Don't Gaslight Us

TW: This episode mentions teen dating violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. 

Crisis Center of West Texas’ Teen Leadership Council joins Hannah in a conversation about the impact of teen dating violence in Odessa, TX. They discuss the results of the Anonymous Teen Dating Violence Community Survey, and what we can do to prevent violence. 

If you are a survivor seeking help, please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233. If it is an emergency, please call 911. 

Sources:

• https://tcfv.org/program-resources/youth-adult-allies/

• https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024-HTV-Report_WEB.pdf

• https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/

• https://sites.utexas.edu/idvsa/wp-content/uploads/sites/3430/2019/03/tdv.pdf
  

TW: This episode mentions teen dating violence and stalking. Listener’s discretion is advised. 

Alejandra and Hannah define stalking and share the terrifying reality of it. They discuss how teen dating violence intersects with stalking and how to support someone who is experiencing stalking.

Victim Connect Resource Center: 1-855-484-2846

https://www.stalkingawareness.org/sharp/ 

https://www.stalkingawareness.org/documentation-log/ 

Sources:

• https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Technology-Facilitated-Stalking-SLII-Behaviors.pdf

• https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Identifying-Stalking-as-SLII-Strategies.pdf

• https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AdolescentStalkingInfographic.pdf

• https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SPARC-Stalking-and-Adolescents-Fact-Sheet.pdf

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2O325AhOkQ

• https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/news/hit-and-run-puts-spotlight-stalking-and-teen-dating-violence-heres-how-schools-can-help 

TW: This episode mentions human trafficking and sexual violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. 

Alejandra and Hannah talk about what human trafficking is and how it operates. They discuss the common misconceptions and the human trafficking accusations against the Tate brothers.  

If you are a survivor seeking help please call our local 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. Our local resource for survivors of human trafficking is Reflection Ministries. You can reach them over the phone at 432-247-1099 or via email at [email protected]

Sources:

• https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/25_0919_bc_indicator_card_english_3.5x2.25.pdf 

• https://www.state.gov/reports/2025-trafficking-in-persons-report/

• https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking-101/?#gf_4

• https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/statistics

• https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/explorer/crime/crime-trend

• https://polarisproject.org/myths-facts-and-statistics/ 

• https://polarisproject.org/love-and-trafficking/

• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/us/andrew-tate-barron-trump-romania.html

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj1JSlKzHtc

• https://www.vice.com/en/article/andrew-tate-arrest/

• https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-trafficking/recognizing-signs 

TW: This episode mentions domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. 

Alejandra and Hannah talk about how to support survivors and how to stay safer this holiday season. 

Here is the link to thehotline.org’s interactive safety plan: https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-your-personal-safety-plan/ 

If you are a survivor seeking help please call our local 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. 

Sources:

• https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/HTV-2024-Fact-Sheet-English-Translation.pdf

• https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/HTV-2024-Victim-Narratives-Edited-10.7.25.pdf

• https://www.thehotline.org/what-is-a-safety-plan/https://www.thehotline.org/resources/safety-planning-while-living-with-an-abusive-partner

TW: This episode mentions domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. 

Jessica Gregoire, a litigation manager and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, joins Alejandra and Hannah in a conversation about the impact of domestic violence and what life looks like after leaving an abusive relationship.

If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. 

Sources:

• https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-awareness-month/

• https://opdv.ny.gov/october-domestic-violence-awareness-month

• https://dcp.psc.gov/ccbulletin/articles/Domestic_Violence_10_2010.aspx

• https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/advanced-search?field-keywords=National%20Domestic%20Violence%20Awareness%20Month&field-keywords2=&field-keywords3=&from%5Bdate%5D=&to%5Bdate%5D=&person2=&category2%5B0%5D=59&items_per_page=25&page=1

• https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3456993/

• https://acesdv.org/domestic-violence/

• https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/index.html

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499891/

• https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/domestic-abuse-warning-signs/

• https://wp.stolaf.edu/cila/files/2015/08/Sustained-Dialogues-St.-Olaf-Fac-Session.pdf

• https://gcfv.georgia.gov/resources/data

• https://bridgesdvc.org/steps-for-healing-a-domestic-violence-recovery-guide/

• https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-centers/center-for-research-on-women-with-disabilities/a-to-z-directory/interpersonal-violence/healing-from-abuse-and-violence 

TW: This episode mentions sexual violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. 

Emma Evenson from the Midland Community Theater joins Alejandra and Hannah in a conversation about intimacy coordination and consent. 

