Can You Hear Me?

The Survivors Trust

A podcast hosted by The Survivors Trust's Lucy Duckworth⁠ and ⁠comedian Mark O'Sullivan who are on a mission ⁠to make conversations about sexual violence easier.

Episodes

  1. Dr. Elly Hanson: The Harms of the Online Sex Industry

    02/06/2025

    Dr. Elly Hanson: The Harms of the Online Sex Industry

    TW: Discussion of sexual violence, child abuse, pornography, and exploitation, including details of online platforms and their practices. If you need support, please call our free, confidential helpline: 0808 801 0818 or text: 07860 022 956 In this episode, we discuss the concerning realities of the online sex industry, with our guest,Dr. Elly Hanson, a clinical psychologist specialising in preventing and tackling sexual abuse and exploitation. Elly left us speechless on more than one occasion with her incredible insight into the harmful dynamics at play in pornography, particularly the objectification and exploitation facilitated by platforms like OnlyFans and PornHub. We delve into how the marketing of sex as a commodity affects both adults and children, the links between pornography consumption and harmful sexual behaviors, and the urgent need for regulation and societal change. Since recording, afurther OnlyFans exposé by Reuters reveals that the platform subcontracts its content moderation to workers in war-torn Ukraine. They are recruited by the ‘almost untraceable’ company StopFraud with whom OnlyFans has a shadowy relationship. Reuters cites content moderation experts who agreed that OnlyFans’ claim of blanket human review is implausible, and when Reuters spoke to several former StopFraud workers, they described clandestine working conditions, including the use of nondisclosure agreements and only knowing their colleagues by nickname. Companies’ reports to Ofcom are shared publicly, but in OnlyFans documentation, details of their content moderation have been redacted. X now states that it shields pornography from children, but this appears tosignificantly rely on children stating that they’re children and the people posting porn labelling their content as such. They will need to implement proper Age Verification within the UK by the summer of 2025. Episode Highlights: 02:11 Defining harm in the context of sexual abuse and exploitation 04:16 The marketing of sex and the rise of OnlyFans as "ethical porn" 06:03 Discussing pornography with children: following the money and business models 13:08 The link between pornography consumption and harmful sexual behaviors, including peer-on-peer abuse 28:00 The global reach of OnlyFans and its staggering growth Referenced in the episode: Gail Dines' work on human rights and sexuality Children's Commissioner's research on young people's perceptions of sexual violence Reuters OnlyFans Exposed special reports This episode was written and hosted by Lucy Duckworth & Mark O'Sullivan, produced by Lucy Lucraft and brought to you by The Survivors Trust.

    47 min
  2. The Church's Dirty Secrets: Justin Welby Resigns

    12/19/2024

    The Church's Dirty Secrets: Justin Welby Resigns

    TW: This episode contains descriptions of physical and emotional abuse, including the use of corporal punishment on children and young adults. It also discusses themes of religious manipulation and institutional betrayal. Listener discretion is advised. If you need support, please call our free, confidential helpline: 0808 801 0818 or text: 07860 022 956 In this episode, we discuss the recent resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the systemic issues within the Church of England related to child abuse cover-ups. We talk about the years of abuse by priests (including former , the church's failure to report or adequately address these crimes, and how senior management, including Welby, facilitated the abuses. The conversation highlights the need for mandatory reporting and external oversight of safeguarding in religious institutions. The episode also delves into the broader implications for societal trust in these institutions and the urgent need for government intervention. Episode Highlights: 01:18 The Church of England Scandal Overview 02:11 Details of Abuse and Cover-Up 04:16 Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby’s Resignation and Response 06:03 Impact on Victims and Public Reaction 09:45 Government and Institutional Accountability 13:08 Call for Action and Reforms Referenced in the episode: ⁠The Independent review into the Church of England’s handling of allegations against the late John Smyth QC led by Keith Makin⁠ ⁠Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury⁠ ⁠https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp352g597xwo⁠ ⁠Publication of Jay Review _(Future of Church Safeguarding Report from Professor Alexis Jay)_⁠ This episode was written and hosted by Lucy Duckworth & Mark O'Sullivan, produced by ⁠Lucy Lucraft⁠ and brought to you by The Survivors Trust. If you need support, please call our free, confidential helpline: 0808 801 0818 or text: 07860 022 956

    15 min
  3. BONUS - The One Where We are Incensed

    12/19/2024 ·  Bonus

    BONUS - The One Where We are Incensed

    TW: This episode contains descriptions of physical and emotional abuse. It also discusses themes of religious manipulation and institutional betrayal. Listener discretion is advised. If you need support, please call our free, confidential helpline: 0808 801 0818 or text: 07860 022 956 In this bonus episode, we discuss the recent revelations surrounding the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, and his failure to adequately address child abuse allegations within the Church of England. This news comes just weeks after the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, for similar reasons. Episode Highlights: 00:01:18 - The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, failed to act on reports of child sexual abuse by a priest.   00:02:11 - Details of the abuse and cover-up by the church, including moving the abuser to different parishes. 00:04:16 - Discussion of a BBC File on Four program about the abuser, David Tudor. 00:06:03 - A shocking interview with a local official who downplays the abuse due to its historical nature. 00:09:45 - The church's inadequate safeguarding measures and the ongoing pattern of abuse and cover-ups. 00:13:08 - The impact on victims and the need for accountability and reform within the church. Referenced in the episode: BBC File on Four program on David Tudor (aired December 17th, 2024) BBC Today program interview with Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley (aired December 16th, 2024)   The Church of England’s Statement on BBC File on Four program on David Tudor This episode was written and hosted by Lucy Duckworth & Mark O'Sullivan, produced by ⁠Lucy Lucraft⁠ and brought to you by The Survivors Trust.

    18 min

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A podcast hosted by The Survivors Trust's Lucy Duckworth⁠ and ⁠comedian Mark O'Sullivan who are on a mission ⁠to make conversations about sexual violence easier.