Utah Survivors

May is National Mental Health Month and to honor that we are featuring survivors and organizations that advocate for and serve survivors through mental health services. 

Martha didn't tell anyone she had been assaulted as a child until she was an adult. She went to therapy and things got harder. After encouragement from her family, she applied for and attended the Younique Foundation's Haven Retreat. She credits the Haven Retreat with not only saving her life but saving the lives of dozens of other people she has helped and encouraged to receive mental health services as a result of that.

Mental Health Month Links: https://youniquefoundation.org/may-is-national-mental-health-month/

If you or someone you know is a adult survivor of childhood sexual assault here are some links to help.

National:
https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

https://victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims/national-hotlines-and-helpful-links

Local:
https://victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims/national-hotlines-and-helpful-links

http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/

https://www.ucasa.org/resources

https://www.udvc.org/resources/get-help-now.html

https://slcfamilyjusticecenter.org/

https://www.youniquefoundation.org

https://dcfs.utah.gov/

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In what could only be described as Lifetime movie script, Rachel has been through hell and back on more than one occasion, and survived multiple homicide attempts from her former best friend and roommate. This roommate injected her with E. Coli, K. Oxytoca, VRSA and attempted to inject her with MRSA. She messed with her medications and injected her with insulin and other non-traceable but potentially deadly items. Hear how Rachel went from bed-ridden to thriving! 

Music- “DNA by Na-G feat. Amber Lynn”

If you are victim of crime and are seeking help there are resources available- 

National:
https://victimsofcrime.org

Local-
https://www.utahlegalservices.org/
https://www.legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org/
https://timplegal.com/

http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/ 

https://www.udvc.org/resources/get-help-now.html

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This week celebrate National Crime Victims Rights Week, which is from April 18-24. So, this week is a little different than our other podcasts. We interview several victims and victim advocates and ask them why this years NCVRW theme is so important. "Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities."

If you would like to speak to someone about victims rights, feel free to call Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic at 801-746-1204.

Participate in this weeks social media campaign to bring awareness to victims rights in Utah by painting one ring finger blue. "Paint One Blue Nail to Stand for Victims’ Rights" and use the hashtag #1nailblue and #NCVRW2021

For the events scheduled go to Utah’s National Crime Victims Rights Facebook Page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/ncvrwutah

Victims Rights can be found here https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter37/77-37.html?v=C77-37_1800010118000101

Victims Constitutional Rights can be found https://le.utah.gov/xcode/ArticleI/Article_I,_Section_28.html?v=UC_AI_S28_1800010118000101

Music- “DNA by Na-G feat. Amber Lynn”

If you are victim of crime and are seeking help there are resources available- 

National:
https://victimsofcrime.org

Local-
https://www.utahlegalservices.org/
https://www.legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org/
https://timplegal.com/

http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/ 

https://www.udvc.org/resources/get-help-now.html

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Corey met her stalker while she was canvassing for her election. At first he seemed helpful but things quickly took a turn when he started harassing her and sending her inappropriate messages and pictures. Corey was able to get a stalking injunction which her perpetrator violated multiple times. Listen as Brandon and Alex talk with Corey about her experience as a survivor and with the justice system. 

If you are victim of domestic violence and are seeking help there are resources available: 

National- http://ncadv.org/

Local-
https://www.utahlegalservices.org/
https://www.legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org/
https://timplegal.com/
http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/
https://www.ucasa.org/

https://www.udvc.org/resources/get-help-now.html

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Chad Sorenson has a passion for helping victims of crime and the communities he continues to serve. Listen as Brandon and Alex talking with Chad about his experiences as a homicide detective in Salt Lake County. 

Utah Homicide Survivors' therapy group happens every other Wednesday from 7 pm - 9 pm. to sign up visit http://www.utahhomicidesurvivors.org/support

If you are a survivor of homicide there are resources for you. Please reach out to Utah Homicide Survivors to get connected with these resources at 801-500-9077 or http://www.utahhomicidesurvivors.org 

If you are victim of domestic violence and are seeking help there are resources available: 

National- http://ncadv.org/

Local-
https://www.utahlegalservices.org/
https://www.legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org/
https://timplegal.com/
http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/
https://www.ucasa.org/
https://www.udvc.org/resources/get-help-now.html

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When Wendy came forward about her victimization she realized it made her a better advocate for other victims of sexual violence. Wendy serves as a victim advocate for Cedar City/Iron County Sheriffs offices and is a strong voice for those who finally feel safe enough to come forward and tell there story. 

If you are a victim of crime and are in need of financial assistance due to your victimization you can reach the Utah Office for Victims of Crime at 801-238-2360

If you are victim of domestic violence and are seeking help there are resources available: 

National- http://ncadv.org/

Local-
https://www.utahlegalservices.org/
https://www.legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org/
https://timplegal.com/
http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/
https://www.ucasa.org/
https://www.udvc.org/resources/get-help-now.html
https://www.utahhomicidesurvivors.org/

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Before applying to be Rita's handler, Cari had never even pet a dog before! Learn how Rita the Salt Lake City Police Department Facility dog came to SLCPD and how she helps victims of traumatic crime. 

Rita's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/rita_the_facility_dog

If you are a victim of crime and are in need of financial assistance due to your victimization you can reach the Utah Office for Victims of Crime at 801-238-2360

If you are victim of domestic violence and are seeking help there are resources available: 

National- http://ncadv.org/

Local-
https://www.utahlegalservices.org/
https://www.legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org/
https://timplegal.com/
http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/
https://www.ucasa.org/
https://www.udvc.org/resources/get-help-now.html
https://www.utahhomicidesurvivors.org/

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This week Ashley Drew from Pet Partners joins the show to talk about how animals can help individuals in many capacities and how their mere presence can calm those they are around. 

Visit their website to get involved with your pet nationwide: https://petpartners.org/

If you are a victim of crime and are in need of financial assistance due to your victimization you can reach the Utah Office for Victims of Crime at 801-238-2360

If you are victim of domestic violence and are seeking help there are resources available: 

National- http://ncadv.org/

Local-
https://www.utahlegalservices.org/
https://www.legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org/
https://timplegal.com/
http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/
https://www.ucasa.org/
https://www.udvc.org/resources/get-help-now.html
https://www.utahhomicidesurvivors.org/

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In this episode Brandon and Alex discuss what they have learned from the past year of sharing stories of survivors and organizations. 

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This week, Brandon and Alex are joined by Melanie Scarlet. Melanie is the Assistant Director and Reparations Program Manager at the Utah Office for Victims of Crime (UOVC). Melanie talks with Brandon and Alex about the reparations program, appeals, funding, and pilot programs in her office. 

If you are a victim of crime and are in need of financial assistance due to your victimization you can reach the Utah Office for Victims of Crime at 801-238-2360

If you are victim of domestic violence and are seeking help there are resources available: 

National- http://ncadv.org/

Local-
https://www.utahlegalservices.org/
https://www.legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org/
https://timplegal.com/
http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/
https://www.ucasa.org/
https://www.udvc.org/resources/get-help-now.html
https://www.utahhomicidesurvivors.org/

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