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The £12.8 Billion Cost of Ignoring a Crisis
TW: This episode discusses themes of sexual violence and child sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
If you need support, please call our free, confidential helpline: 0808 801 0818 or text: 07860 022 956.
Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode, hosts Lucy Duckworth and Mark O' Sullivan catch up after a busy summer and reflect on the current state of the specialist sexual violence sector in the UK.
They discuss the frustrating paradox where public conversation around sexual violence has increased, partly thanks to TV shows like Baby Reindeer, yet government funding and legislative action are at an "all time low".
The conversation explores the personal toll of staying constantly informed, the societal cost of inaction, and what practical steps can be taken by both individuals and the government to create meaningful change.
Significantly, this episode has been released on the three-year anniversary of the groundbreaking report on child sexual abuse (IICSA), whose recommendations have yet to be implemented.
Key Takeaways:
Action Lags Behind Awareness: Despite a noticeable increase in public discourse about sexual violence and mental health, this has not led to necessary governmental action.
The Danger of Disconnecting: Mark shares his experience of taking a year-long break from the news, which improved his personal happiness and wellbeing.
The Cost of Inaction is Staggering: Child sexual abuse is estimated to cost the UK £12.8 billion a year.
Small Changes Signal Hope: While high-level policy change is stalled, there are positive signs of progress on the frontline.
Practical Steps for Listeners: Frustrated listeners are encouraged to take action by having open conversations about the topic to reduce stigma, writing to their MP to demand action, and following campaigns for legislative change.
Highlights:
01:48: Lucy outlines the current crisis in the sexual violence sector, where funding is at an all-time low and helpful legislation has stalled.
02:40: Mark reflects on his conscious decision to stop following the news for a year and how it made him a much happier person.
06:05: A reminder of the 20 key recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse that have still not been implemented by the government.
07:30: Discussion on how shows like Baby Reindeer have successfully started conversations, but this has not yet translated into tangible support or policy change for the sector.
10:51: The shocking statistic that half a million children a year are affected by abuse is compared to the response to the COVID pandemic, highlighting a massive disparity in urgency.
15:39: What can you do to help? Lucy and Mark discuss practical actions, from having conversations with friends to contacting your MP.
This episode was written and recorded by Lucy Duckworth & Mark O' Sullivan and produced by Lucy Lucraft.
If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review.
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By The Survivors TrustTW: This episode discusses themes of sexual violence and child sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
If you need support, please call our free, confidential helpline: 0808 801 0818 or text: 07860 022 956.
Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode, hosts Lucy Duckworth and Mark O' Sullivan catch up after a busy summer and reflect on the current state of the specialist sexual violence sector in the UK.
They discuss the frustrating paradox where public conversation around sexual violence has increased, partly thanks to TV shows like Baby Reindeer, yet government funding and legislative action are at an "all time low".
The conversation explores the personal toll of staying constantly informed, the societal cost of inaction, and what practical steps can be taken by both individuals and the government to create meaningful change.
Significantly, this episode has been released on the three-year anniversary of the groundbreaking report on child sexual abuse (IICSA), whose recommendations have yet to be implemented.
Key Takeaways:
Action Lags Behind Awareness: Despite a noticeable increase in public discourse about sexual violence and mental health, this has not led to necessary governmental action.
The Danger of Disconnecting: Mark shares his experience of taking a year-long break from the news, which improved his personal happiness and wellbeing.
The Cost of Inaction is Staggering: Child sexual abuse is estimated to cost the UK £12.8 billion a year.
Small Changes Signal Hope: While high-level policy change is stalled, there are positive signs of progress on the frontline.
Practical Steps for Listeners: Frustrated listeners are encouraged to take action by having open conversations about the topic to reduce stigma, writing to their MP to demand action, and following campaigns for legislative change.
Highlights:
01:48: Lucy outlines the current crisis in the sexual violence sector, where funding is at an all-time low and helpful legislation has stalled.
02:40: Mark reflects on his conscious decision to stop following the news for a year and how it made him a much happier person.
06:05: A reminder of the 20 key recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse that have still not been implemented by the government.
07:30: Discussion on how shows like Baby Reindeer have successfully started conversations, but this has not yet translated into tangible support or policy change for the sector.
10:51: The shocking statistic that half a million children a year are affected by abuse is compared to the response to the COVID pandemic, highlighting a massive disparity in urgency.
15:39: What can you do to help? Lucy and Mark discuss practical actions, from having conversations with friends to contacting your MP.
This episode was written and recorded by Lucy Duckworth & Mark O' Sullivan and produced by Lucy Lucraft.
If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review.