The V Word: Emily Doe and Campus Sexual Assault

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Today’s show talks about campus sexual assault and the recent recognition of Emily Doe as Woman of 2016 by Glamour magazine, her impact on laws in California and her contribution to the national conversation on sexual assault in the United States. You can listen to the show here: Links: WRIR 97.3 FM  RAINN.org  Statewide Hotline (Action Alliance)  Continue reading The V Word: Emily Doe and Campus Sexual Assault

The V Word: Violence Against Native American: Historical Violence (Part II)

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Today Carol continues her show on sexual and domestic violence in the Native American communities. You can listen to the show here: Links: WRIR 97.3 FM Futures without Violence Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance Statewide Hotline: phone: 1-800-838-8238        Chat      Text: 804-793-9999 Continue reading The V Word: Violence Against Native American: Historical Violence (Part II)

Unique prevention programs in middle schools

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Carol talks about successful prevention programs in two schools systems. You can listen to the show here Need to find a local sexual assault or rape crisis center near your school?  Look at the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance List of Member Agencies to find local centers. Continue reading Unique prevention programs in middle schools

The V Word: An interview with John Sutter on Rape in Alaska

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Today Carol interviews John Sutter, journalist from CNN on his report on the prevalence of rape in Alaska. He talks about his journey to see why Alaska has the highest incidence of rape in the nation. You can listen to the show here John Sutter receiving his media and journalism award from Joanne Archembault and Herman Milholland at the EVAWI conference 2015. Links: John Sutter at CNN  WRIR 97.3 FM Richmond Independent Radio Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance Continue reading The V Word: An interview with John Sutter on Rape in Alaska

The V Word: Instructions on Not to Rape

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Today Carol talks about vimeo made and distributed by Cambridge Rape Crisis Center: Know Your Limits. Help change the conversation from telling women how to avoid being raped to instead telling potential rapists how to avoid raping others. Listen to the episode here Links: WRIR 97.3 FM Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-838-8238 Continue reading The V Word: Instructions on Not to Rape

The V Word: New legislation to support sexual assault survivors on college campuses. l

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Carol talks about new legislation passed in Virginia designed to provide enhanced protections and access to services for survivors of sexual assault on campus. Listen to the show here Resources: WRIR 97.3 FM  Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance  Title IX information  Continue reading The V Word: New legislation to support sexual assault survivors on college campuses. l