Phoenix Cast

Join Brooklynn (she/her) as she introduces us to our Violence Prevention Educator, Megan (she/her)! Learn more about what brought Megan to the PCA, her go-to karaoke song, and what her love language is.  If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

Join Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her), Jenae McCall (they/she), and Marissa Moreno (she/her) as they talk about the “American Murder: Gabby Petito” documentary on Netflix.Learn about how the cycle of violence appeared in her relationship, the danger assessment, and how missing white girl syndrome impacts the missing and murder cases of folks of color.Sources:Gabby Petitio Foundationhttps://gabbypetitofoundation.org/gabbys-storyDanger Assessment https://www.dangerassessment.org/about.aspxIntimate Partner Homicidehttps://everytownresearch.org/dr-jill-messing-understanding-risk-factors-for-intimate-partner-homicide/Missing White Woman Syndrome https://www.c-span.org/clip/public-affairs-event/user-clip-gwen-ifill-coins-the-term-missing-white-woman-syndrome/4666788Power & Control Wheel https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a68ba6f268b96c4f3f48a38/t/64dbe956677cdd3ac4445c39/1692133718435/FINAL+PC+Wheel+and+Cycle+Combined.pdf+%283%29.pdfCycle of Violence https://www.thepca.org/relationship-violence-1Senate Bill 1117 Utah DV Bill https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2023-03-03/utah-legislature-passes-domestic-violence-billLawsuit Against Utah Police https://abcnews.go.com/US/gabby-petitos-family-contends-lawsuit-utah-cops-treated/story?id=97593426How to Help a Loved One https://www.thepca.org/how-to-help-a-loved-oneIf you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

Join us to introduce our Violence Prevention Education intern for the 2024-2025 school year, Denisse! Learn more about what brought them to the PCA, their passions, and what their plan is if the zombie apocalypse happens.If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

Content Warning: Sexual Violence, Child Sexual Abuse, Incest, Domestic Violence, Violence, Gore, SuicideJoin Jenae McCall (they/she), Naomi Hattenhauer (they/them), Izzy Cook (she/her), & Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) for Part 2 of our Silent Hill 2 podcast episode! Hear more about Angela, Eddy, the Silent Hill Monsters, and how the sound and set design of the game connects to mental health, interpersonal violence, and trauma. Sourceshttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0025802418758780?icid=int.sj-full-text.similar-articles.3https://metropolisjapan.com/domestic-violence-in-japan/https://researchoutreach.org/articles/double-suicide-modern-japan-ageing-societys-crisis/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4552909/https://rainn.org/statistics/children-and-teenshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SXIsg-d538https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xjdf8LbLqAIf you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

Content Warning: Sexual Violence, Child Sexual Abuse, Incest, Domestic Violence, Violence, Gore, SuicideJoin Jenae McCall (they/she), Naomi Hattenhauer (they/them), Izzy Cook (she/her), & Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) for Part 1 of our Silent Hill 2 podcast episode! Learn about the history of the game and delve into the backstories of James Sunderland, Mary Sunderland, Maria, and Angela and how each of these characters have a connection to mental health, interpersonal violence, and trauma.Sourceshttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0025802418758780?icid=int.sj-full-text.similar-articles.3https://metropolisjapan.com/domestic-violence-in-japan/https://researchoutreach.org/articles/double-suicide-modern-japan-ageing-societys-crisis/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4552909/https://rainn.org/statistics/children-and-teenshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SXIsg-d538https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xjdf8LbLqAIf you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

Join our host Shanae Adams (they/they) as they, Jenae McCall (they/she), and Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) discuss the themes of violence, power and control, and oppression that arose in the Netflix documentary "Tell Them You Love Me".If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

Join Shanae Adams (they/them) as they talk with Marcilena Ramirez (she/her/ella/isdzan) for Indigenous Heritage Month to discuss the history of Indigenous communities and the violence they have experienced in Colorado, the impact artistic expression has had on Marcilena's life, how to show up and support Indigenous communities, and the work being done in Colorado around Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives (MMIR).SourcesIf you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

Join Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) as she speaks with Dr. Apryl Alexander (she/her) about the importance of educating youth on porn literacy in comprehensive sex education, harm caused in our communities when there is a lack of porn literacy, and discuss the differences between ethical porn and mainstream pornography.Sources & Places to watch Ethical PornLearn more about Apryl! https://www.aprylalexander.comIf you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

