Podcasts about crime survivors

On a Friday afternoon in 1972, in the small town of Faraday, Victoria, 10-year-old Robyn Howarth was playing musical chairs with her classmates when something unexpected caught her eye. She turned to the classroom door and saw two men standing there—one wearing a black mask, the other with dark sunglasses and a hat. The taller man raised an enormous gun, aiming it at Robyn, her five classmates, and their 20-year-old teacher, Mary Gibbs. As Mary desperately pleaded with them, the men ordered everyone to "get in the van... now." More than 50 years later, Robyn has written a book, Faraday: A Community Rediscovered, where she recounts, in vivid detail, the traumatic events that unfolded that day. For decades, she has kept her story to herself—until now. You can buy Robyn's book here. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CREDITS Guest: Robyn Howarth Host: Gemma Bath Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Jacob Round GET IN TOUCH Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note to give us feedback or suggest a case for the podcast. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. You can also leave a comment for us on Spotify. If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, we're going even deeper into my stalker situation. I'll be sharing more details about his delusional tendencies—including how he's gone as far as pretending to be a police officer to manipulate and control people (which is a crime, by the way). I'll also be answering the questions I've received from you all about this ongoing situation.Law enforcement is now more involved (actual police, not to be confused with blue light bandits), we know everything, and we'll be handling it all legally. Tune in for the full update.—https://policecoffee.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACG7qmJnibJBpoe9p7ReNXovwJMQN&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqIm_BhDnARIsAKBYcmsZOengz4NFStC14G_b2eziJgYpA8kGt2sokaR9i3PcTxs0QmcaPosaAtbGEALw_wcB

In 2010, 18-year-old Jason Downie became obsessed with Chantelle Rowe, his friend’s girlfriend, after she rejected him. On the night of November 8th, in the quiet town of Kapunda, South Australia, Jason, consumed by jealousy, brutally took the lives of Chantelle, her father Andrew, and her mother Rose in their own home. Chantelle’s older brother, Chris Rowe, was on holiday in the Gold Coast at the time. When he heard rumours of a major incident back home, he logged onto Facebook to find out more. He was reassured with the message, “All’s good,” but soon, he would learn of the devastating loss of his family. Bryan Littlely, a journalist who covered the case extensively, is one of the only reporters to have interviewed Chris, the sole survivor, years later. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia CREDITS Guest: Bryan Littley Host: Gemma Bath Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Jacob Round GET IN TOUCH Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note to give us feedback or suggest a case for the podcast. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. You can also leave a comment for us on Spotify. If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58 - How Full is Your Trashcan? - Meagan McCarthy   It's a strange question to ask... but you'll understand once you take a listen to my conversation with Meagan McCarthy. In this episode, Meagan shares her harrowing experience as a deputy sheriff involved in a critical incident that changed her life. She discusses the physical and mental health challenges she faced following the incident, including PTSD and the stigma surrounding mental health in law enforcement. Meagan emphasizes the importance of seeking help and advocating for mental health awareness among first responders. She highlights the need for supportive work environments to improve officer retention and well-being, and shares her journey of recovery and advocacy for change in the culture of law enforcement. Meagan also shares her journey of overcoming PTSD and the importance of community support for first responders. She emphasizes the power of vulnerability and storytelling in healing, the need for better mental health training in law enforcement, and the significance of leadership in fostering a supportive environment. Meagan encourages officers to seek help and highlights the importance of connections outside of their profession.   TAKEAWAYS After a suicide attempt, she committed to trauma therapy and EMDR. The culture in law enforcement often discourages emotional vulnerability. Meagan advocates for mental health awareness among first responders. Supportive work environments are crucial for officer retention and well-being. Meagan emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health early in a first responder's career. EMDR therapy can be a crucial first step in healing. Finding a supportive community can transform your experience. Being vocal about struggles can inspire others to seek help. Public speaking about personal experiences can aid in healing. Leadership should connect with their teams on a human level. Mental health training should be prioritized in the academy. Recognizing signs of distress in colleagues is essential. Support can come from outside your agency. It's important to maintain connections outside of law enforcement. Help is available, and reaching out is vital. ABOUT MEAGAN Meagan McCarthy was a Deputy Sheriff for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for six years, serving in various capacities such as CPS liaison, school resource officer, recruiter, and explorer coordinator. Meagan was involved in an on-duty shooting, which was caught on video and highly publicized. The suspect attempted to execute Meagan after brutally beating her. Four years later, the trial began and due to failed law enforcement legislation, the suspect was acquitted and subsequently freed from custody.  Meagan was medically retired for PTSD and has now dedicated herself to advocating for first responder mental health and victims of crime. She serves as a co-chair on the Crime Survivors board, providing insight to victim resources and advocating for the first responder community. She now works to advocate for the mental health, first responder and victim communities, speaking at various conferences, political events, and news interviews. Meagan is a Fox News contributor, and has been featured on NBC, Inside Edition, Yahoo, CBS, ABC, Fox News.com, The Daily Mail, California Insider, and over 20 podcasts. Meagan has spoken at various conferences and events including Turning Point USA, LAAPOA, LAWPOA, NAWLEE, The Bleeding Blue, and the California Police Standards and Training courses. Meagan is an Executive Board member for CoverNow Foundation, and is working to change the mental health system for first responders. Meagan has her associates degree in Criminal Justice, and is working to complete her bachelor's degree in Integrative Psychology in 2024, where she will continue on to her Master's Degree program in Psychology with an emphasis in Critical Incidents to further help the first responder community with mental health challenges. She was awarded the prestigious Above and Beyond award from Crime Survivors for her work in advocacy.    CONNECT WITH MEAGAN https://www.meaganmccarthy.com   +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.  

