Podcasts about sexual assault victims

In Lancaster County, tens of thousands of residents have been coming together for over twenty-five years, joining forces with YWCA Lancaster to combat racism and empower women. The organization proudly hosts the biggest and longest consecutively Race Against Racism in the nation, inviting the community to participate in this vital movement. Recognizing that the journey to eliminate racism is ongoing, the YWCA emphasizes the importance of collective action in building a just future. While acknowledging that a 5K race cannot single-handedly eradicate racism, the event serves as a platform to raise awareness and mobilize individuals towards meaningful change. The YWCA Lancaster underscores the significance of "naming the need" and encourages unity among community members, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Every step taken together is deemed instrumental in making a difference. The organization pledges to persist until injustice is eradicated, institutions are reformed, and women, girls, and people of color are universally recognized as equal, powerful, and unstoppable. Proceeds from the Race Against Racism are channeled into supporting the Center for Racial and Gender Equity (CRGE), which spearheads community education, training, advocacy, and change programs. Additionally, in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, the YWCA Lancaster is conducting a Comfort & Clothing Drive. The initiative aims to provide essential supplies to sexual assault survivors in local hospitals, aiding their recovery process and assisting them in regaining stability. Sexual assault remains a prevalent issue, with statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicating that over half of women in the United States, along with one in three men, have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetimes. In response to this sobering reality, the YWCA Lancaster is committed to raising awareness and providing tangible support to survivors through initiatives like the Comfort & Clothing Drive. Through its multifaceted efforts, the YWCA Lancaster continues to serve as a beacon of hope and solidarity for individuals affected by racism and sexual violence. By fostering community engagement, promoting awareness, and offering support services, the organization remains steadfast in its mission to create a more equitable and just society. As residents of Lancaster County and beyond unite in these endeavors, they embody the collective spirit necessary to effect lasting social change.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PJ talks to Margo Noonan, Head of Cork City's Sexual Assault Treatment Unit SATU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TeleSANE Program utilizes telemedicine to connect facility site clinicians to consultants specifically trained in caring for patients who have experienced a sexual assault.The program provides equipment, education, and guidance to providers across the state of Arkansas to support a standardized care of practice. The consultants can be brought into the room with the site nurse and the patient for as much or as little as needed via a provided telecart.The program connects the community resources and helps build bridges to create a multi-disciplinary approach to sexual assault care. Patients can expect an evidence-based, trauma-informed medical forensic exam, connections to resources, and after-care follow-up guidance.

A pair of bills aimed at supporting survivors of sexual assault received a hearing on Tuesday before the state House Criminal Justice Committee. Plus, a fire severely damaged the old McCarthy's Music Venue on Fort Street in Detroit. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Special victims units are now solely responsible for investigating sexual assault and some other serious crimes, marking a turning point for the military justice system and the way sexual misconduct is handled in the military. Within each military service, Offices of Special Trial Counsel will allow trained lawyers to evaluate and prosecute allegations of sexual assault and other “covered” offenses independently, taking those cases out of the hands of victims' commanders. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced today that the Offices of Special Trial Counsel are now fully operational, officially shifting away prosecutorial discretion for serious offenses from unit commanders to specially trained military attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do so few sexual assault victims come forward? Criticisms continue to be raised over the new BC housing density plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New free, confidential legal advice service for victims of sexual assault launches in Vancouver this week. Guest: Geri Mayer-Judson - Show Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzie Miller with stories from her free range St Kilda childhood, her drama-filled life as a lawyer, and the inspiration behind her play Prima Facie

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Everything that's wrong with our justice system at the moment was summed up this week by the judge who gave those two sex offenders home detention. They were described as two of this country's most notorious sexual predators, their offending so heinous one of the victim's called it depraved, one's had PTSD and flashbacks since, one had attempted suicide twice. The judge apparently choked back tears as he said, ‘The harm to the victims can only be described as profound.' The judge 'described graphic details of some of the offending, which at times involved the use of beer bottles and a deodorant ball.' Yet given all that, what did the judge give them? Permanent name suppression - and a discounted sentence. One offender got 11 months home detention, the other got seven months. The victims urged the judge to lift name suppression, they said they felt like they had little value or worth and 'this victim blaming culture would never stop', but the judge upheld the suppression, based on the fact he felt the offenders met the category of extreme hardship - and would not be able to move on with their lives if their names were made public. They had their sentences reduced due to their age at the time, with the judge saying ‘youth is relevant as it explains the lack of consequential thinking.' What message does that send young offenders in our current climate of rampant youth crime? That you have another excuse for your behaviour - you're too young to be thinking clearly. So despite the profound impact on the victims lives, the trauma, the flashbacks, the suicide attempts, the bravery in coming forward and going through this whole process, despite all of that, what are they left with? How is there any justice served for them? The judge was concerned about the offenders' ability to move on with their lives, but what about the victims? How do they move on with their lives? This is why so many victims of sexual violence and sexual offending never come forward. This is why they feel the system is broken and rigged against them. How many times do we hear about the plight of the offender? Their background, their upbringing, their challenges? Why is that seemingly prioritised over and above the plight of the victims? These guys didn't even show remorse. The judge said, ‘I am not convinced there is a high level of remorse, remorse needn't be extraordinary but it must be genuine. There is a lack of tangible evidence of this.' So no remorse, but still a light sentence. When the TV news crews filmed one of these guys leaving court he flicked the bird at them, had his middle finger up at them the whole way out. Does that indicate a chastened offender whose learnt the lesson or understands the gravitas of what they've done? Of course not.  It's just another guilty criminal who beat the system. A system that is seemingly designed to favour the offender. It's a travesty not just for the victims, but for all the families involved in trying to hold predators to account. What it says is - the crime committed against you may have ruined your life, but the justice system wants to make sure it doesn't ruin the lives of the offenders too. I just don't see how that's fair - or just. It feels like we have a justice system working backwards, where there's actually no justice at allSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the Pascagoula alien abductions happen? Langston and David make contact with Khari Johnson (Pause with Sam Jay) to talk about this Southern conspiracy theory. Boy scout stories are bound to pop up as they find video reenactments of the kidnappings online. Lots of questions asked and sad truths realized throughout the discussion. Also, why are those Avatar aliens so thick? Send your conspiracy theories, music drops, and any problematic talks to mymommapod@gmail.com We are now on YouTube! Listen & Watch episodes of My Momma Told Me. Subscribe to the channel here! Want to follow the craziness of Black conspiracy theories? We're on Instagram at @mymommatoldmepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several higher-ups in the Boston Archdiocese, including Cardinal Sean O'Malley, are named in a new lawsuit alleging sexual abuse at a local Catholic school. WBZ's Nichole Davis reports.

