HJ Talks About Abuse

Sexual misconduct in the workplace

In this week's episode the abuse team discuss various cases of sexual misconduct in the workplace, after an ex-Director of a law firm was recently struck off the role for sexual harassment in the workplace.

‘I’m Tired of This’: campaign to stop sexual abuse of women exercising in public

In this week's episode, the abuse team discuss ‘I’m Tired of This’ -  a recent campaign calling for an end to sexual abuse and harassment of women and girls exercising in public across the West Midlands.

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.