1 in 6. That's the ratio of men who experience sexual abuse or assault. One of those men is Sean Escobar. In this Smart Talks episode, Sean shares his story of survival, confronting his abuser, and what he's done to save others from the same fate.

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Therapist Debbie Reid dives into Somatic Therapy, what it is, and how it can help victims recover and heal from sexual assault.

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Babysitting jobs can be a great way for young girls to make money. For Jolene, it was a sexual abuse nightmare.

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On June 5, 2002, Elizabeth was kidnapped from her home during the early morning hours. 18 years later she share a special message of hope in this uplifting episode of Smart Talks.

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Kidnapping survivor Jaycee Duggard and Dr. Rebecca Bailey share new research that debunks the Stockholm Syndrome theory.

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How exposed are you online? Elizabeth and Miyo talk with computer scientist, Chris, Carlston, about online safety, including social media and smartphone apps.

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Drugged, kidnapped, and trafficked across state lines. This is the continued story of Cathy, and it all started with a dating app.

Trigger Warning: In this two-part episode of Smart Talks, Cathy describes, in detail, her harrowing experience and escape. Listener discretion is advised.

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Drugged, kidnapped, and trafficked across state lines. This is the story of Cathy, and it all started with a dating app.

Trigger Warning: In this two-part episode of Smart Talks, Cathy describes, in detail, her harrowing experience and escape. Listener discretion is advised.

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Due to the spread of COVID-19, victims of domestic violence are being quarantined with their abusers. In this special Giving Tuesday episode of Smart Talks, Elizabeth and Miyo talk with guests Jessie Richards and Brooke Muir from Fight Against Domestic Violence. Jessie and Brooke shed light on domestic violence in the United States and how we can help victims and their families through shelters and other resources.

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90% of children are abused by someone they know and trust. 30% are abused by a close family member. Because of quarantining and social distancing due to the outbreak of COVID-19, many children have been forced into cohabitation with their abusers. In this special Giving Tuesday episode of Smart Talks, Elizabeth and Miyo are joined by Katelyn Brewer from Darkness to Light. For two decades, Darkness to Light has been empowering adults to prevent child sexual abuse through education, community advocacy, and research.

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