Voice2Change

Jane Doe No More

Jane Doe No More has chosen to talk about an epidemic that has plagued the world for centuries. Sexual crimes are the most misunderstood and under-reported crimes on the planet. We've set out to change that. Each of us can and should play a role in prevention. In this podcast you will hear directly from survivors who will discuss the important conversations that will create real and meaningful change. Jane Doe No More is a survivor led organization whose mission is education, prevention, advocacy, and support.

  1. 4d ago

    How Kindness and Community Support Survivors of Sexual Assault

    In this powerful final episode of the Voice2Change podcast, Jocelyn Maminta sits down with survivor and advocate Vanessa Barneschi, who shares her harrowing story of surviving a violent attack and sexual assault during her early morning run. Vanessa recounts the traumatic experience, the crucial support she received from both strangers and family, and her journey through the legal and healing process. Vanessa emphasizes the importance of compassion, community action, and empathy for survivors while offering hope and practical wisdom for healing and resilience.Vanessa Barneschi is a high school teacher and survivor whose life was profoundly changed after being violently attacked and sexually assaulted during an early morning run in West Hartford, Connecticut. Since her experience, she has become an advocate, using her voice to educate others and inspire survivors to find their own voice. Vanessa Barneschi has been involved with Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak for over a decade, sharing her story to promote hope, healing, awareness, and prevention. She is also a mother and continues to inspire others with her resilience and commitment to kindness. Topics Discussed: Vanessa's attack on her early morning runCommunicating her story as a teacher and survivorThe importance of family on resilienceThe role of strangers had on her attackSupport received from police, medical staff, and communityThe impact secondary survivors faceEmbracing both losses and new beginningsThe journey to advocacy and joining Jane Doe No MoreEncouragement to always be kindReflections on moving forward and using her story to help othersYour voice matters — please⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our short survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so we can keep creating content that speaks to you. Connect with Jane Doe No More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janedoenomore.org

  2. Jul 7

    It's Never Too Late to Share Your Story and Protect Future Generations

    In today's Voice2Change episode, our host Jocelyn Maminta sits down with Mary Taylor, a survivor who endured childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her grandfather—a truth she held onto for decades. She recounts the long-lasting impact of keeping such a heavy secret for so long, her journey through healing, and what finally empowered her to speak out. Together, they discuss the critical importance of believing and protecting children, recognizing red flags, and maintaining open, honest dialogue within families. This episode serves as a testament to hope, resilience, and the life-changing power of sharing your truth.Mary Taylor is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and a dedicated member of the Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak team. Having endured years of abuse by her grandfather from the ages of five to fourteen, Mary spent decades carrying the weight of her experience in silence before finding the strength to share her story in adulthood. Through the Jane Doe No More community, she has become a passionate advocate for awareness, prevention, and support for other survivors. Topics Discussed: Childhood abuse from a grandfatherThe long-term impacts of abuseEffects of keeping a secret for decadesThe role of therapy in the healing processThe significance of trust and self-worth after abuseImportance of education and awareness for parentsThe positive impact Jane Doe No More had on Mary's healingWhy it's so important to believe a childIdentifying red flags in an abuser How to talk to children to keep them safeYour voice matters — please⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our short survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so we can keep creating content that speaks to you. Connect with Jane Doe No More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janedoenomore.org

  3. Jun 2

    Surviving Abuse Inside of a Marriage: Overcoming Betrayal at Home

    Welcome to #Voice2Change, a podcast by Jane Doe No More. In this episode, host Jocelyn Maminta sits down with Chris Culver, who opens up about surviving sexual assault by her own husband. Chris shares her personal journey of betrayal, trauma, and healing after discovering evidence of assault by the person she loved and trusted the most. Through this candid and emotional conversation, Chris discusses the impact this had on her family, the challenges of recognizing and confronting abuse within a marriage, and her ongoing path toward recovery and self-rediscovery. This episode is a powerful testament to survival and resilience. Chris Culver is a survivor, advocate, and member of the Jane Doe No More Survivor Speak team. After enduring and overcoming sexual assault within her marriage, Chris now dedicates her voice to raising awareness and supporting others on their healing journeys. Her story is one of strength, resilience, and the pursuit of hope. Topics Discussed: Chris Culver's discovery of assault Manipulation by her own husbandDepression, Anger, and an attempt to take her own lifeHow sexual assault impacts a familyNot being believed by the police The affects of a crime going unpunishedStatute of limitations for sexual assault crimes The slow process of healing and finding oneself againRebuilding trust within yourself Embracing life and new adventure Your voice matters — please⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our short survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so we can keep creating content that speaks to you. Connect with Jane Doe No More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janedoenomore.org

