Podcasts about Rape crisis center

In Tennessee, over 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men report being sexually assaulted in their lifetime. Thousands of cases are reported each year—but many go unreported. Amy Carlton is the Manager of the Rape Crisis Center with Partnership for Families, Children and Adults organization in the Tennessee Valley. Help is available at any time. All services—including forensic exams, counseling, and court advocacy—are free and confidential. Call the 24/7 hotline 423-755-2700 or visit partnershipfca.comDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wmbwSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosslyn Adams had worked along side and supported trans women for years.  When faced with a question regarding a crisis counselor's biological sex, Rosslyn found herself in the crossroads of 21st century gender politics.  She also found herself the subject of an HR investigation which lead to her resignation.  She sued the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Center and one of the conditions of the suit was a public apology.  She won her case and received her apology - but was it really an apology? We're here to rate ERCC's apology and solve the problem of gender identity politics! Note to listeners: this episode contains discussion of sexual assault and may not be suitable for all listeners, particularly for our younger listeners. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault and in need of support, help is available for free.  Contact RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest National Network) online or by phone: online chat:  online.rainn.org phone: 800-656.4673   Our AI overlord explains the episode this way: The latest episode of Apologies Accepted delves into contemporary issues surrounding public apologies, gender identity, and societal beliefs. Theo and Juliette discuss the intricate case involving the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Center, where an employee faced dismissal over gender-critical beliefs. The episode sheds light on the challenges of balancing personal beliefs and professional duties while ensuring inclusivity and respect for all individuals. Beyond serious discussions, the hosts share personal anecdotes about their love for Thanksgiving and the joyous traditions that come with it. Tune in as Theo and Juliette blend meaningful discourse with light-hearted banter, providing listeners with insight and entertainment in equal measure.

Roughly 25% of individuals in the TN Valley region fall victim to being emotionally, physically, or sexually abused by their partner. The Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults runs the only shelter in metro Chattanooga for those fleeing abusive relationships. Signs of abuse include withdrawal, fear of partner, bruises and more. CALL 423 755-2700 or TEXT 423 244-3280 for help and guidance. Carmen Quezada Hutson is Director of Victim Support Serves, oversees the 24/7 Crisis Hotline, Domestice Violence Shelter, and Rape Crisis Center at Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louie talks with Jayvon Howard from the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence about a partnership with an LGBTQIA homeless shelter. Jayvon revisits his work at a local program to describes the partnership, the services provided to the LGBTQIA young adults at the shelter, and more.   This episode is part of a series on partnerships that reach and support men who are survivors of sexual violence.   Discussed in this episode:   Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence: https://oaesv.org/   Working with Male Survivors of Sexual Violence: https://www.nsvrc.org/working-male-survivors-sexual-violence   This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-21-GK-02215-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.    

MRM: It Ends With Us (2024) A room full of sorority sisters and Ruby goos>>>> National Domestic Violence Hotline 800.799.SAFE (7233) Text ‘START' to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ ATLAS CORRIGAN T-shirt https://www.bonfire.com/atlas-corrigan-4ever/ 50% of proceeds will be donated to the Council of Domestic Abuse (Emergency Shelter and Rape Crisis Center) 26 South 17th St, Terre Haute, IN 47807. subscribe to ijustreadthisbook—the podcast to stay up to date on future and bonus episodes:) LATEST RELEASE: ‘You Didn't Tell' novella https://a.co/d/i0yynFb SPECIAL EDITION ‘BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME' https://a.co/d/15Nayj8 BUY ME A COKE https://ko-fi.com/ijustreadthisbook ‘Introverted (but willing to discuss books)' T-Shirt https://www.bonfire.com/introverted-but-7/ instagram: ijustreadthisbook tiktok: ijustreadthisbook twitter: ijustreadthisb threads: ijustreadthisbook facebook: Taylor J. Bridgeforth - Author SIGN-UP FOR MY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: https://beacons.ai/taylorjbridgeforth

Content warning: gender-based violence, abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and rape. Alison Jones-Lockwood is a mother and victim advocate in Colorado. Her career in aiding survivors began years ago while she was in college, and continues to this day. Although her journey recently pivoted when she became Executive Director of the Rape Crisis Center for Northern Colorado, at the time of our recording she worked with EVAWI or End Violence Against Women International. The Broken Cycle Media team is grateful Alison was able to offer such a broad perspective of the advocacy arena, as well as a detailed account of what's coming next for EVAWI, as the organization works to change the criminal justice and legal landscapes for victims. Although the importance of advocacy work is always relevant, this conversation is especially timely considering October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sources: How the Indy Star and Rachael Denhollander took down Larry Nassar. (2018, January 25). CNN; CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/25/us/larry-nassar-indy-star/index.html Investigative Journalist Digs Deeper to Tell Overlooked Stories. (2023, December 5). CSUNshine Today. https://csunshinetoday.csun.edu/community/investigative-journalist-digs-deeper-to-tell-overlooked-stories/ Miller, T., & Armstrong, K. (2015, December 16). An Unbelievable Story of Rape. ProPublica. https://www.propublica.org/article/false-rape-accusations-an-unbelievable-story Resources: SAVA Center: https://www.savacenter.org/ End Violence Against Women International: https://evawintl.org/ Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault: https://mocsa.org/ For additional resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources 

The incredible Dr. Whitney Trotter (RD / RN) joins us in this revisited episode to talk about intersectionality, trauma-informed care, and how eating disorder treatment fails BIPOC communities (plus, of course, what needs to be done to improve access and approaches to care). We discuss... Whitney's experience as a black college athlete How college athletes are impacted by diet culture How "eating for performance" affects body image Body grief in transitioning out of athletics Why Whitney fell in love with nutrition, and then eating disorders What we need to know about eating disorders in BIPOC (underdiagnosis, lack of medical care, lack of resources and support, how universities and education systems play a role, socioeconomic barriers to treatment, discrimination, stigma, and lack of research) The intersection of HIV and eating disorders Weight-gain on medications and providing informed consent for harm-reduction Racism in nutrition Social Determinants of Health and eating disorders in BIPOC The bio-psycho-social components of eating disorders How we can make care and treatment more accessible Intergenerational trauma and the increased risk of disordered eating behaviors   Resources mentioned: BIPOC eating disorders conference Whitney's post on the social determinants of health Whitney's IG post about bio-psycho-social aspects of EDs Whitney's IG post about the price of divestment Whitney Trotter (she/her) is dually licensed as a Registered Dietitian, Nurse, and yoga instructor and is currently working on her doctorate degree to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Whitney has over ten years of experience working as a registered dietitian serving various communities such as the HIV/AIDS community and the eating disorder field. Whitney also previously worked at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center as a Pediatric emergency room nurse. In addition to working as an RDN and RN, Whitney has served as a member of her county's Rape Crisis Center. Her work at the Rape Crisis Center equipped her to co-found an anti-trafficking organization Restore Corps, where she now provides medical training to the community focusing on human trafficking response. Whitney's career in the Eating Disorder field includes being a former Nutrition and Nursing director of a Residential, PHP, and IOP center. Whitney is also the owner/founder of Bluff City Health, a private practice that bridges the gap in the eating disorder field of equitable care and social justice. This past year Whitney created the first-ever BIPOC Eating Disorders Conference and started #bipoceatigndisordersawarenessweek. Learn more about Whitney on Instagram and her website. Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate If you're looking for transcripts, you can find those on my website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Group Coaching & Membership: - Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching - Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

TRIGGER WARNING: Sensitive themes are discussed in this conversation including graphic descriptions of sexual violence. Viewer discretion is advised. Women's Rights expert and advocate Ayelet Razin Bet Or has been razor-focused on a singular mission since the horrors of October 7 – fighting on behalf of the victims of gender-based violence.In this episode taped for International Women's Day 2024, Ayelet sits down with Eylon to review evidence of Hamas' sexual violence as a weapon of war on that day. We find out what's known, what's still unknown, and how we can bear witness to these crimes against humanity. If you have experienced or borne witness to rape or crimes of sexual violence, please make sure you contact the relevant authorities for professional assistance.  In Israel, you can contact the Association of Rape Crisis Center:https://www.1202.org.il/en/Stay up to date at:www.stateofanationpodcast.comX: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556030695001 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation

In this week's episode in our Black Trailblazer's series, Jen may have leveraged her connections, and we couldn't be more thrilled that she did. We're excited to have a wonderful sit down with the amazing Jerrie Merritt (who just happens to be Jen's boyfriend Tyler's mother–and a Black trailblazer in every sense of the word). In addition to being Tyler's mom, Jerrie's currently the Senior VP of Community Development at the Bank of Nevada in Las Vegas. Her banking career spans 40 plus years, where her job now is discerning funding for community development projects in the city of Las Vegas (as she puts it; “I'm the only person at the bank who's actually giving money away!”). She's been the board president of the Rape Crisis Center, The Urban Financial Services Coalition, and the Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas. She even recently got to work with the NFL when the Super Bowl took place in Las Vegas to lead the dispersion of funds they made available to 14 worthy organizations, which she chose. In 2021, Jerrie received an actual Trailblazer Award, presented by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women from the Las Vegas Chapter. Jerrie takes us back to where it all began; in a tiny town called Eutaw, Alabama, where Jerrie didn't see much modeled to her in the way of dreaming of who she could be, but through generosity of spirit and a willingness to take a chance, she started blazing her trail. It wasn't without its challenges, coming up during a time where women–especially black women–were often shunned in business and leadership settings. Despite this, Jerrie paved a way, and in turn is paving a way for those coming up behind her. Her infectious courage, intertwined with a humility that hits you right in the feels—will incite a fire with all of us to leave our own indelible mark on this wild, beautiful world. * * * Thought-Provoking Quotes: “Always pursue your dreams because there is nothing that you as a woman, and especially as a black woman, cannot accomplish if you work at it.” - Jerrie Merritt “I'm blessed. I can't think of one thing that I have done in my career to get me here today that I had no control over. I always worked at trying to make sure that I was giving back [to the community] and to make sure that I made a difference, no matter what it was. From being a teller to being a regional president of a bank, I always wanted to do my best.” - Jerrie Merritt “My mom was a teenager when I was born. So I was raised between my mother's mother and my father's mother. Those two women gave me a foundation that made me who I am today.” “Now that I look back, I think I was so driven. I think that I didn't know anything better than to expect that I deserved; what I saw everyone else have. I think if I took a moment and thought about it. I probably would not be here today. I think back to my mother and my grandmothers who always talked about, 'You can do better, you can do better.' That's what I always heard so I always knew that I could do better.” - Jerrie Merritt “I went into community development from actually being a regional president. I was only [at the company] six months before I realized that this was something I enjoyed. That was because I was the only person in the bank that was giving away money.” - Jerrie Merritt “When I enjoy what I do as much as I do, and at the same time I'm giving back in areas that I probably would give back to even if I didn't get paid to do it--that's how I got here.” - Jerrie Merritt Resources Mentioned in This Episode: National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Vegas Chapter I Always Wanted to Be Somebody by Altea Gibson NFL Grant Programs Guest's Links: Jerrie's Website Jerrie's Facebook Connect with Jen! Jen's website Jen's Instagram Jen's Twitter Jen's Facebook Jen's YouTube  The For the Love Podcast is a production of Four Eyes Media, presented by Audacy.  Four Eyes Media: https://www.iiiimedia.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Adriane Lamar Snyder, CEO of the Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center, talks about services and advocacy support for survivors and families affected by all forms of sexual violence.

Welcome to the Lay Your Head on My Pillow Podcast. I am Roopa, Dr. Roopa Bala Singh. I am doing this podcast, especially for those who are curious about sex and romance after sexual violence. I want to be clear that when I say it's a podcast for those curious about sex and romance after sexual violence,  I want to be clear that there really is an after, but there's also really not an after. So I myself, for example, I'm approaching a halfway point where at least half of my life I will have been free from exposure to sexual violence. So in a way  there is an after for me, there is an after of sexual violence in the home. In the larger sense, we are in a time of rising chaos, and rape has long been a tool of war, When we have sex and healthy romance, we're doing so in an environment where alongside us is all of this chaos and suffering around sex and our bodies.  So the tagline is cute and it's true, you know, a podcast for those curious about sex and romance after sexual violence or perhaps the sexual violence that your spouse or your partner has experienced.  I need to be honest that, what this is, is me carving out space to push back against, rape culture, and porn culture, of which our internet is still so saturated by that, you know what I'm saying? I myself identify as a survivor of about 20 years of exposure to sexual violence in the home.  I have worked in the past as a director, program director at San Francisco County's Rape Crisis Center.I have worked with women and girls survivors of sexual violence in prisons.  Most recently I was a law professor and I still write about how our bodies are considered property, in various ways and realms.I'm also a poet.youtube: @laypodig: @dr.roopabalasinghemail: r@roopabalasingh.com

This week, Mia and Adrienne sit down with Amanda. An SATX native, Amanda shares her experiences with yoga after losing her father to cancer and her work with teaching yoga to kids, teens and adults inside mental health facilities. From hot tears and deep work, to teaching those impacted with trauma, addiction and mental health, Amanda serves as a strong, confident yogi to those that need it the most.  Links below!Pratyahara Yoga JournalYoga Sutras of PatanjaliThe Art of Holding Space by Heather PlettSan Antonio Rape Crisis Center Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of YogaFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/yogachanged?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com

The incredible Whitney Trotter (RD / RN) joins us to talk about intersectionality, trauma-informed care, and how eating disorder treatment fails BIPOC communities (plus, of course, what needs to be done to improve access and approaches to care).  Whitney's experience as a black college athlete How college athletes are impacted by diet culture How "eating for performance" affects body image Body grief in transitioning out of athletics Why Whitney fell in love with nutrition, and then eating disorders What we need to know about eating disorders in BIPOC (underdiagnosis, lack of medical care, lack of resources and support, how universities and education systems play a role, socioeconomic barriers to treatment, discrimination, stigma, and lack of research) The intersection of HIV and eating disorders Weight-gain on medications and providing informed consent for harm-reduction Racism in nutrition Social Determinants of Health and eating disorders in BIPOC The bio-psycho-social components of eating disorders How we can make care and treatment more accessible Intergenerational trauma and the increased risk of disordered eating behaviors Resources mentioned: BIPOC eating disorders conference Whitney's IG post about bio-psycho-social aspects of EDs Whitney's IG post about the price of divestment Whitney Trotter (she/her) is dually licensed as a Registered Dietitian, Nurse, and yoga instructor and is currently working on her doctorate degree to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Whitney has over ten years of experience working as a registered dietitian serving various communities such as the HIV/AIDS community and the eating disorder field. Whitney also previously worked at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center as a Pediatric emergency room nurse. In addition to working as an RDN and RN, Whitney has served as a member of her county's Rape Crisis Center. Her work at the Rape Crisis Center equipped her to co-found an anti-trafficking organization Restore Corps, where she now provides medical training to the community focusing on human trafficking response. Whitney's career in the Eating Disorder field includes being a former Nutrition and Nursing director of a Residential, PHP, and IOP center. Whitney is also the owner/founder of Bluff City Health, a private practice that bridges the gap in the eating disorder field of equitable care and social justice. This past year Whitney created the first-ever BIPOC Eating Disorders Conference and started #bipoceatigndisordersawarenessweek. Learn more about Whitney on Instagram and her website.   Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   If you're looking for transcripts, you can find those on my website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast    Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Group Coaching & Membership: - Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching - Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group    Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate    

Anne talks with the Director of Advancement for the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children in Waco. Discussing the programs origins as a Rape Crisis Center, to what the program does today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 - September Mini Episode: Spreading Queer Joy with Dr. Sami Schalk   Show notes: To learn more about Dr. Sami Schalk, visit her website: http://samischalk.com/ She gave shout-outs to… Freedom, Inc., https://freedom-inc.org/  GSafe in Wisconsin, https://gsafewi.org/  Outreach Madison, https://www.outreachmadisonlgbt.org/  Dana Pellebon, director of the Rape Crisis Center in Madison, WI, https://www.thercc.org/staff-bios/dana-pellebon

Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 10: Whitney Trotter   Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Whitney Trotter (she/her) about their embodiment journey.   Whitney Trotter (she/her) is dually licensed as a Registered Dietitian, Nurse, and yoga instructor and is currently working on her doctorate degree to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Whitney has over ten years of experience working as a registered dietitian serving various communities such as the HIV/AIDS community and the eating disorder field. Whitney also previously worked at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center as a Pediatric emergency room nurse. In addition to working as an RDN and RN, Whitney has served as a member of her county's Rape Crisis Center. Her work at the Rape Crisis Center equipped her to co-found an anti-trafficking organization Restore Corps, where she now provides medical training to the community focusing on human trafficking response.    Whitney's career in the Eating Disorder field includes being a former Nutrition and Nursing director of a Residential, PHP, and IOP center. Whitney is also the owner/founder of Bluff City Health, a private practice that bridges the gap in the eating disorder field of equitable care and social justice. This past year Whitney created the first-ever BIPOC Eating Disorders Conference and started #BIPOCEatingDisordersAwarenessWeek   Content Warning: discussion of privilege, discussion of diet culture, discussion of fatphobia, discussion of racism, discussion of fatphobia in the career space, discussion of mental health, discussion of chronic medical issues   Trigger Warnings: None for this episode   The captions for this episode can be found at https://embodimentfortherestofus.com/season-3/season-3-episode-10-whitney-trotter/#captions   A few highlights: 4:21: Whitney shares her understanding of embodiment and her own embodiment journey 8:10: Whitney discusses how the pandemic affected her embodiment practices  14:26: Whitney shares her understanding of “the rest of us” and how she is a part of that, as well as her privileges 24:46: Whitney discusses how the word “Rest” right in the middle of the podcast name feels, occurs, and shows up for her 43:58: Whitney shares how her education and career have changed and challenged her relationship with her own embodiment  51:18: Whitney discusses her process in co-creating the BIPOC Eating Disorders Conference 1:10:31: Whitney shares her experience learning and unlearning while calling out what is oppressive in our systems 1:19:27: Whitney discusses how listeners can make a difference based on this conversation 1:26:05: Whitney shares where to be found and what's next for her   Links from this episode: Ableism Angela Goens BIPOC Eating Disorders Conference Body Trust Fatness Spectrum Intersectionality Marquisele Mercedes Relative Fat vs. Absolute Fat Tiana Dodson  Music: “Bees and Bumblebees (Abeilles et Bourdons​)​, Op. 562” by Eugène Dédé through the Creative Commons License   Please follow us on social media: Website: embodimentfortherestofus.com Twitter: @embodimentus Instagram: @embodimentfortherestofus  

Sunshine and beaches. That's what we tell all our friends up north. Of course, this is a beautiful place to live, that's why we moved here. Unfortunately, there's a “soft underbelly” we don't often see — those who are most vulnerable to attacks from domestic abuse.In today's episode, you'll hear from one caring woman who leads an amazing organization whose mission is to “stop domestic and sexual violence in our communities."Her name is Jessica Hays, CEO & President of the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, or SPARCC as it's more commonly known.For the past 15 years, Jessica has worked tirelessly at SPARCC and you'll hear her share ...The crucial services SPARCC provides to the most vulnerable in our communityWhy Jessica chose to serve at SPARCC for so many yearsMisconceptions that people may have about domestic abuseHow the recent pandemic has impacted the services they provideSeveral locations where women can get helpSuccess stories that will warm your heartUpcoming events and the best ways to volunteer…. and much, much more!I'm so glad you stopped by today. And it is my hope that you will listen… learn… and connect!Learn more about SPARCC below.FacebookTwitterInstagramYoutube

