In this episode we hear from Carly Hancock, a teacher on the Bachelor of Community Services, about language and violence. Carly speaks from her extensive experience in child protection, working with mental health, complex trauma and domestic violence. This podcast discusses the language used by the media, the legal system, practitioners and the general public to represent the actions of people who choose to use violence and those who experience violence. We also explore ways that students and practitioners can effect social change.  In the podcast we refer to the work of Allan Wade, David Mandel and Response based practice, the links to further information are provided below: Coates, L. & Wade, A. (2007). About language and violence: A resource kits for social and service responders. Retrieved from https://www.insightexchange.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Language-and-Violence-Resource-Kit.pdf Coates, L., & Wade, A. (2007). Language and violence: Analysis of four discursive operations. Journal of Family Violence, 22(7), 511-522. Retrieved from https://www.responsebasedpractice.com/app/uploads/Language-and-Violence.pdf NSW Communities & Justice. (2017). Response based practice. Retrieved from https://www.cwpracticelive.facs.nsw.gov.au/@home-truths/2017/06/27/36242/response-based-practice Partners for prevention. (n.d). Preferred terminology. Retrieved from http://www.partners4prevention.org/sites/default/files/preferred_terminology_final.pdf Articles by David Mandel, Founder of the Safe & Together Institute https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com/evidence-resources/articles-chapters-david-mandel/