No Grey Zone Podcast

Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors with over two and a half decades of experience between them, specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault and harassment, child abuse, domestic abuse and human trafficking .
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Kenyora Parham is the Executive Director of End Rape on Campus. Prior to joining EROC, she served as the Assistant Director for Brandeis University's Office of Precollege Programs, where she directed four out of seven pre-collegiate residential programs for high school teens;  Her additional work experience includes working at Strong Women, Strong Girls, a nationally recognized multigenerational mentoring program for elementary school girls, college and professional women.   Kenyora currently serves as President of the African-American Alumnae/i Association at her undergraduate alma mater, Simmons University (formerly known as Simmons College), where she received her degree in Public Health; She serves on the Alumni Association Board at Boston University’s School of Social Work, where she received her Master’s Degree. Kenyora also holds a Certificate in Community Leadership and Social Change from the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University through the Community Fellow Program (CFP) of the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, where she currently serves as a founding CFP ambassador. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. (Bio taken from EROC)

EROC (End Rape on Campus)  works to end campus sexual violence through direct support for survivors and their communities; prevention through education; and policy reform at the campus, local, state, and federal levels. We envision a world in which each individual has an educational experience free from violence, and until then, that all survivors are believed, trusted, and supported. End Rape On Campus is housed at Civic Nation, a 501(c)(s) nonprofit organization that uses organizing, engagement and public awareness to address some of our nation’s most pressing challenges. Civic Nation works with public and private partners to inspire, educate and activate people around the issues that are important to our country. (Mission and Vision taken from EROC)

Articles:
 Ignite Leader on Fire
Ms. Magazine Op Ed

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Twitter @endrapeoncampus
Instagram: @endrapeoncampus
Webpage : https://endrapeoncampus.squarespace.com/

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Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors with over two decades of experience between them, specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking as well as developing policies and procedures for businesses and educational institutions.
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Heath Phillips is An active advocate for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment, male victimization, bullying, hazing, bystander intervention, prevention awareness, and thriving. Provided testimony as an expert on several special congressional panels for sexual assault victims (2010, 2015, 2016, 2017). Promotes policy advancement within the Department of Veteran Affairs and Department of Defense for the protection of victims against retaliation and repeated assault. Advocates for all Veterans to advance legislation to the committees and floors of the US House of Representatives and the US Senate. Trains Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard Criminal Investigation Division agents in the Sexual Assault Investigation Course at Ft. Leonard Wood nine times each year since 2018

Articles:
Washington Post
GQ

Twitter @HAPhillips71
Instagram @heath2781
Webpage http://www.heathtalks.com/

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Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors with over two decades of experience between them, specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking as well as developing policies and procedures for businesses and educational institutions.
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The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities. Rooted in anti-oppression principles, our work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression. We strengthen our communities through organizing, education, and the provision of support services.

The Network La Red understands oppression to be an imbalance of power intrinsically linked to the privileges bestowed on some at the expense of others, based on but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, class, ability, sexuality, religion, citizenship status, age, language capacity and history of incarceration and court involvement.

Partner abuse exists to achieve and maintain control, and reflects and perpetuates the larger violent culture which condones and rewards interpersonal, institutional and imperialist abuse of power in order to control and/or exploit groups of people. The Network/La Red links domestic violence to all other forms of violence, oppression and abuse, because the values and tactics behind each are identical.

(Taken from https://www.tnlr.org/en/)

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Twitter @thenetworklared
Instagram @thenetworklared
Webpage tnlr.org

Podcast Music:
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Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors with over two decades of experience between them, specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking as well as developing policies and procedures for businesses and educational institutions.
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Sex Positive Me - Podcast, Life Coaching and more
On Sex Positive Me, we explore all aspects of sex and relationships, ranging from Fetishes and BDSM to Ethical Non-monogamy and LGBTQ issues. Sex Positive Me destigmatizes sexual practices and relationships while reconciling reality with myths & misconceptions.

