Episode 7 - Naomi

Join us as Abi Thomas meets amazing women who have all been through the Own My Life Course, a 12 session course which enables women who have been subjected to abuse to regain ownership of their lives. 

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Be aware that you will hear painful stories of many types of abuse during these episodes. But you will also hear a lot of joy - and we make no apology for that!

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Today we meet the indomitable Helen and absolute powerhouse, Viran. We hear about:

• Own My Life in the MET police.

• Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs).

• Creating a hostile environment for perpetrators.

• Creating domestic abuse policies for the environment

• Sisterhood.

• Barriers for women are subjected to abuse by police officers.

• Challenging the culture present in the MET police.

• Race and intersectional barriers.

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Further Reading and Resources:

• Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse HERE

• Met Police blog HERE

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More information about Own My Life:

• Find a course HERE

• Evaluations HERE

• Our training HERE

• Own My Life Discovery HERE

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You may realise as you listen that you, or someone you know, needs help or support to get safe. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is on 0808 2000 247. If you have concerns that a man is behaving in an unsafe way to a partner you can contact the Respect Perpetrator Phoneline on 0800 802 4040.

Music: Untamed (Instrumental Version) used with permission and our thanks to Ludlów.