Support For Survivors

Thank you for tuning in to Season 3 of Support For Survivors. We will be taking a short break to gear up for Season 4. See you in a few weeks.

Our next Survivor Story features Melonie. She talks with Shaunestte about her experience growing up in a close-knit church community that she refers to as a cult. Melonie talks about her religious upbringing and a lack of discussion about sex left her vulnerable to being sexually abused by her father when she was a child. Melonie describes how religion, shame, and the trauma of sexual abuse impacted her personal journey to healing and offers advice for other survivors. Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- MelonieAbout Melonie:Melonie is an adult survivor of child sexual abuse who has a passion for helping others break through shame in order to live a life more fulfilled. As a child and family psychotherapist, she helps families create meaning out of their most difficult experiences and find a path to healing. In her free time, she co-hosts a podcast with her sister - Sisters Unashamed. They discuss all topics "shameful" and "taboo" with little to no shame. Melonie's social media:Podcast: Sisters UnashamedInstagram: @SistersUnashamedFacebook: SistersUnashamedTikTok: @SistersUnashamed

Interview with Aarefah, a sexual abuse survivorWe are grateful for our listeners. So many survivors have tuned in, listened to our show, and have sent messages asking to come on and share their stories. We are honored to bring you another interview in our popular Survivor Series. Aarefah is a sexual assault survivor and human rights advocate. She was assaulted by a fellow college student who she worked with at her university's math tutoring service. Aarefah shares her experience as she reported the assault and pursued justice through the legal system. She also provides advice for other survivors who are navigating their own path to healing. Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- AarefahAbout AarefahAarefah is a human rights advocate who has served as a keynote speaker on several college campuses including UC Berkeley, Diablo Valley College, Diablo Valley Peace and Justice Center, San Francisco State University, Pasadena City College, Wayne State University, University of Michigan and UC Irvine. You can find more information about Aarefah's quest for justice here. 

Shaunestte continues our Survivor Series with Rabbi Avremi Zippel of Salt Lake City, Utah. Rabbi Zippel is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and an outspoken advocate for children and legislative reform. He shares his story of abuse at the hands of his family's babysitter and how he struggled for years to come to terms with the trauma that it caused. He also discusses his experience through the legal system as he sought justice from his abuser. Shaunestte and Rabbi Zippel talk about fear, shame, religion and the challenge of navigating the emotional fallout that accompanies the journey that sexual abuse survivors go through. Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest: Rabbi Avremi ZippelAbout Rabbi ZippelRabbi Avremi Zippel lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife and family. He is the Program Director ot Chabad Lubavitch of Utah. He and his wife founded Young Jewish Professionals Utah in 2016, which has since grown to become the most prominent community of its kind across Utah. The organizations provides networking, spiritual and humanitarian offerings to young men and women in their 20s and 30s. In 2021, Rabbi Zippel was nominated to serve a four-year term on the Utah Council on Victims of Crime, a committee put in place by Utah's legislature.  Social Media: Twitter: @UtahRabbiInstagram: @UtahRabbi

Interview with Joelle, a sexual abuse survivorOur next Survivor Story interview features Joelle. Shaunestte and Joelle discuss school sexual abuse. Joelle talks about being groomed and sexually abused by her high school choir teacher. She shares her experience of working through the trauma and getting to a point in her healing journey where she advocates for other survivors. Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- Joelle CasteixAbout JoelleJoelle is an author, journalist and speaker. She is a founding member of the Zero Abuse Project and has written several books on the topic of child sexual abuse. She was also a featured Ted Talk speaker. Links to her materials are below. Watch Joelle's Ted Talk: The Power of ResponsibilityJoelle's Books:  The Power of Responsibility                          The Well-Armored Child: A Parent's Guide to Preventing Sexual Abuse The Compassionate Response: How to help and empower the adult victim of child sexual abuse Scram: A Parent's Quick-Start Guide to Preventing, Identifying, and Ending BullyingJoelle on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

