PA Centered
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -PA Centered is a podcast designed to help listeners be a part of the solution to end sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. Each episode, we will take on a topic or current event to help spark conversation and break down barriers to building communities free from sexual violence. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR).
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Episodes
What is a Doula? With Marli Mayon
November 17, 2023 18:24 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBThis episode we are joined by Marli Mayon, Training Projects Coordinator at PCAR, to learn about doulas. Marli tells us what doulas are, the different types of doulas, and how they can provide a trauma informed approach to the birthing experience. Marli also discusses the connect between doulas, reproductive justice, and the sexual violence movement. DONA International -- https://www.dona.org/ and Dauphin County Doulas -- https://www.dauphincountydoulas.com/
The Connection Between Reproductive Justice and Sexual Violence
November 02, 2023 20:09 - 22 minutes - 32.5 MBThis episode we are joined by Marli Mayon, Training Projects Coordinator at PCAR. Marli discusses the history of reproductive justice, how it connects to the sexual violence movement, and ways people can promote and handle pushback about reproductive justice. Marli also provides listeners with resources to learn more. Show Notes Sister Song -- https://www.sistersong.net/ Killing the Black Body by Dorothy E. Roberts -- https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/155575/killing-the-black...
Victim Blaming and Selective Compassion
March 21, 2023 18:24 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss victim blaming, how this impacts survivors of sexual violence, and why people victim blame. We also discuss what selective compassion is and how this relates to the work we do with victims of sexual violence. We discuss how victim blaming and selective compassion are harmful and how we can do better. To find a local rape crisis center in PA, call 1-888-772-7227 or visit https://pcar.org/help-pa/locations Learn More: Observer's reaction to the "innocent victim" ...
Organizational Assessments with Tina Lopes and Barb Thomas
December 09, 2022 18:32 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this two-part episode, we talk with Tina Lopes and Barb Thomas, the authors of Dancing on Live Embers: Challenging Racism in Organizations. Tina and Barb highlight how to utilize and improve organizational assessments to measure anti-racism efforts in non-profit and anti-sexual violence organizations. You can learn more about Tina and the book at tinalopes.com. Other works from Barb can be found through Between the Lines Publications. Learn More: PA Centered: Dancing on Live Embe...
A trailblazer: Getting to Know Rep. Joanna McClinton, Democratic Leader of Pennsylvania’s State House
February 28, 2022 19:14 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBJoin us this week as we speak with Representative Joanna McClinton, Democratic Leader of Pennsylvania’s State House. Representative McClinton has served as a member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2015, representing the 191st State House District, which includes parts of Western and Southwestern Philadelphia, Yeadon, and Darby. Representative McClinton has worked as an attorney and policymaker for a decade. She’s a historic trailblazer, passionate advocate, and dedicated pub...
History You Should Know: Claudette Colvin
February 23, 2022 14:55 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, you will learn about 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her seat on the bus six months before Rosa Parks would do the same. These actions contributed to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which has gone down in history as the first large-scale US demonstration against segregation.
A grandmother’s influence: Getting to know Rep. Donna Bullock, chair of the PA Legislative Black Caucus
February 17, 2022 14:19 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBJoin us this week as we speak with Representative Donna Bullock, a member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 195th Legislative District, which includes parts of North and West Philadelphia. Representative Bullock is an attorney, mother, wife, and a tireless public servant, who is committed to supporting working families through legislative initiatives that fund public education, create jobs, and build healthy, sustainable communities. She is an advocate for equal pay,...
Episode 40: Teen Dating Violence Policies
January 20, 2022 14:33 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBThis episode we are joined by the Women’s Resource Center to learn about a project they did looking at the state of teen dating violence (TDV) policies in public school districts. Listen now to learn how you can utilize the scorecard they created to improve TDV policies in your own schools! Learn More: The State of Dating Violence Policies in Public Schools Districts in PA’s Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties Report Summary Women’s Resource Center PA Department of Education - Model...
