The Trap

Victorian Women's Trust

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?

  • 54 minutes 25 seconds
    10: Our Power As People, Part 2

    Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: 

    Visit thetrap.com.au to learn more

    Production
    Host Lucy Ballantyne
    Writers Mary Crooks AO, Leah McPherson
    Producers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy Ballantyne
    Production manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti
    Sound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-Desovski
    Research Leah McPherson
    Transcription Max Favetti, Amanda Barbour
    Production assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily Mooney
    Art direction Aimee Carruthers
    Video The Social Parade
    Animation Mari Frith
    Photography Saskia Wilson
    With thanks to the entire team at VWT

    The 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 2021

    We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

    24 November 2021, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 16 seconds
    09: Our Power As People

    Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: 

    Visit thetrap.com.au to learn more

    Production
    Host & writer Jess Hill
    Creative producer Georgina Savage
    Producers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy Ballantyne
    Production manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti
    Sound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-Desovski
    Research Leah McPherson
    Transcription Max Favetti, Amanda Barbour
    Production assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily Mooney
    Art direction Aimee Carruthers
    Video The Social Parade
    Animation Mari Frith
    Photography Saskia Wilson
    With thanks to the entire team at VWT

    The 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 2021

    We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

    27 October 2021, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    08: Government, Policy & Power


    Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: 

    Visit thetrap.com.au to learn more

    Production
    Host & writer Jess Hill
    Creative producer Georgina Savage
    Producers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy Ballantyne
    Production manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti
    Sound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-Desovski
    Research Leah McPherson
    Transcription Max Favetti, Amanda Barbour
    Production assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily Mooney
    Art direction Aimee Carruthers
    Video The Social Parade
    Animation Mari Frith
    Photography Saskia Wilson
    With thanks to the entire team at VWT

    The 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 2021

    We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

    15 September 2021, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    07: A Parallel Universe - Systems Abuse

    Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: 

    Visit thetrap.com.au to learn more

    Production
    Host & writer Jess Hill
    Creative producer Georgina Savage
    Producers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy Ballantyne
    Production manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti
    Sound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-Desovski
    Research Leah McPherson
    Transcription Max Favetti, Amanda Barbour
    Production assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily Mooney
    Art direction Aimee Carruthers
    Video The Social Parade
    Animation Mari Frith
    Photography Saskia Wilson
    With thanks to the entire team at VWT

    The 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 2021

    We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

    8 September 2021, 2:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 34 seconds
    06: Above The Law - Police as Perpetrators

    Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: 

    Visit thetrap.com.au to learn more

    Production
    Host & writer Jess Hill
    Creative producer Georgina Savage
    Producers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy Ballantyne
    Production manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti
    Sound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-Desovski
    Research Leah McPherson
    Transcription Max Favetti, Amanda Barbour
    Production assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily Mooney
    Art direction Aimee Carruthers
    Video The Social Parade
    Animation Mari Frith
    Photography Saskia Wilson
    With thanks to the entire team at VWT

    The 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 2021

    We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

    1 September 2021, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    05: The Police

    Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: 

    Visit thetrap.com.au to learn more

    Production
    Host & writer Jess Hill
    Creative producer Georgina Savage
    Producers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy Ballantyne
    Production manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti
    Sound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-Desovski
    Research Leah McPherson
    Transcription Max Favetti, Amanda Barbour
    Production assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily Mooney
    Art direction Aimee Carruthers
    Video The Social Parade
    Animation Mari Frith
    Photography Saskia Wilson
    With thanks to the entire team at VWT

    The 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 2021

    We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

    25 August 2021, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    04: Why Do They Stay?

    Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: 

    Visit thetrap.com.au to learn more

    Production
    Host & writer Jess Hill
    Creative producer Georgina Savage
    Producers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy Ballantyne
    Production manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti
    Sound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-Desovski
    Research Leah McPherson
    Transcription Max Favetti, Amanda Barbour
    Production assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily Mooney
    Art direction Aimee Carruthers
    Video The Social Parade
    Animation Mari Frith
    Photography Saskia Wilson
    With thanks to the entire team at VWT

    The 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 2021

    We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

    18 August 2021, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    03: Why Do They Do It?

    Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: 

    Visit thetrap.com.au to learn more

    Production
    Host & writer Jess Hill
    Creative producer Georgina Savage
    Producers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy Ballantyne
    Production manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti
    Sound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-Desovski
    Research Leah McPherson
    Transcription Max Favetti, Amanda Barbour
    Production assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily Mooney
    Art direction Aimee Carruthers
    Video The Social Parade
    Animation Mari Frith
    Photography Saskia Wilson
    With thanks to the entire team at VWT

    The 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 2021

    We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

    11 August 2021, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    01: Setting The Trap

    Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: 


    Production
    Host & writer Jess Hill
    Creative producer Georgina Savage
    Producers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy Ballantyne
    Production managers Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti
    Sound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-Desovski
    Research Leah McPherson
    Transcription Max Favetti, Amanda Barbour
    Production assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Lily Mooney
    Art direction Aimee Carruthers
    Video The Social Parade
    Animation Mari Frith
    Photography Saskia Wilson
    With thanks to the entire team at VWT

    The 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 2021

    We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

    5 August 2021, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    02: Young Love

    Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: 

    Visit thetrap.com.au to learn more

    Production
    Host & writer Jess Hill
    Creative producer Georgina Savage
    Producers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy Ballantyne
    Production manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti
    Sound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-Desovski
    Research Leah McPherson
    Transcription Max Favetti, Amanda Barbour
    Production assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily Mooney
    Art direction Aimee Carruthers
    Video The Social Parade
    Animation Mari Frith
    Photography Saskia Wilson
    With thanks to the entire team at VWT

    The 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 2021

    We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

    5 August 2021, 12:00 am
  • 2 minutes 34 seconds
    Preview

    Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: 

    Production
    Co-creator, host & writer Jess Hill
    Co-creator, producer & editor Georgina Savage
    Producers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti
    Production manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti
    Sound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-Desovski
    Research Leah McPherson
    Production assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Amanda Barbour, Max Favetti, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer
    Art direction Aimee Carruthers
    Video The Social Parade
    Animation Mari Frith
    Photography Saskia Wilson

    This 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 2021

    We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

    25 March 2021, 3:13 am
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