The Trap

This is a series about love, abuse and power. Hosted by Jess Hill, this podcast looks deeply at abuse that happens in private, and in public, searching the world for answers to the questions that continue to confound us. Why does domestic abuse persist? Why do people become abusive? And what can we do to prevent it?

10: Our Power As People, Part 2

Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost Lucy BallantyneWriters Mary Crooks AO, Leah McPhersonProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women’s Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

11-24
54:25

09: Our Power As People

Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women’s Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

10-27
01:00:16

08: Government, Policy & Power

Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women’s Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

09-15
01:14:56

07: A Parallel Universe - Systems Abuse

Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Centre Against Sexual Assault (Victoria only) 1800 806 292Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women’s Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

09-08
01:06:51

06: Above The Law - Police as Perpetrators

Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women’s Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

09-01
58:34

05: The Police

Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women’s Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

08-25
01:09:33

04: Why Do They Stay?

Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732WithRespect 1800 LGBTIQ (1800 542 847)Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women’s Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

08-18
01:08:50

03: Why Do They Do It?

Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women’s Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

08-11
01:11:40

02: Young Love

Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women’s Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

08-05
01:06:29

01: Setting The Trap

Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >ProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction managers Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women’s Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

08-05
01:07:54

Preview

Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >ProductionCo-creator, host & writer Jess HillCo-creator, producer & editor Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Amanda Barbour, Max Favetti, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn MelzerArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonThis project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski and a private donor. The Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). © The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

03-25
02:34

Jane Brown

I never could explain what happened to me..I always wondered and questioned why I just didn't leave. Thank you for telling my intimate story..for putting words to my horrendous experience.

04-15 Reply

Julie homewood

WOW. this really makes you think !!!!!! the host is terrific , uncomfortable subject but one that needs to be told, excellent podcast.

11-02 Reply

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