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Vice President Kamala Harris is enjoying a surge in popularity as she runs for President against Donald Trump, but that also means closer scrutiny of her record as a prosecutor here in the Bay Area. She's catching flak from the left for being too tough on crime, and heat from the right for being too lenient, as both San Francisco District Attorney and California Attorney General. For more, KCBS Political Reporter Doug Sovern, along with KCBS Radio news anchors Patti Reising and Brett Burkhart spoke with Tinisch Hollins of San Francisco, the Executive Director of Californians For Safety and Justice, the criminal justice reform organization, as well as the State Director of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice. 

June 21, 2024 ~ Crime survivors testified before the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee yesterday in support of The Safer Michigan Act. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Priscilla Bordayo, statewide manager of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, about what the new bipartisan legislation would do for criminals and survivors.

In this episode, we get to talk to Danny Montez, the Organizing Director for Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice about the power of political advocacy and relationship-building with legislators. Danny shares his personal journey, explaining how pivotal moments in his life led him to champion public safety and reforming the criminal justice system. He lifts up the Heal the Vote campaign, which mobilizes crime survivors to participate in civic engagement and voting, and reflects on his experience as an Obama leader, highlighting its influence on his leadership style. This episode is a powerful reminder of how local leadership and community-driven initiatives can contribute to lasting change.

Meagan McCarthy, a former San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy is grateful to be alive. A firearm malfunction  would keep the p.o.s. suspect from executing her. If processing that critical incident wasn't enough, the state of California would be there to betray her as well. In California,  jurors that have implicit bias against police officer are allowed to serve on juries. Her constitutional rights violated, she was victimized a second time during this incident with the suspect receiving a  not guilty verdict. Meagan McCarthy could have allowed this tragedy to define her, instead she used it as a call to action. Meagan and I discuss the incident that started this  initiative and how she has become an advocate for our profession.What challenges have you faced that have ignited your passion?More about MeaganAs an advocate, I use my communication and show hosting skills to fight for the rights and well-being of victims and first responders. I have appeared on multiple Fox News segments as a contributor, sharing my insights and perspectives on law enforcement and mental health issues.I am working towards my completion of a bachelor's degree in psychology from National University, which helps me understand the psychological challenges and needs of those who have experienced trauma or violence. I am also a retired Deputy Sheriff, who served for over six years at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, until I was medically retired due to PTSD. I received the Above and Beyond Award for my advocacy work from Crime Survivors in October 2023.My goal is to end harmful legislation for police in California and to bring awareness to mental health in police across the world. I believe that by sharing my story and educating the public, I can make a positive difference in the lives of others who have suffered or are suffering from similar situations.                                           SHOW SPONSOR - ON TARGET CLAIMSThis episode is being brought to you by "On Target Claims" - From Setback to Settlement On Target Claims is a team of certified and experienced Public Adjusters in Florida who have helped thousands of insured get the maximum amount for their residential, commercial, wind, water, fire, hurricane, mold, yacht and marine claims.We have the knowledge and experience to properly investigate all potential damages including all of the hidden damages that may not be obvious to the untrained eye. Since insurance companies are notorious for conducting haphazard damage investigations using preferred contractors to determine your loss our claims adjusters will create an accurate inventory of every item that was damaged so that we can prepare a detailed computer generated estimate to substantiate the true value of your loss and get you the settlement you deserve.https://www.ontargetclaims.com561-208-1775954-329-0399https://www.linkedin.com/in/meagan-mccarthy-05995627b/Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :www.lawenforcementlifecoach.comJohn@lawenforcementlifecoach.comAnd if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel : https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D

Aswad Thomas is no stranger to the physical and psychological impacts of crime and violence.His experience as a victim of gun violence led him to his current work with Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice — an organization that centers the voices of those most impacted by crime in the work of finding and creating solutions to it. In this episode, Aswad highlights a key tenet of restorative justice: that responses to harm should always be victim-centered. He also shares about victims' rights and services, and how we can support a reality where the response to harm and crime is one that is rooted in safety for all.

Maura Hirschauer, Illinois State Rep in the 102nd district joins Megan Lynch talking the need for Illinois legislature to pass gun limits on people on protective orders for domestic abuse.    State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Naperville, left, and Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, hold up signs from Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice during debate on the House Floor on Friday, April 8, 2022. [Thomas J. Turney/The State Journal-Register]  Credit: © Thomas J. Turney / USA TODAY NETWORK

Bertha Purnell is a tireless advocate, founder of Mothers On A Mission 28, and the Chicago Chapter Coordinator for Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice. Driven by the tragic loss of her son Maurice to gun violence, Bertha has dedicated herself to creating a network of support and services for survivors and their families in Illinois. In this episode, Bertha opens up about the motivation behind starting Mothers On A Mission 28—a grassroots organization designed to bridge the gap where existing services fall short in adequately supporting survivors. Listen to discover how Bertha's relentless advocacy led to groundbreaking legislative changes in Illinois last year, making victim services more available and accessible than ever before. We also delve into the critical need for more Trauma Recovery Centers and how collective efforts can create a more compassionate and effective system for survivors. Please join us as we explore the vision of a leader who turned personal tragedy into a lifelong mission for justice and healing.

