find details of local and national support services on the Get Help page of our website here, including further information relating to the following services that were mentioned in today's episode: Early Childhood Partnership - 01234 341977 Victim Support - useful resources Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership website If you are in immediate danger, please call the Police on 999.

    52 min

  7. 28/09/2021

    Domestic Abuse and LGBT+ Relationships

    Nina from Central Bedfordshire Council speaks with Lee, a Sexual Health Practitioner who also ran the LGBT+ specialist support service in Bedfordshire, Lisa, Central Bedfordshire Council's Senior Youth Worker and Galop's National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline Manager. The group have a discussion about domestic abuse within LGBT+ relationships and the support available to those affected. If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse or the issues raised in this podcast, you can contact the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247. You can find details of local and national support services on the Get Help page of our website here, including further information relating to the following services that were mentioned in today's episode: Galop - National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428 If you are in immediate danger, please call the Police on 999.

    40 min

  8. 03/08/2021

    Domestic Abuse and Housing Support

    Nina from Central Bedfordshire Council speaks with Katie from the Central Bedfordshire Council Housing Team about Domestic Abuse and the support available for housing. If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse or the issues raised in this podcast, you can contact the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247. You can find details of local and national support services on the Get Help page of our website here, including further information relating to the following services that were mentioned in today's episode: Women's Aid - helpline@womensaid.org.uk Respect - Mens Advice Line - 0808 8010327 Central Bedfordshire Homeless Application  Domestic Abuse Resettlement Team (DART - Impakt Housing and Support) - DARTreferrals@Impakt.org.uk  Dogs Trust Freedom Project - 020 7837 0006 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)/info@dogstrust.org.uk Bobby Scheme - 01234 842619 For more information about Protection Orders, you can listen to our Protection Orders podcast here. If you are in immediate danger, please call the Police on 999.

    22 min
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The Central Bedfordshire podcast raising awareness of Domestic Abuse and the support available. For more information on the podcast and transcriptions of each episode, please visit https://bedsdv.org.uk/podcasts/ Inspiring Advertising by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5515-inspiring-advertising- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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  • Creator
    Central Bedfordshire Council Domestic Abuse Service
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Central Bedfordshire Council Domestic Abuse Service
  • Show Website
    Relationships Shouldn’t Hurt