In this episode of the Employee Survival Guide, Mark explores the recently enacted federal ban on predispute nondisclosure agreements regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace. The Speak Out Act bans or voids any and all predispute agreements from prohibiting anyone for complaining about sexual assault and sexual harassment.  These agreements are not to be confused with severance, settlement agreements- so called postdispute nondisclosure agreements, which the law does not apply to.   Listen to hear Mark explain the reality of the federal ban and how employers have attempted to get around these federal and state bans on nondisclosure of sexual harassment and sexual assault claims by victoms.  Mark anticipates the problem is not going to go away. Speak Out Act. https://www.natlawreview.com/article/new-speak-out-act-voids-predispute-nondisclosure-and-nondisparagement-provisionsban on forced arbitration National Women's Law Center, April 2020 Fact Sheet: Limiting Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement Agreements That Silence Workers: Policy Recommendations.The content of this website is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice nor create an attorney-client relationship.  Carey & Associates, P.C. makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of the information contained on this website or to any website to which it is linked to. If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts. Leaving a review will inform other listeners you found the content on this podcast is important in the area of employment law in the United States. For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.

Investigative journalist, podcast creator & author Nicki Weisensee Egan is dropping truth bombs and setting the record straight on the twists and turns in the Cosby case. Nicki has covered the allegations against Cosby since 2005 when no other media outlets would touch it. Listen to our compelling discussion with Kathryn Robb, Esq. as co-host.

It was in the Fall of 2016 that I first received an email from Haley Murphy, then the Campus Sexual Assault Liaison of the Crime Victim Assistance Center, Inc., located in Binghamton, NY.  Haley was writing to let me know that I had been recommended to her to provide training on the neuroscience of trauma in sexual assault and interpersonal violence assault, as well as principles on trauma-informed interviewing and investigations, to a multi-disciplinary audience that CVAC, Inc., and the New York State Police were co-sponsoring. That was the beginning of what continues to be an extremely productive business relationship and friendship between Haley and me; I was hired to do the presentation which occurred in July of 2017, and it was there that I had the privilege of meeting the four panelists that presented after my training (see the previous four episodes' notes for those details). In 2020, when I made early attempts at getting the ball rolling for launching this podcast, I asked Haley if she would be a guest on my show, and she willingly agreed. It was a pleasure to get to know Haley better during that interview, and moreover, to hear how passionate she was about providing trauma-informed interviewing training to the nearly 200 law enforcement, victim advocates, mental health providers, social workers and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners that had attended the training that the CVAC and NYSP had provided. I was impressed with her enthusiasm and zealous attitude…you will be, too; it comes across in the interview. Even though this interview occurred over 2 years ago, it is still as pertinent, valid, and important today as it was then; you'll understand what I mean when you hear this interview—Haley and I discussed her background, education, and work history. But we also had a very interesting and educational discussion about common sexual trauma responses, victim impact, and her work to provide healing and recovery to her clients, at the same time she is growing in her own survival story. This is an episode you're going to not want to miss! In preparing to post this episode, I called Haley today to let her know that I was going to post it…she was very excited at the news. Even more exciting was her response when I asked if she would do a follow-up interview with me for the podcast in a few weeks; she readily accepted the invitation, not only ready to talk more about the important subjects we plan to cover, but also eager to let everyone know of the changes that have occurred in her life…a promotion at work, and a surprise that I'll let her tell you about when I post her follow-up interview! This is an episode you'll want to share!...it's too good to keep to yourself! Please don't forget to rate the episode, and subscribe to SASS—whether you listen to all the episodes or not! And please, do your part to help bring justice to victims and survivors…because we all know someone whose life has been affected by rape or sexual assault. Start By Believing!      

The Holidays can be a difficult time for Sexual Assault Victims & Survivors. We understand how important it is to make our loved ones and friends feel welcomed, safe, and secure after experiencing trauma. While you may have great intentions to help them enjoy the Holiday season, you may not know how to fulfill their needs. This episode will be a guide for supporters, family, and friends of Sexual Assault. These tips will help you in providing holiday comfort for the individual who has experienced sexual assault in your life!