Episode 39: The Role of Children’s Advocacy Centers & Child Medical Exams
January 06, 2022 15:14 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode, we are joined by three experts who share with us the role of Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC) and debunk some myths about what a child medical exam is actually like. We also discuss the importance of collaboration between rape crisis centers and CACs, and how this process can benefit child survivors and their families. To report suspected child abuse in PA, call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313. Learn More: Children's Advocacy Centers of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Sexual Assa...
Episode 38- PA State Leadership Team
December 16, 2021 15:48 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBEpisode Description: This episode we are joined by members of the State Leadership Team (SLT) to learn more about the Pennsylvania Prevention State Action Plan. The SLT is a multi-disciplinary action team that works to prevent intimate partner violence across the Commonwealth. Learn more: PCADV Prevention State Action Plan PCADV's Prevention Statewide Leadership Team Releases Bold Five-Year State Action Plan for Preventing Domestic Violence in Pennsylvania State Action Planning and C...
Episode 37: Creating Safer Spaces with Consent Culture Initiative
December 06, 2021 14:20 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBEpisode Description: This episode we are joined by Gina McGrath, CEO and Founder of Consent Culture Initiative (CCI). Gina shares with us how CCI empowers folks to create cultures of consent, respect, and accountability -- and how you can get involved with their Consent Action Team! Learn more: Consent Culture Initiative, prevention education and harm reduction Join the Consent Action Team Calling In the Calling Out Culture: Detoxing our Movement by Loretta J. Ross Episode 2: Uproo...
Episode 36: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
November 17, 2021 23:31 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBEpisode Description: This episode we are joined by the Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) to learn how they help people access medical assistance. PHLP is a statewide, nonprofit legal organization devoted to helping low-income folks, people with disabilities, the immigrant community, and survivors of crime gain access to public health coverage and services. Learn more: Pennsylvania Health Law Project Call the Helpline (1-800-274-3258) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m....
Episode 35: Supporting Victims of Trokosi
November 03, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBEpisode Description: This episode we are joined by Rovaughna Richardson, an international ministries missionary and social worker, who shares with us the work she is doing in Ghana with young women who have been victims of a cultural practice called Trokosi, a form of human trafficking. Learn More: RovaughnaRichardson.com Rovaughna Richardson: Quest to Heal Victims of Trokosi
Introducing Policy in Focus
October 20, 2021 16:54 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBWhen the conversation turns to legislation, public policy, or politics, do you ever feel like you’re out of the loop? Or maybe you’re a real news junkie and would love to learn more about the policies that affect survivors and the sexual violence advocacy community? With Policy in Focus, we’ve got you covered! Tune in to our pilot episode, where PCAR’s Policy Director, Donna Greco, and Policy and Communications Specialist, Kelsey Myers, tell you what you can expect out of this exciting new s...
Episode 34: Trans Cultural Humility: Beyond the Basics
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 25.8 MBThis episode we are joined by PCAR & NSVRC staff who share with us their experiences training on trans cultural humility and how we can be part of the solution to end transphobia. Learn More: Pronouns: A Guide from GLSEN Gender Unicorn - TSER A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth – The Trevor Project Transgender Inclusion in the Workplace: Recommended Policies and Practices Transcript of this episode Reach out to [email protected] if you need any support or have ques...
Episode 33: Mindfulness & Prevention
September 16, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17 MBThis episode we learn about how the practice of mindfulness can be used as a prevention strategy. We are joined by Brittany Leach from Women In Need, who tells us about Mindful Beings, a new program that helps teachers implement mindfulness practices into the classroom and daily routine in order to increase self-awareness, reduce conflict, and prevent violence. Women In Need, Inc. - Franklin & Fulton County, Pennsylvania What Is Mindfulness? The State of Mindfulness Science Podcast: Th...
Episode 32: New Projects from End Rape On Campus
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 18.9 MBThis episode we are joined by Sarah McPherson, Program Manager at End Rape on Campus, to learn about three of their new projects: Speaker Series, Campus Accountability Map, and Student Survivor Caucus. Listen now to learn how you can get involved! Links: End Rape on Campus (EROC) Centering the Margins Framework Speaker Series Double Red Zone The Hunting Ground documentary Follow EROC on Social Media - Facebook, Instagram & Twitter Transcript of this episode
Episode 31: Student Speech in the 21st Century
August 19, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 18.7 MBThis episode we are joined by PCAR staff attorneys to learn about a recent U.S. Supreme Court Case, Mahanoy City School District vs. B.L., and how this decision about student speech might affect survivors. Learn more: Sexual Violence Legal Assistance Project (SVLAP) SCOTUS decision ACLU - Supreme Court Rules to Protect Students’ Full Free Speech Rights Safe2Say Something StopBullying.gov - Get Help Transcript of this episode
Episode 30: Dignity in Difference: Intersections, Privilege, and Making Change with LaQuisha Anthony
July 15, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 27.1 MBThis episode we are joined by LaQuisha Anthony from V.O.I.C.E and WOAR. LaQuisha was one of our keynote speakers at PCAR’s 2021 virtual conference, and is the recipient of the NSVRC’s 2021 Visionary Voice Award in Pennsylvania. LaQuisha helps us examine the intersections of sexual violence and oppression, how privilege shows up in our work, and what it can look like to be a change agent. To learn more about V.O.I.C.E, visit www.asurvivorsvoice.org or follow them on social media at @asurvivo...
Episode 29: What’s the LINK?: Abuse of Animals and Humans
July 01, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 22.4 MBThis episode explores the connection between abuse of animals and abuse of humans. We are joined by Cathleen Palm from the Center for Children’s Justice, Amy Kaunas from the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, and Corporal Spada from the Pennsylvania State Police, who introduce us to the KeystoneLINK Coalition. Learn more: KeystoneLINK Coalition website Animal Welfare Institute: Safe Havens Mapping Project National Link Coalition Libre’s Law in PA Report abuse through ChildLine at 1...
Episode 28: Healthcare is a Right: Midwifery and Sexual Violence
June 17, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Certified Nurse Midwife Sameerah Shareef, who is also the Medical Director of Michigan State University Sexual Assault Healthcare Program. Sameerah shares with us her vast experience over the years and how midwives can support pregnant survivors. Learn more: MSU Sexual Assault Healthcare Program Center for Survivors - Meet the Staff
Episode 27: A Podcast About Podcasts: Celebrating One Year of PA Centered & Resource On the Go
June 03, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 30.9 MBAs both PCAR and NSVRC’s podcasts approach the milestone of one year of recording and sharing episodes, we take listeners behind the scenes to discuss what it takes to launch a podcast and what we’ve learned through this process. Join us for our first joint episode! Learn more: NSVRC’s Resource On the Go Podcast Audacity Software Podbean Visit www.pcar.org/podcasts for show notes and transcripts.
Episode 26: Lessons Learned from the Women’s Suffrage Movement
May 20, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 29.2 MBDuring this episode, we hear from Danielle M. Conway, Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law. We learn about the role of Black women in the suffrage movement, how we can use history to better understand our world today, and action steps we can take in creating anti-racist institutions. Learn more: Danielle M. Conway - Dickinson Law Faculty Profile AALS’ Inaugural 2020 Impact Award Law Deans Antiracist Clearinghouse Project Race and the Equal Protection...
Episode 25: How Can We Serve Pregnant Survivors?
May 06, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 21.4 MBThis episode we are joined by Dr. Phyllis Sharps from Johns Hopkins University. We learn about maternal and child health, and the effects of intimate partner violence on pregnant women, infants, and very young children.
History You Should Know: Nicole Pittman
April 29, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.28 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about Nicole Pittman, an attorney and national expert working to end child sexual abuse and terminate the practice of registering children as sex offenders. Learn more: Just Beginnings Collaborative Names Nicole Pittman Executive Director 2019 Leadership Prize Winner Nicole Pittman on her work, leadership Studies, experts question effect of placing children on sex offender registries Raised on the Registry The Irreparable Harm of Plac...