Join us as we chat with Dr. Tracy Vargas, Assistant Professor in our Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. Dr. Vargas is a 2023 recipient UNC Pembroke Outstanding Teaching Award, and it is easy to see why after our conversation. A native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Dr. Vargas attended University of Pittsburg, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She then earned her Master of Arts Sociology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her Ph.D from Syracuse University, where she began the research discussed in this episode.  Since arriving at UNC Pembroke, Dr. Vargas has continued her research and teaching activities surrounding the sociology of work, specifically to do with dollar stores. Join us as we discuss this fascinating topic with Dr. Vargas, and hear how UNCP students are advancing research through their participation in service-learning projects, and finding their voice as scholars, using their lived experience to advance knowledge of work and society.  More information on the UNCP REACH Program, which pairs students with faculty research mentors, may be found at this link. Follow the UNCP Criminal Justice Club and the UNCP Sociology Club on Instagram and stay up on their activities.  Learn about the important work of UNCP Criminal Justice alum Virginia Locklear, Executive Director of the Rape Crisis Center of Robeson County, by visiting their website, which includes information about services and programs and how each of us can provide support.  Find the episode transcript here Follow UNCP's College of Arts and Sciences on Facebook, Twitter@uncpcas and Instagram@uncpcas

In this episode, advocates, Shannon and Sara sit down with advocate, Christina Meade from Contact Rape Crisis Center to discuss the parallel between domestic violence services and sexual assault services.   In this episode, we found out that services can look very different---but still,  it is clear that the experience of trauma informs all of the work that we do.  

When one considers that most of our media is controlled by conglomerates it's indeed a pleasure to find a local, family-owned organization that gets it right at the community level.Hi, I'm your host Bob Williams and I'm very pleased to welcome Emily Walsh, president of The Observer Media GroupIn this episode, you'll learn ...One thing most people don't know about Emily.What it was like preparing to lead the family business her parents started.How she separates family from business.Where Emily is taking the Observer Group.... and much...much... more!Thank you for stopping by today as it is my hope you will listen ... learn ... and connect!Emily Walsh is a fourth-generation newspaper woman and President of the Observer Media Group, a family-owned multimedia company that publishes 10 newspapers, five magazines, five web sites, mobile apps and multiple social channels in Florida. Previously, Emily served as Publisher, Chief Digital Officer and Social Editor. Emily also was a professional ballerina with the Sarasota Ballet from 1995 to 2000. Emily serves as a member of the Board of Directors of America's Newspapers, Ringling College Library Association, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, Bay Park Conservancy, Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's Disease and American Jewish Committee – West Coast Florida Chapter. She currently serves as the Chair of Florida Press Association and Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Emily is member of Leadership Florida Cornerstone Class XXXIV and the International Women's Forum.FacebookInstagramLinkedin

Trauma-informed judges who understand domestic violence from a survivor's perspective are becoming more common but are not yet commonplace. In this episode, we talk with Judge Michael Denton, a veteran judge with decades of experience in both trauma-informed judicial training and practical experience navigating domestic violence cases about the benefits of the trauma-informed approach and the development of related specialty courts.Michael Denton has served Travis County for more than 30 years, first as a young lawyer prosecuting offenders in County courts; later as the Director of the Trial Division for the Travis County Attorney's Office, and; for the past 20 years, as Judge for Travis County's domestic violence court (County Court-at-Law #4).  Bringing passion and commitment to this service, Judge Denton's advocacy began during his time as a volunteer for Austin's (then) Rape Crisis Center, answering crisis calls and visiting the hospital to help survivors and family members.  In the 1990s, Judge Denton was Co-Chair of the Austin-Travis County Domestic Violence Task Force. Working across agency lines, including law enforcement and non-profit organizations, the Task Force reformed how Travis County approached domestic violence, including the creation of a specialty court for domestic violence.  Judge Denton has also trained other judges through the Texas Council on Family Violence and authored a domestic violence chapter of the Texas Bench Book.

Barrels for a Cause! These 3 talk about the big event to benefit the Rape Crisis Center and the Beth-El Center

In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Indira Henard, Executive Director of the DC Rape Crisis Center ( DCRCC),  the oldest rape crisis center in the country.  Indira Henard talks about her upbringing in Chicago, Illinois, in a family of faith.  She also shares her transformative experience while at Wheaton College in Massachusetts.  Indira Henard talks about the reason she came to Washington DC and eventually chose to forgo an opportunity to work in the Obama administration to take on the challenge at DC Rape Crisis Center.  Indira Henard also talks about the challenges of leading a turnaround of DCRCC, leading the organization through the pandemic, and shares thoughts on how to lead teams for more engagement while continuing to go through uncertainty.   Finally, Indira Henard talks about her role as an adjunct professor at Catholic and Howard Universities.Some highlights- Indira Henard on growing up as the daughter of a Baptist minister and a social worker- The transformative impact of Wheaton College - Indira Henard on why she chose to join DC Rape Crisis Center and eventually accept to become the organization's executive director- How Indira Henard was able to turn around an underperforming organization- The Importance of humanity in leadership and the challenges brought on by the crisis- Support of leaders from Leadership Greater Washington- Importance of building connections among team members- The Impact of Covid-19 on black nonprofit leaders- Training the next generation o social workers- The importance of mental health and healing for all, including organizational leadersConnect with Indira HenardDC Rape Crisis Center (DCRCC) Website Indira Henard on LinkedIn Indira Henard on Twitter Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

Wayne County rape crisis center awarded $223K grant from latest round of funding: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/wayne-county-rape-crisis-center-awarded-223k-grant-from-latest-round-of-funding/article_c1c6bdcf-d3e4-5b49-a7e2-c55729ad570f.html Crestline sisters open Spot's Rolling Bean Coffee Co.: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/crestline-sisters-open-spot-s-rolling-bean-coffee-co/article_aa32ffaa-6b5f-11ed-8c6e-af28429113d3.html Today – Governor Mike DeWine recently announced that 25 organizations will receive a total of $4.8 million in grants to support these programs across the state.Support the show: https://www.sourcemembers.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ladies do not miss this episode! Your life might depend on it! Join me as I interview Vicki and she talks about women learning self-defense! Resources: www.helpmehelpher.com (find amazing free resources under courses &products). “The Gift Of Fear” by Gavin Becker (just ordered a copy off Amazon). If you are on an emergency situation call 911 or here locally the Rape Crisis Center and also Child abuse number is 775-784-8090 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcast-fe94e68/support

Whitney Trotter, MS, RDN/LDN, RN, RYT    Topics Include:  Eating Disorders in the Black community,   Fat Liberation Panel  Minority Myth in Asian American Culture and Adoption  Antiracism training  Religion, eating disorders and liberation  Trans presenters  Live panel on religion  Ramadan in Islam and the intersection of eating disorders  South Asians and eating Disorders  Unsolicited Fattys    WIND Live Podcast – Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/217-live-at-wind-in-denver-with-cara-harbstreet/id1208568777?i=1000568985597      Whitney's Seasonings:  Stay the course – if at first you don't succeed  Volunteer to get your foot in the door of your passions (HIV and AIDS)  Always keep learning – next up Psych NP Doctorate    BIPoC Eating Disorders Conference Website   https://bipoceatingdisorders.showit.site/2022-schedule  Closed Captions and American Sign Language    BIO:  Whitney Trotter: (she/her) is dually licensed as a Registered Dietitian, Nurse, and yoga instructor. Whitney has over ten years of experience working as a registered dietitian serving the HIV/AIDS community, as well as working in the eating disorder field. Whitney also previously worked at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center as a Pediatric emergency room nurse. In addition to working as an RDN and RN, Whitney has served as a member of her county's Rape Crisis Center. Her work at the Rape Crisis Center equipped her to co-found an anti-trafficking organization, Restore Corps, where she now provides medical training to the community focusing on human trafficking response. Whitney's career in the Eating Disorder field includes being a former Nutrition and Nursing director of a Residential, PHP, and IOP center. Whitney is also the owner/founder of Bluff City Health, a private practice specializing in bridging the gap in the eating disorder field of equitable care and social justice.       With your host Beth Harrell

This is your WORT local news for Thursday, July 7.The state Supreme Court makes an important ruling on the Cardinal-Hickory Creek line,A new report links school spending in Wisconsin to the state's tax burden,The Rape Crisis Center opens a new service in the wake of the overturning of Roe,And in the second half, a state supreme court decision on open records, a conversation with a local Buddhist leader, and a trip to the thrift store.