Join the PCA this week as Brooklynn Blue (she/they) and Shanae Adams (they/them) discuss the Barbie movie, highlighting its themes on feminism, consumerism, and existentialism. They praise the movie's diverse representation and its critique of societal beauty standards. They also touch on themes of imperialism and the ways in which Barbie could've taken a more intersectional feminist approach rather than the white feminist lens it presented. Both hosts emphasize the importance of community and female support systems portrayed in the film and address the limitations of Barbie as a corporation.If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

It's our first episode of Season 6! Join us as Brooklynn (she/they) introduces our newest Violence Prevention Educator, Cole (he/him). Learn more about what brought Cole to the PCA, his go-to karaoke song, and learn song describes them during the fall season!If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

It's our final episode of Season 5 of The Phoenix Cast!Join us to learn more about our Survivor Advocate, Jenae McCall (they/she)'s MSW capstone project focusing on sexual violence related pregnancies and how helping professionals can better support survivors and their children, of sexual violence related pregnancies.Trigger warning: sexual violence, sexual violence related pregnancy, domestic violence, incest, mentions of abortionJenae's Social Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p-OAAPwjj0ResourcesThe Blue Bench https://thebluebench.org 24/7 Helpline 303-322-7273RAIIN https://rainn.org 800-656-4673Sources: Due to the length of the sources referenced in this podcast, you can access these sources HEREIf you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

Welcome our part-time graduate assistant, Izzy!Hear what brought Izzy to the PCA, learn what necropolitics is, and whether she would rather  read the end of every book or always forget the story's ending. If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixauraria

June is Men's Mental Health Month.Join our Lead Violence Prevention Educator, Carolyne Lanyero (she/her) as she shares statistics about male survivors, dismantles myths about male survivorship, and shares the stories of four male survivors on Auraria campus.Thank you to the men who chose to share their stories with us for this podcast.If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

From intern to staff member, meet our newest survivor advocate, Marissa (she/her)!Hear more about what brought her to this work, her tips for out-of-state students, and where her love for crystals came from.If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

Often times, when we think about safety planning for survivors of domestic violence, we don't always think about the choices they have to make about one of the most special creatures to them - their pets. Join Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) and Katie Campbell (she/her), the Director of Collaboration & Outreach at Red Rover, as they discuss how perpetrators of violence use pets as a way to maintain power and control over survivors, the impact domestic violence has on pets, and options survivors have when they are considering leaving an abusive relationship.Check out the resources and statistics mentioned in this podcast below!Volunteer Opportunities with Red Rover redrover.org/responders Instagram: @redroverorgDomesticShelters.org Safe Havens Mapping Project https://www.safehavensforpets.orgNational DV Hotline https://www.thehotline.orgDon't Forget The Pets Project https://dontforgetthepets.orgMy Dog is My Home https://www.mydogismyhome.orgMy Pitbull is Family https://www.mypitbullisfamily.orgThe Michaelson Foundation https://www.foundanimals.orgNational LINC Coalition https://nationallinkcoalition.org25 by 2025.org. https://25by2025.orgPet Power & Control WheelIf you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

Join Caitlin Cornell (she/her) as she talks with Denver Health SANE nurse, Michelle Metz (she/her) as they provide a review of what SANE exams entail, how SANE exams can facilitate the healing process for survivors, and ways professionals in this field can mitigate burnout.Community ResourcesDenver Health  303-436-4949Denver Health SANE ProgramNational Suicide and Crisis Hotline 988National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673Run by RAINN (Rape, abuse, incest national network) this hotline is free and available 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline  1-800-799-7233Auraria Campus Counseling Resources MSU Denver: 303-615-9988Located at Tivoli Student Union Suite 651CU Denver: 303-315-7270Located at Tivoli Student Union Suite 454CCD: 303-352-6436Located at Tivoli Student Union Suite 245Colorado Crisis Line  text TALK to 38255operated 24/7, free and confidentialAuararia Crisis Helpline  303-615-9911Victim Connect Resource Center Stalking Helpline  contact the VictimConnect Resource Center by phone or text at 1-855-4-VICTIMIf you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

It's our first episode of the Spring 2024 semester!Can you believe the final season of Sex Education premiered on Netflix a while ago?! Neither can we.Listen to what our violence prevention educators Carolyne (she/her) and Caitlin (she/her) had to say about themes they notice in this final season!If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

