Kelsey delves deep into her understanding and beliefs on why she believes all survivors of any type of harassment or attack.
The importance of this topic.
Calling it out and naming it takes away some of its power.
Reducing and eliminating the gaslighting the survivors feel.
Restoring power too pressed communities and oppressed people.
What a false allegation is and why it is terribly defined and tracked.
The role trauma plays in reporting and recovery.If you took anything away from today’s podcast, please share it with someone who may need to hear it. And if you really want to support the podcast please give us a rate/review.
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