Aswad Thomas is a familiar voice in advocating for survivors–and a familiar voice on this podcast. But not everyone knows the profound journey that brought Aswad to be the National Director for Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice. In this episode, guest interviewer Jonathon Lewis flips the script to ask Aswad about his survivor story and path to leadership. From growing up in communities marked by crime and poverty, Aswad defied the odds as a straight-A student and the first in his family to graduate college. But shortly before he was to begin a professional international basketball career, Aswad's life changed overnight when he became a victim of gun violence. While on the operating table, he learned the surgeon removing his bullets had previously operated on one of his teenage assailants, who had once been a victim as well. This realization catalyzed Aswad's drive to disrupt the cycle of harm that left too many victims like himself without compensation or support of any kind after life-altering trauma. Aswad's story is one of resilience and reimagining justice, revealing how healing can become the impetus for sweeping change.

Macarthur Award winner sujatha baliga discusses healing trauma, restorative justice, and the power of love and meditation to build a better world.sujatha baliga is a restorative justice educator and advocate and a 2019 winner of the MacArthur fellowship. She has served as the director of the restorative justice project at Impact Justice, a co-founder of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, and a Soros Justice Fellow at Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth.Sujatha earned her undergraduate degree at Harvard University and went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Her life's work in restorative justice was born of the personal advice she received when she was 24 years old from His Holiness the Dalai Lama on forgiving seemingly unforgivable acts.136. sujatha baliga on Healing Trauma and Restorative JusticeSign up for A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment in 9 Meditations, our 12-week summer course on analytical meditation that starts September 3, 2023. Podcast listeners can use the code SKEPTIC for a 20% discount.Support the show

True-crime content is often exploitative, but survivors telling their own stories can provide solace and encouragement to others who feel stuck in unsafe situations, says podcaster Collier Landry. He co-hosts The Survivor Squad with Terra Newell.

Aswad Thomas, National Director for Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice, and himself a crime survivor, joins JMN to discuss the Survivors Speak Florida rally in Tallahassee today. The organization is advocating for victim rights and law reforms.

Rushion McDonald interviews Ben Jealous.  Ben is a New York Times best-selling author, scholar, journalist, civil rights leader, and philanthropist, currently serves as President and CEO of People For the American Way, and Professor of the Practice, University of Pennsylvania. He was formerly President and CEO of the NAACP, Director of the Human Rights Program at Amnesty International USA, and Executive Director of the National Newspaper Publishers Association.   He is on the show to discuss his new book, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free.    Rushion McDonald interviews Lenore Anderson.  She is the co-founder and President of Alliance for Safety and Justice (ASJ), one of the nation's largest safety and justice reform advocacy organizations. ASJ works with public officials and grassroots partners to advance smart public policy and sponsors Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, the nation's largest organizing program for victims of crime. She is also the founder of Californians for Safety and Justice, ASJ's flagship state advocacy program. Lenore is an attorney with extensive experience working to reform criminal justice and public safety systems.  She is on the show to discuss her new book, In Their Names, The Untold Story of Victims' Rights, Mass Incarceration, and the Future of Public Safety.   Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushion McDonald interviews Ben Jealous.  Ben is a New York Times best-selling author, scholar, journalist, civil rights leader, and philanthropist, currently serves as President and CEO of People For the American Way, and Professor of the Practice, University of Pennsylvania. He was formerly President and CEO of the NAACP, Director of the Human Rights Program at Amnesty International USA, and Executive Director of the National Newspaper Publishers Association.   He is on the show to discuss his new book, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free.    Rushion McDonald interviews Lenore Anderson.  She is the co-founder and President of Alliance for Safety and Justice (ASJ), one of the nation's largest safety and justice reform advocacy organizations. ASJ works with public officials and grassroots partners to advance smart public policy and sponsors Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, the nation's largest organizing program for victims of crime. She is also the founder of Californians for Safety and Justice, ASJ's flagship state advocacy program. Lenore is an attorney with extensive experience working to reform criminal justice and public safety systems.  She is on the show to discuss her new book, In Their Names, The Untold Story of Victims' Rights, Mass Incarceration, and the Future of Public Safety.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Topics: 1, 2) Interview: Patricia Wenskunas, CEO of Crime Survivors, is dedicated to the proposition that with community support, respectful advocacy and hopeful healing, one can survive a violent crime, and thrive in their personal lives 3) Catholic 101: Many atheists know God exists, they're just angry that we depend on Him https://www.ncregister.com/blog/atheism-and-misotheism 4) Opinion: Catholics must keep fighting Biden's “single-minded extremism” on abortion https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2022/10/31/opinion-catholics-must-keep-fighting-bidens-single-minded-extremism-on-abortion/

Today I talk to Patricia Wenskunas with Crime Survivors. Have they forgotten the victims in their effort to bring "Equity" to the Justice System? Patricia is trying to make sure we don't forget about those who have suffered through being a Victim.Crime Survivors O (844) 853-HOPE (4673) | info@crimesurvivors.org www.crimesurvivors.org Crime Survivors has just launched its new “Be Their Voice” campaign that gives victims, survivors and their loved ones an opportunity to stand up, be counted and share their personal stories through its website: https://CrimeSurvivorsBeTheirVoice.com/.  The effort stems from laws that have been implemented across Texas in recent years that have seen the release of the perpetrators of violent crime, while their victims are left to live in fear.  Also, thanking Dr. Henry T Nicholas for being the voice and financial backing to get Marsy's Law Passed first in California and now in many other States to eventually have it in the Constitution. 

