The broadcaster and weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth speaks to former police officer turned comedian Alfie Moore about her experiences as a victim of crime.
Ruth talks about her idyllic childhood in Gower in South Wales before sharing her harrowing story as a survivor of coercive control. Her former husband was jailed after he pleaded guilty to charges of stalking, coercive and controlling behaviour after subjecting the ITV Wales presenter to a nine-year campaign of abuse
Alfie and Ruth are joined by Naomi Smith, the CEO at Her Centre, a charity based in Greenwich offering support to women experiencing domestic abuse: https://hercentre.org/.
Naomi offers advice about what to do if you or someone you know is a victim of coercive control.
Please note, this may be a difficult listen for you. Find out more here: https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/coercive-control/
The Neighbourhood Watch Podcast is an Adore Audio production.
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