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How do we hold onto our values while navigating a constantly shifting landscape in our prevention work?In this episode of PreventConnect, Janae and special guest hosts Ashleigh Klein-Jimenez and David Lee discuss the evolving landscape of violence prevention, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, creativity, and strategic messaging. They reflect on their experiences and initiatives leading up to the National Sexual Assault Conference, the role of economic supports in fostering thriving communities, and the significance of love and shared values in their work.The conversation highlights the need for adaptability and innovation in prevention strategies while maintaining a focus on long-term goals and community well-being.Resources mentioned in this episode: National Sexual Assault Conference 2025Economic Support Strategies for Safe and Equitable CommunitiesMeasuring Love in the Journey to End Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence

Drs. Chris Linder, Niah Grimes, & Nadeeka Karunaratne join to discuss their new book, Thinking Like an Abolitionist to End Sexual Violence in Higher Education. They discuss abolitionist thinking, oppressive systems, liberation approaches, abundance, social change as inner work, and transformation around community, hope, and love.

Here's some information about Nicole, in case some of you are new to Sexual Assault Survivor Stories. Nicole is a frequent guest on this show, and I want you to know some information about her. This information is published by Force Science, Nicole's employer, on their website: “Nicole Florisi, PsyD Candidate, LEO Director of Curriculum & Content Development, Staff Instructor Force Science Biography Nicole has extensive experience as an educator, police officer, and therapist. She provides front-line instruction in de-escalation, crisis communications, and force encounters investigations. With over 25 years of experience, she has held positions including communications specialist, patrol officer, patrol sergeant, investigator, and acting chief. She has held previous roles as a Law Enforcement Subject Matter Expert at and as the Executive Director for the Verde Valley Sanctuary; a shelter dedicated to providing services for victims of sex trafficking, sexual violence, and domestic violence. Nicole is currently working on her doctorate in clinical psychology. She holds two post-master's degrees; one in Human Factors Psychology and one in Trauma Counseling; an M.S. in Professional Counseling; and a B.S. in Public Safety Administration and Emergency Management.” Just over a month ago, Nicole Florisi reached out to me to let me know that there was a not-so-great situation that had recently come to her attention regarding a domestic violence/sex assault shelter. She told me that several residents of this particular shelter had reached out to inform her that there were some pretty extreme reports of inappropriate behavior and abuses perpetrated on shelter clientele at the hands of some of the shelter staff. Before I go any further, I want to emphasize that these reports were not initiated by Nicole, but rather by clientele residents of the shelter referenced in the reports. At the time Nicole reached out to me in July, we were not releasing the name of the shelter. But since the time of that recording, reports of the abuses and poor living conditions at the shelter were made public through an article published by the local newspaper, the . The shelter at the center of the reports is Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS), which is the shelter at which Nicole had been the Executive Director. And the reason clientele of the shelter were reaching out to Nicole is because they know her, trust her, and thought that Nicole may be able to help. These reports had started coming to Nicole in the fall of 2023, and Nicole forwarded those reports, via email,  to the shelter administration and board of directors in October, 2023. Because Nicole did not receive any type of acknowledgement of her report from either the shelter or administration, she forwarded a second report to the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV). The response that Nicole received from ACESDV, was that “ACESDV has visited the program and has not seen anything of concern.” But the reports of abuses and lack of services continued to come in from shelter clientele, and now were also being received by staff employees that had been terminated by the new Executive Director. Those same previous VVS personnel were forwarding some of the resident complaints to the newspaper, which in July 2024 published a story, “”. When Nicole reached out to me last month and told me about this entire situation, I was resolved to get her on SASS and discuss this situation; not to disparage Verde Valley Sanctuary, but to give an additional voice to the affected clientele residents, and to educate, discuss solutions, and talk about reporting options to my audience in case they are currently in a similar situation or find themselves in a shelter of any kind, anytime in the future. CURRENT SITUATION: Since it has been over a month since Nicole and I recorded this episode, I recently reached out to Nicole to let her know the episode was going to be published today (20 August 2024), and to ask her to provide me with any updates that may be available to keep you, my audience, appraised of the situation. Here is the update that Nicole sent to me: Hi Dave!  Here is an update so far: After the newspaper article came out, VVS responded to the claims with many false and misleading statements.  We are in the process of responding to this at this time.  The VVS Board President has been making untrue and disparaging remarks about me (and others who brought this to light) in emails to donors.  I do not know the status of my complaints to the state funders, as they are not required to report them to me.  Personnel from sister agencies have come forward to me after hearing about these claims, stating their clients have been telling me about how fearful they were of staff and of their mistreatment, and they have a lot of concerns about working with VVS at this time.  I had hoped we would have something more positive for you by the time this show aired, but we are still fighting the lies, manipulation, and corruption on behalf of the clients. No one should ever be victimized or re-victimized by those who are supposed to help.  Talk to you again soon, hopefully with better news. -Nicole  I hope that this episode provides some enlightenment and valuable educational information to all of my listeners, whatever situation you find yourself in. If you're a victim or survivor of rape, sexual assault, or any form of interpersonal violence and find yourself in circumstances that necessitate your need to utilize a shelter, of any kind, I hope this information is helpful. If you never need the services of a shelter but know someone who currently is in a shelter or may need a shelter in the future, please pass this episode on to them. Please hit the subscribe button on whatever podcast platform you found this show, and leave a review, if you would…it helps more than you know! Also, don't forget to do your part to help bring justice to victims and survivors of rape or sexual assault. A great way to do this is to Start By Believing! I am providing some website information, as well as links to the newspaper stories. In addition, you'll find my email address, as well as Nicole's, below. Nicole gave me permission to publish her email addresses and would welcome any inquiries for additional information or help for those who are in a similar situation. Please look at these sites, and pass them on to others who may find the information helpful:

At the core of it all, under all of our evidence, terminology and funding structures: love is the key to ending sexual and intimate partner violence.  In a movement made almost entirely of survivors, we know healthy love will heal our communities and create a world free of violence. The question that remains is "How do we bring love into our-day-to-day, when so much about how our culture and work structures operate challenge the idea of radical love in and of itself?"Audrey Jordan and Shiree Teng recently came together to speak to our movement about radical love, love of self, of others and of community in a recent PreventConnect Web Conference: Measuring Love. The conversation revealed just how challenging it can be for preventionists to see love in their program structures and outcomes.For this episode of PreventConnect, I got to chat with two people I really admire in this field: Rosá Beltre, who leads the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence and Ashleigh-Klein-Jimenez, Director of Prevention at VALOR in California.  Rosá and Ashleigh are both women who cultivate love, while remaining fierce leaders in their work to end violence.  We're talking about where love comes into our work, why it's challenging for us to talk about, and what it looks like in prevention work.Resources mentioned in this Podcast:Measuring Love in the Journey to End Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Part 1Measuring Love in the Journey to End Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Part 2Measuring Love in the Journey to End Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Part 3 (Publishes Thursday, May 30.) Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence Valor.Us Homeboy IndustriesHealth Equity in Practice Part 2: Why anti-racism is an integral part of sexual violence prevention

Jenna Panas with the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence calls in to try and explain why domestic violence is so high in Arizona.