Tricia Forbes has been working in the movement for economic, social and racial justice for over 25 years. She has held many leadership positions at policy advocacy organizations across Texas to promote healing over retribution. Tricia is also one of many people who attended her first Survivors Speak event and immediately immersed herself in the movement to lift up survivors. Today Tricia leads CSSJ's Member Support Program, which offers a wide array of resources for healing and wellness, from free virtual therapy to interactive self-care and connections to local community-based resources. These services have the potential to make an enormous difference in the lives of survivors, so if you are a member or thinking about becoming a member, this is a great place to learn about some amazing resources that CSSJ has to offer.

Dedicated to all survivors of violent crime. We discuss why domestic violence, sexual violence and physical assault takes place. This episode takes you through parenting children and how to not overprotect them but empower with tools and courage to face the unknown.    Patricia Wenskunas is the Founder/CEO of Crime Survivors Inc. and has gained national renown for her tireless advocacy on behalf of the victims of violent crime. Crime Survivors is dedicated to the proposition that with community support, respectful advocacy and hopeful healing, one can survive a violent crime, and thrive in their personal lives.   If you are experiencing any violence, contact local authorities immediately.   Do you have a story to share? DM me on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel   This podcast is the result of my successful book, “The Courage to Identify Who You Are” (#1 New Release, 4.9 rating). Buy my book available everywhere: https://sharonangel.com/book/   THANK YOU TO ALL MY SUPPORTERS! 

GUEST OVERVIEW: Patricia Wenskunas has been speaking to community groups, service organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and to law enforcement agencies, academy classes, patrol schools and to non profits and agencies providing assistance to victims of crime. GUEST WEBSITE: http://crimesurvivors.org 

Dedicated to all survivors of violent crime. We discuss why domestic violence, sexual violence and physical assault takes place. This episode delves into a story of survival and how to guide victims through the recovery process. Patricia Wenskunas is the Founder/CEO of Crime Survivors Inc. and has gained national renown for her tireless advocacy on behalf of the victims of violent crime. Crime Survivors is dedicated to the proposition that with community support, respectful advocacy and hopeful healing, one can survive a violent crime, and thrive in their personal lives. If you are in danger or experiencing violence, contact local authorities immediately.  Do you have a story to share? DM me on social media Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sharonangeld Twitter: www.twitter.com/sharonangeltwit Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharonangelig TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonangeltok YouTube: www.youtube.com/SharonAngel   This podcast is the result of my successful book, “The Courage to Identify Who You Are” (#1 New Release, 4.9rating). Buy my book available everywhere: https://sharonangel.com/book/ THANK YOU TO ALL MY SUPPORTERS!

Moms who make demands to take our rights don't speak for moms like Robyn! Regional Director for the DC Project, Robyn Sandoval joins the show. Robyn illustrates the difference between gun control groups like Mom's Demand Action and the grassroots organizations like the DC Project. TIME CODES:1:19 - Guest Intros10:13 - Robin Sandoval Destroys MainStream Media Stereotypes of Gun Owners35:01 - Mike Murphy for San Diego Superior Court Judge57:02 - NOTMESD & Crime Survivors Combats Rape and Domestic Violence1:22:01 - What is special about the Soviet Union's APS Assault Rifle? “If you are about to be the victim of a violent crime, it's always better to be DISARMED.” - said NOBODY EVER. Regional director Robyn Sandoval shares the story behind the DC Project and how they are dispelling myths and stereotypes around gun owners. What kind of peanut butter do you take with your tuna fish? Smooth or chunky? https://dcproject.info Gun owner and candidate for San Diego Superior Court Judge, Mike Murphy joins the show. http://murphyforjudge2022.com/ April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Patricia Wenskunas, founder of Crime Survivors joins Desi Bergman to talk about her organization and the work they're doing to support survivors. https://crimesurvivors.org https://notmesd.org What is special about the Soviet Union's APS Assault Rifle? If you know who Elvis, John Wayne, & Davy Crockett are, smash the like button and leave a comment so Dave knows somebody gets his references! Like, subscribe, and share to help restore the Second Amendment in California! Make sure Big Tech can't censor your access to our content and subscribe to our email list: https://gunownersradio.com/subscribe #guns #gunowners #2a #2ndAmendment #2ACA #ca42a #gunownersradio #gunrights #gunownersrights #rkba #shallnotbeinfringed #pewpew -- The right to self-defense is a basic human right. Gun ownership is an integral part of that right. If you want to keep your Second Amendment rights, defend them by joining San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), Orange County Gun Owners (OCGO), or Inland Empire Gun Owners (IEGO). Support the cause by listening to Gun Owners Radio live on Sunday afternoon or on any podcast app at your leisure. Together we will win. https://www.sandiegocountygunowners.com https://orangecountygunowners.com http://inlandempiregunowners.com https://www.firearmspolicy.org https://www.gunownersca.com https://gunowners.org Show your support for Gun Owners Radio sponsors! Get expert legal advice on any firearm-related issues: https://dillonlawgp.com Need a mortgage or VA loan? Call Chris Wiley! https://www.primeres.com/alpine Get the top legal defense for your self-defense: https://www.uslawshield.com Smarter web development and digital marketing help: https://www.sagetree.com Visit Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers, your one-stop shop for all your Jewelry needs: https://leohamel.com Learn to FLY at SDFTI! San Diego Flight Training International: https://sdfti.com

New Hampshire State Representative Renny Cushing passed away earlier this month. In memory of Cushing's life and legacy, DPIC is reissuing the June 2019 podcast in which Cushing spoke with DPIC Executive Director Robert Dunham. Cushing described the life-altering experience of having a close family member murdered and his journey from being a murder-family survivor to spearheading New Hampshire's repeal of the death penalty.

