Jess was friends with a charming man when they started dating. After a few months things turned violent and she was strangled and raped. In this episode, Jess talks with Brandon and Alex about the complicated issues surrounding leaving a domestic violence relationship, strangulation, rape, and how to support loved ones who may be in similar situations.

Strangulation link from the episode: https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/

If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, rape, or strangulation here are some links to help.

National:
https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

https://victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims/national-hotlines-and-helpful-links

Local:
https://victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims/national-hotlines-and-helpful-links

http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/

https://www.ucasa.org/resources

https://www.udvc.org/resources/get-help-now.html

This podcast is supported in part by grant 18W2025 from the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office on Violence Against Women, the U.S. Department of Justice or the Utah Office for Victims of Crime.

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