Why is domestic abuse so high in Arizona? Jenna Panas calls in and explains why.

Daniela Ligiero, CEO and President of Together for Girls and Co-Founder of the Brave Movement, joins us to talk about working to end sexual violence against children and adolescents. Daniela is a survivor of child sexual abuse and has been sharing her story publicly for around 15 years. The silence around this topic is something that needs to be tackled. Coming forward and speaking up is not easy and takes a lot courage. Together for Girls is a global partnership uniting governments, UN Agencies, and civil society to end violence against children and adolescents, particularly sexual violence. This partnership uses a model of data and advocacy to drive action, spanning over twenty countries. With nationally led surveys, it has amassed data on over 12% of the world's population under 24 and more than 20% of children and adolescents in low-income nations. The Brave Movement is a survivor-centered global movement fighting to end childhood sexual violence. They have two main strategies: one is to elevate and support survivor leaders and voices by showcasing their work; the second is aligned campaigning with clear focus on things such as online safety for kids and abolishing statutes of limitation. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 250+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.   

White Ribbon VA is a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs by promoting a positive change in culture so that the actions outlined in the pledge become the organizational norm. NASW and other mental health organizations have partnered with White Ribbon. In this episode we talk about the importance of White Ribbon VA with  Dr. Bridget Truman, associate director of the Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior at the Veterans Central Office, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Asheville, NC;  Doctor Angela Lamson is a professor at East Carolina University and a representative of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; and Doctor Carole Warshaw, MD, director of the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma and Mental Health and a representative of the American Psychiatric Association.

October is observed nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The statistics around this are staggering with nearly 20 people per minute being physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. Today, we invite you on a profound journey that will touch your heart. Meet Vanessa Martinez, a living example to the remarkable capacity of the human soul to endure and emerge stronger, guided by the power of God. Vanessa's story is one of hope, demonstrating the boundless resilience of the human spirit in the face of horrific violence (she was given a 5% chance to survive). Through her narrative, you'll witness the transformative power of divine forgiveness and the profound healing it can bring, along with the unwavering love of a mother and the incredible journey from victim to victor. As you listen, you'll also gain crucial insights into identifying the signs of abuse, helping those in need, and perhaps even recognizing elements of your own journey. Join us in this inspiring episode as Vanessa's story unfolds—a testament to life and living beyond violence and pain. It's a powerful reminder that, in a world filled with challenges, the capacity to change, grow, and heal is a gift available to each of us, offering hope, inspiration, and the promise of a brighter future. Now, Vanessa is using her voice and her life to help other victims of domestic abuse. If you are someone you know is experiencing abuse at the hands of a partner or spouse, there is help! You can call: Domestic Violence Program Information – 602/542/4446, AZ Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence – 602/279/2900, 800/782/6400, 602/279/7270 and the 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline at 800/799/7233.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October is observed nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The statistics around this are staggering with nearly 20 people per minute being physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.Today, we invite you on a profound journey that will touch your heart.Meet Vanessa Martinez, a living example to the remarkable capacity of the human soul to endure and emerge stronger, guided by the power of God. Vanessa's story is one of hope, demonstrating the boundless resilience of the human spirit in the face of horrific violence (she was given a 5% chance to survive). Through her narrative, you'll witness the transformative power of divine forgiveness and the profound healing it can bring, along with the unwavering love of a mother and the incredible journey from victim to victor.As you listen, you'll also gain crucial insights into identifying the signs of abuse, helping those in need, and perhaps even recognizing elements of your own journey. Join us in this inspiring episode as Vanessa's story unfolds—a testament to life and living beyond violence and pain. It's a powerful reminder that, in a world filled with challenges, the capacity to change, grow, and heal is a gift available to each of us, offering hope, inspiration, and the promise of a brighter future. Now, Vanessa is using her voice and her life to help other victims of domestic abuse.If you are someone you know is experiencing abuse at the hands of a partner or spouse, there is help! You can call: Domestic Violence Program Information – 602/542/4446, AZ Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence – 602/279/2900, 800/782/6400, 602/279/7270 and the 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline at 800/799/7233.

In May 2023 the White House launched the U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence to address the national concerns related to gender-based violence and provide a roadmap for the vision that "theUnited States will be a place where all people live free from gender-based violence in all aspects of their lives." On July 13, 2023, the Podcast on Crimes Against Women met with Rosie Hidalgo for an in-depth dialogue about this plan which she describes as "a pathway to safety." In this episode, Ms. Hidalgo provides a comprehensive overview of the plan including the 7 pillars of support and strategies for action developed through a gender-based violence lens.Rosie Hidalgo serves as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor on Gender-Based Violence at the White House Gender Policy Council. Rosie has worked in the movement to end gender-based violence for over thirty years as a public interest attorney and as a national policy advocate. Most recently she was the Senior Director of Public Policy for Esperanza United, a national resource center with a focus on providing training, research, and policy advocacy to prevent and end domestic violence and sexual assault and served on the Steering Committee of the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. Rosie previously served as the Deputy Director for Policy at the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) at the U.S. Department of Justice during the Obama-Biden Administration and served on a detail to the Office of the Vice President, working with the White House Advisor on Violence Against Women.  Rosie also served on the American Bar Association's Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence.  She is a graduate of Georgetown University and New York University School of Law. The U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence can be found on the White House website, wh.gov.

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Dr. Stephany Powell provides a unique insight into the world of sexual exploitation and trafficking throughout her appearance on Next Steps Forward, which she gained from her thirty years with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). This experience, coupled with her passion for education and heart for community, make Dr. Powell an incredible leader in the movement to end sexual exploitation and as the Vice President and Director of Law Enforcement Training and Survivor Services at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. Chris Meek is honored to welcome Dr. Powell to the program. As Dr. Powell puts it, “I do this work because as a former police officer I have seen the physical and emotional aftermath of human trafficking. Based on this personal knowledge, I don't want to see another person endure or experience this type of suffering and abuse.”

Dr. Stephany Powell provides a unique insight into the world of sexual exploitation and trafficking throughout her appearance on Next Steps Forward, which she gained from her thirty years with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). This experience, coupled with her passion for education and heart for community, make Dr. Powell an incredible leader in the movement to end sexual exploitation and as the Vice President and Director of Law Enforcement Training and Survivor Services at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. Chris Meek is honored to welcome Dr. Powell to the program. As Dr. Powell puts it, “I do this work because as a former police officer I have seen the physical and emotional aftermath of human trafficking. Based on this personal knowledge, I don't want to see another person endure or experience this type of suffering and abuse.”

Brooke Fulton, Director of Sexual Violence Initiatives at Arizona Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic Violence (ACESDV) joins us to discuss her past and present work in victim advocacy as well current and potential resources available for abuse survivors. Recorded from the Arizona Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Prevention Coalition meeting held on 3/30/2023.

Every state, and many territories and tribal governments, have publicly-funded entities to protect our residents from sexual violence.  Ours is headed by Beth White, who works to increase sensitivity to these problems.  Among her many points is "we never, repeat never, blame the victim," and even the word "victim" is being replaced with the word "survivor."