Sunshine and beaches. That's what we tell all our friends up north. Of course, this is a beautiful place to live, that's why we moved here.  But there is a “soft underbelly” we don't often see — those who are most vulnerable and susceptible to attacks from domestic abuse. In today's episode, you'll hear from one caring woman who leads an amazing organization whose mission is to “stop domestic and sexual violence in our communities. Her name is Jessica Hays, CEO & President of the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, or SPARCC as it's more commonly known. For the past 15 years, Jessica has worked tirelessly at https://www.sparcc.net (SPARCC) and today you'll hear her share ... The crucial services SPARCC provides to the most vulnerable in our community. Why Jessica chose to serve at SPARCC for so many years. Misconceptions that people may have about domestic abuse. How the recent pandemic has impacted the services they provide. Locations where women can get help. Success stories that will warm your heart. Upcoming events and the best ways to volunteer. …. and much, much more! I'm so glad you stopped by today. And it is my hope that you will listen… learn… and connect! Learn more about SPARCC below. https://www.facebook.com/SPARCC (Facebook) https://twitter.com/SPARCCsarasota (Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/sparcc_sarasota/ (Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1OBCczexPVV0KI0R8WeLg (Youtube)

Sexual Assault/Abuse Awareness Month Mujeres Unidas invites you to listen to our podcast. We have two special guest fromMujeres Unidas Rape Crisis Center. Join us as we sit down and speak with one of our Sexual Assault Counselor and Sexual Assault Advocate. We will discuss the laws regarding a survivor having a Sexual Assault Advocate present during hospital, court and police accompaniments. In addition, our Sexual Assault Counselors will share with us the services offered in counseling and the importance to seek counseling when ready. We hope that whoever listens to this podcast shares the awarness with others about Sexual Assault/Abuse. Resources/Recursos: Mujeres Unidas Hotline: 956-630-4878 24/7 Hotline Number: 1-(800)-580-4879 International Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Sexual Assault Awareness MonthGuest: Amanda Taylor DNP, ANP-BC, SANE-A, SANE-PDirector of Nursing, Shelby County Crime Victims Rape Crisis CenterJoin me this week for a conversation about sexual assault with Dr. Amanda Taylor, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the theme this year is “Building Safe Online Spaces Together”. Dr. Taylor and I discuss the online environment and how cybersex can turn into unwanted in-person sexual assault. We talk about how predators use social media to engage children, how to help loved ones who may have been victims of sexual abuse or assault, and more. More About Dr. Taylor:Dr. Amanda Taylor is the Director of Nursing and a sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at the Shelby County Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center, a free-standing sexual assault facility that has been in service since 1975. She has served as associate program director for Wayne County Safe Program, a non-profit sexual assault program in Detroit Michigan. Dr. Taylor has also served as a part-time clinical adjunct professor at the University of Memphis Loewenberg School of Nursing in the Expanding Family Specialty for over 6 years. She began her career as a labor and delivery nurse at Methodist Hospital Germantown. Dr. Taylor has been an examiner at Shelby County Rape Crisis Center for over 8 years and worked at Wayne County SAFE for approximately 2 years. In 2005, she graduated from Union University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and in 2007 she graduated from Vanderbilt University with her Master of Science in Nursing with a forensic focus. She received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with a forensic focus in 2011. Dr. Taylor has seen over 1800 cases between the Rape Crisis Center and Wayne County SAFE Program. She is certified as both an Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and a Pediatric Sexual Nurse Examiner. She functions in her role as a SANE by offering victims of sexual assault, from all age groups: specific and individualized care that is based on their needs and desires. She provides medical forensic examinations, evidence collection, injury documentation, sexually transmitted infection testing and prophylaxis, pregnancy prevention as well as expert testimony. Dr. Taylor also interacts with the Department of Children's Services, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies in many jurisdictions of Tennessee, Mississippi, as well as Arkansas; and provides expert witness testimony in Juvenile, Criminal, and Federal Courts.Websites: https://www.nsvrc.org/saam/2021/about/onlineabuseandtrauma https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones https://www.rainn.org/types-sexual-violencehttps://www.rainn.org/articles/what-is-consenthttps://rainn.org/warning-signshttps://rainn.org/recovering-sexual-violencehttps://rainn.org/safety-prevention Twitter:@nowhealthful, @Lisa_APRN, @UTHSCnursingInstagram: @thatshealthful, @lbeasley0412, @uthscnursingHashtags:#sexualassault, #metoo, #abuse, #SupportSurvivors, #nomore, #timesup, #NPsLead, #nursing, #nurses, #nursepractitioner, #np, #FNP, #UTHSC

We revisit CapRadio's After the Assault podcast, which explores what survivors experience in the aftermath of sexual violence, from barriers to the reluctance to report, how it impacts the brain, and how best to be an ally and offer support. Today's Guests Rev. Elaine Whitefeather explains why people of color and trans communities are more reluctant to report sexual assault, along with the systemic and cultural barriers that keep some silent about their assault. Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Dr. Emily Dworkin, explains living with the trauma of sexual assault and how survivors find resources, support, and build resilience  Trauma educator, advocate, and host of That's a MindFULL! Podcast, Marianne Candela breaks down the lasting impacts that sexual violence has on brain function. ValorUs former Communications Manager Carissa Gutierrez explains how to be an ally for a survivor of sexual assault without expectations, offering advice on how to best offer support loved ones through trauma while also taking care of yourself. If you or someone you know needs help: National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE). WEAVE, Sacramento's Rape Crisis Center's 24/7 hotline at 916-920-2952 You can find additional resources at CapRadio.org/After.

Adversity, challenges, and setbacks are inevitable in life. However, how we have the ability to be resilience in our lives and encounter difficulties gracefully.  Listen in as Dr. Addie J. McCafferty talks about “building resilience”.  Dr. Addie J. McCafferty, affectionately known as “Dr. Addie”, is an MSW Field Education Associate with Capella University's Social Work Program. She received her doctorate in Higher Education and Leadership from Trident University International. Her MSW from the University of South Carolina (USC) advanced standing program and her BSW from Limestone College. She is licensed in two states as an LMSW (SC) and an LGSW (MN).Dr. Addie is a transformational leader who focuses on empowering individuals through her social work experience. She has worked at USC on a national research project called Center for Adolescents Research in Schools (CARS) as a consultant in which she trained school counselors and psychologists on how to implement the intervention of the research project. She is the CEO of A.J. Consulting, LLC in which they contract services with community mental health organizations to administer behavioral modification to children who are struggling with success in the classroom. Also, she worked as a counselor/outreach coordinator at the Hinesville/Ft. Stewart Ga satellite office of the Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire in Savannah, Ga.Dr. Addie is the executive director of her internet TV show called: Wisdom Breaks with Dr. Addie and the author of Livin It Up Wholly and Beyond Betrayal: Standing in The Midst of Adversity, both of which can be purchased on Amazon.She has earned a reputation as a dynamic catalyst for change in learners, individuals, and families seeking to expedite the journey along the path towards self-sufficiency. Dr. Addie's insightful lectures/speeches are seasoned with humor, compassion, and personal candor. She opens the minds of her learners and challenges their thought processes with documented research and real-life examples. Dr. Addie translates psychology and human behavior into everyday language that enables individuals to transform their lives and helps change the path they take in the quest for knowledge, sustainability, dignity, and hope.

In this edition of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb and Beacon Journal reporter Stephanie Warsmith are joined by Ashley Kline, director of services for the Rape Crisis Center. Many people might think of stalking as something that happens to celebrities with crazed fans who take their adoration too far. But local victim advocates say stalking happens to regular folks who are targeted by someone with whom they had a relationship. “Overwhelmingly, people are more likely to be stalked by a spouse or ex-partner than a stranger,” said Kline.

Domestic violence affects 81% of women and 43% of men sometime in their lifetime, according to national statistics. Sheyla Camacho is Public Health Educator, Victim Intervention Program at the Rape Crisis Center at Parkland Health & Hospital System. She joins us to unpack this very important topic, and begins with a definition of DV that may rock you back on your heels and cause you to look at your close relationships more closely. In the second half of the show, we talk about the emerging trends of more digital connection in healthcare with Matthew Albers, Assistant Vice President of Digital Experience at Cook Children's Healthcare System. Matt uses a recent family trip to Disney as a springboard for what healthcare might look like in the future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 2 of my interview with Jamie Sathasivim and Alex Austin from Hope House of South Central Wisconsin.  The first episodes in my series of "New Year's Resolution" Podcasts.  I wanted to start 2022 with shows that focus on important issues that need to change in our communities, if we are going to be the best we can be.  One of the goals of this effort is to elevate our awareness of the size and scope of problems like Domestic Abuse and to point out educational resources, and ways to be part of restorative support programs for victims in our area and, hopefully, WAY beyond. The New Year is a time to reflect on the personal and communal things that we can do better, and to find ways to accomplish those things.  My guests for this week's and next week's podcasts can help us all do better at helping those caught in a domestic abuse situation, by knowing what it looks like and helping victims  to find a way out.  One way out is through the services offered at Hope House of South Central Wisconsin.Jaime Sathasivam is the Co-Executive Director for Hope House of South Central Wisconsin. Hope House serves survivors of intimate partner violence, child abuse and sexual violence in Sauk, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette and Adams Counties. Following graduate school Jaime worked with runaway and hopeless youth and found a desire to stay in trauma-based support work. Other professional experience includes working at the Director of Client Services at Rape Crisis Center in Madison for five years, and working at the State Department of Justice on the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) project for a year before coming to Hope House in late 2019. To decompress from work Jaime spends time with her children and enjoys traveling, and crafting.Alex Austin has been an Outreach Advocate with Hope House of South-Central Wisconsin since November of 2020. Prior to that, Alex worked in a residential treatment center for kids and adolescents with significant mental health diagnoses. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Human Services and is currently working toward a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. In her free time, Alex enjoys spending time with her young daughter, reading and writing, spending time outside, and planning adventures.If you want to learn more about Domestic Abuse check out these sites for more resources, information and educational opportunities:www.theduluthmodel.orgwww.endabusewi.orgwww.nrcdv.orgThanks for listening. Please check out our website at www.forsauk.com to hear great conversations on topics that need to be talked about. In these times of intense polarization we all need to find time to expand our Frame of Reference.

