Beyond The Silence

8. Centring Survivor's Voices in Research with Rory and Siobhan

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health and Trauma
Timecodes:2:32 - Research Ethics when working with Male Survivors23:16 - Assisting Institutions in Supporting Survivors28:14 - Forced to Penetrate Rape Myths 52:47 - Framing Survivor's Stories Outside of Criminal Justice
RESOURCES:
A Review of the National Male Survivors Helpline and Online Service - https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/266984492.pdfTackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tackling-violence-against-women-and-girls-strategySupporting Male Victims of Crimes Considered Violence Against Women and Girls - https://data.parliament.uk/DepositedPapers/Files/DEP2022-0294/Supporting_Male_Victims_March_2022.pdfThe Dynamics and Impact of Sexual Coercion of Men by Women - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1998-07926-007Similar but Different: Men's and Women's Experiences of Sexual Coercion - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1998-07926-008JiCSAV: Justice in Covid-19 for Sexual Abuse and Violence - https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/131218/pdf/Oh You’re a Guy, How Could You Be Raped by a Woman, That Makes No Sense Towards a Case for Legally Recognising and Labelling ‘Forced to Penetrate’ Cases as Rape - https://www.research.lancs.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/oh-youre-a-guy-how-could-you-be-raped-by-a-woman-that-makes-no-sense(4b8befa9-5fed-4306-9d86-7d93ed5e566b).htmlGender Disparities in Sentencing - https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/publications/gender-disparities-in-sentencingThe Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - https://www.iicsa.org.uk/ 
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7. Through the Gate with Jamie and Rob

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health, Incarceration, Homelessness, Strong Language and Trauma
Timecodes:2:54 - Rob and Jamie talk about working in prison27:56 - News42:25 - Activity Spotlight - OUTSide OUT Spoken50:35 - Letters
NEWS:
The Workforce Impact of Second Chance Hiring - https://www.uschamber.com/workforce/data-deep-dive-the-workforce-impact-of-second-chance-hiring-3
Contact Us:
support@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Service Information0161 236 2182@thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Bluesky, Facebook and Tiktok#BreakTheSilence
enquiries@mandemmeetup.org - Service Information@mandemmeetup - Instagram, X and Facebook#MandemMeetup

6. Demystifying Therapy with Mark and Jane

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health and Trauma
Timecodes:
1:12 - Mark and Jane introduce the Therapy Service
6:03 - Different Therapy Pathways
14:30 - Protection for Therapists
27:56 - News
40:25 - Activity Spotlight - Group Therapy Pilot
48:18 - Letters
NEWS & RESOURCES
Trauma and Recovery (1992): Judith Herman
No Bad Parts - Healing Trauma & Restoring Wholeness (2023): Richard Schwartz
The Eight C's and Five P's of Self: https://foundationifs.org/images/banners/pdf/The_8_Cs_of_Self_Leadership_Wheel.pdf
Investing in Our Mental Health: Priorities for the NHS Ten-Year Plan: https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/investing-in-our-mental-health-priorities-for-the-nhs-ten-year-plan/
Contact Us:
support@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Service Information
0161 236 2182
@thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Bluesky, Facebook and Tiktok
#BreakTheSilence

5. Report to Court with Kaelin and Duncan

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health and Trauma
Timecodes:
1:58 - Kaelin and Duncan introduce the ISVA Service
5:40 - Reporting to the Police
23:00 - News
51:50 - Activity Spotlight - Nightingale Suite
56:30 - Letters
NEWS
Operation Soteria Survivor Report Findings - https://openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/eprint/34004/
Tackling 'rape myths' among jurors - https://www.hud.ac.uk/news/2020/january/tackling-rape-myths-among-jurors/
Contact Us:
support@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Service Information
0161 236 2182
@thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Bluesky, Facebook and Tiktok #BreakTheSilence

We Are Survivors 16th Birthday Special Part 2

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Harms, Explicit Language, Drug Use
Timecodes:0:35 - ONIT16:27 Creating Safe Spaces27:45 - A Message from Aisling28:38 - A Message from Monica30:12 - OUTSpoken Prison Service34:30 - Mandem Partnership - Through The Gate40:55 - Community Services44:01 - Working with Perpetrators52:30 - A Message from NJ59:47 - Reflecting on the last 16 years1:05:41 - A Message from A Very Important Somebody1:11:57 - Year of Consent Announcement1:15:10 - Outro
Contact Us:community@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Community Development support@wearesurvivors.org.uk- Service Information 0161 236 2182 @thisissurvivors - Instagram & X #BreakTheSilence

