Our world afresh, through the eyes of sociologists. Brought to you by The Sociological Review, Uncommon Sense is a space for questioning taken-for-granted ideas about society – for imagining better ways of living together and confronting our shared crises. Hosted by Rosie Hancock in Sydney and Alexis Hieu Truong in Ottawa, featuring a different guest each month, Uncommon Sense insists that sociology is for everyone – and that you definitely don’t have to be a sociologist to think like one! S ...
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Join the experts at IPM Advancement for discussion and insights into nonprofit fundraising, membership, advocacy and more. Each show covers a different aspect of advancement, with topics ranging from annual giving to capital campaigns and everything in between.
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Creation stories from around the world, dramatised for radio. An immersive audio adventure back to the beginning time… Why are we here, how did we get here and who are we anyway? These profound questions have given rise to creation stories, shared across cultures and societies to help us humans make sense of the world and there are many commonalities between these stories. In the Beginning brings ten of these ancestral tales to life. These stories transport us through the cosmos, into dreamt ...
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Hosted by Debbie Jones, founder of Resolute Women’s Support Services, our podcast is dedicated to exploring the realities of domestic abuse and coercve control, providing expert insights, and sharing powerful survivor stories. Each episode dives deep into the emotional, legal, and social aspects of domestic abuse, offering support and practical advice for survivors and those looking to help. What You’ll Discover: - In-depth discussions on domestic abuse, coercive control, and trauma recovery ...
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Sexual Violence Survivors EXPOSE The Truth Behind Failed Justice System
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58:53Survivors Jade Blue and Charlotte join Debbie on the Resolute podcast to discuss their experiences after sexual violence. Charlotte discusses her Open Justice For All campaign that secured free court transcripts for sexual offence victims, while Jade shares insights from successfully suing the CPS and her work on police advisory groups. Both women …
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Donor Stewardship: Helping Donors Find Meaning through Philanthropy (with Sami Zoss and Dzenan Berberovic)
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41:18Great donor stewardship goes beyond thank-you notes — it creates a sense of meaning for the donor. In this kickoff episode of our new series on stewardship, Sami Zoss sits down with Dzenan Berberovic, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Avera Health, to explore how thoughtful stewardship can deepen relationships, celebrate generosity, and offer donors wh…
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Sideways Sociology: UK Anti-Racism – Trailer
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2:03Hi everyone! The next episode of Uncommon Sense is landing here soon, but for now, we want to tell you about our brand new podcast, Sideways Sociology: UK Anti-Racism, a mini-series of audio essays on the work and lasting sociological significance of three important and inspirational figures in the story of UK anti-racism: Ambalavaner Sivanandan, G…
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Building Resilience in the Face of Funding Cuts (with Laura Rosi and Elizabeth Silverstein)
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33:29Radical shifts in federal funding priorities continue to create widespread uncertainty across the nonprofit sector. In today’s episode, we explore strategies to build organizational resilience, collaborate with other nonprofits, and communicate effectively with donors and funders during difficult times. We also examine the unique value a consultant…
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Ex-Copper Reveals How Police Are FAILING Domestic Abuse Victims
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1:07:37Jay Darkmoore, an ex-police officer with nearly 10 years of experience who now writes crime thrillers, joins Debbie on the Resolute podcast to discuss his recently published police memoir. They examine the systemic issues within policing and the justice system, focusing on how domestic abuse cases are handled. Jay explains why he left the police fo…
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How do we typically see fat, and how can thinking differently about it have emancipatory outcomes? Fady Shanouda of Carleton University’s Feminist Institute of Social Transformation introduces Fat Studies and their inextricable link to activism. Alert to the connection between living and other things, Fady unpacks his feminist new materialist appro…
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Attacked With A Knife, Betrayed By The System: One Woman’s Fight For Justice After Domestic Abuse
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41:03Survivor Elizabeth Hudson shares her harrowing story of domestic violence and the shocking failures of the justice system that followed. After narrowly escaping a life-threatening knife attack by her ex-husband in 2021, Elizabeth faced nearly two years of systemic failures, delays, and errors that prolonged her trauma. In this conversation with Deb…
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Advocacy Matters: Defending Federal Funding for Nonprofits (with Pat Libby, Kendra Davenport, and Shannon McCracken)
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41:48When federal funding is at risk, diversification is a smart long-term strategy. But there's a more immediate response nonprofits can’t afford to ignore — advocacy. In this episode, we break down what advocacy really means, how it works, and why it’s essential for every nonprofit to get involved right now. Join us as we explore how to make your voic…
