We Believe You

Jen, Amber, and Ali welcome you to the SAFE center podcast, Solidarity is all we have! In this episode, we give an introduction to feminism, talking about broad and specific definitions of feminism, and what feminism means to each of us. People with varying experience, or no experience at all, are welcome to listen to this episode. Feminism is for everyone and so is this podcast!

In this episode we will be discussing helpful apps for survivors to use. We talk about Calm Harm, PTSD Couch, What's Up?, The Thought Diary, The Gottman Card Sort, & Headspace. We love feedback! Please let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

This episode reviews definitions and statistics related to military sexual trauma and interpersonal violence within the U.S. military. You'll also hear a full interview with Alister, a veteran and student survivor, and Dr. Ben Schrader of Adult Learner and Veterans Services at CSU. We love feedback! Please let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

Financial abuse is a common form of relationship violence, but it isn't often talked about or fully understood. In this episode, Victoria interviews Adrienne Bell, an independent financial planner who specializes in helping survivors identify and escape from financial abuse. We love feedback! Please let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

Relationship violence, also called domestic violence, is an unfortunately common and often misunderstood experience. In this episode, Mytch and Victoria talk about what relationship violence is and how it can impact survivors. We love feedback! Please let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

This episode is a full interview where you will have the opportunity to listen to Elizabeth's premier podcast interview of 2021's Sexual Assault Awareness Month keynote, Kenyette Tisha Barnes, a sexual assault activist. We hope you enjoy the conversation between these two amazing women. Please let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

This episode is a full interview where you will have the opportunity to listen to Angelica interview 2020 Body Acceptance Speaker Sonalee Rashatwar, a sex therapist and activist. While Angelica conducted the interview, her audio was lost, so this episode will play like a lecture concerning Fat Positive Sexuality. Enjoy! Please let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

This episode is a full interview where you will have the opportunity to listen to Angelica interview 2021's Feminist Thought and Activisms Conference Keynote Erika Hart, a sex educator and activist. We hope you all enjoy this discussion of expanding what we consider “body image issues.” We love feedback! Please let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

In this episode, Courtney and Rachel talk about different community resources located in Larimar County, the Denver Metro Area and Colorado Springs that support victims and survivors of interpersonal violence. These resources not only serve Colorado State University survivors but also survivors in their local community. Below you will find the names of the organizations, their webpages, and either their 24/7 hotlines or their main office numbers. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.The resources listed in this episode are: Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) Center 24 /7 Sexual Assault Hotline (970) 472 – 4200Crossroads Safehouse 24/7 Domestic Abuse Resource Team Hotline 1 – 888 – 541 – 7233Alternatives to Violence Crisis Line (970) 880 – 1000Blue Bench 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline (303) 322 – 7273Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA) 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline (303) 443 – 7300WINGS Foundation Main Office (303) 238 – 8660Haseya Main Office (719) 600 – 3939

In this episode, Rachel and Casey dive into triggers, setting boundaries and strategies for avoiding or managing triggering movies, TV shows, news and social media. We know that triggers can be hard to cope with, and having an emotional safety plan can help if you do feel triggered. Other resources mentioned in this episode are www.doesthedogdie.com, www.unconsentingmedia.org, and the Motion Pictures Association of America. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

This episode is a full interview where you will have the opportunity to listen to Angelica and Courtney interview 2020's Feminist Thought and Activisms Conference Keynote Afrosexology. Dalychia and Rafaella are the founders of Afrosexology LLC, and they joined us in our virtual studio to talk about self-pleasure and what it means to engage and reclaim our bodies. I hope you all enjoy this episode and remember "less oppression, more orgasms!"We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

In this episode, Victoria focuses on the many reasons immigration status and national origin may be barriers to service for survivors. Please know that this episode focuses on immigration and nationality in a U.S. context and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of barriers. Every experience is valid and worthy of compassion and support. The reasons for immigration are complex and as individual as the people themselves."We Believe You" loves feedback! Please reach out to the Women and Gender Advocacy Center to let them know what you think about the podcast. Their email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more content, check their website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call the Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at 970-492-4242.

In this episode, Victoria focuses on the many reasons immigration status and national origin may be barriers to service for survivors. Please know that this episode focuses on immigration and nationality in a US context and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of barriers, every experience is valid and worthy of compassion and support. The reasons for immigration are complex and as individual as the people themselves. We Believe You loves feedback! Please reach out to The Woman and Gender Advocacy Center to let them know what you think about the podcast. Their email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more content, check their website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call VAT Hotline (24/7) at 970-492-4242.

