Best Revictimization Podcasts (2025)

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25: Paul Turned His Childhood Trauma Into A Lifeline For Others 38:47

1M ago38:47

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Paul Doughty is a dedicated public and survivor speaker. His life's journey has been marked by formidable challenges that profoundly shaped his character and outlook. From a young age, Paul wrestled with circumstances that steered him down a path of despair. However, with unwavering determination and an intrinsic belief in the possibility of change…

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24: What did Lathan Gain When He Lost 100 Pounds? 41:37

1M ago41:37

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Lathan is an online weight loss coach who lost 100 pounds and now helps others do the same. He specializes in helping busy adults ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and build a sustainable, results-driven lifestyle. Through a mix of practical strategy and mindset coaching, he makes long-term weight loss feel doable. www.bassbuiltfitness.com Find more…

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23 Kerri Lost A Foot, And Gained A Life: Elective Amputation 39:28

2M ago39:28

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10 years after a catastrophic motorcycle accident, Kerri had to make the heartbreaking decision between keeping or amputating her unhealed broken foot, which was holding her in extreme pain. The biggest uncertainty was whether her life will improve after the amputation, there was no way to know. Now, she is a thriving mom of two, teaching others ho…

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22 Blake Lively is Revictimizing Victims 24:52

8M ago24:52

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Find more episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/@CaralinesAdventureOfficial Or www.CaralinesAdventure.com Credits: Technology support - John Hickman Graphic Design - Sterling Rose CreatesBy CaralinesAdventure

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21 The Passionate Quadriplegic Activist 46:30

9M ago46:30

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Gina Schuh is a full-time wheelchair user due to a cervical spinal cord injury at the age of 18. After becoming a quadriplegic, Gina obtained her bachelors in political science and her juris doctor to aid in her advocacy for people with disabilities. Gina has successfully lobbied nationally for legislation that benefits people with disabilities, es…

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20 Lingerie Photographer, Cerebral Palsy Fighter 40:12

9M ago40:12

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James Phelps has what many men would consider to be the perfect job. He photograph swimming in lingerie for magazines, print work, and online. James was one of the first photographers back in the late 2000 working with curvy models and photographing with the same attention to detail as their slimmer counterparts. James also has cerebral palsy. Join…

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19 Rebuilding My Life From Destruction 28:29

9M ago28:29

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12 Years ago I was struck by an elderly driver while walking. This is my story of learning how to live again after rehabilitation from vestibular damage, chronic pain, and the destruction of my life as I knew it. Find more episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/@CaralinesAdventureOfficial Or www.CaralinesAdventure.com Credits: Technology support - Jo…

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18 Surviving An Eating Disorder 48:09

10M ago48:09

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Claire Tomlinson has always been driven, motivated, focused on success. But when that need for control ultimately lead to eating disorder, Claire had to find other tools to help her handle the complexities of life. Changing her relationship with food, learning how to meditate, and other tools ultimately lead her to new levels of success. Find more …

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17 Learning to Follow the Flow 37:07

10M ago37:07

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When Tariq McIver lost his father as a child. And then, when he suffered a major sports injury in college, it temporarily sidetracked his plans for the future. But then he saw it as a redirection rather than a career ender, join us as we discussed how he followed that new path into body building. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tariq-maciver-5359142a6?…

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16 Amputee Learns The Gift Of Giving Back 47:41

10M ago47:41

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Foster care and adoption survivor. Veteran. Amputee. No matter what challenges life has thrown his way, Derek Jeske has looked for ways to give back. Join us in this discussion of challenges, growth, and always looking for ways to give back. Learn more about Derek at https://valleyofthesunlifecoach.com/ Learn more about Derek at https://valleyofthe…

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15 Surviving Suicide: Making Change From Pain 36:49

10M ago36:49

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In this interview I speak with AnneMoss Rogers who is the epitome of turning pain into grace. She lost her son to death by suicide, and from that was born her mission to helping others weather the storms of self harm. AnneMoss is a mental health speaker, suicide prevention speaker, mental health education expert, trainer, and consultant. After her …

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14 The Secret Sexiness of Veganism 53:31

11M ago53:31

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Celebrity chef, founder of the “Miyoko’s” line of vegan products, and culinary alchemist Miyoko Schinner is the most incredible hostess. But it’s her passion to spread consciousness and compassion that really strikes you when you talk with her. When I launched this podcast, I was asked repeatedly to talk why I went vegan, and I realized Miyoko was …

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13 The Power Of Passion 46:04

11M ago46:04

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In this episode, I talk with my good friend LaGabriel Redic about the power of passion and how it can shape your life. From his service in the United States Navy, through his education to gaining his masters degree, Gabe has dug deep into personal passion to find success. Find more episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/@CaralinesAdventureOfficial Or…

