Why be Silent?
Why be Silent?
Podcast Description
Domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse, child abuse, the list goes on. So many topics that are considered hush-hush. Topics that are whispered about or not spoken of at all because it’s not nice conversation. Why be silent? Listen as a forensic nurse examiner talks about these things openly and learn information and resources that may save someone’s life, including your own.
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The podcast addresses difficult topics related to public health and safety, focusing on issues like domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse, and childhood trauma. For instance, one episode discusses the realities of human trafficking versus media portrayals, while another delves into the significance of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their long-term health repercussions.
Domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse, child abuse, the list goes on. So many topics that are considered hush-hush. Topics that are whispered about or not spoken of at all because it’s not nice conversation. Why be silent? Listen as a forensic nurse examiner talks about these things openly and learn information and resources that may save someone’s life, including your own.
Forensic nurse Shannon Vincent explains the ‘red zone’—the spike in college sexual assaults from the start of fall semester through Thanksgiving—and why freshmen, alcohol, and unfamiliar environments increase risk. She outlines Title IX protections, reporting and medical options, and campus/community resources.
Practical advice includes being observant, intervening safely, staying with friends, avoiding substance-related encounters where consent is unclear, and using campus or local support services for safety and care.
Campus sexual assault: Fact sheet from an intersectional lens
The Red Zone | Empower Safety Today — Support Awareness — Center For Women & Families
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