This is the first in my series of "New Year's Resolution" episodes.  I wanted to start 2022 with shows that focus on important issues that need to change in our communities, if we are going to be the best we can be.  The topic for these first two episodes is Domestic Abuse.  Not a "fun" topic in any way.  The goal is to elevate our awareness of the size and scope of this blight on families.  Also to point out educational resources, and possibilities for preventative action in our area and, hopefully, WAY beyond.  The New Year is a time to reflect on the personal and communal things that we can do better, and to find ways to accomplish those things.  My guests for this week's and next week's podcasts can help us all do better at helping those caught in a domestic abuse situation, by knowing what it looks like and helping victims  to find a way out.  One way out is through the services offered at Hope House of South Central Wisconsin.Jaime Sathasivam is the Co-Executive Director for Hope House of South Central Wisconsin. Hope House serves survivors of intimate partner violence, child abuse and sexual violence in Sauk, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette and Adams Counties. Following graduate school Jaime worked with runaway and hopeless youth and found a desire to stay in trauma-based support work. Other professional experience includes working at the Director of Client Services at Rape Crisis Center in Madison for five years, and working at the State Department of Justice on the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) project for a year before coming to Hope House in late 2019. To decompress from work Jaime spends time with her children and enjoys traveling, and crafting. Alex Austin has been an Outreach Advocate with Hope House of South-Central Wisconsin since November of 2020. Prior to that, Alex worked in a residential treatment center for kids and adolescents with significant mental health diagnoses. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Human Services and is currently working toward a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. In her free time, Alex enjoys spending time with her young daughter, reading and writing, spending time outside, and planning adventures.If you want to learn more about Domestic Abuse check out these sites for more resources, information and educational opportunities:www.theduluthmodel.orgwww.endabusewi.orgwww.nrcdv.orgThanks for listening. Please check out our website at www.forsauk.com to hear great conversations on topics that need to be talked about. In these times of intense polarization we all need to find time to expand our Frame of Reference.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This week's guests include the Director for the Shelby County Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center and Dr. Christie Manasco. Ms. Bromley sheds light on the prevalence of domestic violence and provides statistics and resources. Dr. Manasco shares her own personal family story related to domestic violence. This episode is dedicated to Cathy and all the Cathys out there who have lost hope.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To show our level of commitment to bringing attention to this plague of violence we began this year with an interview with MJ Vess in an episode entitled: Broken Bones, psychological, emotional, financial abuse, intimidation and control.   If you haven't listened to this survival story, please do so here.● 3 women are killed every day at the hands of their intimate partner. Today we have the distinct honor and high privilege to sit and talk with Leanne Biltz, Volunteer Coordinator with The Battered Women's Shelter & Rape Crisis Center of Summit and Medina, Ohio counties.   It provides many essential services , like emergency shelter for those fleeing abuse, free therapy services, and hospital advocacy for those seeking a “rape kit”.  ● 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Advocacy for women's issues comes naturally for Leanne.  She said, “I've always been an advocate for women and helping to end violence against them.”  An intimate partner abuse survivor herself, this issue is very close and very dear to her heart.  She's lived through it and now she fights against it. Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another in an intimate relationship.  It comes in many different forms, including:·  Physical– the use or threat of physical force with the intent to cause harm.  This can include shoving, strangling, grabbing, or throwing objects at the victim.·  Emotional/Verbal – using words to purposely cause harm.  This includes name-calling, humiliation, the “silent treatment,” and gaslighting.·  Sexual:  Any kind of unwanted sexual behavior.· Financial: Stealing money from you, your family, or friends.· Other control tactics, such as withholding money or having complete control over how money is spent, to withholding sleep from the victim.In this smokin' hot brand-new episode we dig deep and educate on:● Until 1975, marital rape without legal ramifications was allowed and justified.● Criminal Protective Orders● One feature shared by most abusive relationships is that the abusive partner tries to establish or gain power and control through many different methods, at different moments.● Domestic violence doesn't discriminate. People of any race, age, gender, sexuality, religion, education level, or economic status can be a victim — or perpetrator — of domestic violence.● The Summit County Sexual Response Team: what it consists of and the services it provides.● Who the victims of Domestic Violence are.● Stalking, sexual assaults of intimate partners and risk factors or “pre-attack indicators”.● We examine if younger defendants more likely to re-abuse and recidivate than older defendants.● Criminal perpetrators who commit these acts do so intentionally. They are filled with narcissistic rage and are master manipulators.● We unpack any common traits that many abusers share, and how you or someone you care about can get help.This episode is packed with so much information it simply isn't possible to do it justice in attempting to describe everything that you'll learn when you tune in.  Those who do tune in will be enlightened, educated and empowered.I'm honored to be a part of this team that is focused on investigative journalism and sharing the truth.  Like it or not, the truth disturbs, the truth divides, but ultimately the truth delivers and in a time of crisis, the truth provides calm.Phil RizzoExecutive Producer

Sheryl McCollum began her career with training at the Rape Crisis Center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. At this center, she received some of her best hands on training and contact with victims. She went on to work for the Department of Corrections, the Secretary of State and an internship with the FBI during the Pan American Games in Indianapolis, IN.Her training and education led her to the Crime Commission and an assignment with Operation Weed and Seed, a federal task force that combines federal, state and local law enforcement to combat crime in dangerous areas.During the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Sheryl was the Coordinator of a state wide response team formed to assist victims of crime during the games. When a bomb was detonated at the Olympic site, Sheryl and her team were on the scene within 45 minutes giving aid to over 100 victims.Along with becoming the State Director of Mothers Against Driving, Sheryl attained the rank of Captain in the Special Ops Division of the Reserve Unit with the Fulton County, GA Sheriff's Office, and was the Director of police training in the Atlanta District Attorney's Office under their Domestic Violence Project.While Sheryl was investigating for Cobb County, GA Juvenile Court, she began teaching college part time. She became an International Law Enforcement Trainer for the Department of State. She had the opportunity to create two Cold Case Squads after attending the prestigious Henry Lee Institute and recently completed training as a Crime Scene Tech for the state of GA, providing value to her position with Pine Lake Police Department Cold Case Squad.With over 25 years of experience and education, Sheryl is currently the Director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which is a collaboration between Auburn University Montgomery, Faulkner University and Bauder College. This collaboration brings together researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community to develop new capabilities and work collectively to advance research, training and techniques in solving cold cases. The objectives of CCIRI are to provide the means, resources and guidance for Criminal Justice students throughout all Kaplan Higher Education to determine the solvability of actual unsolved crimes.Some of the high profile crimes Sheryl and her students have worked on include:Tu Pac ShakurAtlanta's Missing and Murder ChildrenMoore's Ford Bridge LynchingAmber HagermanChandra LevyNatalee HollowayThe Boston StranglerMary Shotwell-Little

Sheryl McCollum began her career with training at the Rape Crisis Center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. At this center, she received some of her best hands on training and contact with victims. She went on to work for the Department of Corrections, the Secretary of State and an internship with the FBI during the Pan American Games in Indianapolis, IN. Her training and education led her to the Crime Commission and an assignment with Operation Weed and Seed, a federal task force that combines federal, state and local law enforcement to combat crime in dangerous areas. During the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Sheryl was the Coordinator of a state wide response team formed to assist victims of crime during the games. When a bomb was detonated at the Olympic site, Sheryl and her team were on the scene within 45 minutes giving aid to over 100 victims. Along with becoming the State Director of Mothers Against Driving, Sheryl attained the rank of Captain in the Special Ops Division of the Reserve Unit with the Fulton County, GA Sheriff's Office, and was the Director of police training in the Atlanta District Attorney's Office under their Domestic Violence Project. While Sheryl was investigating for Cobb County, GA Juvenile Court, she began teaching college part time. She became an International Law Enforcement Trainer for the Department of State. She had the opportunity to create two Cold Case Squads after attending the prestigious Henry Lee Institute and recently completed training as a Crime Scene Tech for the state of GA, providing value to her position with Pine Lake Police Department Cold Case Squad. With over 25 years of experience and education, Sheryl is currently the Director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which is a collaboration between Auburn University Montgomery, Faulkner University and Bauder College. This collaboration brings together researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community to develop new capabilities and work collectively to advance research, training and techniques in solving cold cases. The objectives of CCIRI are to provide the means, resources and guidance for Criminal Justice students throughout all Kaplan Higher Education to determine the solvability of actual unsolved crimes. Some of the high profile crimes Sheryl and her students have worked on include: Tu Pac Shakur Atlanta's Missing and Murder Children Moore's Ford Bridge Lynching Amber Hagerman Chandra Levy Natalee Holloway The Boston Strangler Mary Shotwell-Little

Noeleen Blackwell - CEO of the Rape Crisis Centre Dublin spoke to Fran this morning about Nadine Lott's murder trial. On Thursday of last week, Daniel Murtagh of Melrose Grove, Bawnogue, Clondalkin in Dublin was found guilty of her murder. Rape Crisis Center 1800 778 888 Women's Aid 1800 341 900 Men's Aid 015 54 3811

The Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has issued an apology to domestic violence victims affected by cancelled 999 emergency calls for help between 2019 and 2020. Noeline Blackwell from the Dublin Rape Crisis Center spoke to Fran on Tipp Today.