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The Shocking REALITY Of Domestic Abuse Suicides - Tim Woodhouse, Suicide Prevention Researcher
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47:08Tim Woodhouse, Suicide Prevention Programme Manager, joins Debbie, Resolute’s Founder and CEO, to discuss the findings from his latest report, revealing the connection between domestic abuse and suicide. His research shows that domestic abuse-related suicides account for 33% of all suicides in Kent and Medway—potentially translating to 1,800 deaths…
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From TV’s “The Bear” to the simmering restaurant thriller “Boiling Point” we seem drawn to angry-but-vulnerable chefs in pop culture. But how do such stereotypes shape who works in kitchens and how they treat their colleagues? Is “kitchen culture”, with its macho rough and tumble norms, always so different from the work culture so many of us face –…
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Federal Funding Uncertainty: How to Assess the Risks and Respond Strategically (with Lauren Steiner, Anne Newland, and Beth Silverstein)
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39:40Recently, a series of rapid-fire decisions by the Trump administration sent shockwaves through the nonprofit sector, leaving many organizations uncertain about the future of their federal grants. In today's episode, our expert panel explores strategies nonprofits can implement to assess the challenges they face and survive potential funding cuts. W…
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Unmasking Litigation Loans: Rosie Heys Exposes the Dark Side of Legal Funding
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53:11Rosie Heys, co-administrator of the Legal Negligence and Mismanagement Campaign Group, and admin of the Divorce Debt and Litigation Loans Facebook page, sheds light on the predatory practices of litigation loan companies targeting vulnerable individuals. Rosie reveals how these companies exploit divorcing individuals by offering high-interest loans…
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Never A Victim: Robert Kaiser's Journey From Security Expert to Women's Safety Advocate
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1:00:09In this episode, Debbie interviews Robert Kaiser, who shares his incredible journey from working in security for the German government to becoming a passionate advocate for women's safety. Robert discusses his extensive background in private security and delves into his personal experience helping women in abusive relationships, providing them with…
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Michelle Faye on Fighting Domestic Abuse, Police Failings and Family Court Injustice in Australia
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1:34:27Michelle Faye from Australia shares her harrowing 20-year experience with domestic violence and her journey from a victim to an activist. Michelle discusses the systemic failures in protecting victims, shedding light on her ongoing battle for safer policies. We delve into her personal story, the importance of raising awareness, and the need for com…
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What comes to mind when you think about joy? And can there be joy in protest and refusal? Someone who’s been asking and trying to answer questions about this is Akwugo Emejulu. She’s been investigating the relationship between Black feminist joy, ambivalence and futures, asking how Black feminists are remixing political media, meanings and messages…
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10 Lessons Nonprofits Learned Last Year — and How to Thrive in 2025
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42:49Nonprofits worked hard last year and gained valuable insights along the way. In today's episode, we share the top lessons learned by 10 fundraising professionals, and ways to apply them to make an even greater impact in 2025. Listen for tips on donor engagement, the importance of managing your data, leveraging your annual fund for major gifts, the …
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How To Protect Victims In A Flawed Legal System (Part 2) - Richard Port MBE, Family Law Solicitor
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37:35In part 2 of this conversation, Richard discusses the complexities and difficulties in handling domestic abuse cases within the legal framework. He shares insights on the Pathfinder initiative, the transition to the divorce portal, and challenges related to safeguarding children's well-being. Richard offers a candid look at the importance of eviden…
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Voice, with Claire Alexander, Dan McCulloch and Belinda Scarlett
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1:02:42With so many platforms available to share information, there are more means than ever to make a noise. But in the spirit of free speech and academic freedom, those speaking and actually being heard remain grossly unequal. What are the links between voice and power and how can we amplify those voices that we can’t hear? In this special episode recor…
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SHERA Research Group's Dr Elizabeth Dalgarno on Parental Alienation PSEUDOSCIENCE and Family Court
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1:18:15Debbie welcomes Dr Elizabeth Dalgarno, founder and director of the SHERA Research Group, to discuss critical issues surrounding parental alienation and the impact of family court systems on women and children. Dr. Dalgarno shares her expertise and critiques the recently published guidelines on parental alienation, emphasizing the pseudoscientific n…
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Special Invitation for Listeners: What's Your Most Valuable Lesson from 2024?