History You Should Know: Harriet Ann Jacobs
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about Harriet Ann Jacobs, an enslaved women who published the book, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, describing the years of sexual abuse she survived at the hands of the white man who enslaved her until she escaped. Her writings raised awareness within the abolitionist movement about the sexual exploitation of enslaved women. Learn more: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl The Harriet Jacobs Family Papers The Fearless Truthtel...
History You Should Know: Aishah Shahidah Simmons
April 22, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.48 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about Aishah Shahidah Simmons, a survivor, filmmaker and an award-winning Black feminist lesbian cultural worker, who, for over 25-years, has examined the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and sexual violence. Learn more: The Story of SNCC Imagine Otherwise: Aishah Shahidah Simmons on Black Feminist Anti-Violence Activism Making the Revolution Irresistible: An Interview with Aishah Shahidah Simmons NO! The Rape Documentary L...
History You Should Know: Audre Lorde
April 20, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.88 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about Audre Lorde, a survivor who described herself as a “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet.” Learn more: Poetry Room Listening Booth: Audre Lorde Poetry Foundation: Audre Lorde Biographies: Audre Lorde About Audre Lorde (includes list of works) Breaking Isolation: Self Care and Community Care Tools for Our People Visit www.pcar.org/podcasts for show notes and transcripts.
Episode 24: Keystone Crisis Intervention Team
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 41.8 MBDuring this episode, we are joined by members of the Keystone Crisis Intervention Team, or KCIT to learn more about how they support communities after trauma occurs. Learn more about how you can get involved or contact KCIT for your community at kcitpa.org. Contact KCIT: Visit org Email Donna, Melissa or [email protected] Call the 24/7 hotline at 855-767-5248 Learn more about becoming a volunteer here. Learn more about training offered by KCIT here. Visit www.pcar.org/podcasts for show n...
History You Should Know: Mariame Kaba
April 08, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 9.31 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about Mariame Kaba -- an organizer, educator and curator whose work focuses on ending violence, dismantling the prison industrial complex, transformative justice, and supporting youth leadership development. Learn more: · Being MK - Mariame Kaba's Personal Website · Project NIA · Interrupting Criminalization · Survived and Punished · Just Practice Collaborative · Hope Is a Discipline:...
History You Should Know: The Combahee River Collective
April 06, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.95 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about The Combahee River Collective, who are best known for publishing the Combahee River Collective Statement in 1977. The Collective used an approach to community organizing that centered the most marginalized group in their liberation work, and laid the foundation for the theory of intersectionality. Learn more: (1977) The Combahee River Collective Statement Combahee River Collective (1974-1980) This Boston Collective Laid The Groun...
Episode 23: Everything You Need to Know About SAAM 2021 from NSVRC’s Resource On the Go
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 11.8 MBApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This episode is from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s podcast, Resource on the Go. During this episode, NSVRC staff explore this year’s campaign, We Can Build Safe Online Spaces, and share resources and ideas about how to get involved during SAAM. Learn more: SAAM Website National SAAM Event List #30DaysofSAAM Instagram Challenge Day of Action Resource on the Go Podcast National Sexual Violence Resource Center Visit www.pcar.org...
History You Should Know: Loretta Ross
March 26, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.03 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about Loretta J. Ross, a powerful advocate who is an award-winning, nationally recognized expert on racial justice, women’s rights, reproductive justice, and human rights. Learn more: Loretta J. Ross website Loretta Ross: Reproductive Justice Pioneer, Co-Founder of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective Paying it Forward Instead of Looking Backwards SisterSong Women of Color Justice Collective National Organization...
History You Should Know: Ida B. Wells-Barnett
March 23, 2021 12:15 - 10 minutes - 8.31 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about Ida B. Wells-Barnett, an investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement, most known for her organizing of anti-lynching campaigns. Learn more: Ida B. Wells-Barnett #MeToo Won’t Succeed If We Don’t Listen to Black Women Ida B. Wells and the Lynching of Black Women Ida B. Wells offered the solution to police violence more than 100 years ago Lynching in America: Confronting the Legal of Racial Te...