Our goal is to educate, entertain and be advocates of sexual freedom.

(Taken from sexpositiveme.com)

Angelique Luna is a Sex & Relationship Expert and Intuitive Life Coach who helps individuals and couples to gain confidence in communicating their sexual desires and needs.  In 2008 she sought out therapy to deal with a family tragedy. When therapists learned about her sexuality as a bisexual swinger, they focused more on questioning her lifestyle than helping through her trauma. She recognized that the therapy world was uncomfortable talking about sex that wasn’t heterosexual cisgender monogamous.  That experience lead to Angelique becoming a Certified Kink Aware Professional & Sex Educator so she could be an advocate for sexual freedom.  She helps individuals and couples to better communicate about sex such as their sexual needs & desires with their partners, have a better understanding of their sexuality, and how to talk to their children about sex. 

John C. Luna in his original career, John was an entrepreneur, author, professional educator and software developer. After 12+ years in the swinger, fetish and BDSM lifestyles, he has started a new chapter of his life educating others on alternative relationships and human sexuality. He lectures on non-monogamy, bisexuality, safe sexual practices, BDSM and other kink related topics. He is a tantra & Tai Chi practitioner, a graduate of the Atlanta Institute of Tantra & Divine Sexuality and offers
Tantra healing services. He coaches those seeking to become more comfortable and confident in their sexual identity, sexual attraction and/or alternative lifestyle. 

 Facebook @sexpositiveme
Twitter @sexpositiveme
Instagram @sexpositiveme
Webpage sexpositiveme.com

Podcast Music:
I'm Just Good by Johny Grimes https://soundcloud.com/johny-grimes
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Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors with over two decades of experience between them, specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking as well as developing policies and procedures for businesses and educational institutions.
Facebook @NoGreyZonerrc
Instagram @NoGreyZonerrc
Twitter @NoGreyzonerrc

Sexual Assault and the LGBTQ Community

https://www.hrc.org/resources/sexual-assault-and-the-lgbt-community’

Gay Panic Defense:
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/member-features/gay-trans-panic-defense/

https://lgbtbar.org/programs/advocacy/gay-trans-panic-defense/

Studies/Reports
The influence of sexual orientation on attributions of blame toward victims of sexual assault

The Prevalence of Sexual Assault Against People Who Identify as Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual in the United States: A Systematic Review 


Resources:
RAINN
National Center Domestic and Sexual Violence

Special Thanks to Mindy Thai, RRC Research Intern!

Podcast Music:
I'm Just Good by Johny Grimes https://soundcloud.com/johny-grimes
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Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/im-just-good
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Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors with over two decades of experience between them, specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking as well as developing policies and procedures for businesses and educational institutions.
Facebook @NoGreyZonerrc
Instagram @NoGreyZonerrc
Twitter @NoGreyzonerrc

Flare's Mission:
"We started Flare to change the industry and offer a modern, practical tool built from personal experience. A tool for people to discreetly take control when needed. Flare is not a solution. We are a stop-gap for today while real change is made. Our mission is simple: to put ourselves out of business and create a world where Flare is not needed. We are proud to support and work with amazing groups tackling this issue from multiple angles. Some of them are listed below. Safety isn't one-size-fits-all and we don't have “the answers.” We worked with thousands of people over 4 years to develop Flare and are committed to constant improvement, breaking down our own assumptions and privilege, and continuing to make our tools better until they're no longer needed." (Taken from getFlare.com)

Quinn Fitzgerald: "Quinn Fitzgerald is an entrepreneur, advocate, venture-backed business founder, and public servant. As the co-founder of Flare, she is reinventing personal safety with community-driven technology solutions based on real experiences.  Flare’s technology is hidden in jewelry and their software platform is powered by an extensive data engine that provides customizable safety features for users to select between. Quinn started Flare because of personal experience with assault and because her experience is unfortunately not unique.  Her passion for innovation and breaking down stereotypes around safety started in college, where she was the first person to design her own major in Conflict Resolution at the College of the Holy Cross. Quinn attended Harvard Business School and previously served as the Assistant Director of the White House Business Council in the Obama White House." ( From Fast Company)

