Eliminating Gender-Based Violence in Sport - Safeguarding Matters
Ann Craft Trust Head of Safeguarding in Sport Emma Gibson talks to Emma Thomas, a sport ethicist specialising in safeguarding in Muay Thai.Emma Thomas is a trustee board member at Safe Sport International. This stems from her experience as a Muay Thai fighter and a survivor of sexual violence in her sport.She is also the founder of Under the Ropes, an online platform promoting safe and inclusive cultures in Muay Thai, focusing on the elimination of gender-based violence.Emma recently completed her master’s degree in Sports Ethics & Integrity, and for her thesis, she conducted the world’s first study on women’s experiences of sexual harassment and abuse in Muay Thai. This involved trauma-informed interviews with survivors and an analysis of safeguarding policies implemented by federations.
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Safeguarding Adults in Ibiza: A Volunteer's Perspective - Safeguarding Matters
Jodi Evans talks to University of Nottingham Sociology and Criminology student Bella Hamilton about her experiences of safeguarding adults in Ibiza.Bella volunteered with 24-7 Ibiza, a community outreach and support organisation based on the Spanish island. In this podcast, Bella talks about how the organisation works to safeguard adults in Ibiza. She discusses the relationships she built with other volunteers and organisations, and the importance of good communication in keeping people safe.
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What inspires us to safeguard adults? Safeguarding Matters
Jodi Evans talks to Deborah Peat, a new trustee at The Ann Craft Trust, about the experiences that inspired her to focus on safeguarding adults. Deborah was the former safeguarding lead at Open University. Unfortunately, she recently suffered a brain haemorrhage. While recovering, she saw a lot of very vulnerable patients. She also witnessed some quite distressing instances where patients were being abused by members of their family, including an instance of cuckooing.Deborah and Jodi discuss how quickly our lives and our circumstances can change, which means that we could all become more at risk of abuse and coercion at some point. Deborah's experiences highlight the importance of advocacy and speaking out. They also demonstrate the power of people, networks, and communities in looking out for each other.
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Grief Disco and the Power of Music and Movement - Safeguarding Matters
Jodi Evans, Safeguarding Adults in Sport Manager for Wales, talks to Georgina Jones about Grief Disco.Grief Disco is an initiative to help people work through grief with the power of music and movement. "At Grief Disco, we don’t dance to forget. We dance to remember, to honour, and to reconnect—with ourselves, with joy, and with each other. Music helps us shake off the weight of sorrow, even if just for a moment, and reminds us that life still holds space for movement, laughter, and healing'"
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Suzy Lamplugh Trust - Preventing Stalking and Harassment in Sport - Safeguarding Matters
Jodi Evans talks to Catherine McLaughlin, Deputy CEO / Director of Services & Development at the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.The Suzy Lamplugh Trust runs The National Stalking Helpline, a free service offering advice for victims of stalking. They also run free Bystander Training sessions for all kinds of organisations. These half-hour sessions empower individuals effectively intervene when they see harassment taking place, without putting their own personal safety at risk.Jodi and Catherine discuss how stalking and harassment can take place, with particular emphasis on sport settings. They also talk about the steps people can take to prevent this form of abuse - whether you're a victim of it yourself, or you suspect that someone you know is being harassed.Â
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