This is the third episode of a six-week series exploring the stories of six women in Jesus’s genealogy and life, revealing the various ways they have been misunderstood or marginalized. This third presentation is done by Ps. Carol Forteau. Apart from her credentials as a pastor, she is also a certified counselor and lends support to abused women through the Rape Crisis Center of Trinidad and Tobago. Through these stories, we witness the way the biblical narrative was uniquely communicated through their lives and are reminded to listen and learn from other perspectives. Where the culture may have silenced or rejected these women, their inclusion in Jesus’s genealogy or his elevation of them during his life gives us a guide for using our influence and power to build up the marginalized in our own story. We are a Seventh-day Adventist church serving the community of St. Augustine and the University of the West Indies St. Augustine campus. We are a Spirit-led family of believers committed to transforming lives and making disciples. We exist so that the happiness and completeness searched for is found here in Christ. Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/gnctrinidad/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gnctrinidad/ Web | https://gnc.church

Join the Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire Gala this Friday night 4/30. Register, check out the silent auction and get more details here https://www.rccsav.org/gala. Support Park Place with their one of a kind Kentucky Derby fundraiser partnership with the Olde Pink House, learn more here https://www.parkplaceyes.org/. Earth Day in Savannah aims to be a year around celebration in our community, check out all the events you can be a part of and how to support the movement here https://earthdaysavannah.org/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year a series of tweets sparked the creation of the group "Comedy Safety Standards". The group worked with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre to create their guidelines. Comedian Alison spittle has put together a comedy gig to help raise funds for the DRCC - featuring acts like Eleanor Tiernan, and Meabh Higgins. For tickets visit idonate.ie/comedy

Santéresa shares her story of trauma and healing, her experience reporting rape and going through the justice system, and she discusses her beautiful book, "Releasing My Secret: A 30 Day Devotional to Support Your Healing Process". She talks about her work at the Rape Crisis Center and how she created Inspired By U to help people become their full and whole selves. She also shares the importance of faith in her life and her healing journey.  Santéresa Wilson is the CEO of Inspired By U, LLC, she is an inspirational speaker, author, Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, she has served as a Certified Mentor Volunteer with Prison Fellowship and a Sexual Assault Response Team Volunteer Advocate for her local Rape Crisis Center. She holds her degree in Divinity from Christian Leaders College.Websitehttps://santeresaw.com/"Releasing My Secret: A 30 Day Devotional to Support Your Healing Process"https://www.amazon.com/Santeresa-Wilson/e/B07ZZGL8BPTake Back The Night Speech (TW)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfCK0fW9As4Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FindingOK)

The murder of Sarah Everard in the UK last week has resulted in protests and a wider look at why women in society don’t feel safe. The 33 year old was kidnapped and murdered while walking home from a friends house. A man, who is a serving Police Officer has been arrested in connection with her death. On Saturday night, a large group of women held a protest to highlight the fear that women have when walking at night. This led to a number of arrests and the chief of police is now being called on to resign. Noeline Blackwell from the Rape Crisis Center spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning.

Whitney Trotter on Trafficking, Trauma and coming back to our bodies in Anti Diet work.   In this episode, Whitney shares her goals for 2021 and more about her specialisation as a Human Trafficking Activist to include what defines human trafficking, the most important factors for us to understanding about human trafficking and how we can begin to screen our clients. She also shares more on trauma-informed care in practice and how we can address and prioritise grief in anti-diet work. As mentioned in the podcast: RestoreCorps, anti-trafficking organisation co-founded by Whitney Trotter. Body Image: The Missing Piece of Body Healing, by Fiona Sutherland and Marci Evans Courses & Webinars by Whitney Trotter (coming soon) WIND Spring 2021 Symposium Dianne Bondy – Yoga is for Everyone! More about Whitney:  Whitney Trotter: (she/her) is dually licensed as a Registered Dietitian, Nurse, and yoga instructor. Whitney has over nine years of experience working as a registered dietitian serving in the HIV/AIDS community as well as working in the eating disorder field. Whitney also previously worked at a Level One Pediatric Trauma center, as a pediatric emergency room nurse. In addition to working as a RDN and RN ,Whitney served as a member of her county's Rape Crisis Center as a member of their Sexual Assault Response Team. Her work at the Rape Crisis Center equipped her to co-found an anti-trafficking organization Restore Corps, where she now provides medical training to the community focusing on human trafficking response. Whitney is the founder/owner of Bluff City Health, a practice dedicated to embodiment, social justice and eating disorders. Connect with Whitney: Website Instagram

On episode 44 of the VSC Podcast Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sat down with VIBS Family Violence and Rape Crisis Center’s Community Education Manager Taryn Kutujian and current VSC Social Justice Intern Megan Asmussen to chat about abuse in the media. Come listen as we analyze different popular shows and movies, such as Game of Thrones, American History X, Sweeney Todd, Shameless, and more to see how the use of sexual violence in the media can perpetuate rape culture or alternatively raise awareness of sexual assault. Taryn Kutujian uses she/her pronouns and is the Community Education Manager at VIBS Family Violence and Rape Crisis Center in Suffolk County on Long Island. Taryn is a licensed social worker and specializes in program development, virtual learning and volunteer coordination. Megan Asmussen uses she/her pronouns and is one of our Social Justice Pre-Practicum Interns at the Victim Service Center of Central Florida. Megan is working on her Masters in Mental Health Counseling and the College and University Counseling Certificate from Rollins College. You can also listen to this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/W7isiOVk4II If you or a loved one are ever feeling overwhelmed or need someone to talk to, here is a list of community resources ready to help: Victim Service Center: 407-500-HEAL (4325) VIBS: 631-360-3606, Chat: www.vibs.org RAINN Self-Care After Trauma: https://www.rainn.org/articles/self-care-after-trauma Polaris Project: Call 1-888-373-7888 | Text 233733 (Befree) National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673), online at hotline.rain.org National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255, texting HOME to 741741, Online chat at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ NAMI Lifeline: 800-950-NAMI (6264), This is only available 10am-6pm EST Trevor Lifeline: 866-488-7386, Text START to 67867 Transgender Crisis Hotline: 877-656-8860 Free Bilingual Support via FloridaBlue: 833-848-1762 Veterans Helpline: 800-838-2838 ----------------------------------- Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

Loretta Ross is a Visiting Associate Professor at Smith College teaching “White Supremacy in the Age of Trump.” She started her career in the women's movement in the 1970s, working at the National Football League Players' Association, the D.C. Rape Crisis Center, the National Organization for Women, the National Black Women's Health Project, the Center for Democratic Renewal (National Anti-Klan Network), the National Center for Human Rights Education, and SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. Her forthcoming book is Calling In the Calling Out Culture. Her most recent publications are Reproductive Justice: An Introduction and Radical Reproductive Justice. She is a graduate of Agnes Scott College class of 2007.

On this week’s Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, brings you the University of Louisville’s 2020 Anne Braden Memorial Lecture from November 11th featuring Loretta Ross on Calling In The Calling Out Culture. Dr. Ross is a Visiting Associate Professor at Smith College in the Program for the Study of Women and Gender. She teaches courses on white supremacy, reproductive justice, and calling in practices. She has spent more than forty-five years committed to antiracist and feminist activism, including founding the National Center for Human Rights Education. Dr. Ross started her career in activism and social change in the 1970s, working at the D.C. Rape Crisis Center, the National Organization for Women (NOW), the National Black Women’s Health Project, the Center for Democratic Renewal (National Anti-Klan Network), and SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, among others. Her work with rape and trauma survivors in the 1970s helped launch the movement to end violence against women. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The Washington Post, and elsewhere. Her most recent books are Reproductive Justice: An Introduction co-written with Rickie Solinger, and Radical Reproductive Justice: Foundations, Theory, Practice, Critique, both published in 2017. Her forthcoming book is Calling In the Calling Out Culture: Detoxing Our Movement, due out soon. Dr. Ross’ work comes at a pivotal moment. After a tumultuous year of tragedy and unrest, many are wondering what comes next. How can we create atmospheres where people lean into the hard work of self-reflection and daily change-making? How do we end taboos surrounding speaking about racism and systems of injustice, challenging one another to do better while leaving room for inevitable mistakes? Dr. Ross has trained educators and social justice advocates nationwide to conduct empathetic, forthright conversations confronting injustice. Her timely lecture helps us move from a necessary season of anger and protest into the daily grind of justice work. A video recording of the full lecture with Q&A is available at https://louisville.edu/braden/programs/memorial-lecture/calling-in-the-call-out-culture As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Terri Heckman with the Battered Women's Shelter and the Rape Crisis Center on funding cuts, layoffs, and continuing to serve clients during the pandemic.

Check out how you can join Savannah community leader Jessica Belfry in making wishes happen with Make A Wish Georgia, learn more about donating here https://p2p.onecause.com/waiting/jessica-belfry-2. Also, hear from the Executive Director of the Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire Doris Williams about an incredible and game changing donation, SANE kit access during COVID19 and all you need to know about preventing and reporting sexual assaults in our community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ms. Greene has been working in the field of victim services since 1974, beginning as a volunteer in a Rape Crisis Center. She is currently Manager of Victim Services and Human Trafficking at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and is manager of the Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Task Force. Elynne Greene is also a member of the Responders Support Team in Clark County and serves on the Survivors & Providers Stakeholders' Forum of the National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center. She has served on the Governor’s CSEC Council and was co-chair of the Care Coordination Sub-Committee. She is a member of the Nevada Attorney General’s Committee on Domestic Violence. Elynne Greene holds a BA. in psychology, an MA. in Creative Arts and Expressive Therapies and an M.Ed. in special education. She was a clinical therapist for over 16 years. Ms. Greene is a founding member of the Victim Assistance Academy of Nevada and chairs the Curriculum Committee. She is recognized as an expert in domestic violence and victimology in state and federal courts in Nevada. She has been a Las Vegas resident for just over 27 years. Visit us for more Episode at : www.bcgfederation.org/podcast/

Al Levine sits down with Paige Carbone, Director of Development and Education at VIBS Family Violence & Rape Crisis Center. Their mission to create futures free of violence through advocacy, counseling, and education for survivors of intimate partner abuse, sexual violence, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking, and veterans with PTSD.