Our Survivor Series continues with Kalpashree. Shaunestte talks with Kalpa about her survivor journey and how working with a career coach led her to engage with a therapist to help her heal from sexual trauma. Kalpa talks about the difficulty of dealing with the trauma of sexual abuse by a family member and how she ultimately opened a dialogue and began her healing. About KalpaKalpa Gupta is an advisor, consultant & coach. As the CEO of Knekxt Group (a consulting company) and as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Kalpa now helps her clients build trust, mitigate risk, and grow in profitability and equitability, while also creating internal awareness for the high achievers and working parents who, like her, have used their achievements and responsibilities to deflect from dealing with trauma.Connect with Kalpa:LinkedIn profile & newsletter: Kalpashree Gupta https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpashreegupta/Website: https://knekxt.com/TikTok: @knekxt.com

Interview with Cohen & Malad, LLP managing partner Irwin Levin and personal injury practice chair Greg Laker.Do you ever wonder what drives people to take on difficult challenges? Like why would an attorney choose to dedicate a significant amount of their legal practice to representing sexual abuse victims in civil court when other types of cases aren't as heavy on the heart and mind?In this episode, Shaunestte sits down with Cohen & Malad, LLP managing partner Irwin Levin and personal injury practice chair Greg Laker to talk about what influenced them to build a sexual abuse litigation practice at the firm. They share heartfelt stories of how they made a difference in their clients' lives and suggestions for sexual abuse survivors to consider when looking for legal representation.  Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuests- Irwin Levin, Cohen & Malad, LLP managing partnerGreg Laker, Cohen & Malad, LLP partner and personal injury practice chair

Interview with Cohen & Malad, LLP managing partner Irwin Levin and personal injury practice chair Greg Laker.Do you ever wonder what drives people to take on difficult challenges? Like why would an attorney choose to dedicate a significant amount of their legal practice to representing sexual abuse victims in civil court when other types of cases aren't as heavy on the heart and mind?In this episode, Shaunestte sits down with Cohen & Malad, LLP managing partner Irwin Levin and personal injury practice chair Greg Laker to talk about what influenced them to build a sexual abuse litigation practice at the firm. They share heartfelt stories of how they made a difference in their clients' lives and suggestions for sexual abuse survivors to consider when looking for legal representation.  Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuests- Irwin Levin, Cohen & Malad, LLP managing partnerGreg Laker, Cohen & Malad, LLP partner and personal injury practice chair

Interview with Mike McCarty of Safe Hiring SolutionsShaunestte talks with Mike McCarty founder of Safe Hiring Solutions about the need for in-depth, comprehensive background screening of employment candidates and volunteers. Mike talks about how his experience in law enforcement and entrepreneurial spirit led him to create Safe Hiring Solutions to help schools, non-profits, businesses, faith-based organizations and churches conduct thorough background checks on potential employees and volunteers. Mike and Shaunestte also talk about the upcoming Regional Church Safety Summit: Creating a Culture of Abuse Prevention scheduled for September 22, 2022. About MikeMike McCarty is the founder and CEO of Safe Hiring Solutions. His company consults with thousands of schools, businesses, non-profits, faith-based organizations and churches across the United States to develop violence prevention programs, mitigate risk of violence and prepare them to react in the event of violence. Mike has over 25 years of violence prevention experience and served the Nashville Metropolitan Police Department as a detective of violent crimes. He serves as a board member for the Domestic Violence Network of Indianapolis and the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.  Regional Church Safety SummitSeptember 22, 2022 REGISTER HERE 8:30am – 3:00pm New Hope Christian Church 5780 S. Main St. Whitestown, IN 46075Social MediaTwitter @MikeMccartySHSFacebook @SafeHiring Solutions, LLCThe Safety Zone Podcast, a 360 degree approach to security

Interview with Beth White, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human TraffickingShaunestte talks with Beth White, the President and CEO of ICESAHT, about the steps her organization is taking across the state of Indiana to help sexual assault and human trafficking victims. Beth shares how her background in public service prepared her to lead ICESAHT in building strong partnerships with organizations that provide direct services to victims and providing prevention education across Indiana. Shaunestte and Beth also talk about House Enrolled Act 1079 that clarifies what consent means when it comes to allegations of rape and how this can help victims seeking justice.    Website: ICESAHTInstagram: @ICESAHTFacebook: @ICESAHTHost- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- Beth White, ICESAHT President and CEO