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1:15Hello NPFX listeners! As nonprofit professionals, you've worked really hard this year. You faced challenges, achieved goals, and undoubtedly, you've gained valuable insights along the way. For our first episode of the new year, we'd like to hear what you've learned. Here's the question we'd like you to answer: What's the most valuable lesson you're…
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How To Protect Victims In A Flawed Legal System (Part 1) - Richard Port MBE, Family Law Solicitor
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1:08:52Richard Port MBE, a Family Law Partner at George Green, opens up about the harsh realities and systemic flaws in family courts handling domestic abuse cases. Richard discusses the misuse of the Domestic Abuse Act, how perpetrators manipulate the system to present themselves as victims, and the inefficacy of measures like Domestic Violence Protectio…
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Understanding Women Convicted Of Violent Crimes With Kathryn Whiteley
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47:28In this episode, Deborah interviews Dr. Kathryn Whiteley, a criminologist who has dedicated over 20 years to studying and interacting with women who have committed violent crimes. Dr. Whiteley discusses her unique role as an educator and researcher focusing on women in maximum and medium security prisons. She reveals insights into the backgrounds o…
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Why Survivors Still Aren't Safe - The REALITY Of Post-Separation Abuse With Sarah Taylor
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37:01Join us in an in-depth conversation with Sarah Taylor, advocate and campaigner, as we discuss the challenges and systemic failures surrounding domestic abuse, particularly focusing on the role of the family court system, police training, and post-separation abuse. Sarah shares her lived experiences and insights on how coercive control and victim-bl…
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Life admin often refers to the overwhelming and mundane paperwork that surrounds contemporary living. However, Oriana Bernasconi, a sociology professor at the Alberto Hurtado University in Chile, joins Uncommon Sense to talk about a more serious side of the term – that of paperwork documenting human rights abuse – as well as a living, breathing arc…
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THIS Is How To Support Survivors Of Domestic Abuse - A Conversation With Counsellor Christina Carey
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41:41In this episode, Christina shares her personal journey as a domestic abuse survivor and her dedicated advocacy for others facing similar challenges. She discusses the nuances of coercive control, the inadequacies of the legal system, and the critical need for education and support. Christina's experience working as an Independent Domestic Violence …
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Leading through Layers: Communication Strategies to Align Your Team (with Beth Napleton, Christina Lear, and Amy Tamura)
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36:45When communication within a nonprofit flows effectively — from leadership to management to staff, and vice versa — teams tend to work well together and the nonprofit thrives. However, when enough breakdowns in communication occur, a toxic work culture can quickly take root. In today's episode, we’ll explore the unique challenges nonprofits face in …
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The Hidden Crisis in Women's Legal Battles Against Domestic Abuse - Centre for Women's Justice (CWJ)
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58:33Join Debbie in an insightful conversation with Nogah Ofer, solicitor at the Centre for Women's Justice (CWJ), as she shares her extensive work on holding the state accountable for failings in violence against women and girls. Nogah details how CWJ, a small yet impactful legal charity established in 2016, undertakes both strategic litigation and adv…
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Post-Separation Abuse: The REALITY - Lucy Wade, Founder of 'You Don't Own Me'
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49:50Lucy Wade, the founder of 'You Don't Own Me,' and Debbie dive deep into the complex and sensitive issues surrounding domestic abuse and . Lucy shares her journey of creating a platform that provides support, resources, and education for survivors. The conversation touches on societal misconceptions, the importance of support systems, and the harsh …
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Why Isn't Coercive Control Training MANDATORY For Social Workers?
