Utah Survivors

 After Jane* ended a dating relationship due to controlling and concerning behavior, her ex began to stalk and harass her. After multiple calls to police, she learned from a friend about resources to help her receive a civil stalking injunction. When her ex violated that stalking injunction and assaulted her, her was convicted of criminal stalking and she was able to get a permanent stalking injunction, which he is still fighting nearly 10 years later. 

*Name changed to protect the identity of the survivor and prevent her stalker from easily finding this episode. 

Music- “DNA by Na-G feat. Amber Lynn”

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

National- https://victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/past-programs/stalking-resource-center/stalking-laws/criminal-stalking-laws-by-state/utah

Local- https://victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/past-programs/stalking-resource-center/stalking-laws/criminal-stalking-laws-by-state/utah

http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/

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

This podcast is supported in part by grant 18W2025 from the Utah Office for Victims of Crime, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office on Violence Against Women, the U.S. Department of Justice or the Utah Office for Victims of Crime.

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In this week's episode we talk with Crystal and Alex from Utah Crime Victim's Legal Clinic about stalking, stalking injunctions, and safety planning. 

Facts About Stalking:

• An estimated 6-7.5 million people are stalked in a one year period in the United States.
• 1 in 4 women and 1 in 13 men reported being a victim of stalking in their lifetime. 
• About half of all victims of stalking indicated that they were stalked before the age of 25.
• The majority of stalking victims are stalked by someone they know. Many victims are stalked by a current or former intimate partner, or by an acquaintance.  

Music- “DNA by Na-G feat. Amber Lynn”

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

National:
https://victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/past-programs/stalking-resource-center/stalking-laws/criminal-stalking-laws-by-state/utah

https://www.stalkingawareness.org/

Local:
https://victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/past-programs/stalking-resource-center/stalking-laws/criminal-stalking-laws-by-state/utah

http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/

https://www.utahlegalservices.org/

https://www.legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org/

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

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April Tribe Giauque (pronounced: juke) escaped the abyss of abuse through pinpoints of light. She shares her success story with others to encourage Victims to become Victors, for Advocates to understand their impact, and for supporters to understand their value. April is the mother of nine children and helps the battered, beaten, and broken discover their strength to heal so that they become a victor in light and life! Connect with her at www.apriltribe.com

Music- “DNA by Na-G feat. Amber Lynn”

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

National- https://victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/past-programs/stalking-resource-center/stalking-laws/criminal-stalking-laws-by-state/utah

Local- https://victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/past-programs/stalking-resource-center/stalking-laws/criminal-stalking-laws-by-state/utah

http://www.utahvictimsclinic.org/

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

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Get to know your co-hosts Brandon and Alex! In this episode Brandon and Alex talk a little bit about themselves, how they got their starting helping survivors, the hardest and best things about their jobs and more! 

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