In episode 81 my guest is Qiana Wimbley from "The Guidance Couch"  who shares a powerful story of  survival and how to heal from a trauma she encountered. Most trauma is rooted in how people were nurtured and loved in childhood, but there are other types of trauma that individuals encounter throughout life that requires healing. Qiana is a Licensed Professional Counselor  who also works with youth who have been sexually abusive.  She is also chapter coordinator for "Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice" where she facilitates healing spaces. If you want to understand healthy ways to reflect on trauma and healing listen and share this episode. Are you in need of coaching or counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma  or having relationship problems? You can find me at  my website, (www.empoweringserenity.net ) or follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/connieakinslpc/and  join my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/empoweringserenityandguidance and  locate me on the Therapy for Black Girls website for counseling. Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and help Connie Akins increase the number of views and listeners. Please share and thanks for your support. 

For victims of crime and violence, there are many pathways to recovery. Tune-in to hear a conversation between three crime survivors about how organizing for change offered them opportunities for healing. Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice leaders, David Guizar and Megan Hobson join Aswad to discuss organizing and the model of "healing through action."

Jim Grant, retired Director of Social Justice Ministry for the Diocese of Fresno will interview Maciel Godburn, volunteer coordinator for Crime Survivors Ministry in the Diocese of Fresno. She will introduce viewers and listeners to the origins of this commitment which go back to her husband John before he passed. She'll describe the Crime Survivors Ministry logo which she designed and present all the events the ministry had for this year 2021. Maciel Godburn is coordinating with Bishop Joseph Brennan's blessing.

Jim Grant, retired Director of Social Justice Ministry for the Diocese of Fresno will interview Maciel Godburn, volunteer coordinator for Crime Survivors Ministry in the Diocese of Fresno.  She will discuss and illustrate with photos the June 26, 2021 Crime Survivors Healing Retreat held at St. Anthony's Retreat Center in Three Rivers. Bishop Joseph V. Brennan participated and celebrated Mass for the crime survivors. This episode concludes with a Save the Date announcement: June 25, 2022 for the Second Annual Crime Survivors Ministry Healing Retreat. Maciel Godburn is coordinating with Bishop Joseph Brennan's blessing.

Jim Grant, retired Director of Social Justice Ministry for the Diocese of Fresno will interview Maciel Godburn, volunteer coordinator for Crime Survivors Ministry in the Diocese of Fresno.  She will discuss Crime Site Healing Prayer Services- Bakersfield and Porterville.  This episode concludes with a Wall of Remembrance for the victims of crime. Maciel Godburn is coordinating with Bishop Joseph Brennan's blessing. 

Tune in to Episode 1 to hear Aswad Thomas chat with Lenore Anderson, President of Alliance for Safety and Justice, about the birth of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice in 2013 and the changes that have emerged since. From winning new policies that both shrink incarceration and expand victim support to training new leaders across the country, Aswad and Lenore provide some of the history and background of the new safety movement Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice is now helping to build across the country.   

Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice has a new podcast! This is Crime Survivors Speak, a podcast of conversations with survivor leaders about the public safety solutions we all need. In this introduction, host Aswad Thomas shares his journey to becoming the national director of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, the nation's largest network of crime victims organizing for change, and he previews the conversations he'll be having on the podcast about creating healing communities and shaping public policy to better meet the needs of those most harmed and least helped. 

Survivors of crime and violence and survivor advocates are working together in support of Parole Reform. Chelsea Miller talks about the racial disparities in parole release rates. Survivors want healing and accountability, and shorter sentences could help reunite families. If you want to get involved with the People's Campaign for Parole Justice go to: http://rappcampaign.com/ As part of National Crime Victims Week, NYSCASA in partnership with the People's Campaign for Parole Justice will host a Parole Justice & Survivor Justice Advocacy Day on Thursday April 22. To register for this event go to: https://www.nyscasa.org/calendar/ Interview by HMM Correspondent Aileen Javier.

This week, we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Joni Mitchell's album "Blue" with music professor Peter Kaminsky, who has organized a virtual conference at UConn to explore the legacy of the landmark recording; we're talking with Aswad Thomas '15 MSW, national director of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, about how his experience as a victim of gun violence led him to a life of advocacy and activism; and we're going back to the 1930s to meet Harrison "Honey" Fitch, the first Black basketball player in UConn history, and the ugly encounter with racism he experienced that made national headlines. 

