Introducing - Behind the Doors of Domestic Violence

Explicit content warning

06/07/23 • 2 min

One woman a week and one man a month, is currently killed at the hands of domestic and family violence perpetrators.

'Behind the Doors of Domestic Violence; presented by the Queensland Police Service’ aims to raise community awareness, empower victim survivors and bystanders alike and ultimately change the behaviours of those who use abusive tactics within their relationships.

Hosted by Dean Cooper, from the Griffith University MATE Bystander program, this five-part series will tell the stories of victim survivors and bystanders, delve into the mindset of an offender, discuss police initiatives, identify characteristics of unhealthy and unsafe relationships and speak to the support services available for those seeking help, both victims and perpetrators.

Content warning:

This podcast contains descriptions of domestic and family violence that listeners may find confronting, challenging or triggering. Stop and take a break at any time and reach out for support if needed. Audience discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police:

In an emergency: call Triple Zero (000)
Non-urgent domestic violence: call Policelink 131 444

• If it’s not safe to call or attend a police station: you can report domestic violence online at https://www.police.qld.gov.au/policelink-reporting

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One woman a week and one man a month, is currently killed at the hands of domestic and family violence perpetrators.

Content warning:

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police:

In an emergency: call Triple Zero (000)
Non-urgent domestic violence: call Policelink 131 444

• If it’s not safe to call or attend a police station: you can report domestic violence online at https://www.police.qld.gov.au/policelink-reporting

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Introducing -Our Little Edey

******CONTENT WARNING

This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation

Listener discretion is advised

Contacts for mental health and crisis support can be found here: https://findahelpline.com

15-year-old Eden Westbrook, lived in a small seaside town in Tasmania.

One night, after a minor disagreement with her family, she left home. The next morning, she was found dead hanging from a tree on the main road into town.

The family don’t believe she took her own life.

This series delves into the family's view of the police investigation, the witness who was last to see Eden alive, missing evidence, new information, and a tiny town with a dark secret.

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Introducing - Out Of The Ordinary

You may not know the name, Brandon Truaxe, but you most likely will know some of the brands he created – Brandon was behind the international skin care brand – The Ordinary which is part of the Deciem group of companies.

This is the true story of the rise and demise of a man that was once lauded business genius.

Across 15 months from 2017, he went from skincare savant to taking over his companies Instagram account, with daily disturbing messages, he fired staff via social media, accused his fellow shareholders of financial impropriety, was arrested outside the British Pm’s house, and was sanctioned in the Uk and then taken to court in a bitter court battle which saw him ousted from his own company.

Then sadly in 2019 he fell from his balcony in Toronto.

Episode 1 launches on Apple Podcast subscriptions from August 14th, where you can get episodes ad free and early.

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