So, You're An Aspiring Ally‪?‬ Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence

Trigger warning: Sexual violence, violent crime, evidence collection, medical exam, physical injury, child abuse, child sexual abuse



Two experienced Forensic Nurses discuss Forensic Nursing in depth, including what to expect from a forensic exam for sexual violence victims, as well as victims of other crimes.

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Trigger Warning: Sexual Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Shame, Stigma



Doctor Johanna P. Bishop, Director of Behavioral Science & Human Services Programs, Wilmington University participates in a discussion regarding the complexities of Human Trafficking. Dr. Bishop shares an overview on the topic of sex trafficking, who is most vulnerable and how individuals are recruited. Also discussed is how to identify and report possible trafficking.

Trigger Warning: Mention of sexual violence, gender based violence, campus disciplinary process, rape culture, victim blaming



Angela Seguin , Assistant director of Advocacy at University of Delaware's Student Wellness and Health Promotion and founding member of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Gender Based Violence talks about how we define consent in a variety of walks of life, how that impacts survivors, and how we can prevent sexual violence in the future.

Trigger Warning: Mention of sexual violence, gender based violence, child sexual abuse, revictimization by the criminal justice system and investigation process.







A panel of criminal justice system based service providers discuss step by step what it looks like navigating the investigation process as a victim of sexual violence, as well as all the help that is available along the way

Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Human Trafficking, Traumatic Brain Injury, Subtle Brain Injury, Ableism, Shame and Stigma





In this episode, Melissa Pleasanton shares how growing up with a family member with a cognitive disability inspired significant research and exposed how frequent head trauma, brain injury, and cognitive disabilities intersect with those that experience various forms of intimate partner violence. She also shares some pointers for those in helping professions, as well as unintended consequences within the work.

Triger warning: mention of sexual abuse, homophobia, stigma, and shame




Heather, LCSW and self identified "Thriver" shares her story of sexual abuse, overcoming trauma, how going back to therapy gave her more "tools in her toolbox", as well as a clear and distinct message that others with similar experiences are not alone and that healing is possible. If you need emotional support please call the National Sexual
Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. To join the Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence as an ally, check out our website at www.delawarealliance.org.