This is the recommendation episode for season 5. We have some great recommendations for you all that are available in a couple different formats including: "Alison," a survivor story documentary, the autobiography "Know My Name" written by Chanel Miller, the children's book "Celebrate Your Body (And Its Changes, Too!)" written by Sonya Renee Taylor, and finally a recovered snippet from our original interview with F.T.A.C. 2020's keynote speaker Afrosexology. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

The We Believe You team returns to shed some light on sensitive issues such as DACA, the DREAM Act, and recent policies that are trying to shut out new immigrants to the United States. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

On this season five debut episode, Alison, Jenna, Casey and her kiddos let you know what their most recent recommendation's are. This season also kicks off remote recording due to COVID-19. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

In the Fall of 2019 CSU was able to host Gloria Lucas (creator of Nalgona Positivity Pride). She took some time to sit down in the studio with Jenna. This episode is a recording of their conversation. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

Recorded as a live presentation at CSU’s Diversity Symposium. Casey walks the audience through a few tips for Secondary Survivors followed by a time for Q & A from the audience. Resources discussed in the show: Trauma Stewardship and Trust After TraumaWe love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

Interpersonal violence is, without question, an extremely difficult situation for a survivor. However, little acknowledgement is given to the support people of primary survivors and the challenges they experience after a loved one is abused. In this episode, Victoria speaks directly to the parents and caregivers of college-aged survivors and outlines ways that their child's experiences may impact parents' lives and emotions. She also offers tips for how parents can best support their children after abuse, as well as the importance of self-care for support people during these trying times.We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

In the Spring of 2019 CSU was able to host Sonya Renee Taylor (author of The Body is Not An Apology and Celebrate Your Body) She took some time to sit down in the studio with one of the WGAC staff members, Angelica Murray Olsen. This episode is a recording of their conversation. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

In this episode, Casey and Jenna discuss housing resources for survivors, including on Housing and Dining Services at CSU. There are several factors that need to be considered when safety planning around housing, such as orders of protection, shelter guidelines, and security resources like the Colorado Address Confidentiality Program. Every person’s situation is unique and if possible, we encourage you to meet with an advocate to plan around your individual needs. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

In this episode we will be talking about the different types of support groups that are offered not only here at the WGAC but also in general. Support groups can be a great way for survivors to be in community with one another, to be around folks who “get it.” There are a tons of support groups out there listen to this episode to see if a particular style of group sounds right for you. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

This is the kick off for season 4 and our seasonal recommendation show. We have some great recommendations for you yet again, including Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body, Kissing the Witch: Old Tales in New Skins, Fierce Fairy Tales: Poems and Stories to Stir Your Soul, Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma, and finally, Asking For It: The Alarming Rise of Rape Culture and What We Can Do About It.We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

This is the kick-off for season 3 and our seasonal recommendation show. And we have some great recs for you this time around including Victims No Longer, The Urgency of Intersectionality, Not That Bad, Live Awake App.  We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. […] The post S03 Episode 1: Recommendation Show 3 appeared first on KCSU FM.

This is part one of our discussion on reporting options, and in this episode you’ll hear Victoria getting into what you should know about reporting to law enforcement. We will walk you through some of the barriers and common questions about this type of reporting. And this episode includes an interview with from Britta Clay, […] The post S03 Episode 2: Law Enforcement Reporting appeared first on KCSU FM.

This episode is part 2 of our 3 part discussion on reporting options. In this episode Jessica discusses what to know about reporting to the university, which is an option when your abuser is a student or employee at your institution. Resources named in this episode: Colorado State University Student Code of Conduct, Support & […] The post S03 Episode 3: University Reporting appeared first on KCSU FM.

In this episode Casey explores the topic of stalking. We talk about some foundational pieces, like, definitions and statistics. We explore some warning signs to pay attention to. And finally we provide some tips for what to do if you think this is happening to you or a friend of yours.  We love feedback! Please […] The post S03 Episode 5: Stalking appeared first on KCSU FM.

Many survivors we work with name forgiveness as a complicated and challenging journey with a whole bunch of questions attached to it. It is important to talk about this idea because of how often it comes up for survivors. Throughout this episode, you will hear voices of real survivors and their personal experiences with forgiveness, and Victoria will […] The post S03 Episode 7: Forgiveness appeared first on KCSU FM.