Benji Nolot might just be the most effective arch nemesis online pornography has. He is the President of Exodus Cry, an organization that works to abolish sex trafficking and sexual exploitation while assisting and empowering its victims. They have led a tireless and successful campaign to reveal the horrendous abuses and misconceptions about the porn industry and together with other activists have helped change the cultural narrative. Benji is a prolific and talented filmmaker, his movies Raised on Porn, Beyond Fantasy and many others, powerfully unveil the disturbing reality of what goes on. He examines the reality of coercion and violence, the health impacts on those on screen and the destruction on kids it leaves in its wake.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewfeminist/support

Benji Nolot might just be the most effective arch nemesis online pornography has. He is the President of Exodus Cry, an organization that works to abolish sex trafficking and sexual exploitation while assisting and empowering its victims. They have led a tireless and successful campaign to reveal the horrendous abuses and misconceptions about the porn industry and together with other activists have helped change the cultural narrative. Benji is a prolific and talented filmmaker, his movies Raised on Porn, Beyond Fantasy and many others, powerfully unveil the disturbing reality of what goes on. He examines the reality of coercion and violence, the health impacts on those on screen and the destruction on kids it leaves in its wake.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewfeminist/support

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The Arizona Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Prevention Coalition is joined by Lizette Roeder of the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. Recorded 10/27/22.

Dr. Marcel van der Watt, Director of the Research Institute at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation in Washington DC, and former member of the SAPS, hostage negotiator and investigator attached to the Hawks (DPCI) and Sexual Offences Unit, discusses concerns about child pornography in the country, how this has been dismissed, and how pornsite in other countries internationally have crambled. He went on to discuss the prevalence of child abuse in the country and whether we have become desensitised to such concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kathryn welcomes Alexandra Brodsky, a staff attorney at Public Justice and author of Sexual Justice Supporting Victims, Ensuring Due Process, and Resisting the Conservative Backlash, to talk about the differences between a dog whistle and real concerns with the due process and what the Title IX is. She shares her thoughts on what's next in the MeTwo movement too. Alexandra also narrates what survivors of sexual abuse are going through after the incident and what we can do to help them live through the changes. Episode Resources https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus https://www.alexandra-brodsky.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrabrodsky https://twitter.com/azbrodsky https://www.publicjustice.net/team/alexandra-brodsky/ Sexual Justice: Supporting Victims, Ensuring Due Process, and Resisting the Conservative Backlash Episode Highlights Who Alexandra Brodsky is Why Alexandra decided to go to law school How she charted the path that made the most sense for her What her writing process is What the difference is between a dog whistle and real concerns about process What is next on the MeTwo movement How you can help the survivors who are living through the changes What the Title IX is Subscribe, Share, and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Why focus on combatting the demand for prostitution (ie. Sex buying)? Is combatting demand an effective way to reduce sex trafficking? Is it affordable and accessible for law enforcement? What kind of tactics and strategies can be used to deter sex buyers? How does full decriminalization of prostitution affect demand reduction efforts? These are some of the questions explored by the experts on Demand who join the Ending Sexploitation podcast for this episode. These experts include Marian Hatcher of the Cook County Sheriff's Office, who has worked on countless law enforcement initiatives targeting demand; Jamey Caruthers, the Director of Demand Reduction and Policy at Street Grace; and Dr. Michael Shively, long-time researcher on Demand and Senior Advisor on Research & Data Analysis at NCOSE.

What constitutes sexual violence? How likely is it that a person close to you has fallen victim to sexual violence? Who can you turn for help or counseling? This bonus episode of the Lady Lawyer League podcast features Tia Manning, the Sexual Violence Network Service Coordinator at the Nebraska Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Manning explains effective strategies in processing sexual trauma, how prevalent sexual trauma is in the midwest, and where you can turn if you've suffered sexual or domestic violence at any point in your life. Nebraska Coalition website: https://www.nebraskacoalition.org Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nebraskacoalitiontoend/  Sexual Assault Help: https://sexualassaulthelp.org National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org

This episode is co-hosted by Pat O'Donnell (YoungWilliams) and Brandi Gallebo (Franklin County CSEA) and comes to you from Illinois, Ohio, and Arizona. They welcome Doreen Nicholas, who is a Survivor Engagement and Systems Change Specialist at the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. Some of you may have heard Ms. Nicholas speak at the 2022 NCSEA Policy Forum in Washington DC. Today they discuss the importance of neutrality in child support program service delivery, particularly how that impacts domestic and sexual violence survivors. Hear about Ms. Nicholas' career journey; and the Arizona Coalition's mission of intervention, ending domestic and sexual violence, as well as promoting equity among all people – and how this intersects with the child support program.

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 Acknowledgement of Country Headlines 7:15AM -  An excerpt from a conversation with Dr Mary Graham, a Kombu-merri and Wakka Wakka person from SE Queensland on Collaborative Governance and relational ethos. Introduced by Dr Michelle Maloney (Co-Founder and National Convenor, Australian Earth Laws Alliance). You can catch EarthMatters Sundays on 3CR from 11am MC Dreckschwester (aka Stinky Girl) from Roominations speaking at 3CR's IWD street party on Tuesday March 8. An event actively pushing back against white liberal corporate feminism. Roominations Radio was a show produced and presented by people with a lived experience of homelessness that until recently was presented on 3CR - sadly a casualty of the corporatisation of community services. You heard at the end there - part of a set from DJ Marroushti from Salaam Radio Sundays on 3CR from 4pm. Check out the full IWD 24hour Broadcast. 7:30AM - We were joined by Karen Fletcher, CEO of Flat Out Inc. and Sara Stilianos, a performer for Outside Voices. Outside Voices is a free online event for International Women's Day in collaboration with Creative Brimbank and Flat Out Inc. Together they are running a short series of creative readings and songs from women & trans and gender diverse folks who have experienced criminalisation and imprisonment. The event will be online tomorrow Fri 11 March 2022 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM AEDT through Eventbrite.  7:45AM - Lucy Honan is a high school Humanities and English teacher, a member of the Australian Education Union (AEU), and of the rank and file educators group Melbourne Educators for Social and Environmental Justice (MESEJ). They join us to discuss the call for improvements in the working standards for teachers. 8:15AM - Claudia, a former employee at the Australian lingerie company Honey Birdette, and Felicity Sowerbutts from Young Workers Centre, join us to speak about the campaign to end sexual harassment at Honey Birdette. Despite the tireless organising of former employees associated with the 2015 Not Your Honey campaign, Claudia's recently launched petition raises concerns about the company's failure under the Equal Opportunity Act to prevent and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace. Find out more and sign the petition here. You can also sign the 2015 Not Your Honey petition here. Songs:Everything is Great - Alice Skye Find out more about Alice Skye's upcoming tour and tour dates here Smile - IZY  IZY is playing at The Old Bar on Saturday 19th of March

