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Beyond The Silence
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Welcome to Beyond The Silence, the official podcast of We Are Survivors. We are a charity based in Greater Manchester that supports men and boys who have been affected rape, sexual abuse and exploitation. Here on Beyond the Silence, we discuss issues that affect male survivors with mental health professionals and people with lived experience.
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12. Creating Change Through Lived Experience with Duncan
3w ago00:48:58Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode, host George sits down with Duncan Craig OBE, founder and CEO of We Are Survivors, to explore how we can better support male survivors, amplify their voices, and shape a future where healing is accessible to all. At We Are Survivors, we amplify male survivor voices through our services: We Are Listening, Speaking Out, and OUT Side OUT Spoken. This conversation explores the vital work being done to break the silence around male sexual abuse and trauma, the healing journeys survivors navigate, and what the future holds for survivor support and advocacy. Contact Us: support@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Service Information 0161 236 2182 @thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Facebook and Tiktok
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11. What is ON IT? with Daniel and Grahame
3w ago00:24:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode of our podcast, we dive into the ON IT campaign, a vital collaboration between We Are Survivors and George House Trust. We explore the important connections between sex, chems, HIV, and consent, creating space for honest, informed conversations that matter to our community. ON IT is about breaking down barriers, challenging stigma, and providing practical support around sexual health, substance use, and wellbeing. Community Events View all our upcoming community events, training sessions, and resources here: https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk/sup... Contact Us: support@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Service Information 0161 236 2182 @thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Facebook and Tiktok
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10. Standing With Survivors: How We Can Help with Michael
3w ago00:30:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode, George (Senior Community Co-Ordinator) and Michael (Trainee Trauma Informed Therapist) discuss how to effectively support male survivors of sexual harm. We explore: Trauma-informed approaches that work Managing the emotional toll on supporters Practical tools for being a better ally Essential listening for therapists, family members, friends, and anyone supporting survivors. Contact Us: support@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Service Information 0161 236 2182 @thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Facebook and Tiktok
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9. The Power of Volunteering with Plaman and Christopher
3w ago00:39:31Tap to summarizeWe're back with a brand new season of the Beyond The Silence Podcast! In this episode, we welcome back our Senior Community Development Co-Ordinator George as host, who sits down with our Community Development Co-Ordinator Christopher and volunteer Plaman. They open up about their personal healing journeys and how volunteering became a powerful part of their recovery. Discover how giving back can transform lives, break the silence, and build stronger communities. Whether you're a survivor, supporter, or simply curious about the impact of volunteering, this conversation will inspire you. Contact Us: support@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Service Information 0161 236 2182 @thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Facebook and Tiktok
Transcribe →8. Centring Survivor's Voices in Research with Rory and Siobhan
Aug 401:04:33Tap to summarizeCONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health and Trauma Timecodes: 2:32 - Research Ethics when working with Male Survivors 23:16 - Assisting Institutions in Supporting Survivors 28:14 - 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.pdf Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tackling-violence-against-women-and-girls-strategy Supporting Male Victims of Crimes Considered Violence Against Women and Girls - https://data.parliament.uk/DepositedPapers/Files/DEP2022-0294/Supporting_Male_Victims_March_2022.pdf The Dynamics and Impact of Sexual Coercion of Men by Women - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1998-07926-007 Similar but Different: Men's and Women's Experiences of Sexual Coercion - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1998-07926-008 JiCSAV: 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).html Gender Disparities in Sentencing - https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/publications/gender-disparities-in-sentencing The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - https://www.iicsa.org.uk/ Contact Us: support@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Service Information 0161 236 2182 @thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Bluesky, Facebook and Tiktok #BreakTheSilence
Transcribe →7. Through the Gate with Jamie and Rob
Jul 2801:08:37Tap to summarizeCONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health, Incarceration, Homelessness, Strong Language and Trauma Timecodes: 2:54 - Rob and Jamie talk about working in prison 27:56 - News 42:25 - Activity Spotlight - OUTSide OUT Spoken 50:35 - 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 Information 0161 236 2182 @thisissurvivors - Instagram, X, Bluesky, Facebook and Tiktok #BreakTheSilence enquiries@mandemmeetup.org - Service Information @mandemmeetup - Instagram, X and Facebook #MandemMeetup
Transcribe →6. Demystifying Therapy with Mark and Jane
Jul 21, 202500:52:24Tap to summarizeCONTENT 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
Transcribe →5. Report to Court with Kaelin and Duncan
Jul 14, 202501:03:51Tap to summarizeCONTENT 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
Transcribe →We Are Survivors 16th Birthday Special Part 2
Feb 13, 202501:18:00Tap to summarizeCONTENT WARNING: Sexual Harms, Explicit Language, Drug Use Timecodes: 0:35 - ONIT 16:27 Creating Safe Spaces 27:45 - A Message from Aisling 28:38 - A Message from Monica 30:12 - OUTSpoken Prison Service 34:30 - Mandem Partnership - Through The Gate 40:55 - Community Services 44:01 - Working with Perpetrators 52:30 - A Message from NJ 59:47 - Reflecting on the last 16 years 1:05:41 - A Message from A Very Important Somebody 1:11:57 - Year of Consent Announcement 1:15:10 - Outro Contact Us: community@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Community Development support@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Service Information 0161 236 2182 @thisissurvivors - Instagram & X #BreakTheSilence
Transcribe →We Are Survivors 16th Birthday Special Part 1
Feb 5, 202501:08:40Tap to summarizeCONTENT 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: community@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Community Development support@wearesurvivors.org.uk - Service Information 0161 236 2182 @thisissurvivors - Instagram & X #BreakTheSilence
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