Breaking The Cycle To Step Forward Podcast

This episode is part 2 of the conversation between John, Chris and Beverley about his role as secretary in the IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) including other roles in safeguarding children and young people. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first to get the complete recording. If you have any questions please contact: BreakingTheCycleToStepforward@gmail.com https://www.iicsa.org.uk/final-report https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

John O'Brien joins Chris and Beverley in this conversation, sharing his experience as Secretary to the ICCSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). Talking about challenges in setting it up and insight into decisions made about the inquiry. Chris and Beverley also ask him about his own experiences he brings to the setting up of this important project. This episode continues in part 2. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Children Do Not Disclose about the abuse of any form is often what we hear mentioned. What if a child or young person is unaware of what is actually happening, or if indeed they have the words to express, or can they really trust an adult Chris and Beverley discuss this and share their thoughts; through Lived Experience and a professional perspective. What are your thoughts about this? Do you have any experience? We would love to hear from you. Our email is: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

What better way to celebrate 2years of Breaking The Cycle podcast than taking part in the Brighton Marathon 2024. Beverley took part in the marathon to raise funds for Survivors Of aBuse - the charity Chris founded in celebration. Not only do they look back at how the podcast has evolved, they also talk about the difference funding makes to the Charity and what it offers in support for other victims/survivors. If you have any questions or would like further information please email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Do you make quick judgements about people or places you see? Is this a good thing or something negative? Chris and Beverley have a conversation asking "Are you Judgmental" and what does it actually mean? In an open and honest discussion, from Lived Experience and a professional perspective, this conversation is uncut and authentic. We mention a video in the conversation and you can see the link below to view it or listen to it. If you have any questions or would like us to cover a specific topic or question please email: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://youtu.be/iAdt9Z_0YfU https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Joining Chris and Beverley is special guest Elaine Wilkins, who is a published author and multi-Award winning founder of ‘The Chrysalis Effect’ a Trauma Informed Coaching organization that delivers the first ever: Trauma-informed Recovery Pathway’ for those suffering with multiple symptoms including ME, CFS, fibromyalgia and Long Covid post viral fatigue. Her own 6 year illness left her bedbound with no treatment plan. Her subsequent recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome was the catalyst to her 15 year journey to transform the attitude, approach and accessibility of recovery from fatigue related illnesses. Her work has supported over 5000 people to recover their health, delivered ground-breaking trauma informed accredited courses for therapists and clinicians, building an incredible team of trauma informed recovery specialists. Her dream of a holistic trauma informed recovery pathway being immediately accessible at point of GP referral became reality in 2022. If you have any questions please contact us on: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://www.thechrysaliseffect.co.uk/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Chris and Beverley talk about what's normal, especially after experiencing abuse. In this conversation they share their own Lived Experiences and professional perspective. This conversation is uncut, authentic and straight from the heart. If you have any questions or would like to contact us. You can email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

This episode is dedicated to acknowledging all our women guests and also those who support us in producing this podcast. Chris and Beverley share their own perspective of each guest joining them in the last year and reflect. If you have any questions or would like further information please email us: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://www.thesafeguardingalliance.org.uk/research-sex-offender-name-change/ https://www.fatimascampaign.com/ https://www.channel4.com/programmes/a-paedophile-in-my-family-surviving-dad https://www.drellyhanson.com/ https://www.take-cover.org/peer-to-peer-support https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/about-mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/victims-commissioner https://yehudisgoldsobel.co.uk/about https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/restorative-justice-action-plan https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Dino Nocivelli is a leading lawyer in the field of child sexual abuse cases and joins Chris and Beverley in this episode. He is a member of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers and an ambassador for the Survivors Trust and Kyniska. In addition he provided evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) and has been asked to comment extensively upon the Inquiry by many national newspapers and other media outlets. Appearing in media publications providing his expert opinion and commentary, including the BBC News and Radio, ITV, LBC Radio, and some national and local newspapers including articles for the Guardian and the Times. Dino continues to provide his expert opinion to many international media outlets, and regularly provides external training sessions on child abuse law and conducts numerous charity talks every year. Dino continues to campaign to change the law on numerous matters, including: mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse offences, including sport coaches, and activities such as acting, ballet and wrestling. Double jeopardy for indecent assault, ending the use of NDAs in abuse cases and removing titles for convicted peers. If you have any questions for him please contact us by email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://www.leighday.co.uk/about-us/our-people/partners/dino-nocivelli/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