Episode 22: Overcoming barriers and bias with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Angelita Olowu
March 18, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBDuring this episode, we are joined by Forensic Nursing Specialist, Angelita Olowu from the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN), to hear about her experience as a Black Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). Angelita shares practical suggestions about how to diversify the forensic nursing field and support people of color in these roles, in order to provide the best level of care for survivors. Learn more: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) International Association of Fo...
History You Should Know: Recy Taylor & Rosa Parks
March 11, 2021 05:04 - 10 minutes - 8.12 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we highlight Recy Taylor and Rosa Parks. Most people know about Rosa Parks’ role in the civil rights movement, but don’t know about her role as a sexual assault investigator, where she fought for justice for many survivors, including Recy Taylor. Learn more: Recy Taylor, Rosa Parks, and the Struggle for Racial Justice Before the Bus, Rosa Parks Was a Sexual Assault Investigator Rosa Parks: The Forgotten Advocate of Sexual Abuse Hidden Pattern ...
History You Should Know: Tarana Burke
March 09, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 7.03 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo Movement. Tarana is a survivor, advocate, activist, and community organizer who continues to make history and inspire us. Learn more: me too. Movement We, As Ourselves Tarana Burke, Founder of the #MeToo Movement The Woman Who Began the #MeToo Movement Was a Philly Activist The White Feminist Version of #MeToo is in Ruins for Many Reasons #MeToo founder Tarana Burke blasts the movement f...
Episode 21: Workplace Sexual Harassment
March 04, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 23.9 MBDo you know what your options are if you’ve been sexually harassed at work? In this episode, we learn from Staff Attorneys Konrad Jarzyna and Lisa Matukaitis about your rights and the steps you can take if you’ve experienced harassment while on the job. For confidential and legal assistance, contact PCAR’s Sexual Violence Legal Assistance Project (SVLAP) at 717-901-6784. Learn more: Reporting Workplace Sexual Harassment in Pennsylvania EEOC: What to Do if you Believe you have been Harasse...
History You Should Know: Celia & Joan Little
March 02, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 8.54 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about two important women and the significance of their court cases. Celia, an enslaved Black woman who was convicted of murdering her slave owner, and Joan Little, the first woman in US history to be acquitted after using deadly force to resist sexual assault. Learn more: Missouri v. Celia, a Slave Celia, A Slave, Trial (1855): An Account The Celia Project Aug. 15: 1975: Joan Little Acquitted Joan Little: Survived and Punished Joa...
History You Should Know: Memphis Riot Survivors
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 5 minutes - 4.44 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about the Memphis Riots of 1866, including the stories of two survivors, Lucy Smith and Frances Thompson. Learn more: Sexual Violence and the Memphis Riot Frances Thompson, Survivor of the Memphis Massacre 10 Trans Women Pioneers They Definitely Didn’t Tell You About In History Class Memphis Riot, 1866 Visit www.pcar.org/podcasts for show notes and transcripts.
History You Should Know: Anita Hill & Kimberlé Crenshaw
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode of History You Should Know, we highlight Anita Hill and Kimberlé Crenshaw. Many people know about both of these extraordinary women, but during this episode we learn about how they crossed paths during the 1991 Supreme Court Nomination Hearings of Justice Clarence Thomas. Learn more: Anita Hill, Brandeis University How History Changed Anita Hill We Still Haven’t Learned From Anita Hill’s Testimony Kimberlé W. Crenshaw, UCLA Law Kimberlé W. Crenshaw, Columbia Law Demar...
Episode 20: Reaching Youth via Social Media
February 18, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 16.9 MBThis episode we are joined by Family Support Line and Fiore Design to learn how they created and launched the first public awareness campaign in Pennsylvania aimed to reach children and youth. They share the goals of the campaign, the process, setbacks, and lessons learned along the way, and how it felt to pioneer something that had never been done before. Learn more about Family Support Line by visiting their website. View the public awareness campaign by visiting their Facebook and Insta...