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12 Ivy League Educated, Executive, and Illegal Immigrant 41:14

11M ago41:14

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When “Dirk“ landed his dream job straight out of a grad school, he thought his life was destined to follow the carefully laid out trajectory he had planned. Fancy degree. High-paying job. Expensive trips and luxury lifestyle. Little did he know that receiving a promotion at work would kick off a series of events which would accidentally result in h…

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11 Season 1 Finale 20:03

1y ago20:03

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This first season has been a blast! I am so grateful for the support and feedback each of you have provided, and am so thankful for each one of you that has taken the time to listen to an episode! The 5 star reviews on Spotify are greatly appreciated as well! And I’m grateful for the people who have come and brought their truth and their experience…

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10 Creating Music From Pain 24:13

1y ago24:13

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Sometimes, the bravest moves are to simply stand in your own space and openly own your truth, especially the first time. Join us for a powerful discussion with Adrienne Baranowski, a friend from high school, who talks openly for the first time about bullying and sexual abuse, and how she poured that pain into creating beautiful music. Please note, …

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9 How To REALLY Help Kids In Foster Care 29:36

1y ago29:36

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Approximately 700 children enter the United States foster care system each day, most with little more than a trash bag of belongings. In recognition of National Foster Care Month, we are joined again by Rob Scheer. Rob was placed in foster care himself over forty years ago, when he entered carrying his belongings in a tattered trash bag. He aged ou…

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8 Strength Born From Solitude 40:52

1y ago40:52

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Serafin Leon is a Credible Messenger Supervisor with The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC). Serafin leverages his experience of 32 years in prison, 20 of those segregated in the Secure Housing Unit, to reach California’s youth and guide them towards better choices. The ARC works to end mass incarceration in California. To ensure communities are safe,…

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7 The Beauty Of Strength 1:04:46

1y ago1:04:46

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Olivia Nunn is an inspiring leader and experienced executive director of communications and event planning with a distinguished history of achieving excellence in the government relations industry spanning over 13 years. As the CEO of Olivia Nunn Communications. She is enthusiastically dedicated to promoting Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in th…

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6 The Power Of Psychedelics 51:33

1y ago51:33

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Sarah Rambo is the head of a psylocibin supplement company called Entheo Goddess. She moved from a career as an executive to starting a psilocybin business a result of her own mental health challenges and lack of support. Sarah has lived through assault, abuse and was hospitalized before she discovered the power of plant medicine. Sarah’s vision is…

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5 Growth Can Be Lonely 53:47

1y ago53:47

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Jenna Levine Liu is the Founder & President of Sixx Cool Moms, the national network of social groups for moms. Sixx currently operates 45 chapters across 13 states, with over 110k active and engaged members. Using her decade of media and advertising experience, Jenna turned a traditionally free medium into a profitable space for advertisers to reac…

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4 The Power Of Dynamic Resilience 49:31

1y ago49:31

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Sasha Stair is a magnetic and dynamic leader in mortgage fintech, an executive coach, keynote speaker, and a 3x international best-selling author. With 20 years of sales, customer success, tech & operations experience, Sasha brings a unique perspective to organizations looking to grow key revenue impact areas. Over the past 10+ years, Sasha has bec…

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3 Five For Fostering Change 57:17

1y ago57:17

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Approximately 700 children enter the United States foster care system each day, most with little more than a trash bag of belongings. Rob Scheer experienced this over forty years ago, when he entered foster care carrying a tattered trash bag. He aged out of foster care at the age of 18, became homeless, and again carried his possessions in a trash …

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2 From Prisoner To Product Manager 49:04

1y ago49:04

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To Watch This Episode: Joshua is a Software Product Manager living in Philadelphia. After adopting a lifestyle of crime at a young age, he went to prison for 5 years, but was able to turn that narrative into a story of redemption. Today he has a career he is passionate about, travels the world and shares his story through community work and content…

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1 Standing In My Truth 21:23

1y ago21:23

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Join me as I discuss what motivated me to start this podcast, give an overview of who we will be talking to, and give a little insight into what we will be covering. Please bear with me, my nerves were getting to me in those first few minutes and you can hear it in my voice! View this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/tb6ShS7MLTY Find more ep…

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Follow Up: Lauren of MeTooManyVoices 51:35

4y ago51:35

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Lauren of MeTooManyVoices and I discuss all kinds of things re: healing. Join us for a chat about our thoughts on forgiveness, righteous anger, and a phrase that personally makes me want to vomit: 'Hurt people hurt people'. Like, unless you're a literal 5 year old, just stop. Thanks to one amazing supporter for this topic idea, and to Lauren for sh…

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Follow Up: Zahada, Krithi, Peace Corps & More 53:37

