Just Champions, a Podcast by AEquitas

Just Champions, a Podcast by AEquitas
Podcast Description
The crimes of sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation and human trafficking are uniquely violent crimes in which the victims are often blamed or shamed by the public instead of supported and championed as they should be. Just Champions is a podcast hosted by AEquitas CEO Jennifer Long which focuses on the prosecutors who stand for victims and their communities and are committed to achieving justice and safety on their behalf.
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The podcast emphasizes the complexities and unique challenges faced by victims of gender-based violence, with episodes covering topics like the portrayal of victims in media, the role of appellate prosecutors, and the implementation of trauma-informed practices in criminal justice. For example, Season 1 Episode 7 discusses the victim’s experience in the landmark case of Miranda v. Arizona, while Episode 2 explores the influence of toxicology on prosecuting sexual assault cases.

The crimes of sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation and human trafficking are uniquely violent crimes in which the victims are often blamed or shamed by the public instead of supported and championed as they should be. Just Champions is a podcast hosted by AEquitas CEO Jennifer Long which focuses on the prosecutors who stand for victims and their communities and are committed to achieving justice and safety on their behalf.

Stalking is a serious crime that has life-altering consequences for victims. In this episode we explore how technology has transformed both the nature of stalking and the legal strategies used to confront it. We sit down with Deputy District Attorney Stephanie Fitts, Chair of the Colorado Domestic Violence Offender Management Board, who examines the growing threat of tech-facilitated stalking and how the justice system is adapting. We unpack evidentiary challenges prosecutors face in proving fear, recklessness, and intent and the legal challenges to stalking cases involving speech in the wake of 2 key Supreme Court decisions, Elonis v. United States and Counterman v. Colorado. From GPS tracking to anonymous messaging, this conversation sheds light on how modern stalking tactics affect victims—and how the prosecution strategies are evolving to ensure accountability.
This podcast discusses the violent crimes of sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, and human trafficking. If you need support, please call: The National Domestic Violence Hotline, RAINN, and Polaris.
If you'd like more info about AEquitas visit: https://aequitasresource.org/ or email us at: info@aequitasresource.org. Follow AEquitas on Instagram @aequitas_resource
For More information:
- You can find more information on the holding in Elonis v. United States here and the holding in Counterman v. Colorado here.
- For more information on the prosecution of stalking crimes please visit AEquitas' Resource Page as well as The Stalking Protection, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC), a project of AEquitas.
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