Content Warning: discussion of human trafficking, child trafficking, and sexual exploitationDr. Laura continues her conversation with Alan Smyth, Executive Director for Saving Innocence and co-author of the book ‘Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking' in this episode. Alan details how the pandemic didn't bring a reprieve in trafficking cases like he had hoped it would, but instead increased the crime and instances of child trafficking.Laura finds out how Alan deals with such a traumatic day-to-day career, how he keeps his own balance and wellness in mind. They discuss “vicarious trauma”, the reality of how it can affect Alan and his coworkers, and what is done to address it. Alan shares vital information with Laura and all listeners on tending to one's own self care while still responding to his call to action to learn more about human trafficking and taking whatever action is available to work against it. “I want to challenge everybody to take another step forward in understanding and learning and getting involved in anti-human trafficking efforts. This requires all of us.” Alan SmythAbout Alan Smyth:Currently Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community-based organization focused on child victims of sex trafficking.  Based in Los Angeles, Alan has responsibility over Direct Services and Business Operations. His main focus includes budgeting and resource development, strategic partnerships, staff development and client services. You can learn more about Saving Innocence at www.savinginnocence.org.“Fight For Me” are words he heard directly from a survivor of sex trafficking. Alan's unique view into this tragedy has given him a backstage pass to this horrific exploitation of children. Co-authored by Jessica Midkiff, herself a survivor of child trafficking, this book speaks directly to the hearts of men and our responsibility to step up and take leadership in the remedy.Resources:Trafficked movieSaving InnocenceSaving Innocence on InstagramFight For MeFight For Me on Instagram“Men! Fight for Me” by Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff “In Pursuit of Love” by Rebecca Bender“Scars & Stilettos” by Harmony Grillo  Ending Human Trafficking podcast by Dr. Sandie Morgan Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Work EvOHlutionSynthesis PsychologyCalgary Career CounsellingCanada Career CounsellingDr. Laura is a partner of Humance | Culture and Performance. 

Content Warning: discussion of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, abuse and child abuseIn this episode, Laura speaks with Alan Smyth, Executive Director for Saving Innocence and co-author of the book ‘Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking'. Alan has been on the front lines of caring for child victims of trafficking for six years through his role with Saving Innocence in LA. He calls his perspective a “backstage pass” to the horrors of trafficking and from that position realized that men need a specific call to action for their part in fighting trafficking. That realization led to his book, co-authored with Jessica Midkiff, herself a trafficking survivor.Laura and Alan explore the hard realities of how trafficking happens and how it happens right here in our own neighborhoods. They discuss necessary steps to take in addressing the issue and Alan shares how his book seeks specifically to move men to action. The term ‘authentic masculinity' defines a more positive and less toxic version of masculinity than one popularly upheld and how reaching men on that level is part of the work he is called to. “If we're not willing to step into it, and we're not willing to look at it closely and deal with it, it's going to continue to be the fastest growing crime in the world… and that's just unacceptable.” Alan SmythAbout Alan Smyth:Currently Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community-based organization focused on child victims of sex trafficking.  Based in Los Angeles, Alan has responsibility over Direct Services and Business Operations. His main focus includes budgeting and resource development, strategic partnerships, staff development and client services. You can learn more about Saving Innocence at www.savinginnocence.org.“Fight For Me” are words he heard directly from a survivor of sex trafficking. Alan's unique view into this tragedy has given him a backstage pass to this horrific exploitation of children. Co-authored by Jessica Midkiff, herself a survivor of child trafficking, this book speaks directly to the hearts of men and our responsibility to step up and take leadership in the remedy.Resources:Producer Conroy Kanter: TraffickedSaving InnocenceSaving Innocence on InstagramFight For MeFight For Me on Instagram“Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking” by Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff on Amazon Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Work EvOHlutionSynthesis PsychologyCalgary Career CounsellingCanada Career CounsellingDr. Laura is a partner of Humance | Culture and Performance.

TW: strong language and talks of sexual assault Today, I'm airing an interview with U for Us. They are a university of Iowa affiliated organization that supports sexual assault survivors and works to end sexual misconduct at the University of Iowa. I got to talk with them about all the amazing work they do and how we can get involved. Lessons on Consent Every Thursday by Little Village Magazine Fiji protests inspire new student organization, demonstrations U for Us Venmo U for Us Anonymous Tip Line Hollerback Bystander Intervention Training Iowa Coalition of Sexual Assault Text "IOWAHELP" to 20121 or call 1-800-770-1650 if you have been a victim of sexual assault

What will it take to end sexual transitioning of Texas children? The theme of today's podcast developed a month ago when Texas […]

What will it take to end sexual transitioning of Texas children? The theme of today's podcast developed a month ago when Texas Values, the largest family policy organization in Texas, proudly announced that Gov. Greg Abbott would keynote their annual policy orientation. The organization received more than a little criticism from grassroots activists for placing a politician on a pedestal who closed churches on Easter Sunday due to his fear of a… The post What Will it Take to End Sexual Transitioning of Texas Children?  – Episode 134 appeared first on Luke Macias.

It's a sad reality that no matter which industry you're in, if you are a woman who has ever had a job in Australia you've probably witnessed or experienced sexual harassment or assault in the workplace. Last week, hundreds of experts and survivors came together to discuss how we can better protect all women at the National Summit on Women's Safety, but with the Government refusing to implement key reforms, will it really make a difference? The Quicky hears several women's stories, and speaks to a workplace investigator and trainer who uses his experience as a lawyer and former member of the Police to change workplace culture and prevent inappropriate behaviour before it happens. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Guest: Phil O'Brien - Workplace Investigator and Trainer at Australian Workplace Training and Investigation (AWPTI) Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear from two of the preventionists behind Team Up Washington, Rebecca Milliman of Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center, and Ilene Stohl of Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, whose mission it is to empower high school athletes to become leaders in ending violence. Team Up Washington provides free training to high school athletic coaches, mentors, and survivor advocates to implement violence prevention programming with high school sports teams. Find out more here: https://www.teamupwa.org/ Connect with us: Visit our website at http://kcsarc.org Email the show at education@kcsarc.org Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @kcsarc If you or a loved one have experienced sexual assault or abuse, you are not alone; there are resources to support you in your healing process. Visit http://RAINN.org to find support near you. Intro & Outro Music: “Blue Skies” by Silent Partner