4y ago53:37

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Zahada and Krithi joined me to discuss their powerful perspectives on sexual assault in the Peace Corps, experiences of BIPOC with Peace Corps and generally in society, and more. Follow them on social media: Zahada is on Instagram at Onediasporacoalition and Krithi at decolonizingpc and kritterstagram. Support the show…

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Follow Up: Taelor 1:21:53

4y ago1:21:53

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Imagine being raped, the rapist agreeing to a plea deal and getting convicted, and then a judge "misfiling" some paperwork so that all that trauma only led to a rapist going free without a trace. Taelor tells the story of how this exact scenario happened to her, and also talks about her journey to healing and the work she does now to help others pr…

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Follow Up: Abigail & SAAPM 47:49

4y ago47:49

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Abigail from NC shares her activism as a secondary survivor and gives us all hope for the future. Learn about BLOOM365 and other amazing local and national organizations from a youth leader! Celebrate Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month with a message of hope and signs of Gen Z picking up the baton with a focus on prevention. Follow Abigail…

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Follow Up: Aarefah and Sayedah 2 1:06:25

4y ago1:06:25

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Let's do a rape trial without using or defining the word "rape"! Sounds fair, right? Aarefah and her sister, Sayedah, are back for episode 2 of Aarefah's reporting and legal system experience. Clearly, it was amazing! Nothing sets up a fair and unbiased trial like a "neutral" detective testifying against you, no use of the word "rape" even though t…

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Follow Up: Aarefah and Sayedah 34:31

4y ago34:31

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Part 1 of 2: Aarefah and her sister Sayedah share their experiences with sexual harassment, discrimination based on race and religion, and Aarefah's sexual assault. Their stories exemplify how survivors are failed every step of the way while reporting to Title IX, police, and civil courts. While this all-too-familiar story is maddening and infuriat…

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Follow Up: Kyle Richard 57:05

4+ y ago57:05

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Kyle Richard stopped a sexual assault in progress and got shot two times for confronting the perpetrator. Now the former SUNY Cortland football player is dedicating his life to ending sexual violence and speaking out about gun violence. He has many important messages to share about being an active bystander, embracing the wave of emotions that come…

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Follow Up: I May Destroy You & Address Confidentiality Programs 1:06:55

4+ y ago1:06:55

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Vasha joins me today to talk about 'I May Destroy You', the series that wins all of the Golden Globes in our hearts. Michaela Coel's incredible series depicting the aftermath of surviving a drug-facilitated sexual assault in groundbreaking and has so much content to inspire conversations around sexual violence, so we thought we'd share our thoughts…

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Follow Up: Restorative Justice 37:00

4+ y ago37:00

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Welcome to Season 3: Follow Up! This first episode gives a basic overview of what restorative justice is within the context of sexual violence. I'll go over the basics, some common misconceptions, and some questions asked by listeners about who is eligible and how the process works. Support the showBy Kate

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Prevention Mini-Series: #5, M. Colleen McDaniel 37:53

4+ y ago37:53

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M. Colleen McDaniel discusses her research on perpetrators of sexual violence, because you can't really stop rape without addressing the root cause: rapists. Learn about the Social Norms Approach, causal factors to perpetration, and a ton of interesting facts from McDaniel's field and research on sexual aggression. Support the show…

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Prevention Mini-Series: #4, Mike Domitrz 55:45

4+ y ago55:45

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Mike Domitrz discusses his sexual violence prevention work that details consent, respect, awareness and education. We talk about being a secondary survivor and the impact that sexual violence has on families and communities of survivors. He also talks about his various work from the Can I Kiss You? campaign all the way through his current work toda…

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Prevention Mini-Series: #3, Kip Ioane/Teams of Men 40:56

4+ y ago40:56

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Basketball coach Kip Ioane of Willamette University joins this week to talk about Teams of Men, his business with curriculum for athletes. Teams of Men is a curriculum made for male athletes to challenge long-held stereotypes and beliefs that ultimately lead to healthier expressions of masculinity. One facet of this program is preventing sexual vio…

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Prevention Mini-Series: #2, Brenda Tracy 58:42

4+ y ago58:42

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Brenda Tracy, RN, activist, speaker, and survivor joins for a talk about a lot of things! Hear her story, hear about her national Set The Expectation Campaign, why the Tracy Rule should be implemented everywhere, thoughts of restorative justice-type programs, and of course, her thoughts and vision towards preventing sexual violence. Go to settheexp…

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Prevention Mini-Series: Introduction 25:15

4+ y ago25:15

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Welcome to Season 2! This season is different in tone and topic, focusing on sexual violence prevention, education, and awareness. The introductory episode will talk about future guests and will give an overview of what the current research is on prevention in the U.S. We'll cover funding from the Violence Against Women Act, how that funds the CDC …