A new non-profit is focused on helping sexual assault victims in Adams County. Pennsylvania Coalition of Rape hired Atle Walter in September to open Adams County Sexual Assault Services. Walter and her colleague, Emily Uleau, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to care for victims at any stage of their trauma. “We try to meet the client where they are at and provide the needs they want to be provided with,” Walter said. “We never force anything on anyone because everyone is always at different stages.” Walter and Uleau will accompany victims to the hospital or police station. They can also connect them with free legal information, counseling, food, and shelter. Services are available at any point in a victim's recovery process, even a decade later. All services are free and confidential, Walter said. “We work with them and follow up with them to make sure they are getting everything they need,” Walter said. Walter encourages everyone to call her, even if they are unsure they want to report their assault to the police. “We are there to be a helping hand,” she said. Friends or family members of victims can also call Atle for advice. “The best thing you can do is just support them as much as possible,” she said. “Encourage them to talk to somebody, encourage them to seek professional help whether through us or a counselor. Just being a friend they can rely on day-to-day is super important.” PCAR is also working with local school districts to provide sexual assault prevention education. Walter said she was drawn to work with victims since she learned such a career existed and has been in the field since 2014. “I really like helping people. Every time I get to talk to somebody and help them with what they are going through, that really keeps me going,” she said. Anyone seeking help for themselves, a friend or a family member who is a victim of sexual assault can call PCAR's 24/7 hotline at 1-888-772-7227. Learn more about Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape by listening to the entire 20-minute interview with Walter. Featured image caption: Atle Walter is the direct services supervisor for Adams County Sexual Assault Services.

In the October episode of Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine, Drs. Danya Khoujah and Wendy Chang discuss caring for sexual assault victims as well as selecting appropriate critical care transport. As always, you'll hear about the hot topics covered in CDEM's regular features, including moyamoya disease–induced stroke in Clinical Pediatrics, recurrent prosthetic hip dislocation in Critical Cases in Orthopedics and Trauma, traction splinting a midshaft femur fracture in The Critical Procedure, moderate temperature management after nonshockable rhythm cardiac arrest in the Literature Review, and a pregnant trauma patient in The Critical Image.

California has just introduced a way for survivors of sexual assault to track the testing of evidence in their cases. And, if you're a renter, there's a chance your rent has gone up over the past few years. A recent ProPublica investigation looked at whether widely used rent pricing software could be driving up rental prices in housing markets across the country. Then, voters are being asked to choose a new county assessor. What does the job entail and who are the candidates? Next, academic excellence is now riding on the wheels of some gnarly skateboards at a school in the La Mesa-Spring Valley school district. Then, a preview of the 23rd annual San Asian Film Festival which kicks off on Thursday with the documentary “Bad Axe” at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Finally, the late musician and activist Ramon “Chunky” Sanchez is already a fixture in San Diego's Chicano history. A new documentary about his life and legacy, “Singing Our Way To Freedom” airs Thursday on KPBS television.

Armie Hammer, heir to the controversial Occidental Petroleum, and mediocre actor, has really been on everyone's radar lately. Whether you know him from Call Me By Your Name, J Edgar, The Social Network, or his quick little guest appearance on Gossip Girl, I'm sure you also know him as a potential cannibal. While the cannibal claims have never truly been substantiated, we are here to discuss and sum up the Armie Hammer stuff so that you don't have to waste any of your precious time looking into this d-bag. You're welcome for our service. Sources for this episode: House of Hammer on Discovery + https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armand_Hammer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armie_Hammer https://www.vox.com/culture/22338844/armie-hammer-rape-accusation-effie-cannibalism-explained https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/ten-long-years-of-trying-to-make-armie-hammer-happen https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/03/the-fall-of-armie-hammer-a-family-saga-of-sex-money-drugs-and-betrayal https://www.vulture.com/article/armie-hammer-allegations-career-timeline.html Resources for Sexual Assault Victims: https://www.rainn.org/resources National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (available 24/7) Effects of Sexual Assault: https://www.wcsap.org/help/about-sexual-assault/effects-sexual-assault https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/sexual-assault/ https://www.insider.com/places-that-help-survivors-of-sexual-assault-2019-4 https://nacvcb.org/ https://www.nsvrc.org/organizations?field_organizations_target_id=4&field_states_territories_target_id=All --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thechalkline/support

A Fredericton woman, 26, was told no trained nurses were available to conduct sexual assault forensic exam. Gender justice advocate Farrah Khan explains the story..CP24 anchor Nick Dixon gives a royal update live from London on the Queen's ongoing services.. Jamie Ellerton and Karen Stintz on Smart Speakers

Stacey Webb is an Intuitive Trauma Release Mentor, using her certifications and skills as an EFT Practitioner, Rebirthing Breathwork Practitioner, Intuitive Intelligence Trainer, Embodied Processing Practitioner and more, to work with people who feel a deep longing to reconnect themselves. Prior to being a Trauma Release Mentor, Stacey was a police officer and detective within the police force for over 15 years.Stacey creates and holds space for people and with an open mind we build a flexible regulated and autonomous nervous system using an intuitive blend of EFT tapping, breathwork and somatic embodiment for people as they release; fears, stressful emotions, traumatic events, unhealthy habits/patterns and limiting beliefs from their body. Website: https://staceywebb.vipmembervault.com/

Today is Thursday, July 14. Here are your top headlines from around the Fargo, North Dakota area.  InForum Minute is a product of Forum Communications, brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, go to InForum.com.