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55:03Resolute's CEO Debbie Jones welcomes back Emma Arran to discuss the critical need for mandatory training on coercive control for social workers. They explore the concerning lack of education in this area, despite the high percentage of cases involving domestic abuse and coercive control that social workers handle. The conversation delves into the v…
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WeSpoke - Unmasking The Hidden TERRORS Of Family Court
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50:01Resolute's founder talks with Natalie, the founder of WeSpoke, an organization dedicated to supporting women experiencing the injustices of the family court system. Natalie shares her journey from hosting small support groups to launching a full-fledged advocacy group, WeSpoke, aimed at shedding light on systemic issues in family courts globally. D…
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What comes to mind when we think about toxicity in everyday life? It could be toxic relationships or masculinity – through to consumption, waste, governance and environmental harm. Alice Mah joins Uncommon Sense to discuss toxic expertise, waste colonialism and more. The author of “Petrochemical Planet: Multiscalar Battles of Industrial Transformat…
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How to Engage Millennial and Gen Z Donors: Make Them Partners in Progress (with Derrick Feldmann)
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37:30As giving from Boomers and Gen X decreases, Millennials and Gen Z are becoming more and more important to the long-term health of nonprofits. Yet many fundraisers struggle to connect with these young donors. In today's episode, we explore what it takes to engage the younger generations, and how you can make your nonprofit's mission resonate with do…
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You Won't Believe What REALLY Goes on in Family Court - Talia Hazeldine from Women In Litigation & Divorce (WILD)
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1:22:24Talia Hazeldine from Women In Litigation & Divorce (WILD) talks to Debbie about the shocking truths and systemic failures within the family court system. From the manipulation tactics used by abusers to the disparity in legal representation, we delve into the challenges women and domestic abuse victims face in seeking justice. Hear firsthand accoun…
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This Is The WORST CPS Failure I've Seen - The TRUTH About Jade Blue's Case
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46:25Jade Blue shares her devastating journey through the legal system after waking up to discover she had been raped. Despite facing numerous setbacks, including the CPS dropping her case under claims of sexsomnia, Jade courageously waived her anonymity to fight for justice and awareness, and ultimately sued the CPS for their mishandling of her case. J…
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Lies, Corruption, and Family Court: Michelle El-Din's Domestic Abuse Nightmare
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38:48Michelle El-Din shares her harrowing experience navigating the family court system after her divorce in 2022. She opens up about the psychological and emotional abuse she endured from her ex-husband, the false allegations of parental alienation, and the traumatic impact on her daughter. Michelle reveals the incompetence and corruption she faced fro…
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From Love Bombing to Freedom: Deborah's Experience of Surviving Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control
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32:49Deborah shares her harrowing experience of surviving domestic abuse. She recounts her journey from the initial stages of her relationship, marked by love bombing, to the escalating physical and emotional abuse. Deborah's story highlights the profound impact of domestic violence on her life and her struggle to protect her daughter. This conversation…
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What gets centred and what gets framed as marginal? Who decides? And what are the consequences? UN expert, feminist scholar and social historian Rhoda Reddock – Professor Emerita at The University of the West Indies – joins us from Trinidad and Tobago to discuss the theme of margins, reflecting on the importance of radical Caribbean thought, the co…
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Leveraging AI as Your Nonprofit Thought Partner (with Shereese Floyd)
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39:41AI tools have rapidly evolved beyond their initial applications in content creation and data analysis. While some nonprofits are leveraging this growing technology, others raise valid concerns about privacy, bias, and data security. In today’s episode, we’ll examine the potential of AI as a strategic partner for nonprofit leaders and fundraisers. W…
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How One Mother Lost Her Son To A Domestic Abuser After A Series Of Police And Social Worker Failures
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57:55In this episode, Ruth discusses the challenges she faced living with her abuser and recounts her attempts to seek help, only to be met with inadequate responses from the police. After leaving her abuser and enduring years of constant threats and harassment, she describes how her son was coerced by his father and handed over by local authorities, de…
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A Psychotherapist Speaks Out: Unregulated Experts & Domestic Abuse Misconceptions in Family Court
