HJ Talks About Abuse

US jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll

This week, the abuse team discuss a recent trial, where a New York jury has found against ex- US President Donald Trump and in favour of the plaintiff E. Jean Carroll and awarded her $5m in damages.

Sexual abuse, “nervous shock” and secondary victims

This week the team discuss the topic of secondary victims, and how the law does not see the family of a survivor of child sexual abuse as a victim and so cannot be compensated.

School teacher sentenced to prison for abusing children

This week the Abuse team discuss the recent conviction of Richard Taylor, a primary school teacher from Nottingham.

Father who abused daughter released from jail identifying as a woman

In this week's episode, the abuse team discuss a woman's experience of discovering her father, who sexually abused her, is being released from prison while identifying as a woman.

Abused gay men not aware they are victims

In this episode, the abuse team discuss the challenges facing gay and bisexual men who have experienced sexual abuse by their partners, and face barriers to accessing support.

Walking to raise money and awareness of New Pathways

In this week's episode, the abuse team discuss their recently completed sponsored walk raising monies for the charity New Pathways.

 

Sexual abuse incidents reported in children hospital units

In this week's episode of HJ Talks About Abuse, the team discuss the disturbing amount of sexual abuse incidents in various children hospital units. Over a thousand incidents have been recorded over 4 years, according to NHS statistics.

Vape Shops used to target and groom children

In this week's episode, the abuse team discuss the recent headlines surrounding vape shops being used as gateway to child exploitation.

Stephen Bear imprisoned for image-based abuse

In this episode, the team discuss the recent sentencing of Stephen Bear received for his convictions in relation to revenge porn and the recent documentary ‘Georgia v Bear' which aired on ITV.

An interview with Roland Angerer from ChildFund

In this episode, Alan talks with Roland Angerer from Child Fund which is a global community of people who care about children, and take action to help them live at their fullest potential at every stage of their lives.