Today, Carol brings in women interested in how the current political climate is impacting their interests in healthcare, reproductive choices, the educational system, and more. Continue reading Women and Politics, voices from the local community.
Originally posted on The V Word:
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
Originally posted on The V Word:
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
Originally posted on The V Word:
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
Originally posted on Recovery Is….:
Today Carol interviews the founders of a coalition of innovative programs designed to facilitate the re-integration of incarcerated persons back into the community.These programs are the Sanctuary, Open Minds, and the John P. Dooley Scholarship Fund. You can listen to the show here Sanctuary is a new facility in RVA, with a purpose to create effective creative outlets for once-incarcerated men and women upon their release. Sanctuary was born from the Sanctuary inside the jail which our guests today share more with us about. OPEN MINDS is a college program sponsored by the Richmon d City Sheriff’s… Continue reading Recovery Radio: The Sanctuary, Open Minds, and the John P. Dooley Fund
Originally posted on Inspire InDeed (on hiatus):
Today’s Inspire Indeed was previously recorded at WRIR’s first ever, Local Voices Live. Carol Olson interviewed Stacie Vecchietti, the new Program Director for the Virginia Anti-Violence Project. Stacie talks about the history and future of the organization, LGBTQ violence, the LGBTQ warmline, resiliency, and an upcoming Richmond collaboration entitled NERVE. This interview is followed up by a live recording of The V Word by Jenn Gallienne reading a queer survivor’s piece submitted to the V WORD for Local Voices Live. VAVP’s mission is: to provide a world free from all forms of violence, such as:… Continue reading Inspire Indeed: Stacie Vecchietti- Virginia Anti-Violence Project
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