This episode discusses some of the challenges and barriers male survivors face when seeking support and coming to terms with their traumatic experiences, as well as some of the ways that men tend to cope with their experiences of abuse. Resources named in this episode: Victims No Longer by Mike Lew,  1in6.org,  Men in the […] The post S03 Episode 6: Barriers to Service: Male Survivors appeared first on KCSU FM.

Many survivors we work with name forgiveness as a complicated and challenging journey with a whole bunch of questions attached to it. It is important to talk about this idea because of how often it comes up for survivors. Throughout this episode, you will hear voices of real survivors and their personal experiences with forgiveness, and Victoria will talk you through some considerations of forgiveness and its role in the healing process. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242. 

This episode discusses some of the challenges and barriers male survivors face when seeking support and coming to terms with their traumatic experiences, as well as some of the ways that men tend to cope with their experiences of abuse. Resources named in this episode: Victims No Longer by Mike Lew,  1in6.org,  Men in the Movement.We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242. 

In this episode Casey explores the topic of stalking. We talk about some foundational pieces, like, definitions and statistics. We explore some warning signs to pay attention to. And finally we provide some tips for what to do if you think this is happening to you or a friend of yours. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242. 

This episode will be dedicated in its entirety to survivor’s experiences of reporting. Remember, each survivors experience in different and unique. If you are thinking about reporting, the issues discussed here are just some of the things that you might consider, but it doesn’t mean that your experience will be better or worse than what these individuals describe. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242. 

This episode is part 2 of our 3 part discussion on reporting options. In this episode Jessica discusses what to know about reporting to the university, which is an option when your abuser is a student or employee at your institution. Resources named in this episode: Colorado State University Student Code of Conduct, Support & Safety Assessment, Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242. 

This is part one of our discussion on reporting options, and in this episode you’ll hear Victoria getting into what you should know about reporting to law enforcement. We will walk you through some of the barriers and common questions about this type of reporting. And this episode includes an interview with from Britta Clay, a Victim Advocate for the Fort Collins Police Department.We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242. 

This is the kick off for season 3 and our seasonal recommendation show. And we have some great recommendations for you this time around including Victims No Longer, The Urgency of Intersectionality, Not That Bad, Live Awake App. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242. 

This episode will be dedicated in its entirety to survivor’s experiences of reporting. Remember, each survivors experience in different and unique. If you are thinking about reporting, the issues discussed here are just some of the things that you might consider, but it doesn’t mean that your experience will be better or worse than what […] The post S03 Episode 4: Reporting Stories appeared first on KCSU FM.

In this episode Casey will be discussing some foundational understanding, history that and some strategies in navigating roadblocks trans survivors face. Joining her for this discussion is a fellow colleague, Tyrell Allen, to help lend their perspective on some of the barriers for trans survivors. Some resources discussed in this episode are: Janet Mock, QTPOC […] The post Episode 13: Barriers for Trans Survivors appeared first on KCSU FM.

Casey and Jessica spend this episode talking all about sensory grounding – how to engage with your five senses to bring you back to the present moment. If you’ve ever found yourself triggered and are unsure of how to cope, you may find some of the exercises or ideas shared in this episode helpful. We […] The post Episode 12: Sensory Grounding appeared first on KCSU FM.

In this podcast, Marie talks about the definitions of virginity, what society has taught us about virginity, and why those lessons are problematic. We will also be discussing how this idea of virginity affects survivors of interpersonal violence. And will be joined by a recent CSU grad, Whitney Gustafson, who works her thesis on this […] The post Episode 11: Social Construction of Virginity appeared first on KCSU FM.

In this episode, Casey will explore the importance and healing nature of storytelling. We begin with a brief history of oral storytelling and how this idea can be a powerful reclamation for survivors experiences. The WGAC offers several ways for survivors to engage in storytelling which are discussed and explored throughout this episode. We love […] The post Episode 10: The Power of a Story appeared first on KCSU FM.

In this episode, Marie and Jessica talk about trust and intimacy after an experience of interpersonal trauma. We discuss the impact that trauma can have on your relationships with others, as well as ways to rebuild trust and navigate sexual intimacy in safe and healthy ways. Resources mentioned in the show: The Sexual Healing Journey, […] The post Episode 09: Intimacy after Trauma appeared first on KCSU FM.