It's our last intro podcast of 2023!Join our Lead VPE, Carolyne Lanyero (she/her) as she introduces our final VPE intern, Caitlin Cornell (she/her). Learn more about what Caitlin enjoys about interning at the PCA, resources they have helped develop at their previous school, and their opinion on country music.If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

What's the difference between kink and violence? If someone likes violence during sex, does that mean they are a bad person? How do I talk to my partner about incorporating kink into our relationship?Have all you kink-related questions answered in our CROSSOVER podcast episode with our Prevention Educator, Shanae Adams (she/they), as they represent the PCA and their organization Honestly Nae. This podcast was recorded in honor and recognition of Kinktober (National Kink Month in October).You can follow Honestly Nae on Instagram @honestlynae.If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

Want to process the Depp V. Heard Netflix docuseries?Join our VPE interns Brooklynn Blue (she/they) and Caitlin Cornell (she/her) as they talk through some themes they noticed in the docuseries!If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

Meet one of our two newest Violence Prevention Educators, Brooklynn Blue (she/they)! Learn about what stage of life they are looking forward too,  what they are passionate about, and their answer to the popular question "Is the Nightmare Before Christmas" a Halloween or Christmas movie? If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

Meet the PCA's newest professional staff member,  Shanae (they/they)!Learn more about their experience in prevention education, their international travel tips, and their time at the Queen Bee concert!If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

Join Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) and Nigh Kim (they/them) for the final episode of SAAM 2023 as they talk about common themes they saw while watching the 3-episode Netflix Docuseries "The Most Hated Man On the Internet".SourcesThe Most Hated Man on the Internet https://www.netflix.com/title/81387065End Revenge Porn Study https://www.cybercivilrights.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RPStatistics.pdfColorado Revenge Porn Law https://www.shouselaw.com/co/defense/laws/revenge-porn/If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

Did you know Colorado has a Victim Right's Act (VRA) for survivors of specific types of crimes who are navigating the legal system?Join Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) and Senior Staff Attorney at Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center, Matthew Beresky (he/him), as they talk about Colorado's VRA, how it came to be, the rights given to survivors under this act, and what options survivors have when their victim rights are being violated.NOTE: NO LEGAL ADVISE IS BEING PROVIDED IN THIS PODCAST EPISODEResources mentioned in this episodeRocky Mountain Victim Law Center https://www.rmvictimlaw.org/, Intake Number: 303-295-2001Additional Information about the VRA and VRA Complaint Process https://dcj.colorado.gov/dcj-offices/victims-programs/crime-victim-rights-act-vraIf you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

It's our first podcast episode of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023!  Safety signaling has become an increasingly popular topic on social media.  Do you know what safety signaling is? Would you be able to tell if someone was safety signaling to you? Would you know what to do if you saw someone safety signaling? Join Carolyne Lanyero (she/her) and Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) as they talk about safety signaling and the 5 Ds of Bystander Intervention.Check out the sources mentioned in this podcast below!SourcesSafety Signaling Examples USAhttps://www.instyle.com/beauty/health-fitness/distress-signals-abuse-signs-guideSafety Signaling Examples UK https://news.sky.com/story/the-simple-hand-signal-that-lets-people-know-youre-in-danger-and-other-ways-to-ask-for-help-12243563 Resources 5D's of Intervention https://righttobe.org/guides/bystander-intervention-training/ Trauma-Informed Self-Defense & Yoga https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScABYPC7l3RrV5E7_WSfze73ouYsU8JLhBzGe75TTe5m8JlJQ/viewformEthical Bystander Workshop for (CU Denver students) Zoom ID# 912-5640-9385Request Bystander Intervention Workshop from the PCA https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU1GbKVmvh0hdnVJzVw0V-9QVOKRODASVkcxtEtCcCwbY2og/viewformTexting 911 in Denver https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Public-Safety/Emergency-Services/Denver-911iPhone Safety Features https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz_IG4whSMgIf you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

Meet the PCA's part-time advocate, Vanessa!Learn more about what drew her to applying for the survivor advocate position, her favorite restaurant in Miami, and what reality TV show she would want to be apart of!If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.Request an Appointment with an Advocate athttps://www.thepca.org/online-appointment-requestRequest a Violence Prevention Presentation at https://www.thepca.org/prevention-educationInstagram @phoenixcenter

Meet the PCA's graduate VPE intern, Hannah!Learn more about how she juggles being a part-time graduate assistant and violence prevention educator at the PCA, the best advice she has received, and hear more about her favorite books!