Our next Survivor Series interview is with Amy. Shaunestte talks with Amy about her survivor journey which includes being sexually abused as a child and later in life as an adult. While seeking therapy to heal from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse, Amy was sexually abused by her therapist. She wrote a book detailing her experience about being re-traumatized and the challenges that all survivors go through in navigating the emotions of coming forward to report abuse. She hopes that people will find her book helpful as they progress through their own survivor journeys. Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- Amy NordhuesAbout AmyAmy is a passionate Christ-follower and expert on the healing God provides. She has a BA in psychology with minors in sociology and criminology. Her devotions have been published in The Secret Place (Judson Press) devotional series. Her essay, Give Me a Sign, won 2nd place at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Foundation Awards. Her memoir, Prayed Upon, won the Inspire Christian Writers' “Great Openings” contest for non-fiction. She is a married mother of three and enjoys spending time with family, writing, reading, photography and all things comedy.Amy on Social MediaFacebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTokBookPrayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse

Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Boz Tchividjian, a fellow attorney who represents sexual abuse survivors in civil courts throughout the US. Their paths crossed when Cohen & Malad, LLP's sexual abuse litigation team co-counseled with Boz on a case here in Indiana. Shaunestte & Boz take a deeper dive into sexual abuse within faith communities. They discuss the impact the trauma of sexual abuse perpetrated by leaders and trusted advisors within a church environment has on victims and what churches can do better to protect & help their communities. This is an important conversation for everyone regardless of religion. About Boz TchividjianBoz is an experienced litigator and has handled hundreds of civil and criminal cases throughout his career. He is a former Assistant State Attorney in the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida where he created the first Sex Crimes Division at the Office of the State Attorney and served as the Division Chief. Boz is also the Founder and former Executive Director of GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment), a nonprofit organization that provides faith-based institutions with the tools they need to correctly respond to allegations of sexual abuse and educates them on how to create safeguards to protect children and vulnerable people within their communities. Twitter: @BozTTwitter: @Netgrace_org

Shaunestte continues our Survivor Series with Arlette. Arlette was sexually abused as a child and talks about how she went from victim to survivor to thriver. She shares important aspects of her healing journey and discusses the similarities between physical healing and mental healing. Arlette writes about this process and draws parallels to how broken bones heal in her book There's More Beyond Surviving – Journey to Life. She is also the host of the Journey to Life podcast. Below are links to resources she has created to share her story and help others. Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- Arlette Jones-LawsonBook:There's More Beyond Surviving - Journey to Life Podcast: Journey to Life Podcast link to YouTube channel 

Shaunestte talks with Courtney Curtis, Assistant Executive Director of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council about several new laws that will be added to Indiana books to help victims of rape and other violent crimes. Courtney shares how legislators worked together to pass HB1079 “Elements of Rape Bill” and discusses how the language in the soon-to-be new law will help victims seeking justice. She also talks about the important role that each of us play in sharing our voice with our legislators and providing them with the information they need in order to craft legislation that can better protect us and our families. Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- Courtney Curtis

Shaunestte talks with Kelly, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and advocate. Kelly grew up as a child of Christian missionaries who served all over the world. She shares the story of her abuse and healing but also speaks about her work in helping other victims of sexual abuse within the church. Kelly created a podcast called Survivor Sanctuary and regularly examines issues that many survivors of sexual abuse face. She talks about the responsibility that adults and faith leaders have in protecting children from sexual predators. Her podcast can be found at the link below or wherever you regularly tune in to your favorite podcasts.  Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- Kelly DowningSurvivor Sanctuary podcast

Shaunestte talks with Lee Buckingham, Prosecuting Attorney for Hamilton County. The Indiana primary election is May 3rd and Lee is running for re-election. They discuss how the population in Hamilton County has grown over the years and the work that Lee's office has done to support public safety efforts and serve its residents. Lee joined the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in 1995 as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. And has spent the bulk of his first 16 years with the office handling major felony cases from financial and property crimes to violent offenses like rape, child molesting, burglary, robbery, and murder. Since 2011 Lee has been leading the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorneys Office as the elected Prosecuting Attorney. The population has grown from approximately 274,000 to over 350,000 today. Despite the monumental growth and change, one thing has not changed. Hamilton County has remained a wonderful and very safe place to live, often ranked as one of the top places in the nation to live.Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- D. Lee Buckingham II, Hamilton County Prosecutor

