The Journey Through Proceedings Mini-Series: Season 2

Introducing The Journey Through Proceedings 

We are proud to announce the launch of Season 2 of The Journey Through Proceedings. This mini-series brings the lived experiences of fathers at the heart of care proceedings. It is an essential listen for anyone working in, or affected by, the family justice system. Through honest accounts, the series explores the emotional realities fathers face, alongside the moments of strength and hope that can emerge in even the most difficult circumstances. 

In the first two episodes, we’ll hear directly from Michael, Lee, Danny and Ben, who all have lived experience of care proceedings. Episodes 1 and 2 end with reflections from experienced social work practitioner, Tim Fisher, offering insight into relational approaches to engaging with fathers in the family justice system. The third episode will feature Dr Georgia Phillip, an academic whose research over the past decade has focused on fathers’ experiences in this space, helping to place these individual stories within a broader context.  

We are incredibly grateful to all the fathers who took part in this series and feel privileged to be able to share their stories. Special thanks to Centre for Justice Innovation (CJI) for connecting us with some of the fathers whose contributions have been so meaningful. 

Episode 1: Being Seen – Now Available 

Our first episode explores the deep uncertainty many fathers experience at the very beginning of care proceedings. Through candid, first‑hand reflections, listeners hear how confusion about the process and feelings of exclusion can leave fathers feeling powerless as they approach court. The episode sheds light on how these early moments shape fathers’ trust in the system and their sense of whether they are seen, heard, or supported. 

The stories shared are compelling, and they underscore how important clarity, recognition and timely support are in helping fathers engage meaningfully and remain connected to their children during an intensely challenging time. 

Listen Now 

Episode 1 is available to listen to on Spotify. 

What’s Next? New Episodes Every Week 

Episode 2 foregrounds fathers’ perspectives on what needs to change within the family justice system and beyond, shedding light on how practices, attitudes and support could better enable fathers to engage and be heard. 

Listen to Series 1

Listen to the first series of the Journey Through Proceedings in which we heard from mothers about their experiences here.