Welcome to Forty Thrive's 100th episode! 100 episodes featuring experts, resources and badass women (and a couple of dudes) with incredible stories. This week, guest co-host Kim Goldman joins Jackie to talk the one year anniversary of the pandemic and all the non-stop changes that have happened to the ladies in the Forty Thrive community. In this episode: • How to foster friendships, even when you want to crawl into a hole • How to take on changes, even those that blindside us. • Using our challenges to our advantage -- today and everyday. Join the Thrive Hive! Become a Forty Thrive supporter! Related Episodes:  Confronting OJ Simpson on Forty Thrive Abundance and Prosperity? Yes, Please! About Our Guest: Known nationwide as a victims' rights advocate after her brother's murder in the infamous O. J. Simpson murder trial, Kim Goldman spent the last 15 years as the Executive Director of The Youth Project, a non-profit organization that provides free counseling, support groups, crisis intervention, and education and outreach to thousands of teenagers, since opening in 2000. Outside of her work with the Youth Project, Kim travels the country as an impassioned public speaker on victims' rights, the role of the media, judicial reform, and other related topics. Some speaking highlights include: Keynote Speaker at numerous National Victims' Rights Week Events, Parents of Murdered Children Victims Conferences, The FBI National Academy Conference, The Department of Justice (OJP), Speaker at Governor Wilson's Conference for Women, Domestic Violence Symposiums as well as partnered with MLB's Kansas City Royals, and guest speaker/panelist at universities and national events and will be attending CrimeCon in 2021. In 2016, Kim joined the nationally syndicated, Daytime Emmy nominated show, Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen as a Special Correspondent dedicated to telling stories from a victim's perspective. As an accomplished writer, Kim has appeared twice on the New York Times Bestseller list with His Name is Ron, Our Search for Justice, and If I Did It, Confessions of the Killer. In 2014, Kim authored her memoir Can't Forgive, and in 2015, Media Circus, A Look at Private Tragedy in the Public Eye. Kim is the Executive Producer and Host of Confronting: O.J Simpson Podcast series, which launched in June 2019 and was named #4 of the Best 100 Podcasts of 2019, with more than 8M downloads, and was previously the co-host of Broadscast, a radio show/podcast for and about women and is currently in development for a new podcast/television series. Kim is the founding Co-Chair of The Ron Goldman Foundation for Justice, the Co-Chair of The National Center for Victims of Crime after serving as Vice-Chair for many years. She is a past Advisory Board Member for Habitat For Heroes, Advisory Board Member for Survivors Empowered, Vision 21 Committee member, and has collaborated with P.A.V.E (sexual assault prevention and awareness), Crime Survivors Inc., and other non-profit organizations dedicated to serving victims of crime. Kim contributes to a variety of national media outlets and has been a guest on news programs such as Oprah, 20/20, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Dateline, Primetime Live, Dr. Phil and others. Kim's commitment to youth and those in need has positioned her as a leader in her community where she was recognized by Soroptimist International with the Making a Difference for Women award, honored as one of "40 under 40 Leaders" Business Professionals, nominated for Leadership in Non-Profit, received a "Going Above and Beyond" award from Crime Survivors, recognized as one of 51 Most Influential Leaders in Northern Los Angeles, and is a recipient of the Frank Carrington Champion of Civil Justice Award. She is currently a resident of Greater Los Angeles where she raises her son. Connect with Kim on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