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Episode 8 from victim to VICTOR Malaun is a survivor and a THRIVER! From experience Malaun KNOWS there is life after trauma! She is passionate about helping other women who have experienced sexual crimes get back on their feet and to reclaim back their power! Malaun does this by helping women globally through her personal development programs and providing transitional homes that promote healing as well as economic programs. Get in touch with Malaun via the following media platforms: Facebook: Malaun Rice, Book a chat with her via: https://calendly.com/malaunrice Malaun's Full Bio Malaun Rice injects passion in everything she does.  As a thinker and a doer, she flourishes in anything that she does; bringing her commitment to delivering results to corporate and non-profit organizations.  For ten plus years, Rice built a record of success  producing events, developing partnerships, and creating  campaigns for influential brands such as Walt Disney World, Allstate Insurance, Clear Channel, McDonald's and the United States Census Bureau.  On this path, she learned a great deal about managing clients and celebrities with a deft touch, the importance of consistent innovation, and the value of her natural ability to build mutually-beneficial relationships.     After 10 years in Corporate America, Rice gave into her entrepreneurial leanings and founded M-Drive, a company specializing in transforming lives and changing mindsets  in order for people to discover how to live their best lives .  Not only did this move allow her to bring her complete portfolio of expertise to the marketplace - but it also provided the opportunity to do something that has been important to her since she was very young: lend spiritual and professional support to women.  To this end, Rice started Lioness Den, the non-profit arm of M-Drive that focuses on building up women who have been victims of sexual crimes and abuse, may have damaged self-esteem due to numerous attempts to render them powerless, or need mentorship to help them walk fully in their purpose.  Rice knows there is life after trauma; and is wholeheartedly dedicated to her goal to extend a helping hand to women globally via transitional homes that promote healing as well as economic and professional development programs.     Rice is a sought after speaker who has captivated audiences at engagements held by organizations such as National Council of Negro Women, Morton College, Local First Arizona, Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence and DuSable Museum and has been a guest contributor for media outlet WJYS-TV.  Rice has a BA in Business Administration with a Marketing Concentration from Governors State University in University Park, IL  and a Master's in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL.  She is a proud Chicago native, currently residing in Phoenix, Arizona, who enjoys indulging her fashionista tendencies by shopping at local boutiques in between client meetings and doing good for womanhood.

Two years ago, an Indonesian woman was handed a six-month jail term after reporting evidence against her harasser, highlighting how women in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation struggles with legal recourse when sexually harassed. Harassment is rife all around the world, Indonesia, a country ranked the most dangerous for women to live in across Southeast Asia, sees an average of three to 400,000 sexual violence cases reported each year. In this episode, Citra Benazir, co-director of Hollaback Jakarta, talks about the highly debated sexual violence bill, how religion, politics, and social justice intersect, and what activists are pushing for in their journey towards equality in Indonesia.  New episodes biweekly on Thursdays, 8pm GMT+8. Visit our website, http://somethingprivate.fm, or email us at nicole@somethingprivate.fm. 

Dr. Kate Dow honors Sexual Assault Awareness Month by exploring the issues, resources and complexities of violence against women in the world. She helps us look at how each of us can  make a difference by being more embodied, aware and empowered in ourselves. 06:30 - Activist Eve Ensler 07:09 - American statistics 18:15 - How to empower your NO It's Her Turn website and social media links: website http://www.katedow.com (www.katedow.com) My Book Fear-Less:The Art of Using Anxiety to Your Advantage https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook (https://bit.ly/Fear-LessBook) Podcast Dr Kate Dow FB page https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom (https://www.facebook.com/drkatedowfemininewisdom) FB Community group Fearless Feminine Wisdom https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup (https://bit.ly/FFWfacebookgroup) Show Resources: https://www.rainn.org/ (https://www.rainn.org/)- amazing info, sate legal info, online chat line 24/7 hotline 1-800-656-HOPE https://www.nsvrc.org/-directory (https://www.nsvrc.org/-)   -directory of organizations to help Eve Ensler’s Books: “The Apology”  “In the Body of the World: A Memoir of Cancer and Connection” https://www.amazon.com/Body-World-Memoir-Cancer-Connection-ebook/dp/B009LRWHXG (https://www.amazon.com/Body-World-Memoir-Cancer-Connection-ebook/dp/B009LRWHXG)

After what feels like a never-ending stream of sexual assault and harassment allegations coming out of Canberra, the women of Australia are angry and don't want this moment of reckoning to pass without any real change. The Quicky speaks to three women about how these horrific stories have resonated with people across the country, and what we can all do to join the fight for justice to ensure no more women are abused or silenced. If you want to know more about how Australian politics can change to keep women safe: https://www.mamamia.com.au/how-to-fix-politics-for-women  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Elisabeth Shaw - CEO of Relationships Australia NSW Janine Hendry - Founder of the Women's March 4 Justice, designer, academic and feminist Zali Steggall MP - Independent Federal Member for Warringah CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Freedom Fighter, Creator, Social Activist and Change Maker, Evelien is determined to end sexual exploitation of children. She is the Co-founder and CEO of ‘Free a Girl'. An international organization dedicated to free underage girls from prostitution. Since 2008 Free a Girl has rescued almost 4700 children from sexual exploitation. And in 2017 Free a Girl founded the ‘School for Justice' in India & Nepal to not only fight the impunity of offenders to change society, but also to give former victims a future, by training them to become legal prosecutors. So far she raised over 20M EUR to end sexual exploitation of children, and initiated multiple campaigns gaining support from human rights activists such as the Iraqi Nobel Prize laureate Nadia Murad. For her work Evelien has received several awards, such as the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice. I'm extremely grateful to share this conversation. A taboo topic, it's extremely important & concerns us all. Many lessons to be learned and if we raise awareness together things can change! Evelien shares with us: - Why she is so passionate about Freedom - Her sudden ‘awakening' & why she resigned that same day from her corporate job - Why if you shut one door another door always opens - Why she turned to social activism to make the world better - How she learned about child exploitation and was deeply touched - Why she decided to be the change herself - Why human sex trafficking & child exploitation is a multi bn industry and highly profitable - Why child exploitation is a taboo although it exists in every country and concerns us all - How the rescued girls find a new chance & purpose - Why only

Ebonique Bethea is the Clinical Director for RAINN, the national organization working to end sexual violence including rape, abuse, and incest. Ebonique is a trained Social Worker and has been with RAINN for 6 years, initially taking calls on their hotline before moving into her current role, and she is here to share her insights and experiences related to: - managing stress during a very layered and stressful time of year - heading home for the holidays with care - how to set boundaries during this holiday season if you think you may encounter a person who has caused you harm/abused you - the short and long term effects of sexual violence - RAINN resources, including their 24/7 FREE hotline: (800)656-4673 - what to expect when you call the RAINN hotline Please use the following links to continue exploring all that RAINN has to offer: Web: www.rainn.org Insta: instagram.com/rainn YOGA TO COPE IS A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AIMING TO PROVIDE COMPLETELY FREE, ONLINE, YOGA-BASED RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TRAUMA, PRE-TRAUMA, GRIEF, DEPRESSION, AND THE LIKE. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT yogatocope.org TO BROWSE ALL CURRENT, FREE CONTENT, MAKE A DONATION, AND MORE. Website: yogatocope.org Instagram: instagram.com/yogatocope Donate: www.paypal.com/donate/?country.x…I0K7x0Jg0_o4fR_nW