If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. 

Sources:

Intimacy Coordination

• https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/role-of-intimacy-coordinator/

• https://www.sagaftra.org/sites/default/files/sa_documents/SA_IntimacyCoord.pdf

• https://goldenglobes.com/articles/rise-and-necessity-intimacy-coordinators/

• https://metoomvmt.org/get-to-know-us/history-inception/

• https://variety.com/2022/biz/news/me-too-anniversary-tarana-burke-column-1235396666/

• https://www.elle.com/culture/a41539940/hollywood-five-years-after-harvey-weinstein-metoo/ 

Consent

• https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/five-big-myths-consent/

• https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/your-questions-about-consent-answered/

• https://www.loveisrespect.org/everyone-deserves-a-healthy-relationship/understand-consent/ 

• https://rainn.org/share-the-facts/consent-101-respect-boundaries-and-building-trust/

• https://www.thehotline.org/resources/consent/

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10524343/

• https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ab.22043

• https://rsvpcenter.washu.edu/get-informed/rape-myths-facts/

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. 

Two members from the 24-25 Teen Leadership Council, Analiese and Josselyn, join Alejandra and Hannah to talk about the epidemic of teen dating violence (TDV). To prepare for the beginning of the school year, we want to equip listeners with an understanding of the impact of TDV, respond to TDV, and how to prevent it from happening. 

If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. 

Sources:

https://www.loc.gov/collections/civil-rights-history-project/articles-and-essays/youth-in-the-civil-rights-movement/

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220803-gen-z-how-young-people-are-changing-activism

https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/city-rising/youth-activism-in-america-from-armbands-and-walkouts-to-bus-rides-and-voter-drives-that-would-shape-our-democracy

https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/about-teen-dating-violence.html

https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/teen-dating-violence-prevention-resources-2025-update

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/pdfs/mm7005a4-H.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/su/su7201a8.htm?s_cid=su7201a8_w#print 

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual and domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. 

Alejandra and Hannah discuss AI companion apps and AI relationships. They analyze the movie Her and explore how the relationship between an AI chatbot and a person resembles an abusive relationship. 

If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. 

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual and domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. 

Alejandra and Hannah discuss the updates of the three cases from Episode 6. They will talk about the impact of victim blaming and how these cases maintaining rape culture in our society. 

If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. 

Sources:

• https://lacounty.gov/2025/04/04/la-county-reaches-4-billion-tentative-settlement-in-thousands-of-sexual-abuse-cases/

• https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/carow/carow-policy/short-history-criminal-background-searches-employment 

• https://layouthrights.com/the-laws/ 

• https://www.npr.org/2025/05/30/g-s1-69725/russell-brand-pleads-not-guilty-rape

• https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/30/russell-brand-pleads-not-guilty-to-rape-and-sexual-assault-charges 

• https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglx7r46ey2o

• https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/09/harvey-weinstein-retrial-witness-testimony

• https://apnews.com/article/harvey-weinstein-metoo-sexual-assault-retrial-mann-9758269a2c2e443b95178830b556f29c

• https://apnews.com/article/harvey-weinstein-metoo-sexual-assault-retrial-mann-1da2a31b7f726bce2869596b3d8e2f4b

• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/nyregion/harvey-weinstein-trial-metoo-movement.html

• https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/02/harvey-weinstein-trial

• https://www.npr.org/2025/06/03/nx-s1-5417917/harvey-weinstein-new-york-sex-crimes-trial-closing-arguments-me-too

• https://apnews.com/article/harvey-weinstein-metoo-sexual-assault-retrial-mann-9758269a2c2e443b95178830b556f29c 

• https://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/Publications_NSVRC_Overview_False-Reporting.pdf 

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual and domestic violence. Listener’s discretion is advised. 

Why do people abuse the power they have to commit sexual violence? Why do celebrities seem to get away with sexual violence for so long? Alejandra and Hannah will discuss three prominent cases that highlight the dynamic between power and abuse. 

If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency, please call 911. 

Sources:

• PBS: Impact of Power 

• Associated Press: Weinstein Trial

• Reuters: Weinstein Trial

• The Guardian: Weinstein Trial (4/16/25)

• The Guardian: Weinstein Trial (4/18/25)

• The LA Times: LA County Settlement

• CBS News: LA County Settlement outcome

• The Guardian: Brand Trial

• Documentary: Russell Brand: In Plain Sight: Dispatches