In this series, journalist Marisa Bate explores the profound psychological impact of male violence against women, something 1 in 3 European women have experienced. We hear powerful testimonies from survivors, as well as from Gino Cecchettin, the father of an Italian femicide victim whose case sparked an unprecedented outpouring of grief and anger. We talk to campaigners and activists, from an Austrian who has worked in this field for over 40 years and helped establish milestone safety measures and legislation, to a young Berliner leading with innovative new technology. We will learn from psychiatrists if and how the mind and body can heal from the trauma inflicted upon victims, and finally, we look to the future and ask: can we dare to be hopeful?
Echoes of Harm is a podcast by Chora Media in collaboration with Angelini Pharma. The podcast is written and hosted by Marisa Bate, with editorial support by Francesca Bottenghi. Editorial curation by Sara Poma. Sound and music supervision is by Luca Micheli. Post-production and editing are done by Andrea Girelli. The graphic designer is Rebecca Grassi. The project manager is Gloria Beltrami. The producer is Martina Conte, with post-production coordination by Matteo Scelsa. Live sound-engineers are Lucrezia Marcelli, Luca Possi and Aurora Ricci.