Meeting in a Mentor Scheme run by The Girls’ Network – Farheen and Helen would like to welcome you to EmpowerMENt. EmpowerMENt is a podcast series, recorded in London, England where they explore a topic of shared concern regarding male victims of Domestic Abuse, an underreported issue. This podcast will demonstrate what is achievable in mentorship. Hear interviews with representatives from the police and trusted charities examining two fundamental questions: •Why don’t young men report domestic abuse? •What can be done to change this? Please see the episode descriptions for further details.
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Meeting in a Mentor Scheme run by The Girls’ Network – Farheen and Helen would like to welcome you to EmpowerMENt. EmpowerMENt is a podcast series, recorded in London, England where they explore a topic of shared concern regarding male victims of Domestic Abuse, an underreported issue. This podcast will demonstrate what is achievable in mentorship. Hear interviews with representatives from the police and trusted charities examining two fundamental questions: •Why don’t young men report domestic abuse? •What can be done to change this? Please see the episode descriptions for further details.
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December 17, 2021
Episode 6 – EmpowerMENt ‘Creating Something That Lasts’ [Farheen Khan and Helen Ball]
<p><u>Episode 6</u></p> <p>In this concluding episode Farheen and Helen reflect on their amazing guests from episodes 2 to 5 and describe the impact of their conversations and what they took from each of them.</p> <p>Farheen and Helen identified the passion and commitment that <strong>Louisa Rolfe OBE</strong> brought to her work and being better able to understand the landscape of domestic abuse from their discussion with her.</p> <p>They describe how <strong>Mark Brooks OBE</strong> took time to outline the behaviours of domestic abuse and provide a simple message that it is not acceptable. Also how Mark explained that it is possible to leave an abusive relationship and maintain positivity.</p> <p>Farheen and Helen reflected on how <strong>Asher Majeed </strong>emphasised that sharing experiences will reinforce further sharing and build a community for support and most importantly that victims are not alone.</p> <p>Finally, recalling that <strong>Ippo Panteloudakis</strong> reinforced the message that victims have the right to demand a respectful response. He advocated a wide ranging increase in help seeking and the importance of tailoring the approach to every person and being open minded when offering support.</p> <p><u>Inspirational Quote</u></p> <p>In this final episode Farheen describes her inspiration quote from Dr Seuss:</p> <p>“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.”</p> <p><strong>Farheen and Helen would like to provide the direct links to where anyone affected by the content of these podcasts can obtain help, guidance and support:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.thegirlsnetwork.org.uk/">https://www.thegirlsnetwork.org.uk/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.police.uk/">https://www.police.uk/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.met.police.uk/">https://www.met.police.uk/</a></p> <p><a href="https://news.met.police.uk/news/teenage-girls-mentor-top-met-officers-432633">https://news.met.police.uk/news/teenage-girls-mentor-top-met-officers-432633</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-london-58351814">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-london-58351814</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse/">https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.mankind.org.uk/">https://www.mankind.org.uk/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nexgenwellbeing.com/">https://www.nexgenwellbeing.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.respect.uk.net/">https://www.respect.uk.net/</a></p>
December 17, 2021
Episode 5 – EmpowerMENt ‘Demand a Respectful Response’ [Ippo Panteloudakis – Head of Services, Respect]
<p><strong>Ippo Panteloudakis</strong> is Head of Services for Respect, leading on Membership, Training, Events, and Accreditation for male victims and Helplines. Ippo joined Respect in 2004 to set up the Respect Phoneline, a pilot helpline for domestic abuse perpetrators. As Phoneline Coordinator, he was the third member of staff Respect employed. In 2007, Ippo relaunched the Men's Advice Line, a helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.</p> <p>Ippo has a strong interest in data collection and analysis that support evidence-based service delivery and learning dissemination. Ippo has helped develop Respect's Toolkit for Work with Male Victims, training for frontline workers and the Respect Male Victims' Standard, UK's first accreditation scheme for services supporting male victims.</p> <p><strong>Respect </strong>are a pioneering domestic abuse organisation developing safe, effective work with perpetrators, male victims and young people who use violence.</p> <p><u>Episode 5</u></p> <p>In this episode Farheen, Helen and Ippo begin by considering why reporting of domestic abuse is lower with men. Ippo believes that men are socialised to be strong and therefore seek help less. Ippo explains how important it is to normalise help seeking emphasising that admitting something is not okay is a sign of strength.</p> <p>Ippo describes how there are less services specifically available for men, and societies view of a male victim remains problematic too. Based on his experience Ippo believes campaigns and support services need to consider a range of needs and take a few different approaches to this topic. As an example, Respect provides an innovative option of speaking with either male or female advisors on their helpline.</p> <p>Finally Ippo talks passionately about how victims should not simply be given access to support but have the right to demand a respectful and thoughtful response.</p> <p><u>Inspirational Quote</u></p> <p>For this episode, Helen took her inspirational quote from Mother Teresa:</p> <p>“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”</p> <p><u>Links</u></p> <p><a href="https://www.respect.uk.net/">https://www.respect.uk.net/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.respect.uk.net/pages/ippo-panteloudakis">https://www.respect.uk.net/pages/ippo-panteloudakis</a></p>
December 17, 2021
Episode 4 – EmpowerMENt 'It's not just you' [Asher Majeed – Nexgen Wellbeing]
<p><strong>Asher Majeed</strong> is the founder & CEO of NexgenWellbeing.com.</p> <p><strong>Nexgen Wellbeing</strong> give young people the platform, resources & support to contribute ideas, initiatives & campaigns that promote youth wellbeing and aid in the fightback against deteriorating mental health.</p> <p>Its Mission Statement is to; draw attention to the mental health crisis unfolding amongst the youth; eradicate the stigma attached to discussing mental health; create and sustain a platform through which the youth can contribute to the discourse on mental health wellbeing and to provide resources to enhance the wellbeing and strengthen the mental health of the next generation.</p> <p><u>Episode 4</u></p> <p>In this episode Farheen, Helen and Asher focus on the importance of involving young people in developing the ideas and delivering the solutions to the combined issues of the mental health crisis and domestic abuse. He highlights the importance of curiosity.</p> <p>Asher talks very passionately about the societal issues which leads to a discrepancy in the support available for men compared to women and the need to normalise talking about the issues and seeking support. Asher highlights the particularly unique upbringing young people today have, such as the power of social media - and how important it is to consider this medium in seeking solutions.</p> <p>Drawing on his experiences with mental health Asher comments on the huge developments which have been made, the empowerment of recognising <strong>“it’s not just me [you]”</strong> and how something as small as a podcast can be inspirational - it was for him.</p> <p>Finally Asher discusses how supporting victims to build up their mental health, self-esteem, develop coping mechanisms and emotional intelligence can encourage someone to seek help, and the unique opportunity provided by Nexgen Wellbeing for young people, by young people.</p> <p><u>Inspirational Quote</u></p> <p>For this episode, Helen took her inspiration from the beginning of the quote from Theoretical Physicist Stephen Hawking:</p> <p>“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.”</p> <p><u>Links</u></p> <p><a href="https://www.nexgenwellbeing.com/">https://www.nexgenwellbeing.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ashermajeed">https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ashermajeed</a></p>
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