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

BYU-Idaho's Title IX Coordinator Nick Rammell talks about his role and the resources his office has for students who have become victims of sexual assault.

State lawmakers want to set aside money in this year's budget to hire more nurses to examine people who have been sexually assaulted; Governor Glenn Youngkin signed two election related bills into law yesterday; Richmond may be blocked from having a second chance at a casino, if part of the Senate's budget proposal is passed; and other local news stories.

Many people who experience sexual assault from Ghana's poorest communities cannot afford the $85 medical exam required to file a police report.  

Two sexual assault victims say ACC discouraged them from making claims and failed to inform them about the financial help they could be entitled to. One of the women says ACC told her she was better off staying on a Work and Income benefit because its own process for getting weekly compensation was 'too traumatic'. Investigative journalist Anusha Bradley reports.

Two sexual assault victims say ACC discouraged them from making claims and failed to inform them about the financial help they could be entitled to. One of the women says ACC told her she was better off staying on a Work and Income benefit because its own process for getting weekly compensation was 'too traumatic'. Investigative journalist Anusha Bradley reports.

(Starts at 1:00 mark) The Corner Brook Women's Centre is setting up a Sexual Assault Response and Advocacy 24-hour crisis line, to help victims navigate the health care and justice systems, (10:48) NL's government prepares to rename the Mary March Museum, (18:08) LGBTQ+ advocate Gemma Hickey witnesses a political milestone related to the controversial practice of conversion therapy, and (26:08) singer/songwriter Dahlia Waller starts a solo music career.

      Slam the Gavel welcomes back Attorney Ingrid Irwin from Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The last time she was on the show was November 16th, 2021, Season 2, Episode #130. In this podcast we discussed her book, Nolle Prosequi in, which was published in 2020. The title of the book means "do not prosecute." This is a call to action and critically assesses the latest developments in the law in this area from 2018 to present day. This book is published under her name Ingrid Irwin.      Attorney Irwin stressed the importance of sexual assault victims/victims of rape to have THEIR OWN ATTORNEY. The Prosecution in a Criminal Case IS NOT THE VICTIM'S ATTORNEY.  This must be made clear at the very beginning that the crime takes place. The victim should not go to the police, but to retain an attorney first.  This would save the victim from repetitious re-traumatizing of the incident.    With two books written, Attorney Irwin is very passionate about victims getting justice the correct way  and that is that they have THEIR OWN ATTORNEY.Attorney Irwin is a book author of two books on the law and sexual assault that can be found on AMAZON:Doli Incapax in 2018 (means accused is deemed incapable of criminal intent "guilty mind" due to their young age 10-14 yrs) This is my memoir, my pen name is Cleopatra Jones.Nolle Prosequi in2020 (means 'do not prosecute') This is a call to action and critically assesses the latest developments in the law in this area, from 2018 to present day. This is published under my name Ingrid Irwin.    Again, Attorney Irwin is an Activist against sex abuse and child sexual abuse (CSA), on social media such as Facebook: Ingrid Irwin.  She has also been a speaker at events including at the recent, "Women's March4Justice," in Canberra in March 2021    To reach Attorney Ingrid Irwin: ingridtamarairwin@gmail.comSupport the show(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://beentheregotout.com/https://monicaszymonik.mykajabi.com/Masterclass  USE CODE SLAM THE GAVEL PODCAST FOR 10% OFF THE COURSEhttp://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.com    Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)

Slam the Gavel welcomes back Attorney Ingrid Irwin from Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The last time she was on the show was November 16th, 2021, Season 2, Episode #130. In this podcast we discussed her book, Nolle Prosequi in, which was published in 2020. The title of the book means "do not prosecute." This is a call to action and critically assesses the latest developments in the law in this area from 2018 to present day. This book is published under her name Ingrid Irwin. Attorney Irwin stressed the importance of sexual assault victims/victims of rape to have THEIR OWN ATTORNEY. The Prosecution in a Criminal Case IS NOT THE VICTIM'S ATTORNEY. This must be made clear at the very beginning that the crime takes place. The victim should not go to the police, but to retain an attorney first. This would save the victim from repetitious re-traumatizing of the incident. With two books written, Attorney Irwin is very passionate about victims getting justice the correct way and that is that they have THEIR OWN ATTORNEY. Attorney Irwin is a book author of two books on the law and sexual assault that can be found on AMAZON: Doli Incapax in 2018 (means accused is deemed incapable of criminal intent "guilty mind" due to their young age 10-14 yrs) This is my memoir, my pen name is Cleopatra Jones. Nolle Prosequi in2020 (means 'do not prosecute') This is a call to action and critically assesses the latest developments in the law in this area, from 2018 to present day. This is published under my name Ingrid Irwin. Again, Attorney Irwin is an Activist against sex abuse and child sexual abuse (CSA), on social media such as Facebook: Ingrid Irwin. She has also been a speaker at events including at the recent, "Women's March4Justice," in Canberra in March 2021 To reach Attorney Ingrid Irwin: ingridtamarairwin@gmail.com Support the show(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri) http://beentheregotout.com/ https://monicaszymonik.mykajabi.com/Masterclass USE CODE SLAM THE GAVEL PODCAST FOR 10% OFF THE COURSE http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.com

The U.S. military has a terrible track record of mishandling sexual assault cases. Some lawmakers are pushing for an overhaul of the military justice system that would alter the way cases are investigated, charges are filed, and juries are seated. This week we welcome Law360 reporter Sarah Martinson to the show to explain what changes could improve military justice. Also this week: we break down what to watch in an ongoing trial between King & Spalding and a fired ex-associate; a Florida state judge accuses a local attorney of blackmailing her with the release of nude photographs as part of a protracted custody battle; and the story of a Pennsylvania attorney who took of his pants in the courthouse rotunda.

