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

Carol Olson

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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

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The V Word: Instructions on Not to Rape

Carol Olson

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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

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The V Word: Community Accountability from a Survivor’s Perspective

Carol Olson

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For this episode of the V WORD we recorded live at WRIR’s first Local Voices Live event.  During this event the public got to see live some of their favorite shows/modules. The V Word was honored to be part of this event. Jenn read a piece on community accountability from a community activist who is also a black, queer, immigrant, woman. Please listen to today’s episode here Transcript here: Hi my name is Shantae Taylor and I work with JusticeRVA (for racial justice against state sanctioned police violence and mass incarceration), NOACP/Richmond Resistance (for… Continue reading The V Word: Community Accountability from a Survivor’s Perspective