In this episode Moira Hutton (Sexual Violence Service Manager), explores the nuances of working in a trauma informed way by catching up with three Trauma Informed professionals.Ananya Reynolds is a qualified counsellor who offers one to one support at Calan’s inhouse sexual violence service, The Lotus Project.Nathalie Griffiths is a BACP accredited psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and group supervisor for charities working with trauma.Hazel Renouf is the Trauma Informed Systems Manager for the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.

Domestic abuse is not a private matter. It is a crime and kills over two women a week in England and Wales. We should not stand by or accept violence against women, domestic abuse or sexual violence in our communities. The Don’t be a Bystander Podcast brings together professionals within Wales and a survivor of domestic abuse to talk about the importance of the Don’t be a Bystander initiative and how the Beauty Industry can support this approach.

In order to ensure survivor voices are heard and to raise awareness of gendered based violence during the 16 days of activism, Calan DVS has recorded a podcast led by a survivor of domestic abuse who talks about her experience of Domestic Violence and Abuse including coercive control and the impacts of her experiences. During the podcast you will also hear from sector experts who will talk about the importance of survivor voices and how survivors inform policy work, the SEEDS project and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences.