FACES Luton https://FACESLuton.podbean.com We’re a charity based in Luton, working to build resilience within faith communities against child sexual exploitation and other forms of harm. As a Christian and Muslim partnership, dialogue and learning from shared experiences as well as different perspectives is at the heart of what we do. On our channel we talk about: faith and our experiences and responsibilities as people of faith; safeguarding including challenges and best practice with an emphasis on accounting for difference and overcoming bias; identity and how this interacts with experiences of harm and responses to abuse; young people, community and more. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:52:14 +0000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en gb Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Society & Culture:Relationships 1440 episodic As a Christian and Muslim partnership, dialogue and learning from shared experiences as well as different perspectives is at the heart of what we do. On our channel we talk about: faith and our experiences and responsibilities as people of faith; safeguarding including challenges and best practice with an emphasis on accounting for difference and overcoming bias; identity and how this interacts with experiences of harm and responses to abuse; young people, community and more. Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation No false https://feed.podbean.com/FACESLuton/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15045009/podcast_logo_3000x300085ras.jpg FACES Luton https://FACESLuton.podbean.com 144 144 Part 2 Face to Face with Amran Malik & Nauman Javaid (Cricket East and Wicketz) Part 2 Face to Face with Amran Malik & Nauman Javaid (Cricket East and Wicketz) https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/part-2-face-to-face-with-amran-malik-nauman-javaid-cricket-east-and-wicketz/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/part-2-face-to-face-with-amran-malik-nauman-javaid-cricket-east-and-wicketz/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:52:14 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/e3e1de2c-af66-36ab-8d1f-a83c5fa9bde5 PART 2 with Cricket East and Wicketz Luton Nigel meets over 2 podcasts with Amran Malik and Nauman Javaid and a group for their young coaches to discuss how the sport of cricket is being used to bring protection to young people. In this podcast we discuss how sport can be a powerful tool in helping young people overcome difficulties that they face. For more information of both Cricket East and Wicketz and the hope they give into young lives can be found here:  http://www.cricketeast.co.uk/ https://www.lordstaverners.org/programme-information/luton-wicketz/ 

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Nigel meets over 2 podcasts with Amran Malik and Nauman Javaid and a group for their young coaches to discuss how the sport of cricket is being used to bring protection to young people. In this podcast we discuss how sport can be a powerful tool in helping young people overcome difficulties that they face. For more information of both Cricket East and Wicketz and the hope they give into young lives can be found here: 
http://www.cricketeast.co.uk/
https://www.lordstaverners.org/programme-information/luton-wicketz/ 

]]> PART 2 with Cricket East and Wicketz Luton Nigel meets over 2 podcasts with Amran Malik and Nauman Javaid to discuss how the sport of cricket is being used to bring protection to young people. In this podcast we discuss how sport can be a powerful tool in helping young people overcome difficulties that they face. For more information of both Cricket East and Wicketz and the hope they give into young lives can be found here:  http://www.cricketeast.co.uk/ https://www.lordstaverners.org/programme-information/luton-wicketz/ Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 988 38 full Face to Face with Amran Malik & Nauman Javaid (Cricket East and Wicketz) Face to Face with Amran Malik & Nauman Javaid (Cricket East and Wicketz) https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/face-to-face-with-amran-malik-nauman-javaid-cricket-east-and-wicketz/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/face-to-face-with-amran-malik-nauman-javaid-cricket-east-and-wicketz/#comments Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:41:44 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/c3940478-9c16-34b6-a7a4-fa9b1567537d Nigel meets over 2 podcasts with Amran Malik and Nauman Javaid to discuss how the sport of cricket is being used to bring protection to young people. In this podcast we discuss how sport can be a powerful tool in helping young people overcome difficulties that they face. For more information of both Cricket East and Wicketz and the hope they give into young lives can be found here:  http://www.cricketeast.co.uk/ https://www.lordstaverners.org/programme-information/luton-wicketz/ 

]]> Nigel meets over 2 podcasts with Amran Malik and Nauman Javaid to discuss how the sport of cricket is being used to bring protection to young people. In this podcast we discuss how sport can be a powerful tool in helping young people overcome difficulties that they face. For more information of both Cricket East and Wicketz and the hope they give into young lives can be found here: 
http://www.cricketeast.co.uk/
https://www.lordstaverners.org/programme-information/luton-wicketz/ 

]]> Nigel meets over 2 podcasts with Amran Malik and Nauman Javaid to discuss how the sport of Cricket is being used to bring protection to young people. In this podcast we discuss how sport can be a powerful tool in helping young people. For more information of both Cricket East and Wicketz and the hope they give into young lives can be found here:  http://www.cricketeast.co.uk/ https://www.lordstaverners.org/programme-information/luton-wicketz/ Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1215 37 full Luton Refugee Week discussion with Maria from Noah Enterprise Luton Refugee Week discussion with Maria from Noah Enterprise https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/luton-refugee-week-discussion-with-maria-from-noah-enterprise/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/luton-refugee-week-discussion-with-maria-from-noah-enterprise/#comments Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:31:54 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/4a70ca92-66db-3562-8c45-a1c7de4b3496 Nigel and Maria discuss the work she heads up within Noah Enterprise with people seeking asylum and refugees. She discusses the charity's wholistic approach to working with people which cares for the whole person. You can find out more about the work of Noah Enterprise from their website: https://noahenterprise.org/ 

]]> Nigel and Maria discuss the work she heads up within Noah Enterprise with people seeking asylum and refugees. She discusses the charity's wholistic approach to working with people which cares for the whole person. You can find out more about the work of Noah Enterprise from their website: https://noahenterprise.org/ 

]]> Nigel and Maria discuss the work she heads up within Noah Enterprise with people seeking asylum and refugees. She discusses the charity’s wholistic approach to working with people which cares for the whole person. You can find out more about the work of Noah Enterprise from their website: https://noahenterprise.org/ Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 420 36 full Luton Refugee Week with Pauline and Nahida From Squared Luton Refugee Week with Pauline and Nahida From Squared https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/luton-refugee-week-with-pauline-and-nahida-from-squared/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/luton-refugee-week-with-pauline-and-nahida-from-squared/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:22:02 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/28480b41-a23d-3836-adac-3a16c08a0f11 Nigel discusses the work of Squared in Luton with Pauline and Nahida who are part of their work with people seeking asylum and refugees.  They discuss how people need more than just bricks and how they work to see people empowered and gaining skills to to live their best life. You can find out more about the work of Squared here: https://www.squared.org.uk 

]]> Nigel discusses the work of Squared in Luton with Pauline and Nahida who are part of their work with people seeking asylum and refugees.  They discuss how people need more than just bricks and how they work to see people empowered and gaining skills to to live their best life. You can find out more about the work of Squared here: https://www.squared.org.uk 

]]> Nigel discusses the work of Squared in Luton with Pauline and Nahida who are part of their work with people seeking asylum and refugees.  They discuss how people need more than just bricks and how they work to see people empowered and gaining skills to to live their best life. You can find out more about the work of Squared here: https://www.squared.org.uk Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 660 35 full Luton Refugee Week Peter and Linda from Hightown Baptist Luton Refugee Week Peter and Linda from Hightown Baptist https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/luton-refugee-week-peter-and-linda-from-hightown-baptist/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/luton-refugee-week-peter-and-linda-from-hightown-baptist/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:30:47 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/75a0ab07-f024-33cd-bea2-9e43e13dc127 Nigel (FACES) and Melissa (FACES and The Courtney Foundation) discuss with Peter and Linda the work taking place at Hightown Baptist Church with people claiming asylum and refugees. They discuss the importance of collaboration and how working together can be very beneficial.

Hightown Baptist Church run a coffee morning every Monday 9.30am-12pm that's open to all. They also host FoodCycle Luton who provide free meals every Tuesday at 6pm - no referral needed (Hightown Baptist Church, Reginald Street, Luton, LU2 7QZ)

You can find out more about Hightown Baptist and their work here: http://hightownbaptistchurch.org.uk/ and more about The Courtney Foundation here: https://thecourtneyfoundation.org/ 

]]> Nigel (FACES) and Melissa (FACES and The Courtney Foundation) discuss with Peter and Linda the work taking place at Hightown Baptist Church with people claiming asylum and refugees. They discuss the importance of collaboration and how working together can be very beneficial.

Hightown Baptist Church run a coffee morning every Monday 9.30am-12pm that's open to all. They also host FoodCycle Luton who provide free meals every Tuesday at 6pm - no referral needed (Hightown Baptist Church, Reginald Street, Luton, LU2 7QZ)

You can find out more about Hightown Baptist and their work here: http://hightownbaptistchurch.org.uk/ and more about The Courtney Foundation here: https://thecourtneyfoundation.org/ 

]]> Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1618 34 full Luton Refugee Week - Abderrahmane Mezdidioua from Discover Islam Luton Refugee Week - Abderrahmane Mezdidioua from Discover Islam https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/refugee-week-aburrahmane-from-discover-islam/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/refugee-week-aburrahmane-from-discover-islam/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:27:12 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/e0d5822e-396f-3a0a-8492-1bc57c62aafe Melissa and Nigel hear about the support Discover Islam provide to local refugees and people claiming asylum. Abderrahmane Mezdidioua, Translator and Coordinator, explains that better understanding of the asylum systems and improved housing conditions are common types of help that people ask for. He also reminds us about the lasting friendships being made and that we shouldn't view refugees/people claiming asylum as separate from our community - they are part of our community just like everyone else.

Find out more about Discover Islam at: https://www.discover-islam.org.uk/

For clear and translated details on asylum processes visit: https://righttoremain.org.uk/

 

]]> Melissa and Nigel hear about the support Discover Islam provide to local refugees and people claiming asylum. Abderrahmane Mezdidioua, Translator and Coordinator, explains that better understanding of the asylum systems and improved housing conditions are common types of help that people ask for. He also reminds us about the lasting friendships being made and that we shouldn't view refugees/people claiming asylum as separate from our community - they are part of our community just like everyone else.

Find out more about Discover Islam at: https://www.discover-islam.org.uk/

For clear and translated details on asylum processes visit: https://righttoremain.org.uk/


 

]]> Melissa and Nigel discuss the help that discover Islam have given to local refugees and people seeking asylum. Abdurrahmane explains how advice and a listening is the main help that people are looking for when they visit and lasting friendships are being built. You can find out more about there work here at https://www.discover-islam.org.uk/ Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1020 33 full Luton Refugee Week with Revd David Kesterton Luton Refugee Week with Revd David Kesterton https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/luton-refugee-week-with-revd-david-kesterton/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/luton-refugee-week-with-revd-david-kesterton/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:06:22 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/5884395b-fc7c-347c-a435-040f9fda0e32 Melissa and Nigel meet with Revd David Kesterton (Area Dean of Luton) to hear about All Saints and St Peters Church and their initiative to help people who are seeking asylum. This includes an art display in Luton Central Library. You can find out more about how to help by contacting David on vicar@allsaintpeter.org.uk or their website www.allsaintpeter.org.uk 

]]> Melissa and Nigel meet with Revd David Kesterton (Area Dean of Luton) to hear about All Saints and St Peters Church and their initiative to help people who are seeking asylum. This includes an art display in Luton Central Library. You can find out more about how to help by contacting David on vicar@allsaintpeter.org.uk or their website www.allsaintpeter.org.uk 

]]> For Refugee Week we are following what a number of local charities are doing to support refugees and people seeking asylum. Melissa and Nigel meet with Revd David Kesterton (Area Dean of Luton) to hear about All Saints and St Peters Church and their initiative to help people who are seeking asylum. This includes an art display in Luton Central Library. You can find out more about how to help by contacting David on vicar@allsaintpeter.org.uk or their website www.allsaintpeter.org.uk Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 832 32 full FACES Update on our Summer Conference 2023 FACES Update on our Summer Conference 2023 https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/faces-update-on-our-summer-conference-2023/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/faces-update-on-our-summer-conference-2023/#comments Sat, 17 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/080bcfa0-177b-3268-a849-6994f0741868 Melissa and Nigel discuss our Summer Conference- Safeguarding Together and some of the people who will be attending.

It's been several years since we last hosted a FACES conference (pre-pandemic) and we're looking forward to the discussions this year!

We'll be introducing new training and research opportunities, listening to local school leaders and representatives about the context of safeguarding in Luton and offering a space for discussion and questions focusing on young people's safety and wellbeing. You can find out more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/faces-summer-conference-2023-safeguarding-together-tickets-652897543127  Hope to see you there!

]]> Melissa and Nigel discuss our Summer Conference- Safeguarding Together and some of the people who will be attending.

It's been several years since we last hosted a FACES conference (pre-pandemic) and we're looking forward to the discussions this year!

We'll be introducing new training and research opportunities, listening to local school leaders and representatives about the context of safeguarding in Luton and offering a space for discussion and questions focusing on young people's safety and wellbeing.
You can find out more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/faces-summer-conference-2023-safeguarding-together-tickets-652897543127 

Hope to see you there!

]]> Melissa and Nigel discuss our Summer Conference- Safeguarding Together and some of the people who will be attending. It’s been several years since we last hosted a FACES conference (pre-pandemic) and we’re looking forward to the discussions this year! We’ll be introducing new training and research opportunities, listening to local school leaders and representatives about the context of safeguarding in Luton and offering a space for discussion and questions focusing on young people’s safety and wellbeing. You can find out more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/faces-summer-conference-2023-safeguarding-together-tickets-652897543127  Hope to see you there! Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 667 31 full Facing Issues: Thoughts around the investigation into Mike Pilavachi Facing Issues: Thoughts around the investigation into Mike Pilavachi https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-thoughts-around-the-investigation-into-mike-pilavachi/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-thoughts-around-the-investigation-into-mike-pilavachi/#comments Sat, 20 May 2023 11:00:00 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/391ed8bc-5f86-325f-8c0c-0e388e4ca5f9 Peter, Lucie, Tony, Melissa and Nigel discuss their thoughts around a current ongoing investigation into a key Christian Leader Mike Pilavachi. They discuss the investigation and also what can be learned by organisations and churches from what is emerging. They discuss accountability, charisma, good practice and how difficult it may have been for people to to come forward. As a Muslim and Christian Charity they also discuss lessons that can be learned wider than one religion. Discussions also look at how when issues arise like this it is important for survivors voices to be heard rather than the focus being the protecting  the organisation.  This is an ongoing investigation and so although there are no conclusions made it is important to discuss these complex and painful issues rather than stay silent. Some of our discussion touches on articles and useful websites you can find these below:

https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-news-releases/statement-national-safeguarding-team-and-diocese-st-albans

 

https://www.soulsurvivorwatford.co.uk/latestupdates

 

https://www.youthscape.co.uk/services/youth-work-news/as-a-youth-leader-how-do-i-respond-to-the-investigation-into-mike-pilavachi

https://mindandsoulfoundation.org/Articles/662634/Mind_and_Soul/Articles/When_your_faith_in_the_church_or_its_leaders_is.aspx

 

If you or anyone you are in contact with are affected by this news and want to talk to someone independently, please call the Safe Spaces helpline on 0300 303 1056.

]]> Peter, Lucie, Tony, Melissa and Nigel discuss their thoughts around a current ongoing investigation into a key Christian Leader Mike Pilavachi. They discuss the investigation and also what can be learned by organisations and churches from what is emerging. They discuss accountability, charisma, good practice and how difficult it may have been for people to to come forward. As a Muslim and Christian Charity they also discuss lessons that can be learned wider than one religion. Discussions also look at how when issues arise like this it is important for survivors voices to be heard rather than the focus being the protecting  the organisation.  This is an ongoing investigation and so although there are no conclusions made it is important to discuss these complex and painful issues rather than stay silent. Some of our discussion touches on articles and useful websites you can find these below:


https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-news-releases/statement-national-safeguarding-team-and-diocese-st-albans

 

https://www.soulsurvivorwatford.co.uk/latestupdates

 

https://www.youthscape.co.uk/services/youth-work-news/as-a-youth-leader-how-do-i-respond-to-the-investigation-into-mike-pilavachi


https://mindandsoulfoundation.org/Articles/662634/Mind_and_Soul/Articles/When_your_faith_in_the_church_or_its_leaders_is.aspx

 

If you or anyone you are in contact with are affected by this news and want to talk to someone independently, please call the Safe Spaces helpline on 0300 303 1056.

]]> Peter, Lucie, Tony, Melissa and Nigel discuss their thoughts around a current ongoing investigation into a key Christian Leader Mike Pilavachi. They discuss the investigation and also what can be learned by organisations and churches from what is emerging. They discuss accountability, charisma, good practice and how difficult it may have been for people to to come forward. As a Muslim and Christian Charity they also discuss lessons that can be learned wider than one religion. Discussions also look at how when issues arise like this it is important for survivors voices to be heard rather than the focus being the protecting  the organisation.  This is an ongoing investigation and so although there are no conclusions made it is important to discuss these complex and painful issues rather than stay silent. Some of our discussion touches on articles and useful websites you can find these below: https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/safeguarding-news-releases/statement-national-safeguarding-team-and-diocese-st-albans https://www.soulsurvivorwatford.co.uk/latestupdates https://www.youthscape.co.uk/services/youth-work-news/as-a-youth-leader-how-do-i-respond-to-the-investigation-into-mike-pilavachi https://mindandsoulfoundation.org/Articles/662634/Mind_and_Soul/Articles/When_your_faith_in_the_church_or_its_leaders_is.aspx If you or anyone you are in contact with are affected by this news and want to talk to someone independently, please call the Safe Spaces helpline on 0300 303 1056. Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 2828 30 full Facing the News: The Illegal Migration Bill moves to the Lords Facing the News: The Illegal Migration Bill moves to the Lords https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-the-news-the-illegal-migration-bill-moves-to-the-lords/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-the-news-the-illegal-migration-bill-moves-to-the-lords/#comments Sat, 13 May 2023 12:34:38 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/32dda5e7-b426-3108-97f1-ceddf66638f6 Nigel and Melissa discuss the UK Illegal Migration Bill as it moves from the House of Commons to the House of Lords. The Bill seeks to change how people seeking asylum are processed and aims to prevent people arriving in the Uk through non sanctioned routes by firm action. There is much debate around the bill and what it could do to vulnerable people and its arresting of unaccompanied minors. The Bill was opposed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and many other religious organisations. You can watch the discussion in the Lords here: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/4fb77d13-3188-4d77-8b91-fd57af95afea or read the full bill in its present form here: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3429 the Book referring to victorian classification is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Myth-Undeserving-Poor-Christian-Response/dp/1781488754  

]]> Nigel and Melissa discuss the UK Illegal Migration Bill as it moves from the House of Commons to the House of Lords. The Bill seeks to change how people seeking asylum are processed and aims to prevent people arriving in the Uk through non sanctioned routes by firm action. There is much debate around the bill and what it could do to vulnerable people and its arresting of unaccompanied minors. The Bill was opposed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and many other religious organisations. You can watch the discussion in the Lords here: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/4fb77d13-3188-4d77-8b91-fd57af95afea
or read the full bill in its present form here: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3429
the Book referring to victorian classification is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Myth-Undeserving-Poor-Christian-Response/dp/1781488754  

]]> Nigel and Melissa discuss the UK Illegal Migrant Bill as it moves from the House of Commons to the House of Lords. The Bill seeks to change how people seeking asylum are processed and aims to prevent people arriving in the Uk through non sanctioned routes by firm action. There is much debate around the bill and what it could do to vulnerable people and its arresting of unaccompanied minors. The Bill was opposed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and many other religious organisations. You can watch the discussion in the Lords here: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/4fb77d13-3188-4d77-8b91-fd57af95afea or read the full bill in its present form here: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3429 the Book referring to victorian classification is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Myth-Undeserving-Poor-Christian-Response/dp/1781488754 Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1783 29 full Facing Issues: Does government ‘do God?’- Discussion on The Bloom Review Facing Issues: Does government ‘do God?’- Discussion on The Bloom Review https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-does-government-do-god-discussion-on-the-bloom-review/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-does-government-do-god-discussion-on-the-bloom-review/#comments Sat, 06 May 2023 11:17:09 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/43f64e08-5bd7-33f7-83ea-ea9389d38979 Nigel, Melissa and Peter discuss The Bloom Review- entitled "Does government ‘do God?’ " and also briefly look at the Coronation and the offer for public to declare allegiance to King Charles.  You can find the full 159 page report here  : https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1152684/The_Bloom_Review.pdf and the podcast with interview with Tim Farron and the author of the report, Colin Bloom here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/colin-bloom-does-current-government-do-god/id1548503241?i=1000611449132 (Difficult wifi signal affected the recording but not significantly)

]]> Nigel, Melissa and Peter discuss The Bloom Review- entitled "Does government ‘do God?’ " and also briefly look at the Coronation and the offer for public to declare allegiance to King Charles. 
You can find the full 159 page report here  : https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1152684/The_Bloom_Review.pdf
and the podcast with interview with Tim Farron and the author of the report, Colin Bloom here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/colin-bloom-does-current-government-do-god/id1548503241?i=1000611449132

(Difficult wifi signal affected the recording but not significantly)

]]> Nigel Melissa and Peter discuss The Bloom Review- entitled ”Does government ‘do God?’ ” and also briefly look at the Coronation and the offer for public to declare allegiance to King Charles.  You can find the full 159 page report here  : https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1152684/The_Bloom_Review.pdf and the podcast with interview with Tim Farron and the author of the report, Colin Bloom here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/colin-bloom-does-current-government-do-god/id1548503241?i=1000611449132 Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 2070 28 full Face to Face with our upcoming conferences Face to Face with our upcoming conferences https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/face-to-face-with-our-upcoming-conferences/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/face-to-face-with-our-upcoming-conferences/#comments Sat, 29 Apr 2023 11:57:27 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/49353fe8-f828-3cb6-a9fa-79ec4d8c70cd Nigel briefly describes the work in the background towards our up coming conferences and our hopes for what they can achieve. He refers to our research and also a few of the courses we run to help schools, young people and organisations. We would like a good spread of people at our conferences parents, teachers, faith leaders and other professionals. If you would like to attend a conference or know someone who may be interested. Please do get in touch via email to admin@faces.org.uk You can find our research here: https://faces.org.uk/research/  You can also find details of our courses here: https://faces.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FACES-Training-Courses-and-Workshops-2022_compressed.pdf 

]]> Nigel briefly describes the work in the background towards our up coming conferences and our hopes for what they can achieve. He refers to our research and also a few of the courses we run to help schools, young people and organisations. We would like a good spread of people at our conferences parents, teachers, faith leaders and other professionals. If you would like to attend a conference or know someone who may be interested. Please do get in touch via email to admin@faces.org.uk

You can find our research here: https://faces.org.uk/research/ 
You can also find details of our courses here: https://faces.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FACES-Training-Courses-and-Workshops-2022_compressed.pdf 

]]> Nigel briefly describes the work in the background towards our up coming conferences and our hopes for what they can achieve. He refers to our research and also a few of the courses we run to help schools, young people and organisations. We would like a good spread of people at our conferences parents, teachers, faith leaders and other professionals. If you would like to attend a conference or know someone who may be interested. Please do get in touch via email to admin@faces.org.uk You can find our research here: https://faces.org.uk/research/  You can also find details of our courses here: https://faces.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FACES-Training-Courses-and-Workshops-2022_compressed.pdf Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 450 27 full Facing the News: Responding to Suella Braverman’s comments Facing the News: Responding to Suella Braverman’s comments https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-the-news-responding-to-suella-braverman-s-comments/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-the-news-responding-to-suella-braverman-s-comments/#comments Sat, 22 Apr 2023 11:05:09 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/1a5412cc-746e-34b4-8efe-d5665eaf65ed Nigel and Peter both discuss Home Secretary Suella Baverman's  Comments in the press over the last couple of weeks. FACES has put out a statement on this and the statistics from the Home Office that appear to contradict the racial accusations she makes. Peter and Nigel discuss some of the implications of this. They also reference a podcast where Baroness Warsi powerfully responds to these accusations you can read about these statements here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65261172 You can see our statement by Dr Lucie Moore on the Home Secretary's comments here: https://faces.org.uk/2023/04/03/statement-on-grooming-gang-comments-made-by-the-home-secretary/

]]> Nigel and Peter both discuss Home Secretary Suella Baverman's  Comments in the press over the last couple of weeks. FACES has put out a statement on this and the statistics from the Home Office that appear to contradict the racial accusations she makes. Peter and Nigel discuss some of the implications of this. They also reference a podcast where Baroness Warsi powerfully responds to these accusations you can read about these statements here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65261172

You can see our statement by Dr Lucie Moore on the Home Secretary's comments here: https://faces.org.uk/2023/04/03/statement-on-grooming-gang-comments-made-by-the-home-secretary/

]]> Nigel and Peter both discuss Home Secretary Suella Baverman’s  Comments in the press over the last couple of weeks. FACES has put out a statement on this and the statistics from the Home Office that appear to contradict the racial accusations she makes. Peter and Nigel discuss some of the implications of this. They also reference a podcast where Baroness Warsi powerfully responds to these accusations you can read about these statements here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65261172 You can see our statement by Dr Lucie Moore on the Home Secretary’s comments here: https://faces.org.uk/2023/04/03/statement-on-grooming-gang-comments-made-by-the-home-secretary/ Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1693 26 full Facing Issues: Volunteers, Refugees and Safeguarding Facing Issues: Volunteers, Refugees and Safeguarding https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-volunteers-refugees-and-safeguarding/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-volunteers-refugees-and-safeguarding/#comments Sat, 15 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/a11025d6-51d7-3a70-8984-fbac38905f1b Nigel, Melissa and Courtney discuss the importance of safeguarding training for volunteers working with refugees. Their discussions  include a course that Faces(Luton) are building in order to help organisations and groups better help refugees. The course trials at the end of this month and should be available more widely soon.  The course benefits from a good knowledge of working with refugees as well as an understanding of the importance of safeguarding. For more information on the course and how it may help your organisation please contact us via our website wwwhttps://faces.org.uk/contact/

To hear our previous podcasts on refugees you can access them via our podcast channel Faces(Luton) on your usual Podcast app. don't forget to subscribe! 

]]> Nigel, Melissa and Courtney discuss the importance of safeguarding training for volunteers working with refugees. Their discussions  include a course that Faces(Luton) are building in order to help organisations and groups better help refugees. The course trials at the end of this month and should be available more widely soon.  The course benefits from a good knowledge of working with refugees as well as an understanding of the importance of safeguarding. For more information on the course and how it may help your organisation please contact us via our website wwwhttps://faces.org.uk/contact/

To hear our previous podcasts on refugees you can access them via our podcast channel Faces(Luton) on your usual Podcast app. don't forget to subscribe! 

]]> Nigel, Melissa and Courtney discuss the importance of safeguarding training for volunteers working with refugees. Their discussions  include a course that Faces(Luton) are building in order to help organisations and groups better help refugees. The course trials at the end of this month and should be available more widely soon.  The course benefits from a good knowledge of working with refugees as well as an understanding of the importance of safeguarding. For more information on the course and how it may help your organisation please contact us via our website wwwhttps://faces.org.uk/contact/ To hear our previous podcasts on refugees you can access them via our podcast channel Faces(Luton) on your usual Podcast app. don’t forget to subscribe! Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1800 25 full The Casey Report with Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst The Casey Report with Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/the-casey-report-with-chief-constable-trevor-rodenhurst/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/the-casey-report-with-chief-constable-trevor-rodenhurst/#comments Sat, 08 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/03f0f809-9d64-33ef-bb56-2396339f2330 Nigel meets up with Bedfordshire Police's Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst to discuss the Casey Report. The Casey Report pulls no punches as it looks at institutional racism, misogyny and homophobia in London's Police force and their failings in the community.

Nigel and Trevor look at the report's implications for policing. They look at how Bedfordshire Police are working to improving community links, overcome internal cultural problems and make communities safer as they tackle crime in the area.

Trevor lives in Bedfordshire and so is invested in the area being good for his family. He has 29 years of police experience and is keen on cultural change in policing. Trevor and his executive team use input from diverse communities in Bedfordshire (including the IAG) to help him tackle potential blind spots in their approach to change.

Nigel (Staff member of FACES) has volunteered as one member of the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) to Bedfordshire Police. He asks his questions based on the many situations he and those in his team have been invited to input into by Bedfordshire Police over the years. 

]]> Nigel meets up with Bedfordshire Police's Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst to discuss the Casey Report. The Casey Report pulls no punches as it looks at institutional racism, misogyny and homophobia in London's Police force and their failings in the community.

Nigel and Trevor look at the report's implications for policing. They look at how Bedfordshire Police are working to improving community links, overcome internal cultural problems and make communities safer as they tackle crime in the area.

Trevor lives in Bedfordshire and so is invested in the area being good for his family. He has 29 years of police experience and is keen on cultural change in policing. Trevor and his executive team use input from diverse communities in Bedfordshire (including the IAG) to help him tackle potential blind spots in their approach to change.

Nigel (Staff member of FACES) has volunteered as one member of the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) to Bedfordshire Police. He asks his questions based on the many situations he and those in his team have been invited to input into by Bedfordshire Police over the years. 

]]> Nigel meets up with Bedfordshire Police’s Chief Constable Trevor Rosenhurst to discuss the Casey Report. The Casey Report pulls no punches as it looks at institutional racism, misogyny and homophobia in London’s Police force and their failings in the community. Nigel and Trevor look at the report’s implications for policing and what Bedfordshire Police are doing to improve community links and tackle internal cultural problems. Trevor lives in Bedfordshire and so is invested in the area being good for his family. He has 29 years of police experience and is keen on cultural change in policing. Trevor and his executive team use input from diverse communities in Bedfordshire (including the IAG) to help him tackle potential blind spots in their approach to change. Nigel (Staff member of FACES) has volunteered as a member of the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) to Bedfordshire Police for a number of years and in this role has been invited to witness some of what is being done by Bedfordshire police. Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 2111 24 full Face to Face: With Sujel Miah Face to Face: With Sujel Miah https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/face-to-face-with-sujal-miah/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/face-to-face-with-sujal-miah/#comments Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/b0ee04aa-56ab-3f45-9b78-c2e9ba44577a Nigel and Sujel Miah discuss community initiatives around the vibrant and very diverse town of Luton. They discuss current issues of local poverty, community generosity and the focus that faith brings. Sujel is a trustee of FACES, a keen distance runner and has wide involvement in community activities alongside many charities.  

]]> Nigel and Sujel Miah discuss community initiatives around the vibrant and very diverse town of Luton. They discuss current issues of local poverty, community generosity and the focus that faith brings. Sujel is a trustee of FACES, a keen distance runner and has wide involvement in community activities alongside many charities.  

]]> Nigel and Sujel Miah discuss community initiatives around the vibrant and very diverse town of Luton. They discuss current issues of local poverty, community generosity and the focus that faith brings. Sujel is a trustee of Faces (Luton) a keen distance runner and has wide involvement in community activities alongside many charities. Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1985 23 full Facing the News: The sentencing of Eleanor Williams Facing the News: The sentencing of Eleanor Williams https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-the-news-the-sentencing-of-eleanor-williams/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-the-news-the-sentencing-of-eleanor-williams/#comments Sat, 18 Mar 2023 14:34:17 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/29d408e3-4fa2-3122-bd41-78f818184a5f Peter, Lucie and Nigel discuss the sentencing of Eleanor Williams, a 22 year old jailed for eight and a half years for nine counts of lying about being raped and trafficked by an 'Asian grooming gang' and making false rape claims against a series of other men. They discuss the many things we can learn from this including the way the narratives and assumptions around Rotherham may have been used to build public support for this false narrative. You can find out more from  the following articles:

Full sentencing from Sky News can be found here. (Warning: contains some graphic material) 

]]> Peter, Lucie and Nigel discuss the sentencing of Eleanor Williams, a 22 year old jailed for eight and a half years for nine counts of lying about being raped and trafficked by an 'Asian grooming gang' and making false rape claims against a series of other men. They discuss the many things we can learn from this including the way the narratives and assumptions around Rotherham may have been used to build public support for this false narrative. You can find out more from  the following articles:

Full sentencing from Sky News can be found here. (Warning: contains some graphic material) 

]]> Peter, Lucie and Nigel discuss the sentencing of Eleanor Williams a 22 year old jailed for eight and a half years for 9 counts of lying about being raped and trafficked by an Asian grooming gang as well as making false rape claims against a series of other men too. They discuss the many things we can learn from this including the way the narratives and assumptions around Rotherham may have been used to build public support for this false narrative. You can find out more from  the following articles: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/mar/14/eleanor-williams-jailed-lying-rapes-trafficking? Full sentencing from Sky News can be found here (Warning contains Graphic Material)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EWLJI6u9iA Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 2220 22 full Facing Issues: Is faith allowed in today’s politics? Facing Issues: Is faith allowed in today’s politics? https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-is-faith-allowed-in-today-s-politics/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-is-faith-allowed-in-today-s-politics/#comments Sat, 04 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/2edca84e-9d27-3b4d-bb92-031c6c9ac21d People of different faith backgrounds, Katie Forbes and Humza Yousaf are amongst those running for the leadership of the Scottish National Party. Many articles in the press are asking the question, "Can a person of faith lead at a high level in today's society?". Nigel and Melissa discuss this question with Tony Thompson (Hope Church Luton/FACES) and Ruth Robb (Azelea/FACES). For further information on this subject please check out the following articles: http://www.hopechurch.co.uk/a-challenge-to-a-tolerant-society/ https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2023/02/27/should-religious-people-be-allowed-to-hold-top-political-jobs https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/opposing-same-sex-marriage-deters-voters-and-poses-questions-for-kate-forbes-0923fmljf

]]> People of different faith backgrounds, Katie Forbes and Humza Yousaf are amongst those running for the leadership of the Scottish National Party. Many articles in the press are asking the question, "Can a person of faith lead at a high level in today's society?". Nigel and Melissa discuss this question with Tony Thompson (Hope Church Luton/FACES) and Ruth Robb (Azelea/FACES).
For further information on this subject please check out the following articles:
http://www.hopechurch.co.uk/a-challenge-to-a-tolerant-society/
https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2023/02/27/should-religious-people-be-allowed-to-hold-top-political-jobs
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/opposing-same-sex-marriage-deters-voters-and-poses-questions-for-kate-forbes-0923fmljf

]]> People of different Faiths, Katie Forbes and Humza Yousaf are amongst those running for the leadership of the Scottish National Party. Many articles in the press are asking the question, ”Can a person of faith lead at a high level in today’s society?”. Nigel and Melissa discuss this question with Tony Thompson (Hope Church Luton/Faces) and Ruth Robb (Azelea/Faces). For further information on this subject please check out the following articles: http://www.hopechurch.co.uk/a-challenge-to-a-tolerant-society/ https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2023/02/27/should-religious-people-be-allowed-to-hold-top-political-jobs https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/opposing-same-sex-marriage-deters-voters-and-poses-questions-for-kate-forbes-0923fmljf Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1791 21 full Face to Face: With Peter Adams (St Mary’s Centre for Peace and Reconciliation) Face to Face: With Peter Adams (St Mary’s Centre for Peace and Reconciliation) https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/face-to-face-with-peter-adams-st-mary-s-centre-for-peace-and-reconciliation/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/face-to-face-with-peter-adams-st-mary-s-centre-for-peace-and-reconciliation/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/5c35d34c-b03f-37ac-a318-a0cbd063e1b4 Nigel and Melissa meet with Peter to discuss the origins and principles of his peace and reconciliation work in Luton. Peter takes us around the world and shares how he discovered his own purpose in bringing peace to others. One of the successes of this work is FACES itself- Peter was one of our founders. You can find out more at https://www.stmarysluton.org/peace-and-reconciliation  

]]> Nigel and Melissa meet with Peter to discuss the origins and principles of his peace and reconciliation work in Luton. Peter takes us around the world and shares how he discovered his own purpose in bringing peace to others. One of the successes of this work is FACES itself- Peter was one of our founders. You can find out more at https://www.stmarysluton.org/peace-and-reconciliation  

]]> Nigel and Melissa meet with Peter to discuss the origins and principles of the Peace and Reconciliation work in Luton. Peter takes us around the world and shares personally about how he discovered his own purpose in bringing peace to others. One of the successes of this work is Faces(Luton) itself- Peter was one of our founders. You can find out more at https://www.stmarysluton.org/peace-and-reconciliation Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1758 20 full Facing Issues: Refugees: Humanity, people and process Facing Issues: Refugees: Humanity, people and process https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/refugees-humanity-people-and-process/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/refugees-humanity-people-and-process/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/8d28d74f-04da-3946-8839-acd06b57e6a7 Nigel and Melissa meet with Courtney who works with refugees locally. Courtney helps explain the process and also bring real life examples of of how local contact can help protect people from exploitation. We discuss the local impact of a hotel shutting its usual functions to house refugees and the responses from the community (https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/people/old-palace-lodge-dunstable-town-council-agrees-to-welcome-all-new-residents-4016864).

A few useful links for those wanting to know more: https://righttoremain.org.uk/toolkit/ , https://care4calais.org/ , https://thecourtneyfoundation.org/ or contact us at FACES admin@faces.org.uk

]]> Nigel and Melissa meet with Courtney who works with refugees locally. Courtney helps explain the process and also bring real life examples of of how local contact can help protect people from exploitation. We discuss the local impact of a hotel shutting its usual functions to house refugees and the responses from the community (https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/people/old-palace-lodge-dunstable-town-council-agrees-to-welcome-all-new-residents-4016864).


A few useful links for those wanting to know more: https://righttoremain.org.uk/toolkit/ , https://care4calais.org/ , https://thecourtneyfoundation.org/ or contact us at FACES admin@faces.org.uk

]]> Nigel and Melissa meet with Courtney who works with refugees locally. Courtney helps explain the process and also bring real life examples of of how local contact can help protect people from exploitation. They all discuss the local impact of a hotel shutting its usual functions to house refugees and the responses from the community. https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/people/old-palace-lodge-dunstable-town-council-agrees-to-welcome-all-new-residents-4016864 
A few useful links for those wanting to know more: https://righttoremain.org.uk/toolkit/ , https://care4calais.org/ , https://thecourtneyfoundation.org/ or contact us at FACES admin@faces.org.uk Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 2978 19 full Face to Face: With Melissa (The Courtney Foundation) Face to Face: With Melissa (The Courtney Foundation) https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-_-the-courtney-foundation-meeting-needs-in-luton/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-_-the-courtney-foundation-meeting-needs-in-luton/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/c7c85f2b-e61e-38d6-abc2-6e426f53c8a5 Nigel talks with Melissa about her work with The Courtney Foundation, a social inclusion and anti-poverty charity in Luton. The discussion includes caring for mental and emotional wellbeing and meeting practical needs. You can find out more about The Courtney Foundation on their website: https://thecourtneyfoundation.org

 

]]> Nigel talks with Melissa about her work with The Courtney Foundation, a social inclusion and anti-poverty charity in Luton. The discussion includes caring for mental and emotional wellbeing and meeting practical needs. You can find out more about The Courtney Foundation on their website: https://thecourtneyfoundation.org

 

]]> Nigel discusses Melissa about her work with the Courtney Foundation which provides help to people in need in Luton. The discussion includes caring for peoples mental and emotional health as well as food and clothing. The approach taken helps protect families from exploitation by providing for their needs. Helping families function well helps protect them from harm. you can find out more about the Courtney Foundation from. their website: https://thecourtneyfoundation.org Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 797 18 full Face to Face: With Zaffar Iqbal (Inspire FM) Face to Face: With Zaffar Iqbal (Inspire FM) https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-helping-communities-to-be-heard-a-conversation-with-zaffar-iqbal-from-inspire-fm/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-helping-communities-to-be-heard-a-conversation-with-zaffar-iqbal-from-inspire-fm/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/1d5b5795-fa7b-3395-a8b8-7582aa883969 Zaffar Iqbal meets with Nigel to discuss Inspire FM and its 25 year history. They discuss how it began, the relevance of faith within their work and how radio facilitates community voices on health and other topics. Inspire continues to spread positive messages and bring communities together in difficult times.

Inspire FM is a FACES partner. You can find out more and listen at https://www.inspirefm.org/.

]]> Zaffar Iqbal meets with Nigel to discuss Inspire FM and its 25 year history. They discuss how it began, the relevance of faith within their work and how radio facilitates community voices on health and other topics. Inspire continues to spread positive messages and bring communities together in difficult times.


Inspire FM is a FACES partner. You can find out more and listen at https://www.inspirefm.org/.

]]> Zaffar Iqbal meets with Nigel Taylor to discuss Inspire Fm and its 25 year history. They discuss how it began, its ability to help community have a voice and some of the positive messages it has brought especially in difficult times. Discussion also turns to faith and how radio helps to bring together community and its many messages into health, diversity, understanding, information and celebration. Inspire FM and Zaffar are partners with FACES in the work it delivers. You can find out more about INSPIRE FM and listen at https://www.inspirefm.org/ Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1085 17 full Face to Face: With Tony Thompson (Hope Church Luton) Face to Face: With Tony Thompson (Hope Church Luton) https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-discussion-with-tony-thompson-on-hope-church-luton-s-partnership-with-faces/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-discussion-with-tony-thompson-on-hope-church-luton-s-partnership-with-faces/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/5fd8d441-6d07-3617-88b5-5909595d986b Nigel and Melissa meet with Tony Thompson to discuss his work with Hope Church Luton, founded by Tony as a 'church for people who don't go to church'. It serves the people of Luton in many ways as an active hub during the week for people from different communities.

You can find out more from their website www.hopechurch.co.uk.

]]> Nigel and Melissa meet with Tony Thompson to discuss his work with Hope Church Luton, founded by Tony as a 'church for people who don't go to church'. It serves the people of Luton in many ways as an active hub during the week for people from different communities.

You can find out more from their website www.hopechurch.co.uk.

]]> Looking at some of the  organisations and the work they do in the community. Nigel and Melissa meet with Tony Thompson to discuss his work in Hope Church Luton. Hope Church was founded when Tony who was born and bred in Luton returned to the town to begin a ’church for people who don’t go to church’. It is a church which serves the town of Luton well and is a very active place during the week for people from many different communities. You can find out more from their website www.hopechurch.co.uk Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1358 16 full Facing the News: Discussing current UK news articles on grooming Facing the News: Discussing current UK news articles on grooming https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-discussing-current-uk-news-articles-on-grooming/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-discussing-current-uk-news-articles-on-grooming/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/548034f5-d178-3f47-b00f-765391f821bb Nigel, Melissa and Rehana Faisal discuss three news articles:

We look at the stories, the language used in these articles, the discrepancies in how narratives are portrayed, and elements of grooming and its impact on individuals.

If you think you may be affected by past or present grooming we encourage you to seek help. Find useful links on our website: here.

 

]]> Nigel, Melissa and Rehana Faisal discuss three news articles:

We look at the stories, the language used in these articles, the discrepancies in how narratives are portrayed, and elements of grooming and its impact on individuals.

If you think you may be affected by past or present grooming we encourage you to seek help. Find useful links on our website: here.

 

]]> y neo-Nazi idelology https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0dss7pb/the-big-cases-groomed-radicalised-gone The discussion not only looks at the language used in these articles, the sad stories in each and discrepancies in how victims are treated, but goes on to look at the elements of grooming and its impact on individuals. If you think you may be affected by past or present grooming we would encourage you to seek help. If you are under 18 in the UK you can contact https://www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/ Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 2191 1 15 full Facing the News : The Arrest of Andrew Tate Facing the News : The Arrest of Andrew Tate https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-current-news-the-arrest-of-andrew-tate/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-current-news-the-arrest-of-andrew-tate/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2023 10:59:49 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/13ad9df9-135d-3e7d-bd50-737049579eaf Nigel, Melissa and Peter discuss the recent arrest of Andrew Tate in Romania.

]]> Nigel, Melissa and Peter discuss the recent arrest of Andrew Tate in Romania.

]]> Nigel, Melissa and Peter discuss a current news items regarding the Romanian arrest of Andrew Tate. Andrew Tate is a very controversial influencer who has been involved in the sex industry in the past. He is well know by many young people online and runs a training facility as well as an online course which he aims to ’help’ men who feel disempowered.  He spent time in Luton and with his arrest we felt this is something we needed to discuss. News reports his arrest as ”Influencer, his brother and two others held on human trafficking, rape and organised crime charges” (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/30/andrew-tate-detained-in-romania-on-organised-and-charges) with our focus Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation we believe this is an unfolding story we need to follow over the following months. Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1971 1 14 full Facing Issues: Summary of our 2022 top 10 podcasts Facing Issues: Summary of our 2022 top 10 podcasts https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-summary-of-our-2022-top-10-podcasts/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-summary-of-our-2022-top-10-podcasts/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/978cfb74-5839-3342-850a-54b38295ca0a Nigel and Melissa talk through our podcast highlights of the year.

]]> Nigel and Melissa talk through our podcast highlights of the year.

]]> Nigel and Melissa talk through our podcast highlights of the year from our top ten most downloaded podcasts and look forward to revisiting some of them in 2023. Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 859 1 13 full Facing the News: Luton royal visit Facing the News: Luton royal visit https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-luton-royal-visit/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-luton-royal-visit/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/e0ed9e51-633f-3c99-846c-a6818f631500 Nigel and Melissa discuss the recent visit by King Charles III to Luton, where he met with community organisations, visited the Town Hall, the Guru Nanak Gurdwara temple and saw the progress on the DART cable system at Luton Airport. Nigel and Melissa discuss the faith aspects of his visit and what this celebrates in the town. 

]]> Nigel and Melissa discuss the recent visit by King Charles III to Luton, where he met with community organisations, visited the Town Hall, the Guru Nanak Gurdwara temple and saw the progress on the DART cable system at Luton Airport. Nigel and Melissa discuss the faith aspects of his visit and what this celebrates in the town. 

]]> Nigel and Melissa discuss the recent Royal visit by King Charles III where he visited the Town hall, Local Guru Nanak Gurdwara temple and the progress on the DART cable car system to the airport. He also met with many community leaders Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 932 1 12 full Introducing Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation (FACES) during #InterFaithWeek 2020 Introducing Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation (FACES) during #InterFaithWeek 2020 https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/introducing-faces-luton/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/introducing-faces-luton/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2022 10:53:33 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/c2c5a5b0-e447-34c3-86a0-c7ff7ab67cc6 Founding members of FACES discuss its beginnings, focus and the deep friendships that underpin its success in grasping difficult subjects. The episode includes examples of how people agree to disagree on some issues yet come together to tackle child sexual exploitation (CSE) in our communities.

This episode was originally recorded for Inferfaith Week 2019.

You can find out more about us on our website.

]]> Founding members of FACES discuss its beginnings, focus and the deep friendships that underpin its success in grasping difficult subjects. The episode includes examples of how people agree to disagree on some issues yet come together to tackle child sexual exploitation (CSE) in our communities.

This episode was originally recorded for Inferfaith Week 2019.

You can find out more about us on our website.

]]> FACESLuton false No 1505 1 1 full Facing Issues: Local results from the 2021 census Facing Issues: Local results from the 2021 census https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-local-results-uk-2021cenus/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-local-results-uk-2021cenus/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2022 10:50:00 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/9368e0c5-7f45-393e-b1cc-b21c8e06d62f Peter, Rehana, Tony, Melissa and Nigel discuss the UK 2021 census results and what they show us about Luton. Luton is found in the fastest growing region of England and is one of four authorities outside of London with the majority of the population being from ethnic minority groups. In this discussion we look at resources being matched to these figures and the disproportion of child poverty in different demographics.

You can find out more on the census here.

]]> Peter, Rehana, Tony, Melissa and Nigel discuss the UK 2021 census results and what they show us about Luton. Luton is found in the fastest growing region of England and is one of four authorities outside of London with the majority of the population being from ethnic minority groups. In this discussion we look at resources being matched to these figures and the disproportion of child poverty in different demographics.

You can find out more on the census here.

]]> Peter, Rehana, Tony, Melissa and Nigel discuss the UK 2021 Census results and what they show us about Luton. Luton is one of four authorities outside of London with the majority of the population being from ethnic minority groups. Slough has the largest non-white population at 64.1 per cent with Leicester at 59.1 per cent, Birmingham also having an ethnic minority majority of 51.4 per cent of the population. In this discussion we look at resources being matched to these figures and the disproportion of child poverty in different demographics. You can find out more on the census at: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/culturalidentity/religion/bulletins/religionenglandandwales/census2021 find out more about FACES at www.faces.org.uk Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 2170 1 11 full Facing Issues: CSA, CSE & human trafficking Facing Issues: CSA, CSE & human trafficking https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-csa-cse-human-trafficking/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-csa-cse-human-trafficking/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2022 11:00:05 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/f6fe3d06-a0c9-34f1-9667-6c858375bbf2 Melissa and Nigel discuss the work of Azalea with Ruth Robb, CEO and co-founder.

Azalea is a FACES partner. They are faith-based and 'empower men and women to choose to walk free from being caught up in trafficking.' On this episode we discuss CSA, CSE and human trafficking. Find out more about Azalea on their website.

]]> Melissa and Nigel discuss the work of Azalea with Ruth Robb, CEO and co-founder.

Azalea is a FACES partner. They are faith-based and 'empower men and women to choose to walk free from being caught up in trafficking.' On this episode we discuss CSA, CSE and human trafficking. Find out more about Azalea on their website.

]]> Melissa and Nigel discuss the work of AZALEA (Luton) with RUTH ROB the organisation’s founder. AZALEA is a key partner with us at FACES . They are faith based & empower men & women to choose to walk free from being caught up in sex trafficking. On this episode we discuss links between CSA, CSE  & the sex trade. This will be a discussion we return to in the future. You can find out more about AZALEA at https://www.azalea.org.uk/ Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1155 10 full Facing Issues: Caring for refugees Facing Issues: Caring for refugees https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-caring-for-refugees/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-caring-for-refugees/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2022 10:59:52 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/8477bae6-8e21-3fb4-a8cb-72b40e116516 Tony, Melissa and Nigel discuss recent news regarding refugees and people claiming asylum and the situations they face in Luton. We discuss how faith encourages us to support people going through lengthy asylum processes, the vulnerabilities presesent and challenge the false idea that men seeking asylum are not also vulnerable.

]]> Tony, Melissa and Nigel discuss recent news regarding refugees and people claiming asylum and the situations they face in Luton. We discuss how faith encourages us to support people going through lengthy asylum processes, the vulnerabilities presesent and challenge the false idea that men seeking asylum are not also vulnerable.

]]> Tony, Melissa and Nigel discuss recent news regarding refugees and people seeking asylum and the local predicament faced by refugees locally in Luton. They discuss ways that their faiths encourage them to care for local refugees and their humanity while refugees go through lengthy, confusing asylum processes. They discuss the vulnerability of young refugees and challenge the false idea that male refugees seeking asylum are not as vulnerable. See www.faces.org.uk for more on FACES Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1951 9 full Facing Issues: Islamophobia and its impact on young people Facing Issues: Islamophobia and its impact on young people https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-islamophobia-month-its-impact-on-young-people/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-islamophobia-month-its-impact-on-young-people/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2022 11:01:03 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/2604d8e0-d958-3998-859e-32249e280f1c Nigel interviews Rehana, Sufian and Peter for Islamophobia Awareness Month. Rehana and Sufian share what it can feel like living, studying and working in an Islamophobic environment and its impact on jobs, career progression, mental health and other areas. Peter shares what can be done to challenge Islamophobia.

]]> Nigel interviews Rehana, Sufian and Peter for Islamophobia Awareness Month. Rehana and Sufian share what it can feel like living, studying and working in an Islamophobic environment and its impact on jobs, career progression, mental health and other areas. Peter shares what can be done to challenge Islamophobia.

]]> Nigel interviews Rehana, Sufian and Peter about the impact of young people. Rehana and Sufian especially share what it can feel like living, studying and working in a Islamophobic environment. Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 2538 8 full Inter-faith Week 2022: Inter-faith or multi-faith, which suits us best? Inter-faith Week 2022: Inter-faith or multi-faith, which suits us best? https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/inter-faith-week-2022-terminology-inter-faith-and-multi-faith-which-suits-us-best/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/inter-faith-week-2022-terminology-inter-faith-and-multi-faith-which-suits-us-best/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:45:32 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/e6fb4b24-c85b-3c64-9661-48a7bcd5fcc9 Nigel discusses with Sujel, Peter and Tony thoughts around 'inter-faith' and 'multi-faith' and which best suits FACES as an organisation. The discussion raises several key points on how organisations can work together whilst strongly holding a diversity of beliefs.

]]> Nigel discusses with Sujel, Peter and Tony thoughts around 'inter-faith' and 'multi-faith' and which best suits FACES as an organisation. The discussion raises several key points on how organisations can work together whilst strongly holding a diversity of beliefs.

]]> Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1436 7 full Facing Issues: ICCSA report October 2022 Facing Issues: ICCSA report October 2022 https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-discussion-on-the-iccsa-report-october-2022/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-discussion-on-the-iccsa-report-october-2022/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2022 11:00:11 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/1010a06a-a47b-3cf2-99d4-8d984a8ec1ef An insightful discussion on the ICCSA report with Dr Lucie Shuker & Peter Adams with staff members Melissa & Nigel. The report gives a detailed understanding of abusive behaviour and its impact in the UK. You can read the full report here.

]]> An insightful discussion on the ICCSA report with Dr Lucie Shuker & Peter Adams with staff members Melissa & Nigel. The report gives a detailed understanding of abusive behaviour and its impact in the UK. You can read the full report here.

]]> An insightful discussion on the ICCSA Report with Dr Lucie Shuker & Peter Adams with staff members Melissa & Nigel. The report gives a detailed understanding of abusive behaviour & its impact in the UK. You can read the full report https://www.iicsa.org.uk/document/report-independent-inquiry-child-sexual-abuse-october-2022-0  There’ll be more episodes to come... Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 1989 6 full Facing Issues: Introduction to our latest podcast series Facing Issues: Introduction to our latest podcast series https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-introduction-to-a-new-podcast-series/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/facing-issues-introduction-to-a-new-podcast-series/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:00:03 +0000 FACESLuton.podbean.com/c1ba842f-b04d-30f5-a5d4-8a016aea7252 Introducing our staff team Melissa and Nigel as we launch our weekly podcast.

]]> Introducing our staff team Melissa and Nigel as we launch our weekly podcast.

]]> Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation false No 991 5 full What faith can offer a secular society What faith can offer a secular society https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/faces-luton-what-faith-can-offer-a-secular-society/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/faces-luton-what-faith-can-offer-a-secular-society/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:08:30 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/2a30ad91-f875-34b8-b501-1bd47b0cfb71 A panel discussion with the founders of Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation (FACES) for Inter-faith Week 2021. For more information about our work, visit our website.

]]> A panel discussion with the founders of Faiths Against Child Sexual Exploitation (FACES) for Inter-faith Week 2021. For more information about our work, visit our website.

]]> nigel@faces.org.uk false No 1497 1 3 full Community welfare and safeguarding during the pandemic Community welfare and safeguarding during the pandemic https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/faces-luton-community-welfare-and-safeguarding-during-the-pandemic/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/faces-luton-community-welfare-and-safeguarding-during-the-pandemic/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:20:24 +0100 FACESLuton.podbean.com/a5ffaf4a-3af7-338b-aac9-07380428ed3e In this episode we explore how places of worship are supporting communities during the pandemic, and the importance of understanding how communities experience challenges in different ways throughout this period.

With Tony Thompson, Peter Adams, Lucie Shuker, Rehana Faisal and Melissa Llewellyn.

]]> In this episode we explore how places of worship are supporting communities during the pandemic, and the importance of understanding how communities experience challenges in different ways throughout this period.


With Tony Thompson, Peter Adams, Lucie Shuker, Rehana Faisal and Melissa Llewellyn.

]]> nigel@faces.org.uk false No 2300 1 2 full Facing Issues: Refugees in the UK with Tony Thompson Facing Issues: Refugees in the UK with Tony Thompson https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/faces-luton-discussion-about-refugees-in-the-uk-with-tony-thompson/ https://FACESLuton.podbean.com/e/faces-luton-discussion-about-refugees-in-the-uk-with-tony-thompson/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:31:33 +0100 nigel5x.podbean.com/ed6f6e54-8dfa-368b-913e-7e92198f2903 Tony shares his thoughts and experiences around how the UK is responding to refugees, sharing stories from people claiming asylum as well as those trying to make a difference.  

]]> Tony shares his thoughts and experiences around how the UK is responding to refugees, sharing stories from people claiming asylum as well as those trying to make a difference.  

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