Episode 19: Coming Soon: History You Should Know
February 04, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBSurprise! PCAR is starting a new series of mini-episodes called History You Should Know. Over the next few months, this series will celebrate and highlight the stories of the people and events that advanced the anti-sexual violence movement. This introduction to the series explores the complicated history of how stories from our movement are told. To access the History and Philosophy course, sign in or create a free account at campus.nsvrc.org. For more information about Black History ...
Episode 18: The Connection Between Anti-Blackness and Sexual Violence
January 21, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis episode we are joined by Damary Rodriguez, Language Access Coordinator at PCAR, to learn about the connection between anti-Blackness and sexual violence. Dismantling anti-Blackness in our ourselves, our workplaces, and our communities is a key part of preventing sexual violence, providing services that are culturally humble for survivors, and supporting Black staff within our own organizations. Visit www.pcar.org/podcasts for show notes and transcripts.
Episode 17: Creating a Trauma-Informed Pennsylvania
January 07, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 19.7 MBExecutive Director of Pennsylvania's Office of Advocacy and Reform Dan Jurman and Victim Services Inc. Clinical Director Erika Brosig join us on this episode to share the Commonwealth’s plans to help service providers use a trauma-informed and healing-centered approach. We learn more about what it means to be trauma-informed and how the plan can have an impact on the care survivors of trauma receive. To learn more about the Trauma-Informed PA Plan and to see a list of the Think Tank Members...
Episode 16: Keeping Kids Safe During the Pandemic
December 17, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 27.9 MBThis episode we are joined by Cathy Palm, Founder of The Center for Children’s Justice, to learn how we can help keep kids safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. To learn more about The Center for Children’s Justice, visit c4cj.org. To learn more about the Safe2Say Something Tip Line, visit safe2saypa.org or call 1-844-732-2729. ChildLine provides information, counseling, and referral services for families and children to ensure the safety and well-being of the children of Pennsyl...
Episode 15: Setting & Respecting Boundaries
December 03, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBThis year we’ve had to navigate boundaries in new ways. During this episode, we explore the importance of setting and respecting boundaries, and provide tips on how to have these sometimes difficult conversations with one another. For more information about boundaries, visit SafeSecureKids.org, including this guide for talking to the children in your life about consent. For more information about grief and loss, visit HighmarkCaringPlace.com. Visit www.pcar.org/podcasts for show notes and...
Episode 14: Male Survivors with Tammi Burke
November 19, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 19 MBThis episode we are joined by Tammi Burke, an expert who has worked with male survivors of sexual violence for over 30 years. Tammi shares stories and lessons learned to help rape crisis center staff better serve male survivors in their communities. To learn more about working with men and boys who are survivors of abuse, visit: Male Survivor 1in6 Sexual Assault of Men and Boys Sexual Abuse of Boys (Holmes & Slap, 1998) Enhancing Male Outreach Efforts, One Center at a Time Creating a ...
Episode 13: Celebrating the work of SAFE-T and Forensic Nurses
November 05, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 20.4 MBForensic Nurses Week this year is from November 9 - 13. The Penn State Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) Center, works to enhance care for sexual assault victims in underserved communities. Join us as we hear from a group of folks involved with the SAFE-T Center Program and how it has impacted advocates, nurses, survivors, and their communities. You can learn more about the SAFE-T Center at safetcenter.psu.edu. If you are interested in having SAFE-T in your community, ...
Episode 12: Housing Rights for Survivors of Sexual Violence
October 15, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 49.5 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Staff Attorneys from PCAR’s Sexual Violence Legal Assistance Project (SVLAP) to learn about housing rights and the impact of discrimination on survivors of sexual violence. We use scenarios to understand common examples of discrimination, and learn how to file a complaint in Pennsylvania. To learn more about housing discrimination and to file a complaint, visit: Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) Housing Discrimination Forms and Questionnai...