We are kicking off Season 3 of Support for Survivors with another powerful Survivor Story. We have gotten such a great response from survivors who have listened to our show and have felt drawn to reach out to us to share their truth. On this episode, Shaunestte talks with Tenita a survivor of sexual abuse who has truly moved from survivor to thriver. Tenita Johnson is a 15x best-selling author, speaker and mentor to both men and women who have suffered from sexual abuse. She has a passion for helping others and believes in the power of storytelling to heal and help others on their healing journey. Not only is she a survivor of sexual abuse but she is an advocate for others who have suffered the trauma of sexual abuse. Her recent book, HUSH: Breaking the Cycle of Silence Around Sexual Abuse is an anthology that features eight women who lost their innocence and identity to life-altering trauma. Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- Tenita JohnsonTwitter: @TenitaJEditorFB: Tenita “Bestseller” Johnsonwww.tenitajohnson.com

Thank you for listening to another season of Support For Survivors. We will be back in a few weeks with more great interviews with advocates and survivors. Please feel free to leave suggestions for future guests or questions at SupportForSurvivors.com

Erin talks about her life as a “faculty kid” on the campus of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina and the sexual assault she suffered by an older classmate while she was a resident and student of the university. Erin describes the culture at Bob Jones University as strict and controlling and talks about how that culture had a negative impact on her search for justice after her assault. A two-year investigation into the way reports of sexual assault were handled by Bob Jones University was conducted by the non-profit Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE) . The GRACE Report included findings from its investigation and recommendations for the university to improve its response to reports of sexual abuse and assault including proper reporting to law enforcement. Listen with care as Erin talks about her personal journey of healing from sexual trauma and how she is working to help other survivors of sexual abuse and assault. Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- Erin

Our popular Survivor Series is back. This episode features Ayanda. She is a sexual abuse survivor living in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ayanda has written two books They Raped Me Now What and Life After Rape. She is also the founder of Thriver: Healing from Within, a trauma-informed yoga initiative and is an acclaimed motivational speaker. Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- Ayanda Ngema

We continue our survivor series with Rolf. Rolf was sexually abused when he was a young boy by his father. He talks about the impact this abuse had on his life and how he gained the courage to confront his father about the abuse later in life. Warning: This episode may be triggering to some people. Please listen with care.Host- Shaunestte TerrellGuest- Rolf

  We continue our Survivor Series with Ashley. Ashley was sexually abused by her teacher when she high school. She shares how she got the courage to come forward and report her abuse and how change is needed in the way that schools handle reports of sexual abuse. Her interview sheds light on the issue of educator sexual abuse and how too many times reports of teachers, coaches or administrators abusing kids get ignored or are not shared with law enforcement. It's time to work together to protect our kids.   Host- Shaunestte Terrell   Guest- Ashley

  Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Stephanie, a sexual abuse survivor. Stephanie talks about her journey of healing after sexual abuse which includes writing a book Transformation After Trauma: Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth and becoming a life coach to help others on their own path to achievement.   Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guest- Stephanie

  This is the second of our two-part series about the physical and sexual abuse reported by kids housed at Miracle Meadows School, a residential treatment center located in West Virginia. Shaunestte interviews attorneys Brian Kent and Guy D'Andrea, who along with their co-counsel, represented twenty-nine former students in civil litigation against school administrators and faculty. Brian and Guy talk about the complex nature of sexual abuse litigation and the important role their trauma-informed training played in helping them connect with these survivors while also respecting their mental health needs. Brian and Guy share how teamwork between co-counsel and the survivors led to an impressive $51.9 million settlement. Brian Kent is a founding partner at the law firm of Laffey, Bucci & Kent, LLP based in Philadelphia with offices in New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. Brian was a sex crimes unit prosecutor with the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office where he worked to ensure the safety of abused children. He handled 100's of sexual assault and child sex abuse cases from inception and investigation through trial. He also tried and convicted some of Montgomery County's most dangerous sex offenders. In his current practice, Brian represents sexual assault survivors in a variety of litigation that has garnered extensive local and national media attention. Specifically, he has represented numerous women who reported they were sexually assaulted at Massage Envy facilities. Guy D'Andrea is an experienced high-profile criminal and civil trial lawyer who has litigated more than 100 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials. He is a former Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia. During his tenure as a prosecutor, he tried over 500 cases. In his current practice, Guy regularly handles cases nationally involving sexual and physical assaults in institutional settings including boarding schools, residential treatment facilities, hospitals, universities, sports organizations, day care centers, and schools.   Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guests- Brian Kent & Guy D'Andrea

Tune in to the first of this two part series about the physical and sexual abuse reported by kids housed at Miracle Meadows School, a residential treatment center located in West Virginia. Twenty-nine former students of the school came forward to report their abuse and seek damages in a lawsuit against the school which resulted in a $51.9 million settlement. In this first episode Shaunestte and Producer Jaime discuss a brief timeline of events at Miracle Meadows and have a deeper conversation about the changes needed at residential treatment centers in order to ensure proper care is given to children in need.

Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Shauna, a sexual abuse survivor. Shauna was sexually abused by her father when she was a child. She describes how her father groomed and manipulated her and how she gathered the courage to speak up and report the abuse. WARNING: this episode discusses details of sexual abuse and may be triggering to some people. Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guest- Shauna

  Our final installment of this three-part series features an interview with Tim Evans and Robert Scheer Indianapolis Star reporter and photo journalist respectively. Both of our guests interviewed dozens of women who came forward to report emotional and sexual abuse perpetrated by Larry Nassar and other USA Gymnastics team doctors. Tim and Robert share details with Shaunestte about how this story began, the discoveries the team made through the depth of their investigation, and the detailed checks and balances that journalists must adhere to in order to responsibly report a story. Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guests- Tim Evans and Robert Scheer Tim Evans is an investigative reporter at The Indianapolis Star and a member of the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. Since joining The Star in 1997, he has reported extensively on issues related to child welfare, sexual abuse and the criminal justice system. Evans was a member of the IndyStar investigative team that uncovered widespread sexual abuse in gymnastics and the crimes of Larry Nassar and is profiled in the Netflix documentary Athlete A. In addition to reporting, Evans heads IndyStar Call for Action. The free consumer helpline has saved or recovered more than $1.5 million for Hoosiers since 2016. His work has been recognized with dozens of state and national awards, including the Casey Medal for reporting on children's issues from the University of Maryland’s Journalism Center on Children & Families and Annie E. Casey Foundation; the Tom Renner Award for criminal justice reporting and the IRE Medal, the highest honor bestowed by Investigative Reporters and Editors; the Free Expression Award from the Freedom Forum Institute and Newseum; the Medal of Freedom from the University of Missouri School of Journalism; and Indiana Journalist of the Year from the Society of Professional Journalists. Evans and his wife, the Rev. Jennifer Evans, live in Brownsburg and are parents of an adult son, Morgan Evans. Robert Scheer was raised in California, and while earning a biology degree from Humboldt State University, took a photo class on a whim and worked toward becoming a photojournalist. After working at several small Northern California newspapers, he joined the Indianapolis Star as a staff photographer in 1998, where he currently works. An early advocate for newspaper video, his still, multimedia, and mobile work have sent him to news and sporting events in Iraq, Greece, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and most large cities of the United States. In recent years, he has worked on IndyStar investigations into the deer breeding industry, the underregulated world of pet medicines, and with a team of four colleagues, broke major investigations on USA Gymnastics and disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar. Scheer has worked as an adjunct college professor, volunteers as an ESL tutor, and does outdoor things like cycling and backpacking.    

  We are so excited to share our second episode in the Athlete A documentary discussion with you. In this episode Shaunestte interviews Jon Shenk, the director of Athlete A. Jon and Shaunestte discuss the culture of abuse within USA Gymnastics and how team doctor Larry Nassar was able to groom not only the athletes he treated but also many of the adults around him as he committed countless acts of sexual abuse. Jon Shenk co-directed ATHLETE A with his film partner, Bonni Cohen. ATHLETE A (Netflix) was selected for the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival. Jon co-directed and photographed AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER (Participant Media/Paramount) which premiered on opening night of the Sundance Film Festival in 2017, was short-listed for the 2018 Oscars, and was nominated for a 2018 BAFTA for Best Documentary. In 2016, Jon co-directed and photographed the Peabody Award-winning film AUDRIE & DAISY (Netflix), which premiered in competition at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. In 2011, Jon directed THE ISLAND PRESIDENT (Goldwyn Films), winner of the 2011 TIFF’s People’s Choice Award and IDA’s Pare Lorentz Award. Jon was awarded the 2004 Independent Spirit Award for directing LOST BOYS OF SUDAN (Shadow Distribution/PBS), served as the DP for the 2008 Academy Award-winning SMILE PINKI, and won an Emmy for BLAME SOMEBODY ELSE (PBS), 2007. Educator resources and discussion guides for the movies Athlete A and Audrie & Daisy are available online. Click the titles to visit those websites. John mentions the Suicide Prevention Hotline in the discussion. There are resources available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone who is considering harming themselves. Connect with the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit their website www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org to chat online with a crisis center counselor.   Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guest- Jon Shenk, Filmmaker  

