This 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 Dating Violence Policy Futures Without Violence - A School Policy to Increase Student Safety Break the Cycle - Safe Schools Model Policy 

In 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 Assault Center Locations Delaware County Victim Assistance Center Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) model About CACs: Inspiring Hope, Ending Abuse About CACs: Child-Focused Investigation About CACs: Support for the Healing Journey

Episode 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 Coalition Building to Prevent Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence  Domestic Violence Center of Chester County  Contact Kristen Herman to learn more about the SLT at [email protected]  

Episode 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: Uprooting Racism with Paul Kivel and Loretta J. Ross  How to Support Harm Doers in Being Accountable

Episode 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. Email PHLP at [email protected] Webinar Recording

Episode 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

When 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 series on PA Centered. Learn More: View our legislative agenda Transcript of this episode Reach out to [email protected] if you need any support or have questions.

This 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 questions.

This 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: The Science of Happiness  Transcript of this episode  

This 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