The GBI and Roswell police are asking for the public's help finding sexual assault victims in an ongoing criminal investigation; The Sandy Springs Police Department has arrested eight people who allegedly aided in a home invasion where a mother and her young daughter were held at gunpoint; Fulton County Schools achieved a record-breaking graduation rate in 2021 #NorthFulton #Georgia #LocalNews - - - - - - The Northside Neighbor Podcast is local news for Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, and the entire Northside.  Northside Neighbor Register Here for your essential digital news.  This podcast was produced and published for the Northside Neighbor by BG Ad Group on 10-26-2021 For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Caitlin Wahrer, author of the The Damage, which details the fallout and repercussions of a sexual assault that affects not only the victim, but also family and friends.    Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook Caitlin's Links: Instagram Twitter Facebook   Ad Links: City of Ghosts Podcast Vellum PubSite Why Do We Say That? Hidden Compass

Families of sexual assault victims have won a landmark victory to speak the names of their dead loved ones... after a Herald Sun campaign forced a state government backflip.  All Australians who are fully vaccinated by December 1 would receive $300 ….under a Labor plan to fast-track the rollout and kickstart the economy.  Thousands of sleep apnoea sufferers may be at risk of respiratory illness... after Philips recalled all of its CPAP machines over safety concerns. And Gold Coast chief executive Mark Evans says there was nothing unusual behind his decision to sit among the Suns' coaching staff ...only days after master coach Alastair Clarkson announced his departure from Hawthorn.  Those are your headlines from the Herald Sun For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Town with Tanya chats with You-tuber/Author, Unbreakable Me, Elizabeth Graybill, and LCSW-R, CASAC Trauma Therapist, Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Drug Treatment program, In Patient Psych, SW Supervisor, Betty Dudas about victims of sexual abuse. 90% of rape victims know their abuser. What can victims do when family and friends of abuser re-traumatize them with guilt? Only 25 of 1,000 abusers will go to jail. Telling is important to free yourself, out the abuser and save others. Rape is usually by someone we know or family knows. It is common for them to defend the abuser and oust the victim or shame them. You owe NO one "Proof", they know what they did. "Be comfortable with being uncomfortable" (Elizabeth Graybill), especially when you first share. Every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted and every 9 minutes that victim is a child according to RAINN 1-800-656-HOPE To all victims, know you are not alone, you made it this far, get therapy or help to process so that you can move forward and find closure, peace and reach your true calling.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and today’s guest is unfortunately very aware of what sexual assault victims go through both during and after the assault. Our host Steve is honored to welcome friend, and pioneer for women playing in football, Katie Hnida. Katie is an author, advocate, and history-making athlete. In this episode, we get to hear her journey of discovering her love of football, following her dreams of becoming a college and semi-pro kicker in her favorite sport, and how she has turned the trauma of being sexually assaulted by a teammate into being a voice and advocate for sexual assault victims.   02:00 Katie and I go way back! 03:15 What did your journey look like growing up and becoming a collegiate athlete? 05:15 How did you discover that you had the talent for punting a football? 06:00 What was it like trying out for your high school football team? 09:40 What did the guys in High School think when you became a Varsity Kicker? 11:20 Did colleges quickly become interested? 13:15 What did it feel like playing for your dream college football team? 15:00 What was the transition like from playing in high school to college football? 16:30 Why did you end up leaving your dream college of CU? 18:30 Did anyone defend you as you were being harassed? 19:00 The ultimate betrayal of being sexually assaulted by someone she knew. 20:40 Did you initially tell anybody about being raped? 21:40 How did you navigate depression and trauma after the assault? 24:50 Making history at the University of New Mexico! 28:50 The contrast of the team at CU and University of New Mexico. 30:40 What was it like doing a public interview about the sexual assault? 34:30 What was your Dad’s reaction to hearing about the assault? 38:15 Tell us about becoming a semi-pro football player? 41:00 Why has it become so important to you to be an advocate for sexual assault victims? 43:30 What are the biggest misconceptions about sexual assault cases? 45:40 Are there still times you relive the experience as you see stories of sexual assault? 48:30 What advice would you give to someone who finds themselves victim of sexual assault and doesn’t know what to do? 49:30 What is your pathfinder, a quote or saying that inspires you?   ……………………….   Follow us on Instagram | @itswhywerehere  

A staggering number of sexual violence crimes may be sliding by without repercussion.Only 31-percent of people charged with rape last year were convicted, the lowest rate of conviction ever recorded.Women's Refuge says many more cases don't even end up in court.Chief executive Ang Jury told Tim Dower the whole justice system needs an overhaul.She says courts, judges and juries are still buying into rape myths and blaming victims for what is happening to them.Jury says most cases don't even make it to court."Police only lay charges under current prosecution guidelines, when they believe there's a reasonable chance of success."LISTEN ABOVE

The Duo discuss Comedians fighting each other, Coming 2 America Rape scene, Darryl tells his sexual assault story, David shares his likely to be sexually assaulted story, Jeff Bezos's ex marries a HS science teacher, David has issues with a Dog, a mouse, and might become a cat man, Darryl tries to sabotage the episode with technical difficulties.   

Trigger Warning: Today’s episode covers sexual assault and rape at length. Please be advised and take care while listening. If you need support after a rape or assault, here is the information for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline We continue to hear from survivors in this series, and today’s guest, Emily Hunt, has quite the story to tell. Emily lives in London and was a victim of rape after being drugged by a man she did not know, in 2015. Emily faced hurdles in getting justice from the moment she awoke to this nightmare but chose to face this ordeal head on and didn’t stop until there was resolution - but more than one unexpected turn in the case continued to derail her best efforts. Though Emily has been diagnosed with PTSD and has had her life turned upside down, a rather exciting breakthrough occurred just recently which has given Emily an entirely new platform and way to improve the system for other victims and survivors of rape in the UK. You can follow Emily @https://twitter.com/emilyinpublicVisit her website: http://www.emilyinpublic.com/Sincere thanks to Emily for sharing her story with us.The book we reference; The Body Keeps the Score https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748Join me at the Charley Project Fundraiser Podcast-a- thon! All details and donation information here: http://www.our-americana.com/fundraisingPromo played in today’s episode: Missing from the Crawlspace Network: http://crawlspace-media.com/shows#/missing/My new podcast, CRIMINALITY is out! New episodes every other Friday - please rate/review/subscribe. https://podfollow.com/criminalityFollow us on IG/Twitter/FB: @criminalityshowThis series on SURVIVORS is sponsored by She’s Birdie! Receive10% off your purchase with CODE: DIEHARD https://www.shesbirdie.com/ CODE: DIEHARDDIE-ALOGUE: a true crime conversation, is a weekly true crime podcast, hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Edited by Jason Usry. Original Music by Olivia Himes. https://soundcloud.com/olivia-himesLove DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate + review the show! ——> https://podfollow.com/diealogueLet’s Kill the Small Talk + Start a DIE-ALOGUE. FOLLOW! Instagram Facebook Twitter: @diealoguepodEmail me! rebekah@yellowtapetruecrime.comREBEKAHSEBASTIAN.COM for more! https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/

Award-winning ABC investigative reporter Louise Milligan delves into the issues examined in her latest book, 'Witness: An Investigation Into the Brutal Cost of Seeking Justice.' Louise talks about the traumatic effects witnesses and complainants of sexual abuse experience under cross-examination, and whilst navigating the criminal justice system in Australia. Broadcast on 16 February 2021.

This week we talk to Barb Garber and Maria Girolamo. One coordinates resources for victims and one is a past victim of Military Sexual Trauma. Each brings a perspective to why reaching out is so important.

Thank you for listening to Mormon Sex Info. This episode is an archived episode and is only now becoming publicly available. Mormon Sex Info relies on contributions. To contribute, please visit: mormonsex.info Natasha is joined by Symmetry Solutions colleagues Sarah Hughes-Zabawa, LCSW, and Jennifer White, LCSW.  They discuss issues of consent and ways to better equip church leaders, family members, supporters and allies of anyone who has had to deal with any type of sexual assault.   Resources Mentioned During this Podcast:   Perpetrator Responses to Victim Confrontation: DARVO and Victim Self-Blame How to Teach Consent to Kids in 5 Simple Steps

Elaine Pasqua, CSP is one of the most effective and dynamic speakers addressing the life-altering impact of high-risk behaviors. For the past 25 years her passion has helped her to transform the lives of over half a million students at more than 650 universities nationwide. She provides programming for countless businesses, professional associations, the military, high schools, and parent groups. Elaine has worked with athletes from 31 professional sports teams across the NFL, NBA, and Major League Baseball as well as the most notable Division I college football programs. At 5'3 she loves standing among these gentle giants and enjoys enhancing the lives of young adults and athletes. She motivates her audiences to make positive choices to achieve brighter futures. Elaine is the author of #Mom I Got This: Building Your Legacy in College and Beyond.

HEAR YE! HEAR YE! In today's meeting we're discussing serious agendas like the new PKPP, sexual harassment issues and racist statues? We're also continuing today's podcast with a nod to last week's podcast and wanna know what's the oldest recorded name of Malaysia? Settle down and have that nice sip of hot kopi-o for a new episode of Meetingkap!

Melissa McCormick is the author of the Canadian bestselling book, “The Queen's Daughter” which is a true story of the worst and most highly publicized case of sexual assault in Detroit history. Melissa is an expert on sexual assault and the aftermath, and served on the board of directors of the Windsor and Essex County Sexual Assault Crisis Center for nine years, holding the position of President from 2005-2008. The highly anticipated sequel to “The Queen's Daughter” called “Thick Skin” which focuses on the aftermath of trauma including topics such as PTSD, depression, forgiveness, relationship with God and more, was released in 2014. She is also a past president of the Women's Economic Forum and is the 2009 recipient of the Athena Leadership Award presented by the Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce In 2015 Melissa was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Windsor and was invited to speak to over a thousand graduates during the commencement ceremony. Melissa runs her own non-profit agency called the Queen's Daughter “Cause” to help sexual assault victims move forward in their lives. And, she continues her mission to stand up and speak out on behalf of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence who do not yet have the courage to do so for themselves. 00:24 Introduction 00:50 What happened on that terrifying night when Melissa became, "The Queen's Daughter"? 06:00 A cinematic episode and short film 07:30 Empowerment: the courage to report to the police 07:35 Dead inside, motivation to stay alive and Mr. Lewis, an incredible mentor 11:25 The Queen's Daughter Cause 12:40 Perspective from someone who has been through it 14:20 We will not remain silent. 15:30 Forgiveness and changing the law 18:40 Supports for sexual assault victims today 19:50 How to support the Queen's Daughter Cause 23:00 Accolades 23:35 Sexual Assault is a social issue 23:50 A wonderful life and future! 25:00 Guidance for victims of sexual assault www.queensdaughter.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taking-the-helm/support

Andy from New York City forgave but still has anger, she surmises Jesse doesn't have perfect peace either and asks about that. Joe Biden Said To Believe Women Who Say They're Sexual Assault Victims. Now He's Denying A Woman's Sexual Assault Accusation Amber from Dallas JLP calls out… IDubbbz Earl from Michigan says Jesse ran from him but we all know Earl is slow, black & old. Steve from New York City brings up a similarity between Reagan and Trump and how they both wanted to reduce funding to the CDC which makes Steve suspicious.

Sexual Assault victims at the North Shore Medical Center are now receiving in-person care along with expert forensic nursing via telenursing. WBZ NewsRadio's Karyn Regal reports.

On our 150th episode Shaun will unpack and explain the horrible sex trafficking case involving teenager Chrystul Kizer, who ultimately shot and killed her trafficker.

On this episode of Morning Convos Host Ali Sheen tackles another Uncomfortable Conversation when he discusses Why Sexual Assault Victims Shouldn't Automatically Be Believed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morningconvos/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morningconvos/support

The Defense Department has just kicked off a new effort to catch serial sexual assault offenders. It's called the CATCH program, and it compares predators' identifying information to those in law enforcement databases, including in cases where the victim wants to stay anonymous. It also gives victims another chance to prosecute their attackers. Federal News Network's Scott Maucione has been writing about CATCH, and he joined Jared Serbu with the details on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Major Donna Riguidel, public affairs officer, Canadian Strategic Response Team - Sexual Misconduct.

You have gone to the ER and told someone you have been sexually assaulted. Now what happens? Hospitals, law enforcement, and organizations are changing the ways they handle sexual assault victims. It is important to know what to expect at the hospital and what options are available. Listen to Perry's SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) nurses discuss the reality of what sexual assault victims go through.Learn more at www.perrymemorial.org/pulse

What the world needs now is change. This is an episode that may be triggering for some. It is an episode where Arielle Coree shows her soul, shares her thoughts and extends her hand to those who have lived through sexual assault. She is raw, emotional and ready to bring much needed change. So, hit play and help be apart of something that supports victims and demands a shift in what we accept as ok in this lifetime. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arielle-coree1/support

tablesparlay ep 8 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Toni Williams—The Queen Motivator- Advocacy for Women Veterans www.thequeenmotivator.com/advocacy for Sexual Assault Victims-www.online.rainn.org/ National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE

In this podcast Noga Ariel Galor explains to Gil Kidron the damage to the psyche of sexual assault victims and how do they cope with this damage for the rest of their lives.

Come join us as we explore political topics from a different angle. Today's topic: Should sexual assault victims be silenced?

Sexual Assault Victims rough week for Ptsd with Kavanaugh sworn in and Trump comments against women destroying men's life.

Sarah Hughes-Zabawa, LCSW, and Jennifer White, CSW, join Natasha to discuss consent and ways that we can better equip ourselves whether as leaders in the church, family members, supports and allies for anyone that has had to deal with any type of sexual assault. Discussed in this topic are articles including, Myths about Rape and How to Teach Consent to Kids from everydyafeminism.com:   https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/02/how-to-teach-consent-to-kids/ Natasha Helfer Parker runs an online practice, Symmetry Solutions and writes at The Mormon Therapist for Patheos: Hosting the Conversation of Faith. She also hosts the popular podcasts, Mormon Mental Health & Mormon Sex Info and creates the sex educational resource, Sex Talk with Natasha.

Mary and Erin take on the sexual abuse crisis in our culture and how to heal from the wounds and pain it's inflicting. Mary shares inspiring stories from her 30 years of helping victims move on from even the most abominable attacks. Rape and gang rape victims who have healed and gone on to live normal lives filled with peace and joy and, surprisingly, even compassion for their attackers. It's a sober, but exhilarating conversation full of hope for sexual assault victims and predators as well as their friends and families. Episode Highlights, Ideas and Wisdom  Sexual abuse is about power and powerlessness on both sides of the equation. Can we forgive the predator? Should we forgive a predator? Sexual assault is part of the human shadow. We're all very full of light and darkness. This crisis is an opportunity to launder our darker aspects and experiences and find our light. Forgiveness is a state of freedom. Freedom from trauma. Freedom from sad decisions you've made about life or people or yourself or what you deserve. Forgiveness doesn't excuse the vile and atrocious behavior. It's not about the nature of the sins. It's about healing wounds and pain from bad experiences in life. Sexual assault is an amazing betrayal of trust. Very often the victim takes the experience to mean that they don't deserve their own boundaries. They don't deserve to succeed in this society unless they give it away. Most victims feel a sense of shame about having been in the position of powerlessness or giving themselves away because they didn't know what else to do at the time. They think maybe somehow they were in collusion with the predator if say there was a lot of drinking involved. So, they think they asked for it. They blew it somehow. The positivity of so many sexual abuse stories being told right now is that victims are feeling less alone, less self-blame and that it's less of a personal story and more of a cultural ill. Can we have compassion for everyone, including the criminals? The men that were so misguided and caused so much harm and are dealing with a lot of bad karma and weighty baggage they have to process. We don't really know why people do some of the things they do. Some predators who are ripping off a sexual experience from someone who's not exactly willing are feeling powerless themselves. They don't really know their truest self. They're seeking energy almost like they're hungry. Like they're empty and they're seeking the energy of this other person which they are going to rip off and dominate for a few moments. They feel kind of powerful for an hour or a day or a week or a month and then they have to do it again because they get hungry again. They go and find a new prey to rip that energy from. The victim feels like they've lost a piece of themselves. They also feel like they've been given the energy of shame that the predator may have been carrying around trying to get rid of it. There's this strange exchange that goes on around power and shame that all of us have to face into somehow and maybe have some compassion for both sides of the equation. You can't wait for healing until justice is done. You have to do both. If you are not ready to forgive, you have to ask yourself, how much longer do you want to remain tied to the predator? Do you really want to be tethered to him? How much longer would you like to dwell in that little dark room where you were hurt? How much longer to you want to be that child, that wounded and degraded person? An important part of the healing process is honoring your wounded personality. The part of you that feels damaged or ripped off. What you've lost. Your innocence. Trust. Your sense of rights. Honoring the person that you were and not blaming yourself anymore for what you've lost. Realizing that you were a child or the predator was much bigger than you or he had a weapon or there were four of them and one of you and that you couldn't help it.

Justice and Drew discuss tax reform before they are joined by Abby Honold, a woman that is working on a bill to change how sexual assault survivors are interviewed after their attacks.

Host Dr. Ryan Stanton talks to Dr. Krystin Thomas, a resident physician and rape crisis advocate. She talks about the assessment and approach to the sexual assault victim in the ED.

Episode 13 talks about the Taylor Swift trial and how her sexual assault trial gives other victims a voice to also stand up and fight for justice.

A short discussion about services available to students who are victims of sexual assault.

A short discussion about services available to students who are victims of sexual assault.

EP 22: Feminism and Justice for All     Let’s listen to Hatch Innovation’s Director of Events & Culinary Happenings, Jess DeNoto chat with upcoming panelist Emilly Prado. Emilly is a writer who focuses on the intersection of feminist identity, race, class, gender and popular culture. Throughout this episode, Emilly covers authors and artists who’ve inspired her over the years, to current events and the recent articles she’s researched and written, and how our own identities and perceptions play a role in the content we view. Please join us and contribute your identity and perception to this ever-growing conversation.   Host Jess DeNoto, Hatch Innovation A native New York turned longtime Portland resident, Jess has been enjoying french presses at Hatch since its grand opening in January 2014, and currently serves as the director of ComCap Conferences, gatherings of community capital leaders from across the country. Outside of the Hatch realm, Jess is the Executive Director of Vegan Iron Chef, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized based in Portland, OR, and is a co-founder of Vida Vegan Con (2009-2015), an award-winning international vegan lifestyle, blogging & social media conference.  She received a degree in Marketing Communication from Emerson College in Boston, MA, and spends her free time talking to her cats (Huxley & Zelda), obsessing over curry pastes, placing library holds, living car-free and cultivating a community garden plot with her wife. This episode marks Jess’ first appearance on the Hatch the Future podcast. You can find her online as @jdfunks on Instagram and @getsconed on Twitter. Guests Emilly Prado, Writer, Bitch Media Writer, photographer, and future librarian. A Chicana native of the San Francisco Bay Area, she has called Portland home since 2009. Her writing typically focuses on pop culture with an intersectional feminist lens in relation to race, class, and gender. She earned a B.A. in Child and Family Studies from Portland State University with cum laude honors, received a 2016 ALA Spectrum Scholarship, and is a current MLIS candidate at San Jose State University. Her work has appeared in Bitch Media, the Portland Mercury, Feministing, Ms. Magazine, and Travel Portland. When not writing, working, or schooling, she makes zines, sells homemade pinback buttons, and travels as much as possible. You can see her work at www.emillyprado.com In this episode you’ll hear about An exploration of Intersectional Feminism Recognizing the social responsibility of diversifying both professional and personal environments How the editing process can change the original intent Examination of identity and gender in contemporary politics and popular culture Referenced Resources: Emilly’s website Bitch Media Bell Hooks Institute   Referenced Articles: “How Media Coverage of Sexual Assault Victims in Portland Perpetuates Rape Culture” Medium.com September 21, 2016 “The Hunger Games’ Anti-Consumerism Message is No Match for Cover Girl” Bitch November 19, 2013   Referenced Inspiration + Voices: Amandla Stenberg Janet Mock St. Sucia Xicanisma Chimamanda Adichie Selena - The Film Remezcla Kat Blaque Black Girl Dangerous Nalgona Positivity Pride UW’s Women Who Rock Alice Bag’s Women in LA Punk

When a sexual assault victim outs her attacker on social media — or, in the case of the Stanford trial, writes a takedown so powerful it goes viral — is justice served? Host Elisa Benson discusses social media, the way the legal system treats sexual assault, and the complicated issue of drinking and consent with Cosmopolitan.com editor Prachi Gupta, writer Jill Filipovic, and “Blackout" author Sarah Hepola.