HJ Talks About Abuse

Plymouth Brethren Christian Church members under investigation for alleged sexual abuse

In this episode, the team discusses the recent reports that have surfaced uncovering decades of alleged child sexual abuse within the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.

Man jailed for 27 years following historic sexual abuse at boarding school

In this week's episode, the abuse team discusses the subject of sexual abuse in schools, prompted by the recent headlines surrounding an ex-boarding school employee who has been jailed for 27 years following sexual offences he committed against students.

Rail industry cracks down on sexual harassment

In this week's podcast, the abuse team discusses the ongoing issue of sexual harassment on the railway. In recent times, it is sadly not uncommon to see many headlines involving sexual harassment and assaults that have taken place on trains and underground lines across London and the rest of the UK.

Army inquiry finds sexual harassment from boss led to female soldier’s suicide

In this week's episode, the abuse team discusses the recent inquiry into Jaysley Beck's death after she took her own life following an intense period of sexual harassment behaviour by her boss within the military.

Abercrombie & Fitch ex-CEO accused of exploiting men for sex

In this week's episode, the abuse team discusses the recent investigations surrounding allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch and his partner. They were allegedly exploiting men at sex events they hosted around the world.

Sexual abuse in medical settings

In this episode the team discuss the subject of sexual abuse in medical settings, as female surgeons report being sexually harassed, assaulted and raped by senior male surgeons in the workplace.

Sexual abuse within the comedy industry

In light of the recent allegations against comedian and actor Russell Brand, the abuse team have a conversation about how the comedy industry uses humour to abuse and silence women, and has done so for many years.

Tagging system for prisoners to protect survivors of abuse

In this episode, the team discusses the launch of the new tagging scheme that is being launched in the East and West Midlands, to protect victims of abuse from perpetrators when released from prison.

Scout leader jailed for sexually abusing two children

In this latest podcast the team discusses the recent ex-scout leader who has been convicted for sexually abusing two children at a scout camp.

A discussion on Emmerdale’s sexual abuse storyline

In this week's episode, the team discusses the upcoming storyline in Emmerdale regarding the well-known character Lydia Dingle's rape storyline, played by Karen Blick.