  4. May 5

    Breaking the Silence: How Art Became The Tool for Healing

    Welcome to #Voice2Change, a podcast by Jane Doe No More. In this episode our host Jocelyn Maminta is joined by Jenn Sandholm, a courageous survivor and member of the Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak team. Jenn opens up about her journey—from enduring multiple sexual assaults beginning in childhood, to finding her voice through art, and becoming a conqueror. Jenn shares the importance of reclaiming one’s voice, and the transformative power of sharing your story. Join us for a profoundly moving conversation that sheds light on breaking the silence and finding your voice. Returning to school later in life as a non-traditional student, Jenn found herself responding to an art assignment rooted in feminist themes. What began as a class project quickly turned into something deeply personal. Her raw experiences and emotions pouring out onto the canvas. The result was a powerful, authentic piece that helped her share her authentic story of abuse. Topics Discussed: How childhood trauma affects someone later lifeBarriers to being believed by authorities as a childDeveloping avoidant coping strategiesThe difficulties of sharing experience of abuseHow art helped give a voice Grooming and doubting ones own voiceImportance of listening to childrenAcknowledging your own story Your voice matters — please⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our short survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so we can keep creating content that speaks to you. Connect with Jane Doe No More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janedoenomore.org

  5. Apr 7

    A Warrior’s Journey: Breaking the Silence on Male Sexual Assault

    In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta sits down with survivor David Irvin, exploring the often-overlooked realities male survivors of sexual assault face. David bravely shares his personal account of assault and decades of silence to finding his voice. He embraces the identity of “warrior,” seeking healing through therapy and community support. The discussion delves into the unique challenges men confront; including societal expectations, shame, and the long-term impact on relationships and self-worth. David offers hope, encouragement, and this clear message: it’s never too late to share your story and reclaim your power. David Irvin is a survivor and a dedicated member of the Jane Doe No More Survivor Speak team. At 21 years old, he endured a traumatic experience of sexual assault, an ordeal he kept secret for 30 years before finding the courage to share his story during the MeToo movement. David is passionate about raising awareness of the realities male survivors face and advocating for hope, healing, and prevention. Through his public speaking and advocacy, he emphasizes the importance of confronting trauma, shedding the stigma around male survivors, and reclaiming self-worth. Topics Discussed: David's experience as a male survivor of sexual assaultThe process and challenges of disclosure and healing after 30 years of silenceImpact of trauma on mental health, relationships, and self-esteemUnique challenges faced by male survivorsRole of therapy and support groups in recoveryThe concept of being a "warrior" versus "survivor"Advice and encouragement for other survivors to seek support and healingOngoing journey of healing and importance of self-careYour voice matters — please⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our short survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so we can keep creating content that speaks to you. Connect with Jane Doe No More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janedoenomore.org⁠

  6. Mar 3

    From Victim to Survivor: The Journey of Healing, Justice, and Empowerment

    In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta sits down with Kristen Mullarkey, an incredible survivor and one of the first members of the Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak team. Kristen courageously shares her story of abduction and sexual assault as a college freshman and the challenges she faced in being believed by law enforcement. This episode highlights the importance of being heard and believed, and the transformative power of sharing one's story to help others. Kristen offers hope, resilience, and vital insights into what survivors need most from society, loved ones, and support systems. Kristen bravely worked with law enforcement to help identify and bring her perpetrator to justice. Through speaking engagements and outreach with Jane Doe No More, she encourages others to break their silence and seek support, showing true resilience and strength in her ongoing healing journey. Topics Discussed: Kristen’s personal story Challenges with law enforcement The trial process The importance of being heard Jane Do No More’s survivor speak program What it means to be a survivor: resilience, strength, and reclaiming life Your voice matters — please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our short survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so we can keep creating content that speaks to you. Connect with Jane Doe No More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janedoenomore.org⁠

  7. Jan 8

    Turning Pain into Purpose: Our Survivors Speak Workshop

    In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, Jocelyn Maminta welcomes Michelle Giorno to share her journey from survivor to advocate. Michelle recounts the terrifying night of her assault in her own home, the challenges that followed, and the nonlinear process of healing. She talks about the significance of survivor's sharing their story and how the Jane Doe No More's Survivors Speak workshop has helped her gain confidence and clarity in speaking about her experience. Michelle also offers advice to those considering sharing their own story. If you would like to learn more about Jane Doe No More's Survivors Speak program go here.Michelle Giorno is a survivor, educator, and an active member of the Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak team since 2015. Michelle found purpose in using her voice to inspire and empower others, raise awareness about sexual abuse and assault, and advocate for healing. Topics Discussed: The journey of healing and personal growthHow to start telling your storyThe role and importance of therapyHealing as an ongoing journeyJDNM's Survivor Speak programThe impact of speaking at schools Everyone is worthy of healing and forgiveness Your voice matters — please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our short survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so we can keep creating content that speaks to you. Connect with Jane Doe No More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janedoenomore.org⁠

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Jane Doe No More has chosen to talk about an epidemic that has plagued the world for centuries. Sexual crimes are the most misunderstood and under-reported crimes on the planet. We've set out to change that. Each of us can and should play a role in prevention. In this podcast you will hear directly from survivors who will discuss the important conversations that will create real and meaningful change. Jane Doe No More is a survivor led organization whose mission is education, prevention, advocacy, and support.