In many areas, indigenous women are murdered at rates more than 10 times the national average. In this episode, a family shares the fight they have faced to receive justice for their mother, Christine.

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Human trafficking survivor Cathy Hoffman returns to the podcast to give an update on her life and healing process. Cathy's story can be found in Smart Talks Episode 7 parts 1 & 2.

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Claudia do Val is the #1 ranked female jiu-jitsu black belt in the world. In this episode, she shares her story and encourages survivors to speak their truths. Due to the ongoing legal situation with her case, Claudia was unable to share any specific details about her story in this episode. She encourages listeners to listen to this podcast in conjunction with an earlier interview, which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSayInaGWc4&feature=youtu.be&t=2550

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Native American women experience the highest rates of domestic violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking of any group in the United States. Lynnette Grey Bull and Kylie Hunts-In-Winter share the struggles Native Women face every day to stay safe as well as receive proper justice for crimes against women.

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A pioneer in betrayal trauma, LifeStar therapist Dorothy Maryon shares insights on navigating its complicated and often debilitating effects.

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Marty Liccardo is a coordinator for men's health and violence prevention for the Department of Health. In this episode of Smart Talks, Marty explains why rape is not just a women's issue, but a human issue.

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Stephanie Murguia, Executive Director of the Rape Recovery Center, shares insights and helpful resources for rape victims during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Three time Olympic gold medalist and sexual assault survivor, Nancy Hogshead-Makar, shares her story of rape and why it's important to love victims, especially during their most unlovable moments.

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In the United States, 89% of adults report having experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. Most adults report exposure to multiple traumatic events (Widen the Window, p. 17). Trauma expert and therapist, Todd Olson discusses trauma and how it affects the way victims process and cope.

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31 years–that's how long Julie endured the horrors of abuse, including child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and human sex trafficking. Harvard researcher and professor of psychiatry, Dr. James A. Chu, described Julie's story as "one of the most egregious histories of lifelong abuse I have ever encountered." 

Trigger warning: The subject matter in this episode of Smart Talks may be triggering for some listeners.

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