"Do you want to be your Authentic self at work"? is this months question of the month. Chris and Beverley share share their own thoughts and Lived Experience in answering this question especially as a survivor of Abuse and also a Care Leaver. If you have a question you would like Chris and Beverley to answer then please contact them by emailing: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Mathew shares his amazing story with Chris and Beverley which includes his own experience of Sexual Abuse. Together with the amazing challenges he has overcome by walking across Europe to get legislation and law changed! He speaks frankly and also shares his amazing work with The Brave Movement which is a world wide Survivor movement. If you have any questions that you would like to ask please contact Chris and Beverley by email:breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com Rethink Drink: The Sinclair Method UK https://www.bravemovement.org/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Yehudis grew up in London as part of the Charedi (Ultra-orthodox) Jewish community. When she disclosed her experiences of sexual abuse by a family friend, she and her family were punished and faced ostracisation. In 2011, Yehudis set up a charity supporting other Jewish victims of sexual abuse across the UK, providing them with information that was otherwise inaccessible to them. Through her work in the sector, she developed a working group to establish the Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, the first of its kind in the UK. The week focuses on amplifying the voices of those with lived experiences and prompting resources, services, and campaigns about sexual abuse and sexual violence. #ItsNotOk Yehudis chaired the Met Police Independent Advisory Group for Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, ensuring victims from all cultures and communities are represented in policing and referral pathways were established for victims that engaged in the criminal justice system. Yehudis works as a Policy Officer and is completing a Masters at Goldsmiths University in Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://sexualabuseandsexualviolenceawarenessweek.org/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

This month;s question is "Are you afraid of the conversation?" where Chris and Beverley will be looking at this question and sharing their insights and also Lived Experiences. "Have You Got 5 Minutes? is an opportunity to answer your questions. If you have a question you would like discussed pleased email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com

Sibling Abuse is a conversation that does not take place easily and when it is Sibling Sexual Abuse it's a Big Taboo. Dr Elly Hanson who is currently researching and completing a report on behalf of sexual abuse support charities joins Chris and Beverley to open this conversation. Also, joined by Kath who shared her own experience in a Channel 4 documentary called Family Life, and is passionate about opening this conversation and awareness too. Self care is always important and please see a link below for support information and feel free to email Chris and Beverley with any question you may have. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2019/12/17/family-secret-documentary-social-workers-need-know-sibling-sexual-abuse/ http://www.siblingsexualtrauma.com/

Curtis is an Advanced Practitioner, Independent Social Worker, PhD candidate and placement Supervisor and he shares his insights into his world of Social work with Chris and Beverley. He is passionate, honest, and direct about his approach and thoughts. As a host of The Social Work Race Podcast he is a very interesting speaker. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Using her own Lived Experience, Della campaigns to ensure convicted sex offenders cannot slip through the net changing their name and giving themselves new identities. She was abused at 6years old by a known perpetrator (who went on to change his name 5 times). As an ambassador for the Safeguarding Alliance, an author and avid campaigner, she shares with Chris and Beverley, about Dellas Law, and how implementing this will prevent known sex offenders, from wiping clean their offending past and to ensure DBS checks are not mis-informed. If you have any questions or would like to know more please email Chris and Beverley at: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com Amazon link for book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trapped-story-battle-justice-childhood/dp/1789465125 Safeguarding alliance: https://www.thesafeguardingalliance.org.uk/research-sex-offender-name-change/

Chris and Beverley put themselves Under The Spotlight, by asking each other questions about their own experiences and opinions. Answering from the heart, in this authentic, uncut episode, if you have any questions you would like answered please email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Following Fatuma Whitbread's acceptance on BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, of the Helen Rollason award. Recognizing her outstanding achievement in the face of adversity, Fatima returns to share with Chris & Beverley her passion and message in raising awareness of Fatuma's UK Campaign to make change happen and what the award meant to her. If you would like more information and to make a donation please use the link below: https://www.fatimascampaign.com/ breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com

There are some definitions of abuse that have been and continue, to be defined as "Larking about" or "just a joke" however how does it feel to be on the receiving end? Chris and Beverley discuss this topic sharing their views from their own Lived Experience and Professional Perspective. We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts and you can contact us on: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Fatima Whitbread MBE talks with Chris and Beverley about her own experience growing up in care, overcoming abuse in all forms: Emotional, Physical and Sexual and also about her campaign to make change happen for young vulnerable people in care. This raw, uncut conversation gives an insight into the sheer determination of Fatima overcoming her childhood, and also with the added appearance of her chosen mum Maggie. To find out more about Fatima's UK Campaign and how you can contribute, see the links below or email us: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://fatimascampaign.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk