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Anyone can be a target of Domestic Abuse with Samantha Beckinsale


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Anyone can be a target of Domestic Abuse with Samantha Beckinsale 

Samantha Beckinsale is an English actor best known for performances Firefighter Kate Stevens in the ITV series drama London's burning which ran from 1986 to 2002. She started her acting career with the TV series Agatha Christie's, the adventure of Johnny Waverley in 1989.  Sam is also known for playing Lesley in the sitcom Shelley from 1989 to 1992.

"The biggest thing I would say to anybody wondering whether abuse is just toxic? Take a step back, look at the bigger picture, and ask yourself what someone is doing or saying or how they're acting, especially if it's not acceptable in any other context. It's not acceptable in a relationship, either. Because you're in a relationship together, any relationship doesn't excuse abuse is abuse, and love doesn't come into it in any way, shape or form, so if you ask yourself if that is love, you have your answer".

Today on The Community Safety Podcast:

  • Sam talks about her life in the early years in Nottinghamshire.
  • Her time working on the ITV series drama London’s burning, how they all had to do firefighting training, filming in a real fire station in South London.
  • How she became a patron for Broxtowe Women's Project. 
  • What White Ribbon stands for.
  • Her journey through domestic abuse, “I never thought it would happen to me”.
  • The increase of domestic abuse cases during the ‘World Cup’.
  • What are the red flags and the behaviour traits to look out for?  ‘Oh, My God’ moments.
  • Who to reach out to for help when going through domestic abuse?  Grassroots organisations (IDVAs) are available in your local areas.
  • Bring domestic abuse into the mainstream.  Training the younger generation.
  • How shows like ‘Love Island’ are promoting domestic abuse to the younger generation.
  • Sam explains how she was once homeless.
  • How domestic abuse increases once the person decides to leave.
  • The awareness that ‘you don’t need to be hit’, in order to go through domestic abuse.
  • 16 Days of Action 
  • Saveslives ‘I AM Project’
  • Her latest a featured docu-drama titled ‘LOVE”

Connect with Sam Beckinsale

  • Sam Beckinsale Twitter
  • Sam Beckinsale LinkedIn

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