PA Centered

Introducing Policy in Focus

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 info@pcar.org if you need any support or have questions.

Episode 33: Mindfulness & Prevention

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

 

Episode 32: New Projects from End Rape On Campus

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
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Episode 31: Student Speech in the 21st Century

This 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

This 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 @asurvivorsvoice.

To get in touch with V.O.I.C.E, call 215-792-3163 or email info@asurvivorsvoice.org. Follow LaQuisha on Instagram @iam_thevoice. You can also contact WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence at 215-985-3333 for immediate assistance.

Learn more:

• PA Centered Episode 4: V.O.I.C.E. with LaQuisha Anthony
• Visionary Voice Awards 2021
• Transcript of this episode

Episode 29: What’s the LINK?: Abuse of Animals and Humans

This 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 1-800-932-0313
• Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
• Transcript of this episode. 

Episode 28: Healthcare is a Right: Midwifery and Sexual Violence

In 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

As 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

During 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 of the Laws
• History You Should Know mini-series

Visit www.pcar.org/podcasts for show notes and transcripts.

Episode 25: How Can We Serve Pregnant Survivors?

This 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.