Narelle Fraser Interviews

WARNING: This podcast discusses murder & suicideGary Raymond APM, OAM Retired NSW Police Chief Inspector, was part of the investigation team into Anita Cobby's murder & spent a great deal of time with her parents, Grace & Gary. Gary LYNCH was adamant his daughter's murder would not be in vain & said he wanted something good has to come out of something so bad....& so Grace's Place was born. It is a world first 24 bed residential facility for those left behind after a homicide, primarily for children & teenagers. Gary Raymond's faith helped not only himself, but others manage their grief & trauma & upon retiring, he continues to comfort those affected by & investigating crime in his role as Police Chaplain.Support Services include;BeyondBlue: 1300 224 636Lifeline: 131 1141800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292Casa (Centre Against Sexual Assault) 1800 806 292Victims of Crime 1800 819 817Grace's Placee: info@gracesplace.org.au38 Doonside Road, Doonside NSW(02) 8833 8400Editor for NFI: Craig Patterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Tregellas has written a book, Back Up Is 3 Hours Away which details his incredible career - the highs & lows & everything in between. One of his proudest moments was receiving the Clarke Silver Medal, the Royal Humane Society of Australasia's highest award & he is one of only 3 Victoria Police to receive the award in its 150yr history. Mark is a born story-teller & shares some amusing anecdotes as well as some incidents which changed his life forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays podcast is longer than normal but waiting a fortnight for Part2 was, I thought, too long, so here it is in its entirity.Melanie has been drawn to helping those in trouble since she was a teenager. Prior to joining NSW Police, she was a volunteer at her local (NSW) Rescue Squad (part of the Volunteer Rescue Association) & after being part of the rescue effort @ the Thredbo Ski Village disaster in 1997,policing was her obvious next step. Mel retired after dealing with the consequences of a silly decision she made but which many of us might consider also, given the same circumstances. Even after Policing, Mel still helps save people in distress through the Good Samaritan App - something Victoria needs desperately.. .. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Cardamone was only 6yo when he began to think of ways to avoid his abuser - a family relative. He didn't know how & who to tell, but at 8yo he found the courage to tell his mum & it was her understanding response which changed his life (for the better). John's disclosure to his mum demonstrates the importance of kids being believed when they decide to disclose something so very troubling. . . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Cronin was a 19yo talented local footballer with the world at his feet. Celebrating with his brother & team mates, a brawl erupted & Pat stepped in to try & break it up. Pat was punched from behind, a coward punch which ended his life days later. To honour his young life, his parents formed The Pat Cronin Foundation with their mission being to end the coward punch & educate the community on the consequences of violence. Todays guest, Robin Bailey, is a major supporter of the Foundation & is lobbying for a diversion program at court called 'The Pat Cronin Diversion Program' as another option for a magistrate to consider in cases involving violence. PLEASE NOTE: There are 5 modules in the eLearning program not 7 as mentioned in the podcast. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kris takes us behind the scenes & explains how profiling can & is used to help identify potentially dangerous people & situations. Her expertise in the relatively unknown world of Behavioural Threat Assessment & Management will have you thinking about the importance of identifying situations which may escalate into something none of us want to imagine. Show Notes:Kris provides training on Behavioural Threat Assessment and Management topics to government agencies, law enforcement, schools, and businesses, including Preventing Violence through recognition of the Pathway to Targeted Violence, Identifying the Warning Signs for Imminent Violence, Violence Risk Factors, Triaging Violence Risk Cases, Establishing Threat Assessment Teams, and Formulating Personal Safety Plans. She also presents and consults on cases of Stalking, Domestic Violence, Homicide, and in the context of violence prevention Mass Casualty Attacks.Kris can be reached through her website: www.krisillingsworth.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mel finally opens up to her family & with their encouragement, contacts the UK Police as she learned JC was being considered for parole. She knew he'd be a danger to children as well as adults which was a possibility she couldn't bare. And so began a merry-go-round of stonewalling by UK Police, which didn't stop Mel, as she'd found her voice & a determination she didn't know she had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janie's early life was moulded by abuse & feelings of abandonment which resulted in her leaving home at 15. She tried telling those close to her & the authorities, but it seemed no-one would listen or take her seriously. And in one instance, one of those authority figures took advantage of her vulnerabilities. But she never gave up. She is now a fierce protector of those who find themselves in a similar position to her as a young child/teenager & her lived experience gives her an intimate understanding of their struggles. Support Services include;Lifeline 13 11 14Beyond Blue 1300 224 636Kids Helpline 1800 551 80013 YARN 13 92 761800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 (incl National Violence, Abuse & Trauma Counselling & Recovery Service) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.