A Truth Rising

In today's episode, Lasina discusses the reason for her hiatus and some of the things that can (and does) happen when we speak our truth. She talks about her recent experience with social media censorship and even her self-censorship as she continues to battle her own resistance and deeply rooted trauma and where she is today. Join A Truth Rising for more truths associated with the trauma many survivors experience, even long after the victimization has ended. Have a question or suggestion? Please email the show at: atruthrising@gmail.com If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and leave a review to help bump us up!

A disturbing case and situation that takes the internet by storm, thanks to the video taken at the time of Sophie's resistance to return back to where she was being sexually abused, exploited, and possibly trafficked. The system is failing girls like Sophie and boys her two brothers on a daily basis, this is just that one instance where we happen to have video. With the Victoria, Australia Gag Law, it makes you wonder, are Gag Laws coming to America? Sadly, we learn today that they are already here to some degree, and this is most likely not the first time this has happened. Tune in to today's Episode as Lasina breaks down what is being displayed in the video, and why she chooses to stand with Sophie AND her two brothers. While the video and the case is quite disturbing, along with the entire reality of our current state, there is a victory and silver lining in this case, and Lasina shares some great news about Victoria's Gag Law as well. Links and resources from today's episode: Sophie's Case on Video: https://youtu.be/mtAwNnXrpxI Sophie's GoFundMe Page for Father's Legal Fees: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with-sophie Texas Child Abuse Laws: https://statelaws.findlaw.com/texas-law/texas-child-abuse-laws.html Texas Age of Consent Laws: https://www.houston-criminalattorney.com/what-is-the-age-of-consent-in-texas/ #LetUsSpeak GoFundMe Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stop-silencing-survivors Contact the show with stories, law changes, cases, and anything you would love to share with the host on this subject at: atruthrising@gmail.com Thank you valued listeners and friends! Talk to you in the next episode!

What does the path of least resistance have to do with human trafficking and exploitation? Tune in to today's episode to learn how it does and why it matters so much in the much bigger picture. Where has it lead us to today? Find out all about it in today's episode and some startling law changes that have taken place over the past year and a half in Victoria, Australia, and in the State of California. Plus, a Wisconsin case where justice was flipped around and turned on the victim.  As this truth continue to rise, we can too, if we arm ourselves with more awareness of what is happening. Vote for what you want with daily actions.  Contact the show with stories and breaking news from your area: atruthrising@gmail.com Here are the links referenced in today's show: Australia #LetUsSpeak: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8664033/Baffling-law-passed-rape-victims-thrown-JAIL-just-telling-stories.html Girl faces life in prison for killing her trafficker: https://torontosun.com/news/world/sex-trafficking-victim-faces-life-in-jail-for-killing-her-rapist California Senate Bill #145: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB145 Thank you valued listeners for tuning in! Be well, be safe, and talk to you our next episode! 

To further add to the consent conversation, I knew I'd be doing you, the listener, a disservice by not further adding the new thoughts/connections made on consent. The more energy I put on on this project, the more the pieces; thoughts; connections; latest news; and new perspectives continue to enter into my world. I feel directly guided forward in this work, and I am just getting started. Tune in to today's episode to hear my thoughts and some of the parallels I draw on, such as informed consent, and even how fact checkers work. Yep. The way much of this operates, has a lot to do with what I see being forced in front of our faces just through the two topics listed above. Have a personal story, a comment, or breaking news story you want to share? Please email the show at: atruthrising@gmail.com Please leave us a review so we can organically bump this work up and get it into the hearts and minds of more people! Thank you to all of my faithful and valued listeners! I'm looking forward to this journey with you.

Join Lasina and Erica again as they continue their conversation about consent and how entertainment and the education system has had a major influence on consent. Learn more about why we really don't consent the ways in which we believe we do. Here are some of the links/resources referenced: Netflix Cuties (already released in France--Netlfix in the U.S. apologized and took down the art--still doesn't change the movie's content!): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuties California Sex Ed Law: new california sexual education curriculum View of the California Sex Ed Curriculum (watch video): https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article234489722.html Be sure to hit that subscribe button, share with your friends and family, keep this conversation going! Please leave a review to bump us up and get into more ears, hearts, and minds. Please email the show with stories, law changes, current events, comments, and questions at: atruthrising@gmail.com Thank you for listening! There's so much more to come!

In today's episode, Lasina and her friend Erica discuss Consent Laws, and how big media influences it. In Part 2, we will continue the discussion and how the subject is addressed and taught in the education system's sexual education programs. What is Consent? Do you think your ability to consent or not consent will protect you, or hurt you? How does consent affect whether or not justice is served? Listen to Part 1, and stay tuned for Part 2, as we further dive into how Consent Is The Key, and You and I Don't Have It, at least not in the ways we think we do. A Truth Rising isn't just a podcast, it is a project. The topic of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, rape, and sexual assault continues to evolve, and as it does, it may affect you or someone you love. This is also why I brought my friend Erica in on the conversation, this affects us all in one way another, and sharing different thoughts and insights allows you, the listener, the freedom to come to your own conclusions and understanding about this topic. Please email the show with questions and comments at: atruthrising@gmail.com Links referenced from today's episode for your own viewing and research: Canadian Consent Laws: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/other-autre/clp/faq.html Wikipedia Consent Laws (Verbal/Non-verbal): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_consent 14-year old girl gang raped by 5 men in Spain: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/spain-protests-men-cleared-rape-girl-manresa-a9185841.html Denim Day in Italy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denim_Day

In today's episode, we are going to discuss the lack of defined sexual assault laws and how they impact victims, criminals, and how they are leading to laws that protect (and somewhat encourage) pedophilia, and even go as far as defining it as a sexual orientation. These areas are very important to discuss in greater detail because they all tie in well with human trafficking, and child slavery, in one way or another. What do you think? Please email the show in confidence with your stories, perspectives, and any information you would love to add. Email us here: atruthrising@gmail.com Record a voice message here: A Truth Rising Message Link Links: Justice.gov.ca - View the 3 levels of Sexual Assault here 13 year old rape story Colorado Sexual Assault & Rape Laws AFA.net - America's "Equality" Act

Warning: This episode may stir up your heart and mind! Are you aware of the rape and sexual assault laws in your country, jurisdiction, or county? In today's episode, Lasina talks about how the use of broad or unclear terms in law has helped the grey area of "sexual assault" grow, and how plays a major role in the how human trafficking and sexual slavery has reached the levels it has today. Who do our laws serve and protect? Listen to this episode to learn more about the reality of sexual assault laws. We're going to look at the wording in the criminal code of Canada, how laws are changed/amended, and how the details of one Texas case proves that the provability gap really does exist within the unclear terminologies used in law. Links used for reference in today's episode: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Sexual Assault Laws Sexual Assault as defined in Section 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada Wikipedia Definition of Rape (Scroll Down to "Rape") Kut.org - The Provability Gap

Lasina introduces A Truth Rising Podcast and the aim of the podcast. She shares some ideas and insights, shares a personal story, and talks about who this podcast is for, and why it really matters to dive into the topic of human trafficking and modern day slavery in a new way. In other words, how did we get here? This question and many others will be answered in future episodes. This is to help the faint of heart get on board and in a sense, helps to soften the blow. Listen, subscribe, and join Lasina every Tuesday and Thursday for a new episode covering different aspects of this dark topic. Let's save the men, women, and children by banding together and making the voices of the oppressed even louder!