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Sexual violence is not inevitable, or a logical outcome- it is preventable. Each one of us has the power to take small, yet impactful steps to address and change our behavior in order to impact our communities and society at large. These conditions can stem from inequities in our communities and behaviors that we are taught. Although these behaviors may not be clear at first, we can begin to understand their impact, question them, and ultimately change. Join the team at ValorUS in conversation with leaders, change agents, and advocates at Rape Crisis Centers in California who are advancing the issue of sexual violence in our communities and reminding us that collectively, we can work towards building a safer and more inclusive future for us all.
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Welcome to Season 4 of VALOR Conversations!
Welcome back to another great season of VALOR conversations! This season, our host, Leah Aldridge, sits down with advocates from across the globe as they share their stories about their important work in the gender-based violence movement.
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Coach V on the power of youth sport in violence prevention work
In this episode, Leah sits down with friend and colleague, Coach V, discussing how she founded Open Door Abuse Awareness and Prevention (ODAAP). ODAAP is a Philadelphia-based, youth violence prevention program. Coach V shared about her evolution into becoming a violence prevention advocate and her plans to continue to grow her reach and positive impact on youth athletes.
Please note this episode describes domestic violence and homicide. Please listen at your discretion.
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Marlee Liss on turning towards survivors and investing in restorative justice practices
In this episode, Marlee Liss, survivor and Canadian-based restorative justice advocate, shared with Leah about her journey in engaging in a restorative justice healing circle after recognizing she did not want to go through the criminal legal process. A strong advocate for restorative justice, Marlee makes the case for why we should be implementing restorative practices into everyday aspects of our lives.
Check out additional resources on Marlee's website!
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Paul Bancroft on his journey from prevention educator to organizational leader and the unexpected advocacy along the way
In this episode, Leah has a moving conversation with Paul Bancroft, Executive Director of Sierra Community House, a rape crisis center in Tahoe and Truckee, California. Paul highlights his work in this movement when he started as a young violence prevention educator and eventually worked up to become Executive Director. As his time as an Executive Director, Paul shared how his advocacy unknowingly supported hundreds of survivors who experienced sexual violence caused by a healthcare professional and the work Paul did across state lines to prevent future violence.
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Rocio Molina on supporting immigrant and undocumented survivors and “fighting for fairness”
In this episode, VALOR’s Senior Legal Advisor, Rocio Molina, sits down with Leah to discuss her evolution of supporting immigrant and undocumented survivors, the challenges she has faced in the field, and how her childhood influenced the work she does now.
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Audio clips credit to @fernandacortesx and NBC News. -
Patima Komolamit on the importance of culturally-rooted healing services for survivors of sexual violence
In this episode, Leah chats with Patima Komolamit, Executive Director of the Center for the Pacific Asian Family in Los Angeles, California. Patima shares how her journey as an advocate started out in her early 20s when she entered youth detention centers to educate incarcerated youth about violence prevention, and how it transitioned into engaging in healing services and violence prevention in AAPI communities.
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