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Episode 5 - Combat Sexual Assault with Lindsey Knapp


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Today we have Lindsey Knapp, an incredible friend, military veteran, and bad ass attorney, who has a Non-Profit called "Combat Sexual Assault". With experience as a victim advocate for the Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program, Lindsey now works to advocate for and support survivors of military sexual assault and their families.  In this discussion, she brings a wealth of information and relevant conversation about:

  • Military Sexual Assault Resources 

    • Resources for Military Spouses who are married to an service member who has been accused or charged of Military Sexual Assault (we do not speak about this community enough)

      • Retaliation and sexual trauma challenges for service members

        • How to get a discharge upgrade and who to contact to get help

          • What to do if you have been a victim of military sexual trauma

            • Attorney advice, best practices, and support
            • In addition to direct advocacy, she also conducts extensive community outreach to disrupt the stigma associated with sexual assault.  Most clients experience a great deal of shame, and find themselves being blamed for the entire ordeal.  Through her outreach efforts, she educates schools, universities, civic organizations, law enforcement, churches, and businesses leaders how to better respond when this occurs to someone they know and love.  One in every four women and one in every six men experience sexual violence.  Thus, everyone could benefit from the training she provides.

              If you feel you could benefit from her services (or would like to volunteer), please pass the word along.  More information about services can be found on the website:  https://combatsexualassault.org/

              Additional Resources noted:

              DoD SAFE Helpline:  https://www.safehelpline.org  or (877) 995-5247

              Airman Dawson (she can be found on facebook @seniorairmandawson)

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