April 01, 2025

This Encrypted Platform Is Quietly Revolutionizing How Nurses Can Support Sexual Assault Survivors (With Leah Helmbrecht and Tracy DeTomasi)

30 minutes

Disclaimer: This podcast episode contains a discussion on sexual assault and may be triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.

In this episode of Nurse Converse, Leah Helmbrecht interviews Tracy DeTomasi, licensed social worker and CEO of Callisto, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering survivors of sexual violence. They dive into how Callisto’s encrypted platform is transforming the way survivors find support and seek justice through privacy-first tools like the Matching System and Incident Log. The conversation explores the statistics behind campus sexual assault, the importance and challenges of reporting, and the role of Title IX. Tracy also sheds light on perpetrator behavior, the barriers organizations like Callisto face, and how nurses and communities can play a critical role in education, prevention, and survivor advocacy.

>>How Callisto Platform Supports Sexual Assault Survivors on College Campuses

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[01:41] Callisto: Empowering survivors of violence.
[06:02] Sexual violence statistics in the U.S.
[07:38] Serial perpetrators on campuses.
[11:40] Effects of sexual assault responses.
[15:33] Barriers to addressing sexual assault.
[19:48] Collective action for sexual assault.
[22:11] Cycle of violence in offenders.
[26:51] Treatment and accountability for offenders.
[29:47] Nurse career and education tips.

Connect with Leah on social media:

Instagram: offtheclocknurse
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Facebook: Off The Clock Nurse Travels

Connect with Callisto on LinkedIn and social media:

Website: www.projectcallisto.org
Instagram: @callisto
Facebook: Callisto

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