Meet the PCA's VPE intern, Kat!Learn more about why Kat enjoys being at the PCA, what she is hoping to do with her degree, and hear what her favorite snack is!NOTE: This episode was recorded right before the holidays! Our sexy stockings tabling has passed, and was super fun! :) 

Meet the PCA's new survivor advocate, Jenae (she/they)! Learn more about what being a survivor advocate means to them, how many times they have seen their favorite band in concert, and hear their answer to the age-old question: Is the Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween or Christmas movie?

Is your head still spinning from the Try Guy cheating scandal? Join our VPE's Carolyne Lanyero (she/her) and Nigh Kim (they/them) as they talk about how this scandal highlights power dynamics between employers and employees and discuss SNL's skit to this scandal.

Have you been noticing all of the posters and instagram posts promoting The Body Project? Join Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her) and student leader at CU Denver's Center for Identity and Inclusion, Jaslyn Nguyen (she/her), as they talk about what the Body Project is and Jaslyn's experience training to be a peer facilitator for The Body Project workshops!The next available workshops are Wednesday, November 16th and Friday, November 18th from 3:30PM-5:30PM.You can register for this workshop at the link belowhttps://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bpH4IryZhqB0AfQ 

This past month has seemed like one natural disaster after another. From Hurricane Fiona, Hurricane Ian, and the earthquake in Mexico, our globe is seeing the very real impacts of climate change.When folks hear about a natural disaster, their thoughts may go to property damage caused by a disaster and folks losing their homes. Folks generally do not think about how interpersonal violence spikes during, and after, natural disasters.Join Racheal Reed (she/her) and the director of the PCA, Katherine Miller (she/her), as they talk about statistics behind women and children's experiences with interpersonal violence during and post-disaster, risk factors that increases folks' vulnerability to  experiencing interpersonal violence during natural disasters, and what policy makers can do to help mitigate these experiences from happening.Below is a list of grass-root and non-profit organizations you can donate too that directly support folks post-disaster.GeneralDirect Relief https://www.directrelief.org/ Mutual Aid Disaster Relief https://mutualaiddisasterrelief.orgPuerto RicoBrigada Solidaria del Oeste (BSO) @brigadasolidariadeloeste on InstagramDIASPORAXPUERTORICO https://www.diasporaxpuertorico.org/en/index.phpTaller Salud https://www.english.tallersalud.com FloridaCaring for Others: https://caring4others.org CitationsParkinson, D. (2019). Investigating the increase in domestic violence post disaster: An                                                 Australian case study. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 34(11), 2333–2362. https:/doi-org.aurarialibrary.idm.oclc.org/10.1177/0886260517696876Smitha, R. (2020) A natural disaster and intimate partner violence: Evidence over time,Social Science & Medicine, Volume 247, 112804, ISSN 0277-9536, https://doi.org                             10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.112804.Thurston AM, Stöckl H, Ranganathan M. (2021) Natural hazards, disasters and violence against women and girls: a global mixed-methods systematic review. BMJ Global Health; 6:e004377.

Join host Carolyne to welcome Violence Prevention and Education Intern Nigh! Learn more about what interests them, who inspires them, and their hot takes. We're glad to have them on the team!

Wondering what all the red flags on the Plaza lawn are for? Check out this minisode with your host, Racheal Reed (she/her) as she talks about the Red Flag Campaign and reviews relationship violence's impact on different groups of folks, specifically women of color. Resources referenced The Red Flag Campaign – http://www.theredflagcampaign.orgThe Phoenix Center - https://www.thepca.org; 303-556-2255 Citations National Center for Injury Prevention and Control of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017). The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2010-2012 State Report. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/nisvs-statereportbook.pdfNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (2018). Domestic Violence and the LGBTQ Community. https://ncadv.org/blog/posts/domestic-violence-and-the-lgbtq-community Stockman JK, Hayashi H, Campbell JC. Intimate Partner Violence and its Health Impact on Ethnic Minority Women [corrected]. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2015 Jan;24(1):62-79. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2014.4879. Epub 2014 Dec 31. Erratum in: J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2015 Mar;24(3):256. PMID: 25551432; PMCID: PMC4302952. 

