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History You Should Know: Memphis Riot Survivors

In this episode of History You Should Know, we learn about the Memphis Riots of 1866, including the stories of two survivors, Lucy Smith and Frances Thompson.

 

Learn more:

• Sexual Violence and the Memphis Riot
• Frances Thompson, Survivor of the Memphis Massacre
• 10 Trans Women Pioneers They Definitely Didn’t Tell You About In History Class
• Memphis Riot, 1866

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History You Should Know: Anita Hill & Kimberlé Crenshaw

In this episode of History You Should Know, we highlight Anita Hill and Kimberlé Crenshaw. Many people know about both of these extraordinary women, but during this episode we learn about how they crossed paths during the 1991 Supreme Court Nomination Hearings of Justice Clarence Thomas.

Learn more:

• Anita Hill, Brandeis University
• How History Changed Anita Hill
• We Still Haven’t Learned From Anita Hill’s Testimony
• Kimberlé W. Crenshaw, UCLA Law
• Kimberlé W. Crenshaw, Columbia Law 
• Demarginalizing the Intersection of Race and Sex 
• The African American Policy Forum
• The Intersectionality Wars
• Intersectionality Is a Hot Topic — and So Is the Term’s Misuse
• The Urgency of Intersectionality

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Episode 20: Reaching Youth via Social Media

This episode we are joined by Family Support Line and Fiore Design to learn how they created and launched the first public awareness campaign in Pennsylvania aimed to reach children and youth. They share the goals of the campaign, the process, setbacks, and lessons learned along the way, and how it felt to pioneer something that had never been done before. 

• Learn more about Family Support Line by visiting their website. View the public awareness campaign by visiting their Facebook and Instagram pages. Check out their blog post about Child Sexual Abuse: The Harsh Realities of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
• Visit Fiore Design to get in touch with Karen, or check out their Facebook page.

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Episode 19: Coming Soon: History You Should Know

Surprise! PCAR is starting a new series of mini-episodes called History You Should Know. Over the next few months, this series will celebrate and highlight the stories of the people and events that advanced the anti-sexual violence movement. This introduction to the series explores the complicated history of how stories from our movement are told.

To access the History and Philosophy course, sign in or create a free account at campus.nsvrc.org. 

 

For more information about Black History Month, check out these resources:

• Overview of Black History Month
• African American History Month
• 28 Days of Black History
• Dr. Carter G. Woodsen
• Why We Need Black History Month - Especially This Year

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Episode 18: The Connection Between Anti-Blackness and Sexual Violence

This episode we are joined by Damary Rodriguez, Language Access Coordinator at PCAR, to learn about the connection between anti-Blackness and sexual violence. Dismantling anti-Blackness in our ourselves, our workplaces, and our communities is a key part of preventing sexual violence, providing services that are culturally humble for survivors, and supporting Black staff within our own organizations.

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Episode 17: Creating a Trauma-Informed Pennsylvania

Executive Director of Pennsylvania's Office of Advocacy and Reform Dan Jurman and Victim Services Inc. Clinical Director Erika Brosig join us on this episode to share the Commonwealth’s plans to help service providers use a trauma-informed and healing-centered approach. We learn more about what it means to be trauma-informed and how the plan can have an impact on the care survivors of trauma receive.

• To learn more about the Trauma-Informed PA Plan and to see a list of the Think Tank Members visit the Office of Advocacy and Reform Website.

Check out the Pennsylvania Trauma-Informed Network for more resources and to get involved in your local community

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Episode 16: Keeping Kids Safe During the Pandemic

This episode we are joined by Cathy Palm, Founder of The Center for Children’s Justice, to learn how we can help keep kids safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

• To learn more about The Center for Children’s Justice, visit c4cj.org.
• To learn more about the Safe2Say Something Tip Line, visit safe2saypa.org or call 1-844-732-2729.

ChildLine provides information, counseling, and referral services for families and children to ensure the safety and well-being of the children of Pennsylvania. The toll-free intake line, 1-800-932-0313, is available 24 hours/7 days a week to receive reports of suspected child abuse.

Episode 15: Setting & Respecting Boundaries

This year we’ve had to navigate boundaries in new ways. During this episode, we explore the importance of setting and respecting boundaries, and provide tips on how to have these sometimes difficult conversations with one another.

For more information about boundaries, visit SafeSecureKids.org, including this guide for talking to the children in your life about consent. For more information about grief and loss, visit HighmarkCaringPlace.com.

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Episode 14: Male Survivors with Tammi Burke

This episode we are joined by Tammi Burke, an expert who has worked with male survivors of sexual violence for over 30 years. Tammi shares stories and lessons learned to help rape crisis center staff better serve male survivors in their communities.

To learn more about working with men and boys who are survivors of abuse, visit:

• Male Survivor
• 1in6
• Sexual Assault of Men and Boys
• Sexual Abuse of Boys (Holmes & Slap, 1998)
• Enhancing Male Outreach Efforts, One Center at a Time
• Creating a Space for Male Survivors

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Episode 13: Celebrating the work of SAFE-T and Forensic Nurses

Forensic Nurses Week this year is from November 9 - 13. The Penn State Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) Center, works to enhance care for sexual assault victims in underserved communities. Join us as we hear from a group of folks involved with the SAFE-T Center Program and how it has impacted advocates, nurses, survivors, and their communities.

You can learn more about the SAFE-T Center at safetcenter.psu.edu. If you are interested in having SAFE-T in your community, you can contact Sheridan Miyamoto and the team at the SAFE-T Center at safet@psu.edu. To learn more about PASSAGES, visit passages-inc.org or contact Marlene Austin at passagesed@verizon.net. To get in touch with Jessica Birbeck, you can email her at birbeckja@upmc.edu.

 

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