Beyond The Silence

In 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 t...

In 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 heal...

In 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. Conta...

We'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 ca...

CONTENT 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/266...

CONTENT 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 Contac...

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): Richar...

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/janua...

CONTENT 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...

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...

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Trauma, Suicide, Grooming, Extremism  Timecodes: 1:35 - Nisaa and Riz Introduce WAS Therapy Services 5:22 - Barriers to Engaing With Support 13:30 - Warning Signs of Grooming  16:47 - Female Perpetrators 20:48 - Reframing Cultural Ideas 25:54 - News 30:26 Activity Spotlight 36:33 Letters NEWS Britain’s Asylum Process Endangers Sexual Violence Survivors - NISAA htt...

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Trauma Timecodes: 1:18 - Jamie Introduces Central Operations 18:58 News 30:38 Activity Spotlight 36:30 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-findi...

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health, Suicide, Self Harm, Addiction and Trauma Timecodes: 1:18 - Christopher Introduces the Community Development Team 4:10 - Christopher Opens Up About His Experience 9:33 - Breaking the Silence 16:06 - News 24:48 - Activity Spotlight: The Writing Room 28:59 - Letters Christopher's Resources: First Rung: The Killing of Demons and Darlings Review - https:...

CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Violence, Mental Health and Trauma Timecodes: 1:04 - Joshua Introduces Pathfinder 7:20 - Mindfulness 23:30 - News 36:36 - Activity Spotlight 40:04 - 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-c...