Domestic abuse and Eastern European women
The Portal Podcast: Linking Research and Practice for Social WorkShow Notes
In this episode, Sarah and Lesley speak with Dr Louise Harvey-Golding and Carrie Phillips (both University of Sunderland) about their research exploring the experiences of Eastern European women. Whilst the research did not set out to explore domestic abuse, it came up as an important area of concern, particularly in relation to a lack of access to services for Eastern European women. In this episode, Louise and Carrie talk to us about their research findings and recommendations for practice.
Transcripts are available on the Portal Podcast Website: https://wp.sunderland.ac.uk/portal-podcast/
You can read more about their overall work via their two research reports. You can access part one here: ‘A survey for Eastern European women’ and part two here: ‘An exploration of discrimination experienced by Eastern European Women’: https://sure.sunderland.ac.uk/id/eprint/14580/
In the episode they also make reference to their project partners, ICOS, which stands for International Community Organisation of Sunderland.
The music is called “Together We’re Stronger” by All Music Seven (All7 Studios) (you can listen to their music here).
Production and editing by Paperghosts.
The Portal Podcast is funded by the University of Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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