We have a new Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator! Join host Carolyne (she/her/hers) to welcome Racheal Reed (she/her/hers) to the Phoenix Center for our first episode of Season 4. Learn about how and why she got involved, her interests, and her cats. Make sure to look out for Racheal in future episodes!

Join host Em Alves for their last episode on the Phoenix Cast as they retire from their position as Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator at the Phoenix Center at Auraria. With VPE interns Audrey and Carolyne, Em looks back on their time at the PCA and discusses the future of the podcast. We wish Em luck in all their future endeavors and thank them for their invaluable contributions! They will be missed. 

Join Violence Prevention and Education Intern Audrey, with host Carolyne, to discuss the history of Denim Day in conjunction with the Denim Day at Fresh Check Day event occurring on Wednesday, April 27th. For more information about this Auraria Campus event, check out our instagram @phoenixauaria for more info!

Join host Em Alves, and Interim Director Katherine,  as they discuss what entering year 3 of the pandemic can look like. Are you feeling the weight of the last two years piling down? You're not alone!Note: Due to staffing changes, the Phoenix Cast is entering a phase of transition and will be switching release days and frequency.

Join host Em and Interim Director Katherine, as we chat with Dr. Apryl Alexander about the recent events regarding Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, the patterns we notice, and how mental health struggles don't remove the need for accountability. NOTE: This episode was recorded on 2/23/22.If you'd like to read Dr. Alexander's article "Like a Lollipop: Toxic Masculinity and Female Sexual Pleasure in Hip-Hop," email em.alves@ucdenver.edu to get a copy.

Join host Em and Interim Director Katherine, as they unpack the first season of Netflix's YOU. Interested in learning more? Check out our instagram (@phoenixauraria) for details about our upcoming YOU events on 3/8 and 3/10 in honor of Women's History Month.

In this episode, host Em Alves converses with our Violence Prevention Education team. Join Carolyne Lanyero, Aubreylin Shibata, and Audrey Keen to hear about their experiences as peer educators on the Auraria campus, and their favorite parts about our prevention program.

Join Em and Megan for another Minisodes installment of "So.... That's a Lie", our series where we quickly unpack particularly bothersome myths around a number of topics we discuss in the PCA. This week, they discuss myths around self-care: is it overplayed? does it need to be  4 hours? Find out!

In honor of Veterans Day, we are re-releasing our episode on Military Sexual Trauma. Rita Case, Director of the MSU Veteran and Military Student Services Center, joins Megan and Em in this special episode discussing military sexual trauma - the realities, the impacts, the available options, and life after the military. The PCA helpline can be reached 24/7 at 303-556-2255. The DoD Safe Helpline is a free resource available to all veterans and service members impacted by sexual violence and can be reached at 877-995-5247. 

Em & Megan start our new series "So, That's a Lie" unpacking relationship myths with their favorite myths about conflict in relationships. 

Em and Megan come together to talk about the issues around using consensual sex language to discuss sexual assault (e.g. saying "sex" or "sexual intercourse" when the event was rape). Also, please welcome our new podcast gremlin, Carolyne! 

Director Megan Cullen joins host Em Alves to discuss cats as a metaphor for consent, the importance of honoring the needs of survivors, and how to help the survivors in your life feel safer. Is this just a heavy handed plea to get @thepurrrcast to notice us? Idk, you tell us! 

We're back! Our inimitable host, Em Alves, is joined by Advocacy Services Program Manager, Katherine Miller, to discuss the recent murder of Gabby Petito, the media attention the crime has received, the rampant victim-blaming, and the disparities between this coverage and that of other victims of murder. 

Advocacy Services Program Manager Katherine joins Em to wrap up our staff series and talk about managing burnout, perceptions of survivorship in the field of IPV prevention and support, and what makes Katherine laugh. 

Victim Advocate Harriet McTigue joins Em to discuss how she found her way into anti-violent work, what self-care really looks like outside of runs and yoga, and what this movement can be. 

On the final week of the Keep Talking miniseries, Christiana shares a poem about her experiences with mental illness titled Delusions and talks with Tali about how she offers herself grace and care. Thank you so much for joining us in this incredibly important series, and thank you to the individuals who took the time and energy to share their experiences with us. Fill out this survey for a chance to win an appreciation prize and don't forget to check out Tali's amazing list of Mental Wellness resources available to student, faculty, staff, and Denver Metro community members available here. 

Megan & Em switch places and Em talks about their road to the PCA, falling in love with SWAG in college, and making their dreams come true.