Podcast feedIslington Survivors Network
In the early 90’s Islington was rocked by a scandal of abuse in its kid’s homes. The victims of that abuse are still seeking justice and answers for what they suffered.
Dr Liz Davies was the social worker for Islington who originally blew the whistle on the abuse scandal. She left the council and since then has been working with survivors of the care homes, forming the Islington Survivors Network. Jo from CCRadio is one of those survivors. She spoke with Liz and Jane about the abuse and the work the Islington Survivors Network are doing now.
Package by: Jo and Freddy
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What's On in Camden, week beginning 9th April 2017
During the Easter school holidays, there are lots of things for children to do (most of them for free) at Camden Libraries, in Camley Gardens Natural Park, on Maiden Lane Estate and at Camden Lock. After Easter, classes start again. There is ESOL, IT, Digital camera use and lots more.
Package by: Catherine Carroll, Freddy Chick, Ikaba Koyi, Johanna Lynch, Lacky Ahmed , Marian Larragy and Violet MacDonald
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Richard on the poison of homelessness
I met Richard at the No Second Night Out hub on Hilldrop Crescent. Of all the many people I have spoken to about the issue of homelessness this year, he was perhaps the most eloquent and thoughtful in what he said. He made it clear how the poison of homelessness is hard to escape.
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Homelessness: a veteran sleeping in a royal park
Only today, Prince William launched a new appeal to combat homelessness on behalf of Centrepoint and the Evening Standard. It’s a cause that is close to his heart, and an issue that is spiralling across London.
In the first of a series of interview with with people who are or have been homeless in Camden Freddy Chick spoke to Kieran* – a veteran with PTSD. He hears about how difficult it can be to access help and how it’s not just veterans on the streets – even young mothers and children can end up outside.
(*name has been changed to protect identity)
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Three stories of homelessness in Camden Town
The numbers of homeless people on the streets in Camden is reaching crisis point. There has been a shocking series of deaths of homeless people round Camden Town and yet despite the risks, more and more find themselves sleeping on our streets. Why are they forced to sleep on the street in our society? What system of help is there and how does it work?
Freddy Chick went to find out and to hear the stories of four people homeless around Camden Town.
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