In this episode we are finishing off Sexual Assault Awareness Month by discussing Rape Culture. We define the meaning behind rape culture, including examples and how it is upheld within our society, and we also talk about ways we can help challenge it within our culture. We lastly introduce "Denim Day", an important awareness day in April, with the purpose of coming together in solidarity with survivors, and challenge rape culture norms.

Denim Day history: https://www.denimdayinfo.org/

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In this episode we discuss victim blaming to expand on our conversations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We define what victim blaming is before going into some common examples of what it sounds like, and how it happens. We also share out considerations to avoid victim blaming, and how to hold supportive conversations with survivors.

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**DISCLAIMER** Please take care when listening to this episode, as we are defining and discussing sexual assault. After we define sexual assault and a few crimes that full under that umbrella term, we share some statistics and cultural insights into this issue.

Me Too Website: https://metoomvmt.org/

"The Hunting Ground" Documentary Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBNHGi36nlM

"Unbelievable" Limited Series Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTIkUzkbzQk

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In this episode we have special guest Marcella Maggio who is the Prevention Coordinator for the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. In this conversation we discuss several important insights and considerations on how we can show up for youth, especially in these unique times.

California Partnership To End DV: https://www.cpedv.org/who-we-are

CPEDV Prevention Across CA Interactive Story (described in episode): https://www.cpedv.org/preventionacrossca-your-interactive-story-tool

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In this episode we have an important conversation on how to teach body safety to children. We provide 5 tips for how to discuss these important topics in an engaging, and developmentally appropriate way.

"My Body Belongs To Me" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-5mdt9YN6I&t=130s

"Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YjJ1MreZqs&t=61s

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In this episode we have a very raw and vulnerable conversation discussing the top 5 things we have learned while working in this field.

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In this video we explore boundaries. After we spend time defining and exploring the different types of boundaries, we share out some of our own experiences while we discuss some tips and best practices for setting boundaries in our everyday lives.

"Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are" - Amy Cuddy: https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=ted+talk+your+body+language+shapes+who+you+are

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In this episode, we have a vulnerable discussion on how we speak to ourselves, chat about the expectations we place on our lives, and share out some insight and tips to promote a healthier self-relationship.

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In this episode we hold an important conversation about consent. We describe the importance of consent, share a useful acronym to help remember important "consent rules" and even share out some of our own experiences as examples as we break down widely misunderstood topic.

"FRIES" Acronym Resource: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/relationships/sexual-consent

"Consent Tea" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGoWLWS4-kU&t=2s Worldwide Consent Ages: https://www.ageofconsent.net/world

Eleven 24 Website: https://www.eleven-24.org

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*Disclaimer- This episode contains stories of sexual assault cases, listener discretion advised.*

February is Black History Month. In this episode, we follow along with a timeline of historic events and highlight several black pioneers that were involved in the movement along the way.

NJ Coalition Timeline: https://njcasa.org/news/honoring-our-history-leaders-in-the-anti-sexual-violence-movement/

Harriet Jacobs Biography: http://www.harrietjacobs.org/bio.html

Ida B Wells Biography: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ida-b-wells-barnett

Recy Taylor Case & Rosa Park's Anti-Violence Work: https://www.thelily.com/when-recy-taylor-was-gang-raped-in-1944-no-arrests-were-made-the-naacp-sent-rosa-parks-to-investigate/

Tennessee Civil Right's Archives (Memphis Riots): https://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/ecms/civil-rights/

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