This episode starts with dabs of Highschool sweetheart and Royal Cherry Shatter out of the Puffco. Jas tried about 30mgs of a Keef Cola and shares her thoughts. AD got around to trying Tacos Calafia who currently have 4 locations in the Valley. Must try especially if the munchies hit. S/O to Select.Better for thinking of us and providing us a care package, Select.better is officially available here in Arizona. We light a joint of Death Star and share some new found info on the city of Gilbert's stance of Prop 207. October highlights Breast Cancer Awareness, Baked Bros & The MINT will be donating 5% of sales Oct 21-31 to a local Breast Cancer Awareness foundation. You can visit nationalbreastcancer.org or https://ww5.komen.org for more information You are not alone 1-877 GO KOMEN helpline@komen.org October is also Domestic Violence awareness month, again you are not alone here either, we can only imagine but the Stoney Sisters e-mail & DMs are open to lend any support. You can also reach these hotlines: Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violencs (ACESDV): 1-800-782-6400 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | TTY 1-800-787-3224 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Strong Hearts Native Helpline: 1-844-7NATIVE (62-8483) We end with a joint of Headspace and Welcome Scorpio Szn which started October 23rd. This month ends with a Blue Moon on October 31st being our second Full Moon of the month so we share some tips for these energies. If you aren't already, go follow @CannahealAZ on Instagram you can DM to purchase products or email cannahealaz@gmail.com Don't forget to send your #StoneyStory, questions, &/or comments to StoneySisters93@gmail.com Check out our instagram to see how your #StoneyStory can be featured @TheStoneySisters Subscribe, Follow, Leave a Review & #StayStoney✌

The Vermont National Guard's former equal employment and diversity manager says the guard has a hypermasculine culture that leads to pervasive sexual harassment and assault. We'll speak with Doris Sumner about what she thinks the Guard needs to do better. And we'll get a statement from Adj. Gen. Greg Knight about how he plans to use an audit to address these issues.

We talk to Yasmín Campos-Mendez, a Columbia University graduate who has been dedicated to researching ways to end domestic violence. She currently works as a Forensic Social Worker in the Manhattan Criminal and Supreme Court at the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES). Additionally- she is also a researcher for Futures Without Violence- which collaborates with The National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (“NTF”) in Washington D.C. In this episode, we speak on barriers to voting for someone who may experience domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; perhaps more importantly, we discuss ways we can support someone to vote confidentially and safely and how we can advocate for policy changes to protect voters. Finally, we talk about how this conversation on voting safely might start in a clinical setting. National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

- What is the root of this problem? - How to fight cultural norms like victim blaming? - Who is responsible of preventing Sexual assaults of happening? Government? Society? Parents? - Why don't we have accurate statistics on sexual violence in Sudan? - How to truly stand by the victims and prevent such violence from happening in the future? Reem and I answer all these questions and more in this important episode of Hassan Talks Podcast! Reem Shawkat a Sudanese American who holds a masters degree in psychology from Virginia, she serves as the Vice President of Moving Forward Sudan, a non-profit organization focused on empowering the Sudanese-American community. https://www.instagram.com/reemshawkat/ https://www.instagram.com/movingforwardsudan/

Featured Interview: Domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic Guests: Lynne Lange, Executive Director, Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Professor Judith Herman, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Author of "Trauma and Recovery"

Arizona adults unable to protect themselves from abuse or exploitation because of a physical or mental impairment are falling through the cracks of the state system designed to protect them.   This week on The Gaggle, an Arizona politics podcast, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Ronald J. Hansen get an advance interview with healthcare reporter Stephanie Innes about her reporting on the flawed system serving vulnerable adults.  This includes myriad agencies, such as Arizona's Adult Protective Services, Arizona Department of Health Services and more. The episode takes you behind the scenes into a state task force meeting to hear heartbreaking testimony from victims and their families, and how local leaders are hoping to improve conditions. The state task force convened after a woman with severe disabilities was raped and gave birth at Hacienda HealthCare in December 2018.  Staff at the facility was unaware the woman was pregnant until she went into labor, according to 911 calls. -- For suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult, Adult Protective Services operates a hotline: (877) SOS-ADULT or (877) 767-2385 or TDD: (877) 815-8390. The hotline does not run 24/7, however. The hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and state holidays. To file online reports with Adult Protective Services at any time, use this link: azdes.gov/reportadultabuse. To file online complaints about facilities that are licensed through the Arizona Department of Health Services, go here: app3.azdhs.gov/PROD-AZHSComplaint-UI. The main phone number for the Arizona Department of Health Services is (602) 364-2536. The Arizona Center for Disability Law is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides a variety of legal services to people with disabilities. Its toll-free number is 1-800-927-2260. The center has an online intake form and self-advocacy guides at azdisabilitylaw.org/getting-help/. The Area Agency on Aging operates a 24-hour senior helpline for Phoenix residents at (602) 264-HELP or (602) 264-4357, which can help seniors navigate local resources and answer questions about transportation, housing, long-term care, home-delivered meals and home care. The San Francisco-based Institute on Aging maintains a 24/7 toll-free crisis "Friendship Line" for older adults and adults with disabilities. The number is (800) 971-0016. Trained volunteers specialize in offering a caring ear and having a friendly conversation with depressed adults. The Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (800) 782-6400 or (602) 279-7270 (TTD/TTY). The national domestic violence hotline: (800) 799-7233 or (800) 787-3224 (TTY). The national sexual assault hotline: (800) 656-HOPE.

On this episode of the DevDispatch podcast, we review the UN Women Discussion Paper titled "What Will It Take? Promoting Cultural Change to End Sexual Harassment. This publication has been selected by the DevDispatch podcast in commemoration of the 2019 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.Link: https://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/library/publications/2019/discussion-paper-what-will-it-take-promoting-cultural-change-to-end-sexual-harassment-en.pdf?la=en&vs=1714Publisher: UN WomenAuthor: Purna Sen, Executive Coordinator and Spokesperson on Addressing Sexual Harassment and Other Forms of Discrimination for UN Women.Publication Year: 2019Questions for considerationWhat does it mean when do-good organisations, education institutions and companies declare "zero tolerance for sexual harassment"?How can leadership practically encourage a victim-centred approach and an organisational culture that makes sexual harassment obsolete?How do we put "zero tolerance for sexual harassment" into action?Who is the publication for?This paper is tackling the issue of sexual harassment at institutional level whether private or public. On page 11 you will find an expanded selection of target audience but in my opinion, I think this publication is relevant to management and leadership of education institutions, public and private sector entities and companies, their human resource personnel as well as their legal team. I say this because this discussion paper is in earnest a practical guide for taking zero tolerance from a phrase into action.Please subscribe on our website https://www.developmentdispatch.com/ and leave us a review or feedback on this episode. We would love to hear from you.If you have a publication you would like us to review, please drop us a message on email: info@developmentdispatch.com and hit us up on twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Me Too movement founder Tarana Burke gives her take on Harvey Weinstein's indictment on sexual assault charges and discusses her advocacy for survivors of sexual violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Tell Us About It is the second of a two-part series focused on research and policy at Casa de Esperanza and its National Latin@ Network. In part two, we continue our conversation with Rosie Hidalgo and Rebecca Rodriguez of Casa de Esperanza. We discuss the topics and insights they covered at the recent Latin@ Research and Policy Roundtable, which brought together research and policy advocates for Latin@ survivors. To listen to part one of our conversation, click here: http://ow.ly/Ptit50v5eTo Rosie Hidalgo is the Senior Director of Public Policy for Casa de Esperanza. She previously served as the Deputy Director for Policy at the Office on Violence Against Women at the U.S. Department of Justice. She also worked to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 2013 as a member of the Steering Committee of the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. Rebecca Rodriguez is the Director of Research and Evaluation for Casa de Esperanza. She is also a community psychologist whose research interests broadly focus on culturally-specific and community-centered approaches to prevent family violence in Latin@ families. For more information on this episode, including related links, please visit our website: https://victimresearch.org/podcast/tell-us-about-it-episode-17-incorporating-community-research-and-practice-at-casa-de-esperanza-part-2/