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48:54Mike Flinn, a Level 7 qualified psychotherapist, discusses his extensive work within the family court system. Mike shares his professional journey, his involvement with relationships and family therapy, and his experiences working with adults, children, couples, and families. He discusses the emotional challenges of his work, especially when dealin…
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Flipping the Script: Using Narrative Strategy to Improve Messaging and Prevent Donor Attrition (with Josh Gryniewicz)
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45:12Engaging people as loyal donors and advocates for change is the heart of our job as fundraisers. However, the conventional messaging formula of problem -> solution -> ask is turning off some supporters, especially the younger generations. In this episode, we explore a fresh approach called Narrative Strategy that will help you deliver the right mes…
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oneclickboedicea - Exposing the Serious Flaws in Family Court: A Mother's Harrowing Journey
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1:35:44In this powerful episode, we delve into the distressing narrative of 'oneclickboedicea', who recounts her painful battle within the family court system after losing her child to a coercive controller. She uncovers institutional failures and systemic issues within the judiciary, social services, and law enforcement, highlighting the role of untraine…
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Emma Arran - Health/Social Care Trainer and advocate for women affected by domestic violence
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1:20:40Emma Arran, an experienced social care trainer and advocate, discusses her extensive career in social care, her dedication to supporting women and children affected by domestic violence, and the systemic failures she has witnessed. Emma highlights the ongoing crisis within social services, shedding light on how victims of domestic abuse often face …
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How to Attract and Retain Fundraising Talent: Discussing AFP’s 2024 Compensation & Benefits Survey Report (with Colton Strawser and Julie Trimarchi)
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51:37The percentage of individuals giving to nonprofits has reached its lowest point in 40 years. As a result, more and more nonprofits are depending on big gifts. That’s why it’s vital to attract and retain the fundraisers who can cultivate strong relationships with your most generous donors. In today's episode, we examine the latest findings from AFP'…
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Rachel Horman-Brown - Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment Lawyer
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1:05:48Rachel Horman-Brown, a solicitor specializing in domestic abuse cases, speaks to Debbie about the ongoing challenges in the fight against domestic abuse and stalking in the UK. Together they highlight the inefficiencies and failures within current systems, including the police and CPS, and advocate for radical changes such as the implementation of …
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Professor Michael Flood - Researcher on men, masculinities, gender, and violence prevention
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46:50Debbie sits down with Professor Michael Flood from the Queensland University of Technology to discuss his extensive experience in research, advocacy, and education, focusing on men's violence against women and broader issues of men and masculinities. The conversation delves into the similarities between Australia and the UK in terms of domestic vio…
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Jared Whitaker - Author of books about male victims of domestic abuse and narcissism
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1:07:48In this in-depth conversation, Jared Whitaker, an author and campaigner, discusses his personal experiences with domestic abuse, false allegations, and the systemic failures in supporting victims, particularly men. The discussion highlights the societal stigma around abuse, the ineffectiveness of the Domestic Abuse Bill, and the many challenges fac…
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Nataly Anderson - Consultant and campaigner for the rights of children and families
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52:31Debbie interviews Nataly, who shares her harrowing experiences with the Hague Convention on International Parental Child Abduction and the broader issues within family court systems. Nataly describes how her children were abducted and the ensuing legal battles across multiple countries. The interview delves deep into the complications and inadequac…
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What’s meant – and who’s excluded – when community is invoked? Does membership take more than presence alone? How can seeing local crises through a global lens enrich our understanding? Kirsteen Paton joins Uncommon Sense to discuss community, class, resistance, solidarity and more – including her experience of community in the UK cities of Liverpo…
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Dr Adrienne Barnett - Reader in Law at Brunel University, specialising in domestic abuse
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55:47In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Barnett, a reader in law at Brunel University, shares her extensive experience and research into the family court system. From her early career as a family law barrister to her in-depth studies on domestic abuse and the secrecy of family courts, Dr. Barnett discusses the systemic failures and cultural barriers that ham…
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