Episode 3 - Lola
Title: Safety on our streets
Release date: February 22nd, 2022
Recorded at Rural Media Studio in 2021
Episode host: Lola. Research by Gemma.
Episode guest: Sarah, West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
In this episode Lola interviews Sarah, who works with West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre, about safety on our streets and protecting young people, particularly people who identify as women, from sexual violence. They talk about sex and relationship education, as well as the challenge of myths and stereotypes. Research and questions were written by P.O.V. participant Gemma.
The theme of this episode is mature and we ask everyone to take care when listening. Issues discussed include violence against women, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, consent, and pornography. In the show notes we provide information on organisations that can support listeners. This includes details for West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre, a charity which provides specialist support, counselling, help and information, for those affected by any form of sexual violence. We also provide links to the following places:
Rape Crisis: rapecrisis.org.uk / 0808 802 9999
Refuge: nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Women’s Aid: womensaid.org.uk
Respect (men’s support): mensadviceline.org.uk