I believe we now exist in a time where the heart has been prepared for a new movement, where love becomes a practice as opposed to an idea, where vulnerability and humility become strengths as opposed to weaknesses. Growing up the youngest of 10 siblings in a Watts, Los Angeles housing project, and a member of the famed Crips gang, Aqeela Sherrills witnessed from the inside the pain and devastation of the country’s most violent urban street gang war, which would proceed to claim 30,000 lives between 1983-2003. By 1992, he and his brother and a few other key community players had brokered a historic peace agreement between the rival Bloods and Crips. He is now a leading campaigner against gang violence and the death penalty, as a subject matter expert on victim service and community-based public safety. Aqeela inspires as a national leader in the public safety and criminal justice movements. As a spirit-centered organizer, he promotes transformational change at both individual and community levels, while coming from a place of love, healing, and reverence. Today he is poised to influence the national conversation by including community-based public safety -- a movement that Sherrills has prototyped in both Watts and Newark, NJ with great success -- as a foundational alternative to policing in the US, even as he provides consulting services to The International Association of Chief of Police. In his words: …for far too long, you say, “Public Safety,” and people say, “Police,” but we understand that police are only one aspect of the public safety process .... It’s not the absence of violence and crime only. It’s the presence of well-being and the infrastructure to support victims and survivors in their respective healing journeys. Tragically, in 2004 Sherrills’ own 18-year-old son died to gun violence while at home on break from college. In response, Aqeela in 2005 visited sacred sites around the world, and upon returning to Watts he embarked on a new phase of work and activism, launching The Reverence Project (TRP). TRP’s work has been to create intentional space for individual healing and to develop comprehensive wellness centers in urban war zones, in order to introduce those who suffer from high levels of trauma to alternative healing technologies and to support healing journeys. Healing, and the need for healing, have been marks of Aqeela’s entire life. As an older youth, with his 9th grade best friend shot dead, Aqeela escaped his war zone for college, where he shared for the first time about his childhood sexual abuse (CSA), and made the startling connection between festering, buried shame and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). “Sharing [my CSA experience] for the first time was transformative, giving me access to my heart and imagination in a way I never knew. I discovered that there is a gift in the wounding, but we have to look for it,” Aqeela reflects. Alongside this awakening, a professor exposed him to the writings of James Baldwin and Malcolm X, as well as W.E.B.Dubois, from whom he learned about the “birthright” of the collective suffering of blacks through ancestral enslavement, and its gift of “double vision” into both the colonizers’ views and their own intuition and perceptions. “Sometimes we have to sit long and hard in the anguish and the pain for the gift to manifest. We hold space for what’s possible to emerge from sometimes our worst experience,” Aqeela says. At 19 Aqeela began working with football star Jim Brown to co-found the Amer-I-Can Program to heal gang violence by negotiating peace treaties in violence-prone cities, and framing “peace as a journey, not a destination.” Following his own healing journey and groundbreaking work with gangs in Watts, Aqeela in 2013 co-founded Californians for Safety and Justice, through which he made significant contributions to the criminal justice reform movement. Then, in 2014 he was tapped by Newark’s mayor to address the long-standing and intractable gang violence in the city. The program, Newark Community Street Team (NCST), has been powerfully successful, having reduced the homicide rate from gun deaths there by 50% in 5 years, and removed Newark from the list of the nation’s top 10 most violent cities. The program incorporates a relationship-based approach of training ex-gang members, convicts, and drug dealers as public safety professionals to intervene in individual and group conflicts; a “Safe Passage” program that provides escorts for kids to and from schools; and victim trauma reduction services, including counseling and alternative healing technologies. Of the powerful philosophy underlying the NCST program, Aqeela says, Every obstacle is an opportunity to deepen relationships and understand the circumstances that brought one to a particular place. We are not our experiences. The harm we do and things we experience do not define us or who we are, they just inform who we are becoming. Currently over 200 cities nationwide are using evidence-based practices that reveal that community residents and non-traditional leaders trained as public safety professionals have the capacity to provide safety in their communities at a higher level than law enforcement. A tireless worker, as well as a father and grandfather, Aqeela now bases himself in both Watts and Newark, where he continues to grow and spread his peace work. Along the way to this moment, he has also co-founded or advises Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice (focused on meeting the unmet needs of victims of crime, which includes healing, recovery and prevention), The Forgiveness Project, Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth, Just Beginnings Collaborative (for inspiring survivors of childhood incest abuse on a healing journey), and the Alliance for Safety and Justice’s Shared Safety Initiative (working to replace justice and prison system waste with common sense solutions that create safe neighborhoods and save taxpayer dollars). Join us for a discussion with this inspiring heart-centered activist who walks the talk of transforming trauma into healing service, and whose community-based approaches have made potent progress in promoting peace, safety, and justice.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode my guest is Patricia Wenskunas, the Founder/CEO of Crime Survivors, Inc. Patricia has gained national recognition for her tireless advocacy on behalf of the victims of violent crime. Crime Survivors is dedicated to the proposition that with community support, respectful advocacy and hopeful healing, one can survive a violent crime, and thrive in their personal lives. Ms. Wenskunas stresses the important distinction between being a victim and a survivor, and it is this mindset that forms the basis for the organization’s universally-praised work. (Recorded 01/20/2021) You can learn more about Crime Survivors by visiting: https://crimesurvivors.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CrimeSurvivors/ https://twitter.com/crimesurvivors https://www.instagram.com/crimesurvivors/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciawenskunas *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Did you know that California spends $50 billion a year on the criminal justice system? What would happen if we redirected just one percent of that budget toward communities? On this episode of LatinEQUIS, Tinisch Hollins and David Guizar answer that question. Tinisch is the State Director of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, a program of Californians for safety and justice. David is the California Regional Manager and one of the founding members of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice (CSSJ). You can learn more about them at cssj.org and progressnotprisons.com.

Victim advocacy, with Gene and Shellie Cervantes of Citizens Against Homicide. The Transparency Project on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thetransparenceyproject/ Website: http://thetransparencyprojects.com Music: Bensound.Com

Robert Rooks, CEO and co-founder of Alliance for Safety and Justice and one of the country's premiere strategists for state-based criminal justice reform efforts. His organization is working directly with those most impacted by crime and incarceration to change criminal justice policies across the country, and Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, its state-based affiliate.

Some of you may know me as Ron Goldman’s sister. I am. And very proud of that fact.But I am also an advocate … a writer … a mother … a friend… a daughter … a hockey, basketball and football fan …a radio show host … a shoe enthusiast … and sometimes a philanthropist. I live a very full life, despite the painful road I traveled to get here.Before my brother was brutally killed in 1994, I was studying to be a child psychologist. After his death and subsequent trials, I left that goal behind and just did what I could to make it through each day and to slowly begin to rebuild my shattered life.I worked in television for a while but then found my happy place working in the non-profit sector; where I have stayed for more than a decade. I have a passion and commitment for assisting the under-served, which has provided me with so many different opportunities. I was the Marketing Manager for Pallotta TeamWorks, which produced multi-day fundraising events such as the AVON 3Day Walks and the AIDS Rides. I was the Communications Manager for Cure Autism Now, (currently Autism Speaks) which focussed on autism research and launched the first Walk Now event in Los Angeles. I also served as the State Director for Best Buddies California, which is a non-profit organization founded by Anthony K. Shriver, dedicated to forming friendships between developmentally disabled people and non-disabled peers.Currently, I am the Executive Director of the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project; a non-profit organization that provides free mental health, crisis intervention, support groups and education and outreach to teenagers in the Santa Clarita Valley dealing with depression, suicide, domestic violence, substance abuse, neglect, sexual assault, bullying, etc. Finally, after all of these years, I found my way back to those long-ago dreams of counseling and therapy.In my spare time, I am a victims’ advocate and have had the privilege of being a speaker at some amazing conferences; a few highlights include (1995 – 2016): Keynote Speaker for numerous National Victims Rights Week events, Parents of Murdered Children Victims Conferences, Trainer/Speaker for The Department of Justice workshops, The FBI National Academy Annual Conference, Speaker at Governor Wilson’s Conference for Women, and a guest speaker/panelist at a number of universities, media and law enforcement events across the country.Oh, and I am an accomplished writer too! I was a contributing author to the NY Times Bestseller; His Name is Ron, Our Search for Justice (1998, William Morrow & Co.) In 2007, I authored two chapters for the NY Times Bestseller; If I Did It, Confessions of the Killer. (2007, Beaufort Books). I contributed to The Ricki Lake Show, have a little corner of Huffington Post I can call my own, I’ve written articles for various newsletters and magazines, including Glamour Magazine, in 2007. I finished my memoir, Can’t Forgive in 2014 and my latest book, Media Circus, a Look at Private Tragedy in the Private Eye was released in September 2015. Both books published by BenBella Books.I am the founding Co-Chair of The Ron Goldman Foundation for Justice as well as a member of the California District Attorney’s Association, Victims Rights Committee and served on the Advisory Committee for Crime Survivors, Inc. I participated in a project called Vision 21, which is in place to revamp the victims movement, funded by the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC). And am now a Board Member for NCVC and an Advisory Board member for Habitat for Heroes. And most recently, I helped launch the National Compassion Fund, which helps families in mass tragedies receive donations from supporters all across the globe.In the last handful of years, I have been a guest on various media outlets, including FOX News Channel, MSNBC, CourtTV, CNN, ABC, NBC, and CBS and on programs such as Oprah, 20/20, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Early Show, Dateline, Primetime Live, Dr. Phil and Larry King. I have been interviewed in multiple national magazines and newspapers such as Time, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, People, Newsweek, The Washington Post, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and The Boston Herald.I work hard in my community, and was recognized by the Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley with the Making a Difference for Women award in 2008, was honored as one of 40 under 40 Leaders by the Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal, was recognized as a Non-Profit Leader in 2014 and one of the 50 Most Influential People in 2015.And if that wasn’t enough, I launched a radio show, Broadscast with my dear friend Jackie MacDougall …which is a ton of fun!But my most important job is being a kick ass mom to a really cool kid!I hope you come back again, because I am really going to try and keep this site updated! But if I am not here, you can find me on the “social stuff”! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pastor Clara Forman, Co-Coordinator of the Peoria Chapter of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, details how this new local group will be taking action to reduce crime in the Peoria area. She shares her story of losing her sons to violence and why it’s so important to do something about crime.

In the latest episode of Discussions with DPIC, New Hampshire State Representative Renny Cushing talks with DPIC Executive Director Robert Dunham about the life-altering experience of having a close family member murdered and his journey from being a murder-family survivor to spearheading New Hampshire’s recent repeal of the death penalty. Cushing—whose father and brother-in-law were killed in separate incidents—discusses his ongoing efforts to empower crime survivors and his role working to bring together a broad coalition of people from across the political spectrum and with a variety of life experiences to find common ground in their opposition to capital punishment.

Robert is joined by Patricia Wenskunas, founder and CEO of Crime Survivors Inc. and advocate for victims of violent crime.A production of LIU Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

Hello Entrepreneurs and Business Owners!  If you have ever wanted to start a nonprofit or charitable organization, then click on the link to listen to this episode of Mind the Busines.  Our guest - Patricia Wenskunas, Founder/CEO of Crime Survivors, Inc.. and Owner of Creative Coordinating - speaks about starting and operating a charitable organization and the challenges it presents.   

When you've experienced trauma it can seem almost impossible to put your life back together. Today on the show we have two women who not only did that, but who have dedicated their lives to helping people who have faced similarly traumatic events. Patricia Wenskunas was attacked in her home by someone she knew; Elena Christopolous was gang raped at a college party by her peers, but both women reclaimed their lives and are helping other women do the same. Here's to all the sisters doin' it for themselves! We owe you a drink.Links from today's episode:Patricia started Crime Survivors to give back. Visit Crime Survivors online for resources or to help out.Elena is on the Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women. You can learn more about it on their website.You can support this show by supporting our sponsors!ZipRecruiter - Get started for free by visiting ZipRecruiter.com/SURVIVORHello Fresh - Get $60 off your order by visiting HelloFresh.com/SURVIVOR60 and enter promo code SURVIVOR60.

Patricia Wenskunas is the Founder/CEO of Crime Survivors Inc. and has gained national renown for her tireless advocacy on behalf of the victims of violent crime. Crime Survivors is dedicated to the proposition that with community support, respectful advocacy and hopeful healing, one can survive a violent crime, and thrive in their personal lives. Ms. Wenskunas stresses the important distinction between being a victim and a survivor, and it is this mindset that forms the basis for the organization’s universally-praised work.  “With Faith, there is Hope.” Website: http://patriciawenskunas.com/ Follow Shattered Lives on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shatteredlives/ Host Website: http://donnagore.com

David Guizar, a crime survivor with a powerful story and Anna Cho Fenley, Director of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, prep us for #SurvivorsSpeak 2017.

Anyone could become a victim of crime and experience the nightmare of fear pain and loss of privacy. Patricia Wenskunas shares what victims must do and how their families and friends are affected. You'll learn what your rights are if you are hit by crime and what you can expect to happen in court and in your financial and emotional life. Whether you experience fraud or violent crime or whether you worry about it, you won't want to miss this show.