  Tune in to this first in a series of episodes about the Netflix documentary Athlete A and the sexual abuse of female athletes at USA Gymnastics. We will discuss the toxic culture, cover-ups, and overall failure to protect these girls from sexual predators like team physician Larry Nassar, coach John Geddert and others. In this episode Shaunestte and producer Jaime will talk about the culture of USA Gymnastics under president Steve Penny’s leadership and the IndyStar investigation that brought USA Gymnastics negligence to light and ultimately stopped serial sexual predator and team doctor Larry Nassar from abusing female athletes under the guise of medical care.   Host- Shaunestte Terrell

  Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Michelle a sexual assault survivor. Michelle shares her story and her personal path to healing which she documents in her book Found: Triumph Over Fear with Grace and Gratitude. Michelle is the Executive Director at The O’Connor House in Carmel, Indiana. She leads programs that provide women who are single, pregnant and homeless with safe housing and opportunities to improve life for themselves and their children. Michelle is a keynote speaker and advocate for victims of violent crimes. Prior to working at The O’Connor House, Michelle worked at Prevail, a victim awareness and support organization where she led the charge to create Central Indiana’s first Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) focused on victim-centered, trauma-informed care. Follow Michelle on social media: Facebook and Twitter   Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guest- Michelle Corrao

  Interview with Lisa Bryant, Director of Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich Documentary This is the third episode of our Jeffrey Epstein series. Shaunestte interviews Lisa Bryant, the Director, Executive Producer and Showrunner of the Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich documentary that appears on Netflix. We are so excited to have Lisa on our show and talk about her experience in making the award- winning four-part series. Lisa discusses the importance of allowing the women who came forward and reported their abuse the appropriate space and time to share their truth along with interesting case developments that evolved while filming. Thank you to Lisa for not only giving these survivors a platform but also taking the time to talk with Shaunestte about her work. Lisa Bryant is an award winning Director, Showrunner and Executive Producer at Radical Media. Her work has been focused on the true crime documentary genre for the past 10 years. Lisa served as the Director, Executive Producer and Showrunner for the 4 part documentary series Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich on Netflix. This project was created in partnership with Radical Media, Joe Berlinger and James Patterson was awarded two Critics Choice nominations (1 win) 2020 Best Crime/Justice series and two nominations from Los Angeles area Emmy awards for Crime/Justice series and Limited Documentary Series. In addition to the Epstein documentary Lisa Bryant also produced Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers, Gone: The Forgotten Women of Ohio, and Chaos in Court.   Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guest- Lisa Bryant    

  This is our second episode in the Epstein series. We invited attorney Bradley Edwards to talk with us about his book Relentless Pursuit: My fight for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. Due to scheduling issues, Brad has not been able to speak with us yet. However, in this episode Shaunestte and Producer Jaime briefly talk about the unique perspective of this case that Brad provides with his book. We will bring you Brad’s interview at a later date and encourage you to read his book and send us any questions you would like to ask him about his involvement in this case.   Host- Shaunestte Terrell  

  Tune in to this first in a series of episodes about the legal battle against serial sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein. Shaunestte and Producer Jaime will talk about who Epstein was and discuss the events that led to James Patterson’s book Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story, attorney Bradley Edwards’ Book Relentless Pursuit: My fight for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, and the Netflix documentary Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, which was based on James Patterson’s book. This episode will serve as background information for listeners to prepare for our following episodes which include a discussion with Bradley Edwards who represented more than 20 women in civil sexual abuse litigation against Epstein, and another discussion with additional people close to this case.   Host- Shaunestte Terrell

Welcome to Season 2 of Support For Survivors! We are happy to return for another season and continue these important conversations. Shaunestte gives a brief description of what's in store for listeners. Thanks for tuning in.