This episode of Tell Us About It is the first of a two-part series focused on research and policy at Casa de Esperanza and its National Latin@ Network. In part one, we speak with staff members Rosie Hidalgo and Rebecca Rodriguez about the incorporation of community-based research into their work, and how this informs their policy advocacy and research needs. Rosie Hidalgo is the Senior Director of Public Policy for Casa de Esperanza. She previously served as the Deputy Director for Policy at the Office on Violence Against Women at the U.S. Department of Justice. She also worked to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 2013 as a member of the Steering Committee of the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. Rebecca Rodriguez is the Director of Research and Evaluation for Casa de Esperanza. She is also a community psychologist whose research interests broadly focus on culturally-specific and community-centered approaches to prevent family violence in Latin@ families. For more information on this episode, including related links, please visit our website: https://victimresearch.org/podcast/tell-us-about-it-episode-17-incorporating-community-research-and-practice-at-casa-de-esperanza/

What can be done about the current climate of sexual exploitation? Are there organized efforts to end sexual exploitation? How can we be empowered to advocate for ending sexual exploitation? Anne speaks with Dawn, Executive Director of The National Center for Sexual Exploitation, to discuss ways that anyone can join the cause to end sexual exploitation.

It is estimated that 1 in 3 women/girls and 1 in 6 men/boys in their lifetime will experience some form of sexual violence either in childhood or in their adult life. Young adults are generally most at risk, but it can happen at any age, and it's been going on for many, many years. A new facility, the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre (CSAC) in Lethbridge at 740-4 Avenue South is now open. It offers services to all people of all ages, no matter how they identify sexually. Some of those services include crisis support, victim advocacy, and counselling. Some forerunners, such as Lethbridge Family Services and the YWCA with its Amethyst Program, has dealt with sexual violence for many years, but CSAC is about having people be able to identify with one source, so they know where to go. The speaker will focus on the current state of sexual violence in our world with particular focus on Canada, the economic impact of the crime and contributing factors that support its existence. We will continue to explore the ways in which each of us, as individuals, communities and as a country, can end sexual violence by reshaping our beliefs/values and by taking action. Speaker: Kristine Cassie, MSc, RSW Kristine has worked in the human services sector for over 35 years with substantial experience and advocacy efforts in the areas of youth empowerment, domestic and sexual violence and housing. A graduate of Mount Royal from the Youth Development Program, Kristine started her career working with youth in care. It was while working at the YWCA Lethbridge and District that she reinvested in her education and completed an Applied BA in Human Service Administration (Grant McEwan) and a Master's of Science in Leadership and Management from Walden University. Kristine worked at the YWCA for nearly 25 years, serving as its CEO for the last 11 years. Leaving the YWCA in January 2016, she worked as the Director of Operations at Southern Alberta Community Living Association, an agency serving people with developmental disabilities. Currently, Kristine is the CEO for the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre which opened its doors to the public January 7, 2019. Kristine also serves as vice chair on the Board of Governors at Lethbridge College; Trustee for Palliser Regional School Division; maintains registered social worker status in the Province of Alberta and is a certified traumatologist. Moderator: Mary Shillington Date: Thursday, May 2, 2019 Time: Doors open 11:30 am, Presentation 12 noon, buffet lunch 12:30 pm, Q&A 1 – 1:30 pm Location: Royal Canadian Legion (north door) 324 Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Lethbridge Cost: $14 buffet lunch with dessert/coffee/tea/juice or $2 coffee/tea/juice. RSVP not required

It is estimated that 1 in 3 women/girls and 1 in 6 men/boys in their lifetime will experience some form of sexual violence either in childhood or in their adult life. Young adults are generally most at risk, but it can happen at any age, and it's been going on for many, many years. A new facility, the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre (CSAC) in Lethbridge at 740-4 Avenue South is now open. It offers services to all people of all ages, no matter how they identify sexually. Some of those services include crisis support, victim advocacy, and counselling. Some forerunners, such as Lethbridge Family Services and the YWCA with its Amethyst Program, has dealt with sexual violence for many years, but CSAC is about having people be able to identify with one source, so they know where to go. The speaker will focus on the current state of sexual violence in our world with particular focus on Canada, the economic impact of the crime and contributing factors that support its existence. We will continue to explore the ways in which each of us, as individuals, communities and as a country, can end sexual violence by reshaping our beliefs/values and by taking action. Speaker: Kristine Cassie, MSc, RSW Kristine has worked in the human services sector for over 35 years with substantial experience and advocacy efforts in the areas of youth empowerment, domestic and sexual violence and housing. A graduate of Mount Royal from the Youth Development Program, Kristine started her career working with youth in care. It was while working at the YWCA Lethbridge and District that she reinvested in her education and completed an Applied BA in Human Service Administration (Grant McEwan) and a Master's of Science in Leadership and Management from Walden University. Kristine worked at the YWCA for nearly 25 years, serving as its CEO for the last 11 years. Leaving the YWCA in January 2016, she worked as the Director of Operations at Southern Alberta Community Living Association, an agency serving people with developmental disabilities. Currently, Kristine is the CEO for the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre which opened its doors to the public January 7, 2019. Kristine also serves as vice chair on the Board of Governors at Lethbridge College; Trustee for Palliser Regional School Division; maintains registered social worker status in the Province of Alberta and is a certified traumatologist. Moderator: Mary Shillington Date: Thursday, May 2, 2019 Time: Doors open 11:30 am, Presentation 12 noon, buffet lunch 12:30 pm, Q&A 1 – 1:30 pm Location: Royal Canadian Legion (north door) 324 Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Lethbridge Cost: $14 buffet lunch with dessert/coffee/tea/juice or $2 coffee/tea/juice. RSVP not required

