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Series 2

Episode 10: Abuse has no age limit

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Welcome to Series 2 of the Safer Communities Podcast. Our guest this week is Heléna Herklots CBE, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales. In this episode, we’ll be exploring the notion of age friendly communities, the role of the Commissioner, and how abuse has no age limit.

Advice, support and additional information

If you enjoyed this episode…

Like, subscribe, and join in on the discussion via Twitter by tagging us @WalesSaferComms. If you are a Welsh speaker, you might like to listen to the corresponding Welsh language episode with Ann Williams, the Live Fear Free Helpline Manager.

Episode 9: Tackling harmful behaviours with children and young people

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Welcome to Series 2 of the Safer Communities Podcast. Our guest this week is Bethan James, the Dyfed-Powys Police Schools Programme Manager. In this episode, we’ll be looking at the most effective ways to tackle harmful behaviours with children and young people in Wales.

Advice, support and additional information

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Like, subscribe, and join in on the discussion via Twitter by tagging us @WalesSaferComms. If you are a Welsh speaker, you might like to listen to the corresponding Welsh language episode.

Episode 8: Supporting victims and communities in north Wales

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Welcome to Series 2 of the Safer Communities Podcast. Our guest this week is North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, Andy Dunbobbin. In this episode, we’ll be looking at what’s being done in north Wales to support the safety of women and girls.

Advice, support and additional information

If you enjoyed this episode…

Like, subscribe, and join in on the discussion via Twitter by tagging us @WalesSaferComms. If you are a Welsh speaker, you might like to listen to the corresponding Welsh language episode with Rhian Rees Roberts, the Scrutiny & Policy Officer, and Stephen Hughes, Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer, for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales.

Episode 7: Prevention – How bystanders can help to stop sexual harassment

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Welcome to Series 2 of the Safer Communities Podcast. Our guest this week is Sophie Weeks, the Head of Public Affairs and Communications for Welsh Women’s Aid, the national charity in Wales working to end all forms of violence against women and girls. In this episode, we’ll be discussing how bystanders can help to stop sexual harassment against women and girls.

Advice, support and additional information

If you enjoyed this episode…

Like, subscribe, and join in on the discussion via Twitter by tagging us @WalesSaferComms. If you are a Welsh speaker, you might like to listen to the corresponding Welsh language episode with Ann Williams, Helpline Manager for the Live Fear Free Helpline.

Episode 6: ACT now! The dangers of violent misogyny and radicalisation

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Welcome to Series 2 of the Safer Communities Podcast. Our guest this week is Andrew Jones, the Prevent Community Engagement Officer for Cardiff Council. In this episode, we’ll be discussing how extremism and radicalisation has an effect on the safety of women and girls in Wales.

Advice, support and additional information

If you enjoyed this episode…

Like, subscribe, and join in on the discussion via Twitter by tagging us @WalesSaferComms. If you are a Welsh speaker, you might like to listen to the corresponding Welsh language episode with Alun Thomas, the Prevent Regional Adviser for South East Wales.

Episode 5: Women and Justice – Providing a holistic approach to women entering the criminal justice system in Wales

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Welcome to the first episode in Series 2 of the Safer Communities Podcast. In this series, we’re exploring the safety of women and girls in Wales. This first episode discusses women’s justice and how we aim to provide a holistic approach to women entering the criminal justice system in Wales. We are joined by Emma Wools, South Wales Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, and Danielle John, a Senior Caseworker at St Giles Trust with lived experience of the justice system.

Advice, support and additional information

  • Welsh Government Women’s Justice Blueprint
  • St Giles Trust runs a range of services designed to help ex-offenders with employment, support, community based training, and housing/ emergency accommodation. Call 020 7708 8000.
  • Nacro has a dedicated Resettlement Plus Helpline which offers information and advice to ex-offenders, serving prisoners, their families and friends, and to organisations working with them. Call 0300 123 1999​.
  • National Prisoners’ Families Helpline website for England and Wales offers support for families who have a loved one in contact with the criminal justice system. Call 0808 808 2003.
  • Victim Support’s My Support Space is a free online resource containing interactive guides (including journey to justice) to help you move forward after crime.
  • Unlock is an independent charity for people with convictions who are dealing with the effects of having a criminal record. Call 01634 247350.
  • Additional information and useful links can be found on the Wales Safer Communities Network website here.

If you enjoyed this episode…

Like, subscribe, and join in on the discussion via Twitter by tagging us @WalesSaferComms. If you are a Welsh speaker, you might like to listen to the corresponding Welsh language episode with the Rt Hon Alun Michael, South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner.

Series 1

Episode 4: Tackling racism and hate crime – The work of Victim Support in making Wales a kinder, more inclusive place to live

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Welcome to our brand new podcast series exploring community safety in Wales. Our guest this week is Becca Rosenthal, Training and Engagement Officer for Dyfed Powys, Victim Support Cymru. In this episode, we talk about tackling hate crime and racism, exploring the work of Victim Support and how together we can make Wales a kinder, more inclusive place to live.

Advice, support and additional information

If you enjoyed this episode…

Like, comment, subscribe, leave a review, and join in on the discussion via Twitter by tagging us @WalesSaferComms. If you are a Welsh speaker, you might like to listen to the corresponding Welsh language episode with Tom Edwards from Victim Support.

Episode 3: Looking beyond the obvious – Safeguarding and community safety with British Transport Police

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Welcome to our brand new podcast series exploring community safety in Wales. Our guest this week is Inspector Richard Powell, British Transport Police. In this episode, we talk about safeguarding and community safety, and protecting the vulnerable through collaborative working and looking beyond the obvious.

Advice, support and additional information

If you enjoyed this episode…

Like, comment, subscribe, leave a review, and join in on the discussion via Twitter by tagging us @WalesSaferComms. If you are a Welsh speaker, you might like to listen to the corresponding Welsh language episode with Sergeant Simon Livsey.

Episode 2: Speaking up! Exploring the public’s role in solving crime and the work of Crimestoppers with Ella Rabaiotti

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Welcome to our brand new podcast series exploring community safety in Wales. Our guest this week is Ella Rabaiotti, Head of the Wales Safer Communities. In this episode, we talk about the public’s role in giving information about crime, barriers to coming forward, and how Crimestoppers helps people to speak up.

Advice, support and additional information

If you enjoyed this episode…

Like, comment, subscribe, leave a review, and join in on the discussion via Twitter by tagging us @WalesSaferComms. If you are a Welsh speaker, you might like to listen to the corresponding Welsh language episode with Mr Mansel Jones, a Crimestoppers volunteer.

Episode 1: The evolving nature of community safety with Chris Davies, Chief Fire Officer

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Welcome to the first episode of our brand new podcast exploring community safety in Wales. Our guest this week is Chris Davies QFSM MBA, Chief Fire Officer for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. In this episode, we talk about Chris’ leadership vision for community safety and how he’s making that happen, both within his own organisation and wider – particularly through the use of innovation.

Advice, support and additional information

  • Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) website
  • MAWWFRS Operation Dawns Glaw
  • MAWWFRS community safety advice
  • Chris’ podcast recommendation – All Blacks Podcast with Dr Nic Gill
  • Chris’ book recommendation – The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It’s Broken

If you enjoyed this episode…

Like, comment, subscribe, leave a review, and join in on the discussion via Twitter by tagging us @WalesSaferComms. If you are a Welsh speaker, you might like to listen to the corresponding Welsh language episode with Dafydd Llywelyn, Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner.