Podcasts about victim advocate

Episode 100: Office of the Victim Advocate This month on Calendar Call, Paul Bourdoulous talks with Attorney Natasha Pierre, the State Victim Advocate, about the work of the Office of the Victim Advocate. Paul and Attorney Pierre discuss what the OVA is, the role of the OVA, and constitutional rights of victims. Additional topics include interactions between the OVA and the various parts of government, common pitfalls, and advice to those who interact with victims. CGS Sec. 1-1k Office of the Victim Advocate

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 3, 2025) – The following episode deals with sensitive subject material involving sexual assault, rape, stalking, and intimate partner violence. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs assistance, contact the VIP Center at 859-257-3574 or email vipcenter@uky.edu. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, a time dedicated to education, advocacy, and support for survivors. At the University of Kentucky, the Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Center serves as a confidential resource for students, faculty, and staff impacted by interpersonal violence—including sexual assault, rape, stalking, and intimate partner violence. The VIP Center provides a welcoming space for survivors, advocates, and anyone seeking to learn more about prevention and intervention. On this episode of Behind the Blue, two professionals dedicated to supporting survivors and preventing violence on campus discuss the work of the VIP Center and the vital role of advocacy in the campus community. Natalie Tate is the Victim Advocate for the University of Kentucky Police Department's Special Victims Unit (SVU). A mental health professional pursuing her M.S. in Family Sciences with an emphasis in Couple and Family Therapy, Natalie brings extensive experience in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and community engagement. She works closely with survivors, providing support and guidance if and when they choose to navigate the criminal justice system. Natalie also collaborates with the VIP Center to ensure survivors receive holistic care, connecting them with advocacy, counseling, and other essential resources. Lenzi Dodgen works with the VIP Center, where she helps survivors navigate their healing journeys and engages the campus community in education and prevention efforts. With both her bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from UK, Lenzi has devoted her career to advocacy and considers her work at UK a “dream job.” Together, they discuss the resources available at UK, the importance of trauma-informed care, and how we can all contribute to a safer and more supportive community. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, know that help is available. The VIP Center is here to provide confidential support, advocacy, and education. Behind the Blue is available via a variety of podcast providers, including iTunes and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university.  Behind the Blue is a joint production of the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page.  To discover how the University of Kentucky is advancing our Commonwealth, click here.

Join us as we shine a light on two of the remarkable women making a difference in our community—Christine Seymour, a Victim Assistance Coordinator, and Brandi Tucker, a Victim Advocate. Their work within the Cape Coral Police Department is nothing short of essential, offering a lifeline to victims of domestic violence, traffic homicides, house fires and beyond. On this episode of the Cape CopCast, they share their heartfelt stories and reveal the emotional resilience required to support our community's most vulnerable, particularly children. Through collaboration with our police officers, they ensure that victims receive continuous care, spotlighting the importance of teamwork and personal boundaries in handling the emotional demands of their roles.They also talk to hosts Lisa Greenberg and Officer Mercedes Simonds about the complexities of aiding victims who may not be ready to accept help. Christine and Brandi emphasize meeting individuals with patience and understanding, providing support that extends into courtrooms and beyond, helping them move from 'victim' to 'survivor.' Our Victim Advocates aim to break the misconception of isolation by connecting victims with others who have faced similar challenges, underscoring the unity and strength within our community. We also hear about the candlelight vigil on April 6th, 2025 that will honor all victims. 

Send us a textSummary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Lauren Burton, the Director of Communications and Community Relations for the Douglas County District Attorney's Office in Georgia, shares her unique journey from victim advocacy to her current role. She discusses the importance of community engagement, the challenges of digital communication, and the strategies she employs to ensure consistent messaging and effective outreach. Lauren highlights successful media campaigns, the role of social media, and the impact of her office's visibility in the community. She also touches on the use of AI tools in her work and emphasizes the importance of self-care for public information officers.Lauren's Bio - Lauren Burden is the Director of Communications and Community Relations for the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. In this role, she oversees the office's social media, website, marketing, and media communications. She also coordinates and organizes the office's participation in community events, plans office-sponsored community events, and organizes all internal events.Lauren graduated from Georgia College and State University with a degree in Sociology. She began her career at the Douglas County District Attorney's Office as a Victim Advocate in April 2013. In 2021, she took on the role of communications coordinator before transitioning to her current position full-time in January 2022. She was honored with the office's Barry Wood Award in 2021.was recognized as a Top Young Professional in Douglas County in 2022, and received the InnovateHER award at the CelebrateHER awards with the Douglas County Chamber in 2024.In addition to her professional work, Lauren actively contributes to her community by serving on several boards, including New Georgia Baseball as Secretary, Paulding County Baseball Advisory Board as Secretary, Douglas County Young Professionals as Treasurer, and The ATIR Community. Outside of work and volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her fourteen-year-old son and her family.Support the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

Ruth Money has been appointed as New Zealand's new Chief Victims Adviser. She speaks to Mark Leishman.

Colleen Rue, also known as the Voice of the Mountain, joined Scott Jones and guest co-host Kim Grykuliak. Colleen discussed her career in the legal system supporting victims and her personal athletic endurance journey. We spoke about experiences of 29029 Everesting from how she got involved with this amazing event, what she enjoys most as MC and Scott and Kim's perspective as participants. COLLEEN'S BIO (Emcee & Announcer Focus) Colleen Rue is a seasoned endurance athlete and dynamic media professional with a rich and varied career. She brings expertise and passion to her work, helping others achieve their goals and push their limits. Her unique skill set allows her to forge deep connections between people and brands, enhancing events and experiences with her engaging presence. Colleen's ability to foster personal growth and build lasting bonds is at the heart of her work. Whether she's motivating athletes to cross the finish line or captivating an audience with her words, she creates meaningful experiences that resonate long after the event is over. BIO NOTE As I mentioned, my original career was as a paralegal where I worked for small family law firms and large international firms: from family law to antitrust. I spent many years supporting Southern Utah's Guardian ad Litem, who represented abused and neglected children in the court system. I also served as the Victim Advocate for Iron County, Utah, USA working out of the Iron County Attorney's Office.

A prison sentence of up to five years could soon be handed down to those convicted of stalking. A new anti-stalking bill will be introduced to Parliament by the end of the year. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says it applies to patterns of behaviour -- specifically, three acts taking place within a 12 month period. Goldsmith says there needs to be a threshold an offender will have to cross, and there needs to be a clear message that stalking won't be tolerated and will come with consequences. Independent Victim Advocate Ruth Money joins Kerre Woodham with more. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This multifaceted, energetic still-young woman has worn many hats since the day her brother was murdered.  She was only 16.  The assailant was a life-long friend and only 21.  Her search to find where she belongs, and what her true calling is, has taken her around the world for years.  Her two loves have always been being near (or on) the water, and music.Please join this uplifting and articulate discussion about life after the murder of a sibling.

Andy Kahan joined Crime Stoppers of Houston in June 2018 as its first-ever Director of Victim Services and Advocacy. Prior to Crime Stoppers, Andy served as the Victim Advocate for the Mayor's Office and Houston Police Department for 26 years before retiring and joining Crime-Stoppers of Houston to resume his career as a Victim Advocate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A coroner's inquiry has revealed flawed Corrections processes played a role in the murder of Christchurch woman Nicole Tuxford. Coroner Marcus Elliott found that Corrections failed to identify the acute risk to Ms Tuxford's life at the time of her death because of a systemic issue with the department's processes. Victim Advocate Ruth Money spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Welcome to Start By Listening! We are excited to have you on this journey with us toward healing and transformation.  Start By Listening is a podcast about sexual harm, trauma and advocacy.  Season Four is upon us! We are taking SBL to the community and speaking with various groups and people on the traumas they encounter in their part of the community and asking how they may want their organization to address trauma survivors in the future. This season, we will be delivering exceptional conversations and creative ideas while creating a safe space for connection and thoughtful experiences. We are going beyond sexual harm and really asking, "What does trauma look like and what does this experience look like for the Western Kentucky communities we serve?" We will be talking with various community members, and delving into difficult conversations where trauma intersects our communities and people. Season Four finds us growing and changing how we do our work. In this episode, New Beginnings podcasters Jennifer, The Friendly Therapist, and Shelby, Victim Advocate take the time to share the beautiful journey of having this podcast and to say goodbye as this is the final podcast of SBL. It's been a wild and crazy adventure and we have loved having you with us. We will miss you all and all good things must come to an end as we grow, develop and change. We hope you have enjoyed our content.

In this episode of Behind the Star, Koreen Baker and Delaney Saunders from the Victim Advocates Unit discuss the critical support they provide to victims of crime and crisis, the types of calls they respond to, and how they prepare themselves mentally and emotionally for their challenging roles. Koreen and Delaney explain the importance of working closely with deputies and detectives, the resources available to victims, and the essential qualities and training required for their work. They also delve into the structure of the Victim Advocates unit and how their approach compares to other agencies nationwide. Additionally, they highlight the special role of therapy dogs in their work, including the training and significant impact these canine companions have on victims and the community. Tune in to hear personal stories, motivations, and the challenges of being a Victim Advocate, as well as some rapid-fire questions that reveal more about Koreen and Delaney's experiences and perspectives. Join us for an in-depth look at the vital work of Victim Advocates and the profound difference they make in the lives of those they serve.

Carol has served the City of Fossil as mayor for 8 years and now as councilor for one year. Engaged in community volunteer service for over 30 years, EMT-I for the ambulance, Reserve Deputy for the Sheriff's Office, and Victim Advocate for the county. Councilor MacInnes received the 2023 James C. Richards Award from the League of Oregon Cities for her service. Councilor Carol MacInnes City of Fossil

Nathaniel Clark, a victim advocate with the Moab Police Department, won the System-Based Advocate of the Year award from the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault. We discuss crime trends in Grand County, which has the most domestic violence cases per capita in the state. - Show Notes - • Utah's shelter crisis has gotten worse after a change meant to help domestic violence victims https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/utahs-shelter-crisis-has-gotten-worse-after-a-change-meant-to-help-domestic-violence-victims/ • Moab's victim assistance program https://moabcity.org/673/Victim-Assistance-Program

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion about domestic violence, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse.   VSC's own Victim Advocate and Crisis Counselor, Shaye Stall, the host of the VSC Podcast chats with Nicola Prichard, who is also a Victim Advocate and Crisis Counselor at VSC, about perpetrators. Nicola and Shaye dive into the nuances of media portrayal, supporting survivors, and the various emotions and/or thoughts expressed by clients related to still loving and caring about one's perpetrator even after the abuse.   This subject can be difficult to listen to. We, at VSC, understand that this topic can be sensitive to listeners. While it is important to have conversations, we would like to remind listeners that it is important to take care of your mental health. We also recognize that violence perpetrated by a loved one or caregiver can be emotionally complex, but we believe all violence is unacceptable. VSC believes all homes should be safe homes and we aim to live in a world where violence does not exist. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, please reach out for help. Violence is never your fault, and you deserve to live safely without the threat of violence.   Below are hotlines that we recommend. VSC Helpline: (407) 500-4325 National Sexual Assault Helpline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 OR Text “START” to 88788

In this 2024 Sexual Assault Awareness Month special release episode, Just Science sat down with Erin House, Special Assistant Attorney General in Michigan; Richard Johnson, Kalamazoo SAKI Investigator; and Lindsey King, Kalamazoo Community-based Victim Advocate, to discuss their team-based approach for investigating sexual assault cold cases. While DNA can be a helpful tool for convicting sexual assault offenders, many sexual assault cold cases do not include DNA evidence. As a result, it is important for investigators and prosecutors to utilize a variety of methods to bring a sexual assault case to justice. Listen along as Erin, Rich, and Lindsey discuss how their team first approaches a cold case, examples of case success stories, and how a multidisciplinary approach ensures that survivors are always supported and heard. This episode is funded by the National Institute of Justice's Forensic Technology Center of Excellence. Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses, or may not be appropriate for younger audiences

A victim advocate says police absolutely failed a young law student who repeatedly complained to them about a stalker who later brutally murdered her. Victim Advocate Ruth Money speaks to Lisa Owen.

Welcome to Start By Listening! We are excited to have you on this journey with us toward healing and transformation.  Start By Listening is a podcast about sexual harm, trauma and advocacy.  Season Four is upon us! We are taking SBL to the community and speaking with various groups and people on the traumas they encounter in their part of the community and asking how they may want their organization to address trauma survivors in the future. This season, we will be delivering exceptional conversations and creative ideas while creating a safe space for connection and thoughtful experiences. We are going beyond sexual harm and really asking, "What does trauma look like and what does this experience look like for the Western Kentucky communities we serve?" We will be talking with various community members, and delving into difficult conversations where trauma intersects our communities and people. Season Four finds us growing and changing how we do our work.  In this episode, New Beginnings podcasters Jennifer, The Friendly Therapist, and Shelby, Victim Advocate take the time to talk about Social Work Appreciation Month as both recount their journey on the road of social work.YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE. Remember to subscribe to our Podcast - Start By Listening - found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer and more!

    Slam the Gavel welcomes Autumn Mattox to the podcast. Autumn  Mattox is a Victim Advocate on a volunteer basis since 2015. Autumn talked about being a victim herself of electronic harassment. Autumn explained how this was used this on her, and she recommended going on TikTok and looking up Dr. Lighthouse who details this. This also involves AI. Although not government based, electronic harassment and gang stalking could be used through religions (for persecution)  or criminal organizations. After going through this, Autumn had been traumatized and turned her life around and has been helping others, hearing their stories and to make sense of what they didn't understand.     We discussed the targeting of Judge Mary Elizabeth Bullock in detail. Autumn and Judge Mary Elizabeth Bullock became friends in November. Talking to Mary every day,  months had gone by, but one day, Autumn didn't hear from Judge Mary Elizabeth. This concerned Autumn. Autumn left Texas and came to California to check on her only to find that someone had redirected all her medication, had hacked into all her bank accounts and froze them as well and someone had bought rollerblades (Mary is blind, has Lupus and has MS). Every day there were charges going through her account. Autumn thought it had to do with the gang stalking she was dealing with in Texas. Judge Mary Elizabeth's insurance went from $165.00 per month to $5,000.00 per month for a retired federal employee. The evidence was posted on LinkedIn. These crimes must stop.    To Reach Autumn Mattox:  purpleautomatic@aol.comThis episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. CPS  cases are among the most finding experiences. Any parent can endure, do not face it alone. With urgent assist by CPS protect, you get the peace of mind to raise your children as you see fit and the personalized assistance of their team of expert child, welfare, consultants, CPS investigators themselves. Get started absolutely free at CPSprotect.com/register Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

    Slam the Gavel welcomes Autumn Mattox to the podcast. Autumn  Mattox is a Victim Advocate on a volunteer basis since 2015. Autumn talked about being a victim herself of electronic harassment. Autumn explained how this was used this on her, and she recommended going on TikTok and looking up Dr. Lighthouse who details this. This also involves AI. Although not government based, electronic harassment and gang stalking could be used through religions (for persecution)  or criminal organizations. After going through this, Autumn had been traumatized and turned her life around and has been helping others, hearing their stories and to make sense of what they didn't understand.     We discussed the targeting of Judge Mary Elizabeth Bullock in detail. Autumn and Judge Mary Elizabeth Bullock became friends in November. Talking to Mary every day,  months had gone by, but one day, Autumn didn't hear from Judge Mary Elizabeth. This concerned Autumn. Autumn left Texas and came to California to check on her only to find that someone had redirected all her medication, had hacked into all her bank accounts and froze them as well and someone had bought rollerblades (Mary is blind, has Lupus and has MS). Every day there were charges going through her account. Autumn thought it had to do with the gang stalking she was dealing with in Texas. Judge Mary Elizabeth's insurance went from $165.00 per month to $5,000.00 per month for a retired federal employee. The evidence was posted on LinkedIn. These crimes must stop.    To Reach Autumn Mattox:  purpleautomatic@aol.comThis episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. CPS  cases are among the most finding experiences. Any parent can endure, do not face it alone. With urgent assist by CPS protect, you get the peace of mind to raise your children as you see fit and the personalized assistance of their team of expert child, welfare, consultants, CPS investigators themselves. Get started absolutely free at CPSprotect.com/register Support the show Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryann-petri/support

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Carol has served the City of Fossil as mayor for 8 years and now as councilor for one year. Engaged in community volunteer service for over 30 years, EMT-I for the ambulance, Reserve Deputy for the Sheriff's Office, and Victim Advocate for the county. Councilor MacInnes received the 2023 James C. Richards Award from the League of Oregon Cities for her service. Councilor Carol MacInnes City of Fossil

Welcome to Start By Listening! We are excited to have you on this journey with us toward healing and transformation.  Start By Listening is a podcast about sexual harm, trauma and advocacy.  Season Four is upon us! We are taking SBL to the community and speaking with various groups and people on the traumas they encounter in their part of the community and asking how they may want their organization to address trauma survivors in the future. This season, we will be delivering exceptional conversations and creative ideas while creating a safe space for connection and thoughtful experiences. We are going beyond sexual harm and really asking, "What does trauma look like and what does this experience look like for the Western Kentucky communities we serve?" We will be talking with various community members, and delving into difficult conversations where trauma intersects our communities and people. Season Four finds us growing and changing how we do our work. Our goal is to drop 1 podcasts per month. In this episode, New Beginnings podcasters Jennifer, The Friendly Therapist, and Shelby, Victim Advocate take the time to talk about Human Trafficking specifically Sex Trafficking as January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.Websites of interest:https://theexodusroad.com/?mc_cid=92e1791d0f&mc_eid=beb5468683https://polarisproject.org/sex-trafficking-examples/YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE. Remember to subscribe to our Podcast - Start By Listening - found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer and more!

Welcome to Start By Listening! We are excited to have you on this journey with us toward healing and transformation.  Start By Listening is a podcast about sexual harm, trauma and advocacy.  Season Four is upon us! We are taking SBL to the community and speaking with various groups and people on the traumas they encounter in their part of the community and asking how they may want their organization to address trauma survivors in the future. This season, we will be delivering exceptional conversations and creative ideas while creating a safe space for connection and thoughtful experiences. We are going beyond sexual harm and really asking, "What does trauma look like and what does this experience look like for the Western Kentucky communities we serve?" We will be talking with various community members, and delving into difficult conversations where trauma intersects our communities and people. Season Four finds us growing and changing how we do our work. Our goal is to drop 1 podcasts per month. In this episode, New Beginnings podcasters Jennifer, The Friendly Therapist, and Shelby, Victim Advocate take the time to talk with Crystal Wall and Bekah Gibbs our amazing Prevention Educators. They are always on the go traveling to local schools presenting information about body safety/autonomy and boundaries.Bekah Gibbs - Hey y'all! I've been with New Beginnings for 3 years as a violence prevention middle school educator. I grew up in a small town where it seemed like violence, terrible as it is, just seemed normal. I knew I wanted to do my part in making this world a safer place. I received my bachelor's degree in social work in 2019 and my life mission began! Thanks for listening! If you are in the GRADD region and want our middle school program in your school, send us an email. Crystal Wall - Crystal Wall is the Prevention Educator for New Beginnings. She is responsible for the Play It Safe program and Internet Safety program for elementary schools. She has been doing the program for 5 years in the elementary schools. Crystal earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University in 2002. She has been with New Beginnings since 2016.YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE. Remember to subscribe to our Podcast - Start By Listening - found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer and more!

Witlee Ethan is a Certified Relationship & Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Victim Advocate, Author, Host of Live Each Day with Purpose Podcast, and Brand Ambassador for Becoming Her Magazine. In 2018, Witlee was recognized by ACA Event Solutions for her advocacy work in the fight to end domestic violence in NC, receiving their highest recognition, the Pearl Award. This award is given to those who have overcome tremendous challenges, yet they have exemplified strength, courage, a strong commitment to others and against all odds...like a pearl, they have emerged. In February 2023, she made judicial history winning a case (pro se) in Federal District Court against the man who had held her hostage and repeatedly raped her. This win helps pave the way for other victims and survivors to get the justice they so rightly deserve. While helping to set legal precedents that protect the rights and freedoms of victims and survivors everywhere and the Bill she wrote in April 2023 will help to ensure that. Witlee's story, is God's story and He is making beauty from ashes. Through her unwavering faith and determination to never give up, she has overcome tremendous adversity and insurmountable obstacles. Witlee's hope and prayer is that her story will inspire others to do the same. The verse, Genesis 50:20 “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”…Could not be truer for her, as God is using her story to impact and save lives. Witlee Ethan Witlee.Ethan@Outlook.com Linktr.we/LiveEachDayWithPurpose      

Welcome to Start By Listening! We are excited to have you on this journey with us toward healing and transformation.  Start By Listening is a podcast about sexual harm, trauma and advocacy.  Season Four is upon us! We are taking SBL to the community and speaking with various groups and people on the traumas they encounter in their part of the community and asking how they may want their organization to address trauma survivors in the future. This season, we will be delivering exceptional conversations and creative ideas while creating a safe space for connection and thoughtful experiences. We are going beyond sexual harm and really asking, "What does trauma look like and what does this experience look like for the Western Kentucky communities we serve?" We will be talking with various community members, and delving into difficult conversations where trauma intersects our communities and people. Season Four finds us growing and changing how we do our work. Our goal is to drop 1-2 podcasts per month. In this episode, New Beginnings podcasters Jennifer, The Friendly Therapist, and Shelby, Victim Advocate take the time to talk with former employee turned board member - Terri Crowe on her new role at OASIS and what Domestic Violance Month is all about.YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE. Remember to subscribe to our Podcast - Start By Listening - found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer and more!Terri Crowe, CA is a veteran victim advocate and holds the national advanced advocate credential from the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA). She is currently in the process of obtaining Kentucky's domestic violence advocate certification. She has supported victim/survivors of various crimes including adult sexual assault, child sexual abuse, campus interpersonal harm, stalking, and domestic violence. Terri is a member of the Kentucky Victim Assistance Academy steering committee. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies and documentaries, hiking, and playing with her two cats Jack and Daisy.Here are some resources if you would like to learn more about Domestic ViolenceNational Network to End Domestic Violencehttps://nnedv.org/ National Domestic Violence Hotlinehttps://www.thehotline.org/ ZeroV https://www.zerov.org/ Love Is Respect (teens and young adults)https://www.loveisrespect.org/ If you would like to reach out and contact Jennifer or Shelby, please email at SBL@nbowensboro.org. Finally, a few shout outs. If you liked our jingle jingle, hop on over to www.uriahwilde.com and talk with Seth Hedges. He created the beautiful music for our podcast. Thank you SETH! Another special thank you to Rodney Newton, he helped us learn how to put this Podcast together and create a beautiful thing. Thank you RODNEY!!! To find local resources for sexual abuse please visit www.RAINN.org or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673, 24/7/365

On today's MADM, we are going to be highlighting domestic violence with Crisis Services of North Alabama Victims Advocate Christa Crabtree! Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com

An independent victim advocate says there's a mismatch between the support victims and offenders get from the justice system. Taxpayers have forked out $900,000 in legal aid for rapists Danny and Roberto Jaz. The pair were convicted for 69 offences between them including rape and sexual violation, they were sentenced to 17 and 16 and half years in jail respectively. Ruth Money says the money victims are given to turn up in court isn't enough. "It's a ridiculous amount of money that doesn't cover your childcare, it doesn't cover your lost income, it doesn't cover the stress that you are put under." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victim advocates and court lawyers say the country's increasingly dilapidated court buildings are not fit for purpose and are in some cases, causing harm. Newly released documents paint a grim picture, with half the country's court buildings failing, some are not safe, many are leaking, and the cost of repairs has blown out past a billion dollars. In these papers, released to RNZ, the Justice Ministry says more than half its assets are failing, with leaks, earthquake and services problems. It puts that down to chronic underspending. In an internal document, it admits to spending just a fraction of what it should have been to keep the buildings up to scratch. Tauranga's court building is so bad it has had to send all High Court sittings to Rotorua. Ruth Money is an independent volunteer Victim Advocate, working daily in the courts assisting victims of serious crime. Kathryn also speaks with Rotorua criminal barrister, Andy Hill.

In this episode of Difficult Conversations, Dr. Orsini is joined by Chris Newlin, Executive Director of the National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) in  Alabama, where he's responsible for providing leadership and management, as well as participating in national and international training programs for the protection of children. He has more than 25 years of experience working as a Forensic Interviewer, Victim Advocate, Therapist, and other leadership roles in child advocacy.  Today, Dr. Orsini and Chris delve into the complex world of child advocacy. Chris sheds light on the emotional challenges faced by professionals striving to protect vulnerable children. We'll hear about his background, tracing his journey from being an army kid  to finding his passion for safeguarding children's well-being. The episode explores the history and evolution of Children's Advocacy Centers, highlighting their global impact in providing safe spaces for children to share their experiences. The conversation shifts towards the vital role of forensic interviewers in child advocacy work.  These professionals who interact with children and faced traumatic events like child sexual abuse, are discussed in detail.  The challenges they encounter in building rapport, extracting accurate information, and creating a supportive environment are examined. Dr. Orsini shares his own experience working with forensic interviewers and child advocates through The Orsini Way and highlights their dedication to improvement.  Chris talks about his TEDx Talk focusing on child abuse, the staggering economic costs of child abuse on a national scale, and he cites research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on health, productivity, and substance abuse throughout adulthood. Dr. Orsini and Chris Newlin discuss strategies for preventing burnout among child advocates, emphasizing the significance of self-care, staying genuine, and maintaining emotional engagement.  We end with Chris sharing a personal experience of a difficult conversation with a family member facing a serious medical diagnosis and how he navigated through it. He emphasizes the importance of being patient, providing evidence, and allowing time for individuals to process challenging news. If you enjoyed this podcast, please hit the subscribe button on your favorite podcast platform and download this episode to hear more! Host:Dr. Anthony OrsiniGuest:Chris NewlinFor More Information:Difficult Conversations PodcastThe Orsini WayThe Orsini Way-FacebookThe Orsini Way-LinkedIndrorsini@theorsiniway.comIt's All In The Delivery: Improving Healthcare Starting With A Single Conversation by Dr. Anthony OrsiniResources Mentioned:Chris Newlin LinkedInNational Children's Advocacy CenterTEDx Talks: Financial Impact of Child Abuse with Chris Newlin (YouTube)Difficult Conversations Podcast-Conversations About Child Advocacy with Anthony DeVincenzo

Welcome to Start By Listening! We are excited to have you on this journey with us toward healing and transformation.  Start By Listening is a podcast about sexual harm, trauma and advocacy.  Season Three - Hodge Podge - We are taking SBL to the community and speaking with various groups and people on the traumas they encounter in their part of the community and asking how they may want their organization to address trauma survivors in the future. This season, we will be delivering exceptional conversations and creative ideas while creating a safe space for connection and thoughtful experiences. We are going beyond sexual harm and really asking, "What does trauma look like and what does this experience look like for the Western Kentucky communities we serve?" We will be talking with various community members, and delving into difficult conversations where trauma intersects our communities and people. Season Three finds us growing and changing how we do our work. Our goal is to drop 2-3 podcasts per month on Fridays and you will find most of our episodes on YouTube as well! Yes, New Beginnings has a YouTube channel. In this episode, New Beginnings podcasters Jennifer, The Friendly Therapist, and Shelby, Victim Advocate take the time to reflect back on Season 3 and our thoughts about the guests and subject matterYOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE. Remember to subscribe to our Podcast - Start By Listening - found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer and more! Also subscribe to our New Beginnings YouTube channel!! -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxT9OQkPpCPSAgcUhhqUkmQ Start By Listening will drop on Fridays, 2-3x monthly, bringing you an interesting and intriguing look into the work we do, while educating about trauma and healing. If you would like to reach out and contact Jennifer or Shelby, please email at SBL@nbowensboro.org. Finally, a few shout outs. If you liked our jingle jingle, hop on over to www.uriahwilde.com and talk with Seth Hedges. He created the beautiful music for our podcast. Thank you SETH! Another special thank you to Rodney Newton, he helped us learn how to put this Podcast together and create a beautiful thing. Thank you RODNEY!!! To find local resources for sexual abuse please visit www.RAINN.org or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673, 24/7/365

  About Our Guest:   Shulim Leifer is a chasidish husband and father. He was a business executive in the field of Healthcare Administration, and is now a Social Justice Activist & Victim Advocate in the Charedi world. https://twitter.com/ShulimLeifer       Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com     Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network.

Western Mass Veterans radio on Classic Hits 977 with Jesus Pereira, @Holyoke veterans services Jered Sasen,  Wilbraham Veteran Services and Eric Segundo, Ludlow Veterans Services.  This week's in studio guest is Amanda Winslow, Sexual Assault and Victim Advocate for Western MA, for the Department of Defense.John Hurley's Veteran history project, John interviewed Dick Brodeur, USMC Veteran.If you missed the show, you can listen to us on ITunes Podcast, Spotify and Google Podcasts or on our website www.ludlowveterans.us#WMVR Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1E3dVgBZapQVtREKVneMQzApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/western-mass-veterans-radio/id1655456808Google:https://podcasts.google.com/search/Western%20mass%20veterans

Pam Kostecki, the Executive Director of the Crisis Center of South Suburbia, joins Lisa Dent to discuss why individuals and families victimized by domestic violence shouldn’t be discouraged from filing orders of protection if they are in need of safety. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

In Memory - Retired Sgt. Jim Markey: From Spearheading Serial Rape Investigations to Cold Case Victim Advocate

National's law and order policy is being applauded for putting focus back onto victims of crime. It's vowing to stop funding cultural reports on offender's backgrounds, redirecting the money to victim support. If elected, a 40% cap will also be slapped on the amount judges can discount sentences. Independent victim advocate Ruth Money says survivors of crime feel the discounts are getting out of control. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domestic violence (DV) is a serious and widespread issue affecting women and families in Utah. One in three Utah women will experience some form of contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in her lifetime (33.6%), which is close to the national average (37.3%). The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) examined domestic violence among Utah women in 2017 and recently published an updated 2023 report, which this podcast episode highlights. Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UWLP, is joined by Christiana Wagstaff, Victim Advocate at Utah Valley University, and Erin Jemison, Director of Public Policy at the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition.Support the show

In this panel discussion recorded at the 2023 NCA Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., on June 6, 2023, Dr. Melissa Brymer, Dr. Angela Moreland, and licensed mental health counselor Melissa Sommerville who speak from their personal experience in responding to incidents of mass violence in Sandy Hook; Charleston, South Carolina; Buffalo, New York; and more. How can organizations that support children and families support healthy coping and identify evidence-based trauma and grief treatments when additional assistance is needed? How can we address the additional pain when these incidents target one's identity—race, ethnicity, gender identity, or religion? And how can we care for our own well-being and that of our staff, and create our own coping plan to help us get through these challenging times?Topics in this episode:Our objectives (0:10)Personal experiences (15:00)First steps  (19:54)Basic needs (35:11)Social media (41:34)Resources (44:42)Pause, Reset, and Nourish (48:19)Q&A (51:56)Links:Melissa Brymer, Ph.D., Psy.D., director of the Terrorism and Disaster Program at UCLA/Duke University's National Center for Child Traumatic StressAngela Moreland, Ph.D., associate professor of the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center at MUSC and associate director of the National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource CenterVision 21Melissa Sommerville, LMHC, project director of the Mobile Child and Family Trauma Treatment Team at Best Self Behavioral HealthNational Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD)Psychological First AidSkills for Psychological RecoveryChild Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI)Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Trauma and Grief Component TherapyAntiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) grantTranscend NMVC appFor more information about National Children's Alliance and the work of Children's Advocacy Centers, visit our website at NationalChildrensAlliance.org. Or visit our podcast website at OneInTenPodcast.org. And join us on Facebook at One in Ten podcast.Support the showDid you like this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

A victim advocate who supported some of the women preyed upon at the family-run Mama Hooch bar says it would be an "illusion" to think that every person who was drugged and raped by the convicted brothers has had her day in court. Danny and Roberto Jaz were yesterday revealed as being the siblings at the heart of the case involving sexual assault and drink-spiking against twenty known women in Christchurch. Jo Bader, who manages the sexual violence team at Aviva, formerly the Christchurch Women's Refuge, says it also would also be a mistake to see the case as entirely one-off. She spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Lisa Lane McCarty is the Director of the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Police Academy at Fitchburg State University (FSU) in Fitchburg, MA.  A strikingly unique model for police training, this program engages CJ students from their freshman year and continues through their senior year.  After graduation, they continue to an on-campus academy, a bit shorter than most, since other coursework has been completed over the previous 4 years.  Students also earn credits towards a Master's degree and many continue at FSU for an MCJ!  Graduates of police training and FSU are sought-after candidates in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  Lisa Lane McCarty has been a practitioner in criminal justice for more than 30 years.    She served as a Victim Advocate for prosecutor's offices and municipal police agencies.  A graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Lisa has worked for the Municipal Police Training Committee for decades.  We talked about the clash of culture between police training and academia, the value of civilian professional staff in agencies, and the role of victim advocates in police agencies. The FSU - MPTC police academy is an interstring and successful model.  We discussed the difficulties and successes of police training in an academic setting. Contact us: copdoc.podcast@gmail.com Website: www.copdocpodcast.comIf you'd like to arrange for facilitated training, or consulting, or talk about steps you might take to improve your leadership and help in your quest for promotion, contact Steve at stephen.morreale@gmail.com

Welcome to Start By Listening! We are excited to have you on this journey with us toward healing and transformation.  Start By Listening is a podcast about sexual harm, trauma and advocacy.  Season Three - Hodge Podge - We are taking SBL to the community and speaking with various groups and people on the traumas they encounter in their part of the community and asking how they may want their organization to address trauma survivors in the future. This season, we will be delivering exceptional conversations and creative ideas while creating a safe space for connection and thoughtful experiences. We are going beyond sexual harm and really asking, "What does trauma look like and what does this experience look like for the Western Kentucky communities we serve?" We will be talking with various community members, and delving into difficult conversations where trauma intersects our communities and people. Season Three finds us growing and changing how we do our work. Our goal is to drop 2-3 podcasts per month on Fridays and you will find most of our episodes on YouTube as well! Yes, New Beginnings has a YouTube channel. In this episode, New Beginnings podcasters Jennifer, The Friendly Therapist, and Shelby, Victim Advocate take the time to honor the voices and stories of survivors, in their own words. They have chosen excerpts from books that highlight the reality of surviving sexual harm. April is SexualAssault Awareness Month. Books in Today's Episode: Not That Bad - Dispatches from Rape Culture - Roxanne Gay (editor) https://www.amazon.com/Not-That-Bad-Dispatches-Culture/dp/0062413511/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1B3D2JHWA7J69&keywords=Not+That+Bad&qid=1682083889&sprefix=not+that+bad%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1What We Talke About When We Talk About Rape - Sohaila Abdulalihttps://www.amazon.com/What-Talk-About-When-Rape/dp/1620974746/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AG3K33WKPW7W&keywords=what+we+talk+about+when+we+talk+about+rape&qid=1683146874&sprefix=what+we+talk+about+when+we+talk+about+rape%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1 milk and honey - Rupi Kaurhttps://www.amazon.com/Milk-Honey-Rupi-Kaur/dp/144947425X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3E4FTYZJIKI76&keywords=Milk+and+honey&qid=1683139967&sprefix=milk+and+honey%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-1dear sister- letters from survivors of sexual violence - lisa factora-borchers (editor) aishah shahidah simmons (introduction) https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Sister-Letters-Survivors-Violence/dp/1849351724/ref=sr_1_4?crid=IVTQ967WC0I&keywords=dear+sister&qid=1682084319&sprefix=dear+sister%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-4YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE. Remember to subscribe to our Podcast - Start By Listening - found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer and more! Also subscribe to our New Beginnings YouTube channel!! -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxT9OQkPpCPSAgcUhhqUkmQ Start By Listening will drop on Fridays, 2-3x monthly, bringing you an interesting and intriguing look into the work we do, while educating about trauma and healing. If you would like to reach out and contact Jennifer or Shelby, please email at SBL@nbowensboro.org. Finally, a few shout outs. If you liked our jingle jingle, hop on over to www.uriahwilde.com and talk with Seth Hedges. He created the beautiful music for our podcast. Thank you SETH! Another special thank you to Rodney Newton, he helped us learn how to put this Podcast together and create a beautiful thing. Thank you RODNEY!!! To find local resources for sexual abuse please visit www.RAINN.org or call theNational Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673, 24/7/365

Way too many people (especially women) are addicted to being busy.  The thing is, this is how most of us were brought up. Do more, work harder, be more. Keep going no matter what. If you're busy “doing,” you'll be fine. Go to the gym, do side projects, and meet friends for happy hour. Keep stepping up, achieving, and doing ALL the things (plus more). And whatever you do … DON'T STOP!  Remember that time you booked a “relaxing” vacation? The kind of vacation where you had nothing to do but lounge on the beach and relax. But 2 days in, the edgy uneasiness crept in. And by day 3 you were climbing the walls. Thank god for the piña coladas or you never would've survived! You learned your lesson. From that point on, even your vacations were jam-packed with things to do. Then, in 2020 the pandemic hit, and everything shut down. If you were lucky, you still had work.  But everything else you used to do with your time was off the table. And you were forced to sit in the edgy uneasiness that comes with having nothing to do.  Nobody knew what would come next. The rules and roadmap to what you're “supposed to do” were gone. And each person had a choice. You could wallow in the uneasiness, drink more, slide into depression, and let the anxiety overtake you. Or you could “let go” of the old way, reimagine a new better-for-you way, and take the steps to make it a reality. With or without a pandemic, this is how you create empowering, perfect-for-you careers and lives.  And as a Career Empowerment Coach, it's why I love talking to people like Dora Fang. She created a whole new way of life for herself, living outside the boundaries of what we're “supposed to do.” She went from building strategic partnerships, creating new markets, and catalyzing growth at big companies to traveling full-time in a Winnebago Navion motorhome with her black lab, Tessa.   Connect to Genea: Website: https://geneabarnes-elevate.com/  Book a call with Genea: https://bookacallwithgenea.com/  Free Career Guide: https://geneabarnes-elevate.com/career-guide-b/   Connect to Dora: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dora.the.vagabond/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorafang/    Dora bio:   Dora Fang has 20+ years of experience in building strategic partnerships, creating new markets, and catalyzing growth at companies such as eBay and Harley-Davidson. She started an outdoor adventure business in her 20s, before going to graduate school. She loves figuring out new businesses, industries, and ecosystems (she's worked in 6 so far, including medical devices, automotive, renewable energy, and e-commerce). Starting in 2020, she downshifted, fatFIRE'd, and is focused on enjoying adventure/nature and experiencing/learning new things.  Dora's focus on helping women achieve self-sufficiency and self-confidence began freshman year in college while volunteering at the local battered women's shelter. Recently in San Francisco, she's helped with shelter operations and events for the Asian Women's Shelter, along with grocery delivery for the local food bank.  She was also on the Asian Women's Shelter 25th Anniversary Steering Committee and a shelter volunteer/advocate. While living in Park City, Utah, she served on the Board of Peace House and as liaison to the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition. She also volunteered as a Victim Advocate for the Park City Police and Summit County Sheriff. She is often active with alumni groups, having served as Co-President of the Dartmouth Club of Utah, long-time member of Duke University's Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee, and Young Alumnae President for Chi Omega in Washington DC. She is also a leader within Burning Man crews in California and Utah, having served as a board member of Airpusher Collective and its inimitable airship and treasurer/petrol lead for Cosmiquarium Village. Dora earned her undergraduate degree at Duke University in Public Policy and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. She is a California-certified Domestic Violence Counselor and fluent in Mandarin Chinese. In 2021, Dora moved out of San Francisco, CA into a Winnebago Navion motorhome to travel full-time with her sweet rescue pup, a 9(ish) year old black lab mix named Tessa.  

On this week's edition of The Marne Report podcast the 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs NCOIC, Sgt. 1st Class Jason Hull, chats with 3rd DSB's Victim Advocate, Staff Sgt. Ingrid Brown, about Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and the events happening around post this month to bring awareness to this important topic.

Repressed trauma refers to traumatic experiences that an individual has experienced but has consciously or unconsciously suppressed or repressed the memory of it. This can happen as a coping mechanism, as the memory of the traumatic experience may be too overwhelming or painful for the individual to process. Repressed trauma can have a profound effect on a person's mental health and well-being, as the memories and emotions associated with the trauma may resurface later in life and impact the individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In this episode, VSC's Violence Prevention Educator, Hannah Jenarine, speaks with Survivor, Ralph Reinert, and VSC's Victim Advocate, Nicola Prichard. They delve deep into the topic of repressed trauma share information to understand the mechanisms behind repressed memories and the effects they can have on mental health. We also hear about Ralph's experience with repressed trauma and learn about his journey towards healing and recovery. ----------------------------------- 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 headspace 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, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. 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.

This weekend is a special week. We have Milagro Hernandez on our show who's an advocate for victims of domestic violence. Milagro shared how to spot warnings signs of abuse, what abuse really can be, because abuse isn't just physical. There is emotional abuse, financial abuse, s*xual abuse, verbal abuse. All these different forms are abuse. Milagro explains that men are also at risk of getting abused as well, contrary to popular believe. Milagro also shares common misconception's of abuse and why victims don't "simply" leave. What an incredible episode this was. We hope this reaches someone who needs to hear this episode. Abuse is never acceptable and should not be tolerated. If you need to talk to someone please refer to this number: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 SMS: Text START to 88788 You can watch this episode on Patreon Thank you all for your support. ============================================================= We take mental health extremely seriously. At some point in our lives, we are all in need of a little help. Having someone to talk to is vital. Whether it's about romantic relationships, friends, or family. We all need to care for our mental health. That is why we are happy that we are sponsored by Better Help. The world's largest online therapy platform. Find your own therapist online today! Sign up with us and get 10% OFF your first month. https://www.betterhelp.com/thecoffeebreakup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecoffeebreakup/support

#STSNation,Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime…It's DAY TWO of the Alex Murdaugh trial, a once well-respected attorney from South Carolina's Low Country whose father, grandfather and great grandfather were all prosecutors in Colleton County South Carolina. Murdaugh is now on trial for the murder of his wife and son. And that's just a fraction of the story. A portrait of Murdaugh's grandfather, Randolph "Buster" Murdaugh Jr., who served as 14th Circuit solicitor for 46 years, was removed from the courthouse before the trial began.#BestGuests here to break it all down: Myrtle Beach Criminal Defense Attorney Amy Lawrence is many things ….Victim Advocate, Voice for the Weak, 2020 Supreme Court of South Carolina Pro Bono Honor Roll Recipient, Mom. Amy Lawrence fights for the civil rights of the wrongfully accused every day in her practice. Amy handles the civil rights, police brutality & misconduct, and criminal defense docket at The Lovely Law Firm. Amy was on MTV's Teen Mom 2 and has appeared on the Dr. Phil show. Susan Constantine is one of the nation's leading jury consultants. She's also a body language + communication expert …As owner of The Human Behavior Lab, Susan's subjective analysis of potential jurors body language, voice, and statements during vior dire assist attorneys to spot potentially dangerous jurors who may render an unfavorable verdict.She's appeared on Dateline, Today, Fox & Friends and many other big time shows. Support STS by joining our channel membership or become a patron:Patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor#truecrime #alexmurdaugh #murdaugh #truestory #truecrimecommunity #news #podcast #murdermystery #trial #crime_news #jury #southcarolina

We met J R Waltemyer in the summer of 2019, and he remains a valuable contact for us at the Office of Victim Advocate (OVA) in Pennsylvania. OVA is the state agency with the authority and duty to advocate for the rights and needs of crime victims.OVA accomplishes their mission through victim services, which includes post-sentencing notifications of offender status and movements within the Department of Corrections and the parole system; restorative justice programs that promote resilience and healing; and they are currently developing new initiatives around crime prevention.OVA envisions a Pennsylvania in which justice thrives. They collaborate closely with fellow state agencies and community groups to develop and promote trauma informed programs. You will find this episode useful if you want to know how the system works to help all survivors of violent crimes. Bill MitchellWhenDatingHurts.comAn Opportunity for You:I use a company called Zencastr (it's a weird spelling, I know) to record and host all my episodes on the WHEN DATING HURTS podcast. I have used their intuitive products for over two years now. They have made the management and delivery of our podcast's messages easy. Podcasting has grown exponentially. There are podcasts on just about everything. And podcasting advertising has been the fastest growing channel in that time.Interested in investing in Zencastr? Go to WeFunder.com/Zencastr to claim your slice of the future of podcasting!This is the perfect time to get onboard with Zencastr. They have made podcasting easy and attractive to podcasters. Why not benefit from their success?

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Andy Kahan is the Victim Advocate for Crime-Stoppers of Houston. Prior to taking this position, he was the Victim Advocate for the Mayor's Office and Houston Police Department for 26 years.

After experiencing domestic violence or narcissistic abuse, women typically feel completely beat down, broken and scared.  The idea of empowerment may not even seem possible.  And, my guest, Jaime Hobbs has worked with countless victims of domestic violence and other violence and has seen women become more confident and empowered in a single day.Jaime shares her experience with us as a self-defense and self-empowerment instructor including things like situational awareness and listening to our gut in order to stay safe.  Jaime also shares some tips in speaking with law enforcement after an abusive incident based in her experiences as an on-scene victim advocate for local law enforcement.Jaime was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri and has made Colorado home since 2002. In addition to over a decade in Emergency Communications (911), trained in active shooter response, crisis negotiations, sexual assault response, and more, Jaime is also an on-scene Victim Advocate for two other local police departments and has a background in rape crisis and domestic violence assistance. Jaime co-owns Paragon Defense and has been teaching women's safety and self defense in both the private and public sector since 2012.Find More of Jamie Here:Website - https://www.paragonselfdefense.com/FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/paragondefensecoloradoInstagram - @paragondefenseWhere to find more from Rising Beyond:https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/risingbeyondpc/ https://www.facebook.com/risingbeyondpowerandcontrol https://www.linkedin.com/in/sybil-cummin-lpc-acs-50537791/ https://www.pinterest.com/RisingBeyondPC Our FREE Download a Roadmap to Communicating with your Narcissistic Ex https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/free.html

Dr. Lisa Smith is a professor, hypnotherapist, author, and advocate who has helped many people for the past 20+ years overcome trauma from PTSD, abuse (physical, sexual & emotional) & other mental health issues. Her mission is to raise awareness and convince people and parents that young children and teens must learn about grooming and targeting so that, as a community, we can reduce the number of sexual assaults against our youth. Right2consent.com is where she encourages everyone affected by sexual assault or rape to report the sex crime to their local law enforcement agency using the questionnaire available on the site. Because only 5 out of 1000 sex predators will be prosecuted for their sexual violence. Dr. Lisa Smith's books for children and adults IG: @right2consent @homance_chronicles Contact us: linktr.ee/homance homancepodcast@gmail.com