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Twitter @flarejewelry
Instagram @getflare
Webpage getflare.com

Podcast Music:
I'm Just Good by Johny Grimes https://soundcloud.com/johny-grimes
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Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors with over two decades of experience between them, specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking as well as developing policies and procedures for businesses and educational institutions.
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Twitter @NoGreyzonerrc

UrSafe, a next-generation personal safety and security company, today announced the launch of the first hands-free, voice-activated personal safety app fully integrated with 911 in over 240 countries and territorieshttps://medium.com/authority-magazine/heroes-of-the-covid-crisis-ursafe-with-anthony-oyogoa-ruma-s-patel-6095a76685ed. UrSafe's first-of-its-kind technology was developed by a team of experts in healthcare, military service, public safety and policy to meet the personal safety and security needs of today's increasingly unpredictable world. The app's advanced features help protect users in a variety of potentially dangerous situations, from using online dating apps and rideshare services to emergencies like extreme weather and home invasions. (Take from Cision PR Newswire)

 Anthony Oyogoa-  MD is the CEO and Co-Founder of UrSafe.  Before working on UrSafe, Anthony combined his passion for business and medicine to create i-Rotation, an educational tech startup designed to streamline the entire healthcare education workflow from A to Z using innovative technology to manage clinical rotations, transform accreditation review, and validate clinical training. (Taken from Linkedin Profile)

Ruma S. Patel-  OD is the Co-Founder of UrSafe. Ruma is an optometrist who currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. She is passionate about providing quality patient care while also educating her patients. Ruma enjoys spending time with her two young children and husband, cooking, traveling, and planning social events. She attended Benedictine University and graduated with a health science degree before earning her Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. (Taken from Medium.com )

Facebook @ursafeapp
Instagram @ursafe_app
Twitter @ursafe_app
Webpage ursafe.com
Podcast Music:
I'm Just Good by Johny Grimes https://soundcloud.com/johny-grimes
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Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors with over two decades of experience between them, specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking as well as developing policies and procedures for businesses and educational institutions.
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Instagram @NoGreyZonerrc
Twitter @NoGreyzonerrc

VictimsVoice in their words:
The VictimsVoice Tool is accessible from ANY device, ANYtime, from ANYwhere with nothing to download and nothing to be discovered.

It’s easy to use and makes sure the details being documented are ones that will stand up in municipal, state, federal, and tribal courts throughout the United States.

Sheri Kurdakul is the VictimsVoice  founder and CEO, she takes unpopular complex problems and creating easy to use solutions that generate measurable results. She’s a survivor of over 29 years of child abuse and domestic violence and has endured the criminal and family court system experiences.

Working in the tech industry, she was responsible for coordinating the first international keynote webcast between CeBIT (Germany) and CES (US) and has hosted and presented for countless webinars and live conferences.

Throughout, attention to giving back has remained a high priority, acting as Marketing and Technical Director for NJ Farm to School Network, Event Organizer for Fernbrook Farms annual Farm Run, and gardener – growing and donating raised beds of vegetables at her home for her local soup kitchen.

Her focus now is on making a measurable difference in the lives of all victims and survivors so their abusers can be held accountable and they can begin to reclaim and rebuild their lives in safety and on their terms. (bio taken from VictimsVoice )

Facebook @VictimsVoiceApp
Instagram @VictimsVoiceApp
Twitter @VictimsVoiceApp
Email: [email protected]
Website: victimsvoice.app


Podcast Music:
I'm Just Good by Johny Grimes https://soundcloud.com/johny-grimes
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/im-just-good
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/2wrYUBtrjGM br> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ1maOwEZy0

Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors with over two decades of experience between them, specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking as well as developing policies and procedures for businesses and educational institutions.
Facebook @NoGreyZonerrc
Instagram @NoGreyZonerrc
Twitter @NoGreyzonerrc

ELERTS was founded on the belief that while “See Something Say Something” is easy to understand, it is not so easy to report a concern. Telephone calls are an inefficient reporting medium and many people do not want to make a phone call to report a concern. The growing popularity of smartphones enabled ELERTS to create an easy-to-use communication platform that lowers the barrier to report something. ELERTS is dedicated to delivering rapid situation awareness and actionable information to Operations Centers that utilize our platform.
ELERTS  is a two-way incident management system deployed at the Operations Centers of our customers.  Safety concerns, maintenance issues, and customer experience concerns are quickly routed to the appropriate Operations Center. A 2-way real-time chat is established between a dispatcher and the person reporting the problem.  Nearby resources, can be displayed to a dispatcher, providing enhanced situation awareness. 

Chris Russo-  is a lifelong First Responder and is highly decorated, having received numerous awards, including Massachusetts’ highest “Medal of Honor,” recognizing his outstanding career in fire services, incident response and public safety education. For the past seven years, Chris served as Deputy Fire Chief of Hull, Massachusetts and was promoted to Chief of Department in January 2015.  He has personally been involved in many high profile events, including the Response and Reconnaissance team at Ground Zero 9/11, the Response team at Worcester Cold Storage Fire, the rescuing of several Kayakers trapped in the Weir River Culvert, the rescue of 175 people from a commuter boat in Boston Harbor and many more emergency incidents.

Ed English -  is a successful serial entrepreneur.  Prior to ELERTS, Ed served as CEO of interMute, a computer security company that was a pioneer in anti-spyware software and which was acquired by Trend Micro.  Ed has an extensive background in product creation, computer networking, e- commerce and establishing OEM sales channels and partnerships. Ed has overseen the development of – and brought to market – products for retail, small business and enterprise customers. Early in his career, Ed programmed computer chess and several video games, including Frogger, for the Atari 2600.
(Company information and bios  from elerts.com)

Facebook @elerts
Instagram @safe_bae
Twitter @elertscorp
Phone:  877-256-1971

Podcast Music:
I'm Just Good by Johny Grimes https://soundcloud.com/johny-grimes
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Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/im-just-good
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Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors with over two decades of experience between them, specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking as well as developing policies and procedures for businesses and educational institutions.
Facebook @NoGreyZonerrc
Instagram @NoGreyZonerrc
Twitter @NoGreyzonerrc

SafeBAE defines the core issues of rape culture and sexual assault as the single most dangerous and impacting events in the lives of young people today. The statistics show the rate of assaults as significantly higher than any other age demographic, yet our culture offers little in the way of education or opportunities to change this epidemic. SafeBAE was founded by us in 2015. Daisy, Ella, and Jada are teen sexual-assault survivors and together with Charlie (Daisy’s brother) and Shael (our executive director) we created SafeBAE in an effort to prevent what happened to us from happening to anyone else (the BAE in SafeBAE stands for “before anyone else.”) (About Us from safebae.org)

Aela Mansmann, SafeBAE Youth Outreach Director is a high school student but has been a lifelong activist.  As president of her Civil Rights Club, she led her school in a gun safety walkout in early 2018.  She also helped to create a “Words for Good” week project to build empathy in the school community.  She is an active member of the Civil Rights team, Debate Club, Field Hockey Team, Drama Club, Mock Trial, and the Gay/Straight Alliance as well as joining SafeBAE as a national BAE Breaker.

Facebook @safebae.org
Instagram @safe_bae
Twitter @safe_bae
Email: [email protected]
Website: safebae.org

Mentioned Partners
Francesca Robert, Poet
Friendship of Women
Space to Speak
Catcalls of NYC

Podcast Music:
I'm Just Good by Johny Grimes https://soundcloud.com/johny-grimes
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/im-just-good
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/2wrYUBtrjGM br> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ1maOwEZy0