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18: "Willful Negligence of So Many People Across So Many Sectors Has Allowed This Issue to Thrive": Total Systemic Failure. 1:00:46

5y ago1:00:46

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Hear from multiple experts on how willful negligence from police to prosecutors and beyond has allowed sexual violence to persist. This is an issue of complete systemic failure. This episode is a recap on systemic failures and the people who fuel them that are responsible for allowing rapists to go free and rape to basically remain legal. Support t…

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17: A Mini Check-In for Survivors in the Pandemic- Your Feelings Are All Valid 24:56

5y ago24:56

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*Not a normal episode.* This is an uncertain time for everyone, but for survivors of sexual violence in the middle of their cases or in the middle of their healing, the world coming to a halt and being self-isolated can bring up all kinds of feelings. It can exacerbate depression, anxiety, etc, it may bring on unexpected feelings, the pause may bri…

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16: "What You've Been Through Becomes Part of Your Experience But Does Not Define Who You Are" - Healing & Post-Traumatic Growth 58:51

5+ y ago58:51

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Amy Morgan, MSC talks about trauma, healing, and post-traumatic growth with a great deal of wisdom. If you have questions about what healing truly is and what concrete steps you can take to start to heal, even with ongoing trauma, she has some great advice for you. Learn the difference between a struggle and a trauma, why that difference is importa…

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15: "This One Incident Literally Haunts the Rest of Your Life"- Long-term Impact and Harm of Reporting Rape 55:06

5+ y ago55:06

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What are the long-term impacts/harm of both experiencing and reporting sexual assault? Dr. Rebecca Campbell walks us through the academic side, while Charlotte and Venus from the #girlslikeus podcast humanize what those impacts look like in every day life. We also talk about what it's like to experience victim-blaming and not being believed. Everyo…

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13: "The Inadequacy of the Investigation is the Reason Why It Fails." - Campus Sexual Assault, Part 2 1:23:11

5+ y ago1:23:11

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How are campus sexual assault investigations deficient? Is there enough time in a day to answer that question? Learn about extended investigations designed to wear students down, the many ways that investigators fail to properly investigate, the burden that is placed on survivors far more than the accused, and what schools need to do to fix their t…

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12: "The Title IX Process is Not Interested in Justice" - Campus Sexual Assault, Part 1 54:13

5+ y ago54:13

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Sexual assault on college campuses is a pervasive problem. In part 1 of this 2-parter, learn about Title IX, the Clery Act, and how the reporting process is supposed to work. We cover student-student assault, faculty-student assault, and other kinds of power dynamics on campuses and how they can change the way a student decides to report or not. Le…

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11: The “Backlog”: A Rant 49:23

5+ y ago49:23

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The backlog is a decades-long police failure that they are now unjustly taking credit for fixing. DNA only counts when it is tied to other DNA found in CODIS after years of not arresting rapists, apparently. Victims voices are never enough unless its a 12:1 victim to rapist ratio. Learn about how the backlog harms cases, victims, and keeps communit…

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10- "We Respect Their Autonomy & Want Them to Be in Control": The Sexual Assault Examination Kit 49:11

5+ y ago49:11

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What happens during a Sexual Assault Examination to collect and preserve evidence? How much control does a victim have over what happens- from contacting the police to giving blood samples? According to published best practices: all of it. Dr. Julie Valentine explains the history of forensic nurses, what happens during these exams, and dispels comm…

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9- "Normal Responses to an Abnormal Situation": The Impact of Trauma 53:37

5+ y ago53:37

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We already talked about trauma and survival instincts in the moment of the assault, but what happens to the brain in the days and weeks after the assault, and long-term? In what ways might it change a person short- and long-term? How does being involved in the criminal reporting system impact that level of trauma? What social impact does this have …

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8-"You Are Free to Rape, Because We Think It's Pretty Hard to Prove These Cases": Prosecutorial Decision-Making 42:49

5+ y ago42:49

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What factors go into the decisions that prosecutors make about whether or not to try sexual assault cases? Less than 1% of sexual assaults are tried nationally each year. Hear all of the excuses about why that is. Support the showBy Kate with Dr. Cassia Spohn, Nancy Oglesby, Jennifer Ecklund, and Elizabeth Myers

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7: "It's a Question of How Honest You're Gonna Be With the Public About How Few of Them You're Solving." - Exceptional Clearance 32:35

5+ y ago32:35

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Exceptional Clearance: What is it? It's supposed to be a last resort option when an arrest can't be made, but in practice, it's used far more frequently than intended. It negatively impacts victims and rape investigations. Listen along with investigative reporter Mark Fahey to learn more. Support the show…

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