The Sexual Violence Research Podcast

Dec 09 2024 37 ep. 33 mins 15
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A podcast from the SVRI, the Sexual Violence Research Initiative. Our vision is to see a world free of violence against women and violence against children. Hear from expert guests as we discover how to make that vision a reality. Donate here: http://svri.org/content/donate-0

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S3E12: Impact and Memory - Voices from the SVRI Forum 2024

Dec 09 2024 22 mins  
The SVRI Forum 2024 brought together a diverse group of researchers, activists, donors, practitioners, and survivors, united by a shared goal: to create a world free from violence against women and violence against children. In this special episode, we hear from 10 of the incredible voices who attended the Forum in Cape Town, South Africa. These changemakers reflect on their favour

S3E11: Activism in Action: The Power of the 16 Days Campaign To End Violence

Nov 25 2024 17 mins  
The fight against gender-based violence is a 365 day commitment, but for 16 days each year, the global community unites to raise awareness, ignite conversations, and take action during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. In this special co-hosted episode with UN Women, we take a deep dive into the significance of this annual campaign and the critical work being d

S3E10: The Power of Data: Protecting Children from Sexual Violence

Nov 13 2024 28 mins  
One in five girls and one in seven boys will experience some form of sexual violence before their 18th birthday. These statistics are shocking, and high-quality data is crucial for driving tangible change and reducing these numbers. In this episode, we learn more about the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS), the largest source of data on violence against children wo

S3E9: The Powerful Journey of Two Activists

Oct 29 2024 46 mins  
Survivors hold the key to bringing about empowering and systemic change in the field of gender-based violence. Their stories and their voices must be at the forefront of decision making and policymaking. In this episode we hear the stories of two extraordinary activists, Kolbassia Haoussou MBE and Jac sm Kee. Kolbassia is a torture survivor who experienced awful conditions when fle

S3E8: How Online Pornography is Fueling Sexual Violence Among Young People

Sep 23 2024 53 mins  
By the age of 16 more than 90% of boys will have watched online pornography, some even as young as nine. Research is also showing us that exposure to increasingly graphic and violent pornography is influencing the sexual behaviours and attitudes of young people, becoming one of their main sources of sexual education. In this episode we examine the different types of violent sexual

S3E7: Adapting IPV Prevention Programmes: Key Insights and Best Practices

Aug 27 2024 44 mins  
With around 30% of women globally experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), the need for effective and adaptable interventions is more urgent than ever. In response to this need, the SVRI has developed IPV Adaptation Guidance which highlights adaptation is not a one-size-fits-all process; it must be tailored to suit many different cultural, social, and economic contexts. In thi

S3E6: Addressing violence against LGBTQI+ people

Jul 29 2024 48 mins  
Sexual violence can happen to anyone and by anyone, but research shows LGBTQI+ communities are targeted specifically because of their identities. While we have seen huge steps towards fairer treatment of LGBTQI+ people, a widespread anti-gender movement is making it more difficult for organisations to effectively prevent and respond to violence against the queer community. In this

S3E5 How can we prevent technology facilitated child sexual violence?

May 28 2024 41 mins  
Online spaces were not created or designed with children in mind. Children are exposed to all kinds of content on the internet, and interact with strangers daily. As the internet is now ubiquitous in the lives of our children and new technologies emerge rapidly, what can we do to keep them safe from online child sexual violence? In this episode our guests discuss: How technology

S3E4 Understanding the psychology of men who use violence

Apr 29 2024 39 mins  
Why do certain men use violence in certain situations? How do they rationalise their actions? And should researchers approach them with empathy? From masculine ideals, to patriarchal structures, to jealousy, there are many psychological, societal and cultural factors at play in these dynamics. In this episode our guests walk us through their experiences in researching violent men,

S3E3 How can we improve safeguarding against sexual abuse in the humanitarian sector?

Mar 26 2024 31 mins  
Why is it still so hard to talk about sexual exploitation and abuse within humanitarian agencies? What are we doing to safeguard against this kind of violence? While we are slowly building the tools and policies to combat the issues, there are still barriers and challenges the sector needs to address. In this episode we discuss whether attitudes and behaviours towards reporting sex