We Are Survivors 16th Birthday Special Part 1

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Harms, Explicit Language, BDSM, Drug Use
Timecodes:
0:42 - Introductions
8:28 - We Are Survivors' Inception
10:09 - A message from Evan
12:35 - The Early Days
15:30 - Growing the Organisation
22:25 - Becoming a Registered Charity
24:56 - A Message From Craig
30:15 - Crafting the Identity of the Organisation
34:05 - Peer Support (Creating the Saferoom)
42:06 - Campaigns and Partner Organisations
46:05 - Daniel's Journey with We Are Survivors
49:57 - Rebranding the Organisation
1:03:21 - A Message From Jamie
1:07:57 - Outro
Contact Us:
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4. Challenging Stigma and Cultural Barriers with Nisaa and Riz

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Trauma, Suicide, Grooming, Extremism 
Timecodes:1:35 - Nisaa and Riz Introduce WAS Therapy Services5:22 - Barriers to Engaing With Support13:30 - Warning Signs of Grooming 16:47 - Female Perpetrators20:48 - Reframing Cultural Ideas25:54 - News30:26 Activity Spotlight36:33 Letters
NEWS
Britain’s Asylum Process Endangers Sexual Violence Survivors - NISAAhttps://jacobin.com/2024/07/britain-asylum-sexual-violence-migrants
 
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3. Data and Safe Spaces with Jamie

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Trauma
Timecodes:1:18 - Jamie Introduces Central Operations18:58 News30:38 Activity Spotlight36:30 Letters
NEWS
Digital progress ‘static’ as nearly half of charities say staff skills a barrier: report https://econsultancy.com/digital-skills-charities-2024/
Key findings from the Charity Digital Skills Report 2024 https://charitydigital.org.uk/topics/key-findings-from-the-charity-digital-skills-report-2024-11641
Contact Us:
community@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Community Developmentsupport@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Service Information0161 236 2182@thisissurvivors - Instagram & X#BreakTheSilence

2. Authentic Voices and Storytelling with Christopher

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health, Suicide, Self Harm, Addiction and Trauma
Timecodes:1:18 - Christopher Introduces the Community Development Team4:10 - Christopher Opens Up About His Experience9:33 - Breaking the Silence16:06 - News24:48 - Activity Spotlight: The Writing Room28:59 - Letters
Christopher's Resources:
First Rung: The Killing of Demons and Darlings Review - https://www.northernsoul.me.uk/first-rung-rope-ladder/Purchase Christopher's Short Story in Papaerback - https://flapjackpress.co.uk/shop/first-rung-the-killing-of-demons-and-darlings
NEWSNarrative Therapy: Palestinian Storytelling Through Poetry https://www.thephoenixnews.com/posts/narrative-therapy-palestinian-storytelling-through-poetry
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1. Self Care and Mindfulness with Joshua

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health and Trauma
Timecodes:1:04 - Joshua Introduces Pathfinder7:20 - Mindfulness23:30 - News36:36 - Activity Spotlight40:04 - Letters
Josh's Resources:
An introduction to Trauma Booklet - https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/services/mental-health/self-help-resources/stabilisation-pack/stabilisation-pack/intro/an-introduction-to-trauma-pdf/
Mindfulness and self-compassionate guided audios - https://www.compassionatemind.co.uk/resource/audio
Name it to Tame it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcDLzppD4Jc
Mindfulness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxyVCjp48S4
Breathing - https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/wellness/breathing-exercises
Moving forward - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2MyyMyUkWU
NEWSWhat is your ‘inner child’, why it can cause adults problems and how to begin healing - JOSHhttps://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3269125/what-your-inner-child-why-it-can-cause-adults-problems-and-how-begin-healing
Contact Us:
community@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Community Developmentsupport@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Service Information0161 236 2182@thisissurvivors - Instagram & X#BreakTheSilence