Shaunestte talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Elwood about the effects sexual trauma has on the mental health of sexual abuse survivors. They discuss how therapy can help people struggling with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and negative behaviors that can arise as a result of sexual trauma. Dr. Elwood explains the different types of therapy to consider along with some advice on how to select a mental health professional to help survivors on their path to healing. Dr. Lisa Elwood is an assistant professor for the University of Indianapolis College of Applied Behavioral Sciences and a licensed psychologist. Her research is centered on PTSD and additional reactions following traumatic experiences. Host - Shaunestte Terrell Guest - Dr. Lisa Elmore  

  Shaunestte will be talking with Barbra Bachmeier, JD, MSN, APRN. Barbra is a nurse as well as an attorney. Her nursing practice is focused on in emergency and forensic care while her legal practice is centered on guardianship, Guardian Ad Litem work, personal injury, and domestic violence/sexual assault. Barbra is also a retired U.S. Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel. This interview will be focused on the medical examination that takes place when a person who has been sexually assaulted arrives at a medical facility. Shaunestte and Barbra will discuss the purpose of the exam as well as general procedures that sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) follow to gather evidence that will assist law enforcement as well as provide after-care resources for the patient.   Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guest- Barbra Bachmeier  

Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Eric, a sexual abuse survivor. Eric was sexually abused by a family member when he was a child. The trauma of the abuse has impacted him throughout much of his adult life. Eric shares his story which includes his struggle with addiction issues and how therapy is helping him deal with the trauma he suffered. Eric’s story is published in two parts. This is the second part of this discussion which covers the perspective of being a Black male survivor of sexual abuse as well as the work he is doing with Prevail, an organization dedicated to serving victims of violence and abuse, to help others who are struggling with issues related to sexual abuse. Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guest- Eric

  Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Eric, a sexual abuse survivor. Eric was sexually abused by a family member when he was a child. The trauma of the abuse has impacted him throughout much of his adult life. Eric shares his story which includes his struggle with addiction issues and how therapy is helping him deal with the trauma he suffered. Eric’s story will be published in two parts. The second part of this discussion covers the perspective of being a Black male survivor of sexual abuse as well as the work he is doing with Prevail, an organization dedicated to serving victims of violence and abuse, to help others who are struggling with issues related to sexual abuse.   Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guest- Eric

  Shaunestte talks with Indiana State Senator Michael Crider about the work that went into the creation and adoption of Jenny’s Law and how that legislation helps sexual assault survivors. They also discuss the role of sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) and the important function they serve in conducting sexual assault exams and collecting evidence so perpetrators of sexual violence can be held accountable for their actions in court. Michael Crider has served the Indiana State Senate District 28 since 2012 and is currently running for reelection. More information about Senator Crider can be found here. For more information about Legislative Reform for Indiana Survivors (LRIS) send an email to Sterrell@cohenandmalad.com Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guest- Senator Michael Crider  

Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Eileen, a sexual assault survivor. Eileen shares her story as part of her own personal healing and to encourage others who have been sexually abused or assaulted to come forward to seek help and heal from their trauma. Warning: this episode may be triggering to some as Eileen shares information about her assault. Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guest- Eileen

Shaunestte will be talking with Greg Laker, partner and chair of the personal injury practice and sexual abuse litigation team at Cohen & Malad, LLP and Amina Thomas, attorney and fellow sexual abuse litigation team member. Greg will share more about his background fighting for survivors of sexual abuse as well as his journey in building his legal practice that is focused on personal injury and the work he has done on cases involving children. Amina will talk about the importance of being an advocate and providing a voice for survivors in the civil justice system.

Host Shaunestte Terrell talks with Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Hoffman about his work holding perpetrators of child sexual and physical abuse accountable for their actions. Eric talks about a few cases that made a big impact on his career and the role that all adults have in protecting children from abuse. Eric Hoffman is the prosecuting attorney for Delaware County, Indiana. He initially joined the Delaware County Prosecutor’s office as a law clerk in 2001 and has served the office in a variety of roles throughout the past nineteen years. Eric prosecutes most homicide cases and other selected crimes of violence including sexual abuse of adults and children. He has become active in both enforcing and improving Indiana’s failure to report child abuse and neglect statute. Eric serves as the Chairman of the Regional Child Fatality Review Committee and is a member of the Indiana Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee. Host- Shaunestte Terrell Guest- Eric Hoffman