The Willow Project

Beyond The Silence

Education EN ↓ 73 episodes

Our podcast looks at rural domestic abuse and what makes it different to urban abuse.  We talk to those who work in the various different services which support victims and we also talk to victims and survivors too

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The Willow Project

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Education

Latest episode

May 28, 2026

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Episodes

S1 Ep23: Social prescribing and Domestic Abuse 12.05.2022

Today we are talking to Zoe and Debbie who are social prescribers.  They tell us how social prescribing might help domestic abuse survivors when they move to a new area.

S1 Ep22: Alison Boyce, DA Manager for Derbyshire County Council 23.03.2022

Alison is the DA manager for DCC.  If you would like to contact her please email on alison.boyce@derbyshire.gov.uk  The number for the DA helpline is 08000 198 668 The Safer Derbyshire website:-  Welcome to a safer Derbyshire

S1 Ep22: Intuitive Thinking Skills and DA 03.03.2022

In this podcast we talk to Peter about intuitive thinking.  If you would like to self refer please go to www.intuitivethinkingskills.com

S1 Ep21: Language we use to describe abuse 09.02.2022

In this podcast we talk about the language we use to describe abuse and the effects it has on how people perceive abuse.

S1 Ep20: Derbyshire's Rural Crime Team talks to The Willow Pod 24.01.2022

In this podcast we talk to Karl, a police officer from Derbyshire's rural crime team, about the work the team does.

S1 Ep19: Talking to Mark from ManKind 17.01.2022

Today we talk to Mark from the ManKind Initiative. For help call :- ManKind Inititative 01823 334244 Samaritans 116 123 Mens Shed 0300 772 9626 Andy Man's Club info@andysmanclub.co.uk Calm (Campaign Against Living Miserably) 0800 585858

S1 Ep18: Keeping safe at Christmas 22.12.2021

Derbyshire domestic abuse Helpline   08000 198 668 Friday 24th December.  The Advice Centre will close at 3.30pm.   Helpline 8 am to 7 pm Saturday & Sunday closed Monday 27th December   Bank Holiday Tuesday 28th December  Bank Holiday Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th December  normal working day. Helpline 8am to 10 pm Friday 31st December.     The Advice Centre will close at 3.30pm.  Helplin...

S1 Ep17: Podcast with Janet from Nottingham Community Housing Association 20.12.2021

We speak to Janet about the work she is doign to help victims in Derbyshire.

S1 Ep15: Deborah Lush from Deaf-initely Women 10.12.2021

Today we have an interview with Deborah and our interpreter Jill.  There are some pauses in the recording to allow for interpretation.  For more support please look at :- https://www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk/ Spring Derbyshire – Supporting you to make changes https://otter.ai/u/_7JvmJORym_XJI5qC34iukdMu08   TRANSCRIPTION OF PODCAST

S1 Ep16: The Police and Crime Commissioner of Derbyshire, Angelique Foster 08.12.2021

An interview with the Police and Crime Commissioner of Derbyshire, Angelique Foster. https://www.core-derbyshire.com/ https://www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk/public-information/public-meetings/public-assurance-meeting/

S1 Ep13: Barriers to leaving 06.12.2021

Skye and Gemma discuss some of the barriers to leaving when a relationship is abusive

S1 Ep14: Rurality and domestic abuse 02.12.2021

Emily and Skye discuss the different challenges faced by victims of Rural domestic abuse https://www.ruralabuse.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Domestic-Abuse-in-Rural-Areas-National-Rural-Crime-Network.pdf https://www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/Event/derbyshire-only-rural-domestic-abuse-awareness-training-12th-january-2022 https://otter.ai/u/R432-QxCFOdKAfrntYfMpzWvDzo

S1 Ep10: Tour round a refuge 30.11.2021

Something a bit different, not a podcast, a little trip round a refuge in Derbyshire talking about the facilities available there.

S1 Ep12: An interview with John from Derbyshire LGBT+ 29.11.2021

An interview with domestic abuse survivor John from Derbyshire LGBT+  Please contact  01332 207704  for support

S1 Ep11: Information about the Bright Sky app 12.11.2021

A conversation with Phoebe about the Bright Skye app

S1 Ep9: What happens at a refuge. 22.10.2021

We speak to Chelsea about the refuges in Derbyshire and what happens if you go to a refuge.

S1 Ep8: Podcast about what happens when you call the Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline 20.10.2021

We speak to Jadah what happens when you call the domestic abuse helpline in Derbyshire

S1 Ep7: Local Artist talks about the free classes she is offering to victims of DA 12.10.2021

A local Derbyshire ceramics artist is offering free pottery classes to women who have been victims of domestic abuse

S1 Ep6: Darren De'ath the Detective Chief Inspector in charge of domestic abuse talks about his work. 04.08.2021

In this episode with talk to Det Chief Inspector Darrne De'ath about the work he does around domestic abuse and the new work being done with perpetrators. 

S1 Ep5: Tracey from Glow tells us more about the IDVA service 12.07.2021

Tracey is back to tell us more about the IDVA service which is available in Derbyshire

S1 Ep4: Tracy from Glow 16.06.2021

Tracy talks about her journey working in DA services, what Glow does and her hopes for the future.

S1 Ep3: Vanessa Hehir star of 'The Willows' 26.05.2021

Vanessa Heyhir who played 'Dawn' in The Willows tells us about her experience of filming and how it affected her.

S1 Ep2: The Willow Pod 2 Vicky from Crossroads 07.05.2021

Another Willow Pod podcast, this time speaking to Vicky, the CEO of Crossroads.

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