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HJ Talks About Abuse

The Hugh James Abuse Team•hjabuse.podbean.com
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We’re starting the conversation about sexual abuse to inform and offer legal support for listeners, by discussing recent cases and topics which have been ignored for too long.
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The effectiveness of Operation Bluestone on increasing rape convictions

In this week’s episode of HJ Talks about Abuse, the team discusses rape trials and convictions, in particular a headline that has been in the press recently regarding Avon and Somerset Police’s new ‘whole story approach’ named ‘Operation Bluestone’, aimed at increasing rape prosecutions.

Aug 18, 2023•14 min•Ep. 216

Sexual predators posing as Uber drivers

In this week’s episode of HJ Talks About Abuse, Danielle and Hannah from the Abuse team discuss the recent headlines surrounding a sexual predator who posed as an Uber driver to sexually assault women.

Aug 11, 2023•15 min•Ep. 215

Wind River: Sexual Abuse in Ethnic Minority Communities / Isolated Communities

Imagine a remote area in Wyoming, USA, with vast forests and snow-capped mountains. Wind River, a film inspired by true events, delves into the dark world of violence and sexual abuse faced by American Indian women in this very region. The movie portrays the heartbreaking story of two teenage American Indian girls who fall victim to sexual abuse and murder, shedding light on an endemic issue affecting Native American and Alaskan Native women. Shockingly, according to a Department of Justice stud...

Aug 08, 2023•14 min•Ep. 214

Actor Kevin Spacey cleared of sexual abuse charges

In this week’s podcast, the Abuse team discuss some recent headlines involving Kevin Spacey’s not guilty verdict for sexual abuse allegations, and Andrew Malkinson’s overturned conviction after spending 17 years in prison for rape that he did not commit. Further, the team discuss the historic case of Stefan Kiszko, another wrongful conviction for rape and murder, who also faced prison time for a crime he did not commit.

Jul 28, 2023•17 min•Ep. 213

An interview with Yours in Scouting Part 2

This is the second part of the interview with founders of Yours in Scouting, Sheanna Patelmaster and Lucy Pincott. They debate on the effectiveness of mandatory reporting, mass safeguarding training for Scout leaders and provide advice for survivors who are thinking of disclosing their abuse.

Jul 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 212

An interview with Yours In Scouting Part 1

In a first episode of two parts, Alan and Danielle speak with Sheanna Patelmaster and Lucy Pincott founders of Yours In Scouting about the reasons for setting up this website and current campaign following their abuse by scout leaders.

Jul 14, 2023•18 min•Ep. 211

Sexual misconduct in the workplace

In this week's episode the abuse team discuss various cases of sexual misconduct in the workplace, after an ex-Director of a law firm was recently struck off the role for sexual harassment in the workplace.

Jun 29, 2023•14 min•Ep. 209
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