Justin Hill is a trial lawyer whom has been representing individuals and businesses in and around South Texas since 2007. Justin serves as an advocate for those who have been injured or those who have lost loved ones as a result of a drunk driver, he is an active supporter and participant in the activities of the South Texas chapter of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and performs many hours of pro bono services for the Rape Crisis Center in San Antonio, Texas.In this episode Casey talks to Justin about what he names as the five keys for a profitable law firm.Make sure to listen to the episode and follow us on social media.Read the full transcript on our website here. This Podcast is sponsored by Juris Digital

Dr. Addie J. McCafferty, affectionately known as “Dr. Addie”, is an MSW Field Education Associate with Capella University's Social Work Program. She received her doctorate in Higher Education and Leadership from Trident University International. Her MSW from the University of South Carolina (USC) advanced standing program and her BSW from Limestone College. She is licensed in two states as an LMSW (SC) and an LGSW (MN).Dr. Addie is a transformational leader who focuses on empowering individuals through her social work experience. She has worked at USC on a national research project called Center for Adolescents Research in Schools (CARS) as a consultant in which she trained school counselors and psychologists on how to implement the intervention of the research project. She is the CEO of A.J. Consulting, LLC in which they contract services with community mental health organizations to administer behavioral modification to children who are struggling with success in the classroom. Also, she worked as a counselor/outreach coordinator at the Hinesville/Ft. Stewart Ga satellite office of the Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire in Savannah, Ga.Dr. Addie is the executive director of her internet TV show called: Wisdom Breaks with Dr. Addie, and the author of Livin It Up Wholly and Beyond Betrayal: Standing in The Midst of Adversity, both of which can be purchased on Amazon.She has earned a reputation as a dynamic catalyst for change in learners, individuals, and families seeking to expedite the journey along the path towards self-sufficiency. Dr. Addie's insightful lectures/speeches are seasoned with humor, compassion, and personal candor. She opens the minds of her learners and challenges their thought processes with documented research and real-life examples. Dr. Addie translates psychology and human behavior into everyday language that enables individuals to transform their lives and helps change the path they take in the quest for knowledge, sustainability, dignity, and hope. 

Sheryl "Mac" McCollum is an American crime analyst, college professor, founder, and director of the non-profit Cold Case Investigative Research Institute based in Atlanta, Georgia, and a crime scene analyst for a CBS affiliate. She's been seen on CNN, ID Channel, Nancy Grace, and many more. McCollum's law-enforcement career began in 1982 at the Rape Crisis Center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. From there, she was director of the Metro Atlanta Cold Case Crime Analysis Squad. During the 1996 Olympic Games, she was the coordinator for the Crisis Response Team that planned and trained for four years and responded to the Centennial Olympic Park bombing, providing victim services.She also served as the Georgia state director of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers.In 2004, McCollum founded the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute. CCIRI unites researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community to work collectively to advance research, training, and techniques in solving cold cases. And has recently been asked by Sheriff Chad Chronister to head up the Cold Case Investigation into the disappearance of Carole Baskins' (The Tiger King Netflix) second husband, Don Lewis.Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite platform. If you leave us a 5-star review or share and tag us on IG you will be entered in our monthly drawing for free coffee on us. Head over to Instagram to learn all about it. https://www.instagram.com/truecrimewives. If you have a question or a case you'd like us to cover please drop us a line at goodwivesdish@gmail.comWe get all our music from incompetech.com https:/filmmusic.io "Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) "Mysterioso March" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) "Pop Goes the Weasel" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...) Kevin Macleod Music Credit: Kevin Macleod.To Order Your Dispatch Box: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1086964&u=1904014&m=75277&urllink=&afftrack=If you are looking to build your own website then click here for a discounted rate thru BlueHost- https://www.bluehost.com/track/fmacelli/To Grab a glass of bubbly from California Wine Club and save 50% on your first order: https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=640461&m=10286&u=1904014Thinking of starting your own podcast join us on buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign up for a paid plan: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=803794Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/truecrimewives)

It’s easy to write off high school kids as, well, kids. Immature, disengaged, self-absorbed. It’s harder to see them as thought-leaders or community advocates. What would you expect from high school kids asked to make a three-minute video about rape victims? Whatever, you’re thinking right now, it’s probably wrong. Welcome to BexarCast.

Listen to a Q & A with Joan Martin, 79, who founded the Erie County Rape Crisis Center in 1973 and served as the first president of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape.

Em and Des explore how the friendships they experienced growing up have shaped their perceptions of love and sense of self. Places to seek support:  RAINN materials https://www.rainn.org/materials Rape Crisis Center: http://rapecrisis.com/ Bilingual support: http://www.ncdsv.org/ncd_linkshotlines.html For men in abusive relationships: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/help-for-men-who-are-being-abused.htm About Mejor Sola: Des and Emily are two Latinx female-identifying storytellers who love deeply...and have had their hearts broken by others. Growing up, there are frameworks for love that are heavily shaped by machismo, religion, culture, and tradition. This kind of love is tied to sacrifice and service. Learning love in this way has made it extremely challenging to make space for self-love and platonic love - love that fuels us and brings us joy and not simply for others. Love for ourselves. Most of all, a love that does not require self-sacrifice in order to be celebrated. Intro and outro music is "Little Latin Jazz" by oymaldonado. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mejorsola/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mejorsola/support

I had the chance to sit down with the brew master from Giant Jones Brewing located in Madison WI. Jessica Jones has made a huge mark on the brewery scene in Madison and all of Wisconsin.  They brew "Big Beers for Everyone" 7% ABV and up.  They are also very involved in the local community. Recently they raised around $8500 for the local Rape Crisis Center. They didn't just donates profits like most people do, they donated everything from a specially brewed beer called Credible Ale.  This is a most stop if you are in the area for any reason.  Check out their Facebook page for more info. As always, ask questions.  Be excellent to each other.

#RAPECRISISCENTER ASK FOR ROSS THANK YOU ❤ ✨ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/liquea-hill/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/liquea-hill/support

Why do some people want to win at all costs? What do people do in order to get what they want? One of the best Ravenclaws I've had the privilege to work with, Paige Martin from the Rape Crisis Center (www.rapecrisis.com), comes over to my house for some Prosecco and Harry Potter talk as we discuss the Politics of Subterfuge in Chapter 19 of GoF.   We talk about everyone engaging in subterfuge in this chapter (there's maybe TWO innocents in the whole chapter). We also talk about the mullet of friendship, how Viktor Krum is a snack, Hermione's subterfuge, Madame Maxine's fluttering eyelashes, and outrage at Ravens being depicted as the Ravenclaw mascot in the films.  To celebrate my birthday month, all June pledges will be donated to the Rape Crisis Center. Support the podcast and get some awesome rewards: www.patreon.com/acciopolitics. Find us online: www.acciopolitics.com Twitter: @acciopolitics Instagram: @acciopolitics Facebook: www.facebook.com/acciopolitics Leave a voicemail: 915-996-1699 Contact the show: info@acciopolitics.com

Episode 102. As San Antonio works to increase its college attainment to 50% to achieve its 2020 goal, we know that our college enrollment numbers continue to decline. The average associate degree graduate from the Alamo Colleges will see an increase in earnings of $9,400 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Texas. James E. Cooper Jr. talks about a new grant at St. Philip's College that connects students experiencing violent acts to resources, ultimately reducing barriers and providing support so students can reach their full potential. Find out more about his work here (www.alamo.edu/spc/alamocares/) and learn more about Alamo Colleges here (www.alamo.edu). Then, it's time to act. Find an SA2020 Nonprofit Partner to give your time and talent to, by visiting SA2020.org/partners. If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence, call the confidential Battered Women and Children's Shelter Hotline at 210-733-8810. The Rape Crisis Center's certified advocates are ready to help you 24-hours a day at at 210-349-7273. Thanks for listening www.klrn.org/thestorygoes

Adri is joined by Paige Martin, the Development Coordinator for the Rape Crisis Center in San Antonio to talk about Giving Tuesday, the very important work the Rape Crisis Center does around Sexual Violence and its many ramifications, Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and Netflix binges. Follow the rape crisis center and donate to this very important cause: www.rapecrisis.com www.twitter.com/sarapecrisisctr www.facebook.com/TheRapeCrisisCenter  

**This episode is not meant for a young audience**   Is date rape different than rape? Why is it viewed that way by many?   How do we as a world community get to a higher solution when so many have experienced so much pain and trauma?   How to stand in your power, release your victim and live as a courageous, empowered victor in your life.   Self forgiveness and forgiveness   How do we rise up together peaceably and in our highest potential?   Resources:   https://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/cv16_sum.pdf   https://rainn.org/statistics/perpetrators-sexual-violence       If this episode triggered you or resonated with you, please take the action that will most help you so you’re not living alone with this anymore. Please reach out to a family member or friend or one of the resources below to begin the healing process and stepping into your power and truth. You can do this. I stand for you and there are many women and men who stand with you. You don’t have to do this alone.  You matter and your voice is needed today.  Please reach out for what you need today from the appropriate professional or organization.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Contact the Rape Crisis Center in your area.     

Interview with Alamo Area Coalition Against Trafficking and Rape Crisis Center in San Antonio.

Jason Zuk will interview Nancy Byrne, the Author of the book, Choices a cutting edge work that empowers others to transcend the limits of common thought.    Byrne coaches her readers to listen to the inner guidance from their souls, rather than the mindless chatter of everyone around them.  Byrne was a Featured Author at the Louise Hay, “I Can Do It Conference” in Denver, CO., in April of 2015 and “Choices” was the Number One Best Seller of New Releases.As the Host of her own Radio Show – Choices – on News for the Soul Radio which airs every fourth Friday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time; Nancy offers inspirational messages of encouragement, empowerment, and self-renewal to her audience.Byrne majored in Psychology at the University of Colorado at Denver for both her Graduate and Undergraduate coursework.   She worked at an Adolescent Psychiatric Treatment Hospital, as Executive Director for a Women in Need of Group Support Program; a Rape Crisis Center; as the Director of a Victim Services Unit at a major Police Department in the Denver area, as well as a counselor at several shelters for “high risk” adolescents, and taught at both Aurora and Red Rocks Community Colleges. She is a Spiritual Reader and Channeler for the prestigious American Association of Psychics, and Byrne graduated from the Aspen Program for Spiritual Development with certification in Spiritual Development, Spirit Mediumship, Medical Intuition, Reiki Master/Teacher and is an Astrologer.   

Jason Zuk will interview Nancy Byrne, the Author of the book, Choices a cutting edge work that empowers others to transcend the limits of common thought.    Byrne coaches her readers to listen to the inner guidance from their souls, rather than the mindless chatter of everyone around them.  Byrne was a Featured Author at the Louise Hay, “I Can Do It Conference” in Denver, CO., in April of 2015 and “Choices” was the Number One Best Seller of New Releases. As the Host of her own Radio Show – Choices – on News for the Soul Radio which airs every fourth Friday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time; Nancy offers inspirational messages of encouragement, empowerment, and self-renewal to her audience. Byrne majored in Psychology at the University of Colorado at Denver for both her Graduate and Undergraduate coursework.   She worked at an Adolescent Psychiatric Treatment Hospital, as Executive Director for a Women in Need of Group Support Program; a Rape Crisis Center; as the Director of a Victim Services Unit at a major Police Department in the Denver area, as well as a counselor at several shelters for “high risk” adolescents, and taught at both Aurora and Red Rocks Community Colleges.  She is a Spiritual Reader and Channeler for the prestigious American Association of Psychics, and Byrne graduated from the Aspen Program for Spiritual Development with certification in Spiritual Development, Spirit Mediumship, Medical Intuition, Reiki Master/Teacher and is an Astrologer.   

I am a victim of sexual violence and I want you to know, you're not alone and someone believes you*. *If you are a victim of sexual violence, please reach out for help in your local area. For those who live in the Coastal Empire, The Rape Crisis Center is a click or phone call away: https://www.rccsav.org/

This week host John Voket heads to Milford to promote the upcoming 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' event to promote outreach and support The Rape Crisis Center of Milford. Then we'll open up to a conversation about oral cancer awareness and prevention with one of the hundreds of dentists at Great Expressions Dental Centers providing free screenings throughout April - which is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. And we'll close where we left off last week, chatting with the keynote speaker at the Newtown Parent Connection's Parent Empowerment University about the brand new Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.

The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center is always here for anyone who may need help! If you or someone you know needs help please call the crisis centers 24-hour hotline. (216) 619-6192 and stay connected to Cleveland!

Janet Yassen is a psychotherapist, a feminist, a civil rights activist, and one of the founders of the first rape crisis centers in Boston in 1973. If you knew you wanted to start an important center, how would you go about it? Would you do it like Janet did? We talk about gender-based violence, about how group settings are extremely important, how she works to help people get in control of their minds, bodies and spirits. Janet talks about how we need to face our own powerlessness often, and how it is possible to accomplish.

We hear about how this organisation needs you to volunteer

Topic: Hear my entire Buzzfeed 'Is It Okay?' panel segment with Buzzfeed talent discussing the topic of cheating. Then check out Part 4 of my interview with Molly Wray of the Warren Country ARCS Rape Crisis Center where we discuss Emotional Intelligence, the importance of love, touch and connecting with others, and growing up in Southern Ohio.

Topic: On this episode, I'm chatting with Molly Wray, Social Media Coordinator of the Warren County ARCS Rape Crisis Center (www.arcshelter.com) in Lebanon, Ohio about sexual assault prevention, establishing boundaries and the importance of consent, the Stanford swimmer rape case, and the controversy surrounding 'locker room talk'

In this show, we discuss the Department of Justice’s 37-page report on UNM’s handling of sexual assault on campus. We will hear from May Sagbakken of the Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico, students and Cathy Cook from Students for Reproductive Justice. We discuss the report and what resources are available for all survivors of sexual violence.

This Valentine’s Day, we talked about love, self-love, and sex education. We talked with Juan Silva, Danny Perez, and Mariana Rodriguez - 3 Enlace Comunitario members who spoke out about the importance of healthy relationships and how to prevent teen dating violence. Then, we were joined by Kira Luna of the Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico to talk about the realities of sexual violence.

Guest: Pulitzer Prize Nominated Sheryl McCollum Director, Cold Case Investigative Research Institute Sheryl McCollum began her career with training at the Rape Crisis Center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. At this center, she received some of her best hands on training and contact with victims. She went on to work for the Department of Corrections, the Secretary of State and an internship with the FBI during the Pan American Games in Indianapolis, IN. Her training and education led her to the Crime Commission and an assignment with Operation Weed and Seed, a federal task force that combines federal, state and local law enforcement to combat crime in dangerous areas. During the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Sheryl was the Coordinator of a state wide response team formed to assist victims of crime during the games. When a bomb was detonated at the Olympic site, Sheryl and her team were on the scene within 45 minutes giving aid to over 100 victims. Along with becoming the State Director of Mothers Against Driving, Sheryl attained the rank of Captain in the Special Ops Division of the Reserve Unit with the Fulton County, GA Sheriff's Office, and was the Director of police training in the Atlanta District Attorney's Office under their Domestic Violence Project. While Sheryl was investigating for Cobb County, GA Juvenile Court, she began teaching college part time. She became an International Law Enforcement Trainer for the Department of State. She had the opportunity to create two Cold Case Squads after attending the prestigious Henry Lee Institute and recently completed training as a Crime Scene Tech for the state of GA, providing value to her position with Pine Lake Police Department Cold Case Squad. With over 25 years of experience and education, Sheryl is currently the Director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which is a collaboration between Auburn University Montgomery, Faulkner University and Bauder College. This collaboration brings together researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community to develop new capabilities and work collectively to advance research, training and techniques in solving cold cases. The objectives of CCIRI are to provide the means, resources and guidance for Criminal Justice students throughout all Kaplan Higher Education to determine the solvability of actual unsolved crimes. "Join us for Wine and Crime series where we get the general public to help us "work" a case! They bring the wine we bring the crime and they give suggestions - its a fundraiser for the Cold Case Inst - it's $25 per person and they to meet all the experts from CNN, HLN like Alex Manning, DeWayne Thompson and Holly Hughes" - Sheryl McCollumhttp://www.amazon.com/Cold-Case-Pathways-Sheryl-McCollum/dp/0558654126/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=theopprep-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=&creativeASIN=0558654126This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Sheryl McCollum began her career with training at the Rape Crisis Center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. At this center, she received some of her best hands on training and contact with victims. She went on to work for the Department of Corrections, the Secretary of State and an internship with the FBI during the Pan American Games in Indianapolis, IN.Her training and education led her to the Crime Commission and an assignment with Operation Weed and Seed, a federal task force that combines federal, state and local law enforcement to combat crime in dangerous areas.During the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Sheryl was the Coordinator of a state wide response team formed to assist victims of crime during the games. When a bomb was detonated at the Olympic site, Sheryl and her team were on the scene within 45 minutes giving aid to over 100 victims.Along with becoming the State Director of Mothers Against Driving, Sheryl attained the rank of Captain in the Special Ops Division of the Reserve Unit with the Fulton County, GA Sheriff's Office, and was the Director of police training in the Atlanta District Attorney's Office under their Domestic Violence Project.While Sheryl was investigating for Cobb County, GA Juvenile Court, she began teaching college part time. She became an International Law Enforcement Trainer for the Department of State. She had the opportunity to create two Cold Case Squads after attending the prestigious Henry Lee Institute and recently completed training as a Crime Scene Tech for the state of GA, providing value to her position with Pine Lake Police Department Cold Case Squad.With over 25 years of experience and education, Sheryl is currently the Director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which is a collaboration between Auburn University Montgomery, Faulkner University and Bauder College. This collaboration brings together researchers, practitioners, students and the criminal justice community to develop new capabilities and work collectively to advance research, training and techniques in solving cold cases. The objectives of CCIRI are to provide the means, resources and guidance for Criminal Justice students throughout all Kaplan Higher Education to determine the solvability of actual unsolved crimes.Some of the high profile crimes Sheryl and her students have worked on include:Tu Pac ShakurAtlanta's Missing and Murder ChildrenMoore's Ford Bridge LynchingAmber HagermanChandra LevyNatalee HollowayThe Boston StranglerMary Shotwell-LittleThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1198501/advertisement

Our Celebration of National Women's History Month continues with special guest Karen Doughty. Karen is the author of "Empowered To Uproot The Seed of Abuse." Karen is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana but currently resides in Baton Rouge following Hurricane Katrina’s displacement. While holding true to her passion, she edifies, exalts, and encourages others. She holds a BA degree from Southern University at New Orleans, Louisiana, in social work and masters in criminal justice, with a concentration in corrections from Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Karen is an avid volunteer for the Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response Center (STAR), formerly the Rape Crisis Center. On the crisis line, she counsels victims of rape and adult survivors of child sexual abuse. She is also a member of the Louisiana Foundation against Sexual Assault (LAFASA). Karen’s platform has expanded to the masses via her radio talk show “The Lighthouse Rescue Radio Ministry Broadcast.” It is a beacon of light and source of inspiration for victims of sexual assault and adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Also the community-at-large will be educated about sexual abuse so we can react responsibly about the reality of it.   

Our Celebration of National Women's History Month continues with special guest Karen Doughty. Karen is the author of "Empowered To Uproot The Seed of Abuse." Karen is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana but currently resides in Baton Rouge following Hurricane Katrina's displacement. While holding true to her passion, she edifies, exalts, and encourages others. She holds a BA degree from Southern University at New Orleans, Louisiana, in social work and masters in criminal justice, with a concentration in corrections from Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Karen is an avid volunteer for the Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response Center (STAR), formerly the Rape Crisis Center. On the crisis line, she counsels victims of rape and adult survivors of child sexual abuse. She is also a member of the Louisiana Foundation against Sexual Assault (LAFASA). Karen's platform has expanded to the masses via her radio talk show “The Lighthouse Rescue Radio Ministry Broadcast.” It is a beacon of light and source of inspiration for victims of sexual assault and adult survivors of child sexual abuse. Also the community-at-large will be educated about sexual abuse so we can react responsibly about the reality of it.   

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