It is estimated that 1 in 3 women/girls and 1 in 6 men/boys in their lifetime will experience some form of sexual violence either in childhood or in their adult life. Young adults are generally most at risk, but it can happen at any age, and it's been going on for many, many years. A new facility, the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre (CSAC) in Lethbridge at 740-4 Avenue South is now open. It offers services to all people of all ages, no matter how they identify sexually. Some of those services include crisis support, victim advocacy, and counselling. Some forerunners, such as Lethbridge Family Services and the YWCA with its Amethyst Program, has dealt with sexual violence for many years, but CSAC is about having people be able to identify with one source, so they know where to go. The speaker will focus on the current state of sexual violence in our world with particular focus on Canada, the economic impact of the crime and contributing factors that support its existence. We will continue to explore the ways in which each of us, as individuals, communities and as a country, can end sexual violence by reshaping our beliefs/values and by taking action. Speaker: Kristine Cassie, MSc, RSW Kristine has worked in the human services sector for over 35 years with substantial experience and advocacy efforts in the areas of youth empowerment, domestic and sexual violence and housing. A graduate of Mount Royal from the Youth Development Program, Kristine started her career working with youth in care. It was while working at the YWCA Lethbridge and District that she reinvested in her education and completed an Applied BA in Human Service Administration (Grant McEwan) and a Master's of Science in Leadership and Management from Walden University. Kristine worked at the YWCA for nearly 25 years, serving as its CEO for the last 11 years. Leaving the YWCA in January 2016, she worked as the Director of Operations at Southern Alberta Community Living Association, an agency serving people with developmental disabilities. Currently, Kristine is the CEO for the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre which opened its doors to the public January 7, 2019. Kristine also serves as vice chair on the Board of Governors at Lethbridge College; Trustee for Palliser Regional School Division; maintains registered social worker status in the Province of Alberta and is a certified traumatologist. Moderator: Mary Shillington Date: Thursday, May 2, 2019 Time: Doors open 11:30 am, Presentation 12 noon, buffet lunch 12:30 pm, Q&A 1 – 1:30 pm Location: Royal Canadian Legion (north door) 324 Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Lethbridge Cost: $14 buffet lunch with dessert/coffee/tea/juice or $2 coffee/tea/juice. RSVP not required

The Me Too movement has brought much needed attention to sexual violence and harassment both in and outside the workplace. It has challenged patriarchal norms and practices and illuminated entrenched power hierarchies. It also drew strength from longer struggles against the many manifestations of patriarchal power.   On this month’s show, we speak to Bernice Yeung about how some of the U.S.’s most precarious workers experienced and have fought back against workplace sexual violence. She takes us into office buildings and farm fields. And she shares lessons about what can be done to overcome the epidemic of sexual violence across our society.   Bernice Yeung is an award-winning journalist for Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting. She was a 2015–2016 Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Mother Jones, and The Guardian, as well as on KQED Public Radio and PBS Frontline, and she is the author of In a Day’s Work: The Fight to End Sexual Violence Against America’s Most Vulnerable Workers. She lives in Berkeley, California.

It was an historic night for female candidates in this past week's midterm elections, taking a record number of seats in the House of Representatives and also gaining important offices on the state level in California. These gains come after a year of energetic campaigning and organizing among women candidates, arguably encouraged to a large extent by the #MeToo movement--taking on sexual harassment and abuse. It was just over a year ago that an open letter, signed by many women in politics, uncovered a culture of rampant abuse in California's capitol. It launched a movement that came to be the We Said Enough campaign, and over the last year we've seen not only a handful of high profile resignations by lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct but also some serious reform efforts aimed at beefing up investigations into abuse allegations. On this edition of In Depth, guest host Keith Menconi speaks to some of the key leaders of We Said Enough, Adama Iwu and Christine Pelosi, to hear from them what they believe the movement has achieved so far and also now that the midterms have come and gone, what sorts of changes we should expect to see in politics with more women in power. Ms. Iwu is co-founder and president of We Said Enough, and was featured on the cover of Time Magazine after the letter was published. "As soon as the letter came out, Iwu said, "I think those of who had signed it realized immediately what this was and mostly because reporters from all over the world started reaching out to those of us in the core group but also every single woman who signed that letter was getting multiple calls from reporters asking you know, who, what, where, when and why and what did they know and when did they know it and that type of thing. And that was a lot to deal with. And we were clear that we didn't want to name names, that wasn't what we wanted. We weren't after one or two people you know just kind of going away. We really wanted wholesale culture change and when legislators began resigning I think that was when we really realized that this was real. And we also realized that it was real because we were seeing this happening in other places around the country as well." "It was a tremendous victory for women activists all over the country who for two years have been building a message around protecting healthcare, about defending women's rights and about advancing our values," said Pelosi of Tuesday's election results. She is legal counsel for We Said Enough and Democratic Women's Caucus Chair. "Some of those women went on to become candidates, first time candidates, which was very exciting to see."

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When Gretchen Carlson spoke out about her experience of workplace sexual harassment, it inspired women everywhere to take their power back and tell the world what happened to them. In a remarkable, fierce talk, she tells her story -- and identifies three specific things we can all do to create safer places to work. "We will no longer be underestimated, intimidated or set back," Carlson says. "We will stand up and speak up and have our voices heard. We will be the women we were meant to be." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Gretchen Carlson spoke out about her experience of workplace sexual harassment, it inspired women everywhere to take their power back and tell the world what happened to them. In a remarkable, fierce talk, she tells her story -- and identifies three specific things we can all do to create safer places to work. "We will no longer be underestimated, intimidated or set back," Carlson says. "We will stand up and speak up and have our voices heard. We will be the women we were meant to be."

Jerod talks with Shannon Rich, the Public Policy Manager of the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. The two talk about domestic violence in the U.S., the state and Federal policy issues surrounding the problem, what solutions exist, the impact of firearms and more. Check out ACESDV.org for more!

Jerod talks with Shannon Rich, the Public Policy Manager of the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. The two talk about domestic violence in the U.S., the state and Federal policy issues surrounding the problem, what solutions exist, the impact of firearms and more. Check out ACESDV.org for more!

Meredith Jacobs works to improve the lives of all women and girls. First as a blogger, then columnist, radio host, author, and now as the Communications VP for Jewish Women International, she has had the opportunity to touch a lot of lives. From building libraries around the U.S. for children at domestic violence shelters to working with Greek organizations on college campuses to prevent sexual assault, Jacobs illustrates that there are many creative ways to address a difficult problem and get people to participate. She has a couple more books on the horizon and is launching the campus initiative "Green Light Go" on October 24. Listen up to hear some great ideas and maybe bring some inspiration and energy to your organization. Vice president of marketing and communications for Jewish Women International (JWI) is an award-winning journalist and former editor-in-chief of Washington Jewish Week. She is the author of The Modern Jewish Mom’s Guide to Shabbat: Connect and Celebrate—Bring Your Family Together with the Friday Night Meal (HarperCollins) and co-author with her daughter, Sofie of Just Between Us: a no-stress, no-rules journal for girls and their moms (Chronicle Books, Spring 2010). Two more journals—Just Between Us: grandmother and granddaughter and Just Between Us: sisters are slated for 2017 and 2018. Jewish Women International is the leading Jewish organization working to end violence against women and girls domestically and internationally. JWI is a principal leader of the Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls Globally and a Steering Committee member of the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women and a steering committee member of NO MORE. JWI’s advocacy efforts focus on the passage of legislation that supports women and girls, ensures their economic security and their ability to live life free of violence. Our education programs focus on financial literacy for women of all ages and healthy relationship programs for teens and college students. JWI supports survivors by providing financial literacy resources to help the women re-build their lives, as well as building children’s libraries in domestic violence shelters nationwide.

The new Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault replaces the defunct INCASA, which ran into financial problems earlier this year. It was announced by Attorney General Greg Zoeller along with other advocates, including Democratic State Senator Christina Hale.

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