Yes Means Yes

Teachers, daycare workers, a former nanny, and other forms of childcare workers discuss their experience with sexual violence and education in their respective jobs.   Some resources regarding information on/organizations fighting child sex abuse:  - https://www.childwelfare.gov/organizations/?CWIGFunctionsaction=rols:main.dspList&rolType=Custom&RS_ID=77  - https://www.nsvrc...

This week the Yes Means Yes Podcast is joined by Crossfit owner and Coach Jake Naumcheff and Yoga Instructor Alene Nelson. The two discuss the role of exercise in healing from trauma and how one may use physical conditioning to aid in recovery.    Jake's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gP7kvqwhPfgHJPJfosgcK?si=v6L2OlSWS9O_gqQzsWl5XA   This video was created as a part of RCEA...

Private practice therapist and professor Dr. Morgan Jenkins, LPC joins the Yes Means Yes podcast to discuss how future intimacy can be developed after an assault. Dr. Jenkins shares how partners can help, what this issue may look like in a clinical setting, and resources that may be beneficial to both survivors and partners.    Resources mentioned in this video:   - Books:   &n...

EAMC SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Program Director and Nurse Allison Kennedy joins the Yes Means Yes podcast this week to discuss how a rape kit is done, how one becomes a SANE nurse, and other forensic exam and victim service related topics.     This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.   For more information on Rape Counselors of East...

On this week's podcast episode it is the men's turn to discuss healthy relationships. Thank you to Chase Autry, Mike Henderson, Ryno Jones, and Salem Khalaf for joining us on this special discussion podcast!    This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.   For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following: Website...

Six women discuss what a healthy relationship look likes, how consent changes over time, and how a healthy relationship with yourself is the most important one of all. Thank you to Dondra Williams, Brittany Murphree, Emily Aldredge, Alene Nelson, and Myandi Flowers-Brasher for joining us on this special discussion podcast!    This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and educat...

On this week's episode of the Yes Means Yes podcast, RCEA advocate Faith sits down with former and current Auburn bartenders to talk about drug facilitated sexual assault, safety, and more.    This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.   For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:  Website: www.rapeco...

Guest Tiffany Works discusses self defense program "RAD" with RCEA advocates.     This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.   For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:  Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com  Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama  Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceai...

This week on the Yes Means Yes Podcast we talk with co-prevention educator and former intern Annabelle Farrow about her work in human trafficking. Annabelle shares about her experiences in Thailand and the prevalence of sex trafficking in the United States.   This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.   For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alaba...

September is Suicide Awareness Month and RCEA advocates wanted to shed light on a topic that many survivors of assault struggle with. Dustin Johnson, Lauren Parker, and Cassidy Powell join us today to discuss how to help someone with suicidal ideations, how we can foster a community that makes survivors feel comfortable seeking help, and why we need to break the stigma of mental health problems. &...

Survivor Courtney Batt shares her story of healing and recovery after a sexual assault.     This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.   For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:  Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com  Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama  Facebook: www.facebook...

Sandy Feagan and Michelle Mitchell with Unity Wellness in Auburn, AL join us on this week's episode of the Yes Means Yes Podcast to discuss HIV and sexual assault.    Unity Wellness  Website: https://www.eamc.org/location/unity-wellness-center  Phone: 334-749-3593  More information on HIV care & counseling: https://www.eamc.org/find-a-service/hiv-care-counseling/ &nbsp...

Women Against Cyberrape board member Kayleigh Pears join us for this week's episode of the Yes Means Yes podcast. Kayleigh talks about what cyber rape is, how the organization came to be, and how to have images/videos of you taken down if you become a victim of cyber rape.    Women Against Cyberrape Info  Instagram: @womenagainstcyberrape  Website: www.womenagainstcyberrape.com...

On this week's podcast, guest Melissa Sawyer talks about her role as Auburn University's Safe Harbor advocate. She discusses what services the program provides,  incidences of sexual assault at Auburn, and how a survivor may get in touch with Safe Harbor if they were in need of their resources.    Safe Harbor  24-hour line: (334) 844-SAFE (7233)  Non-emergency email: safeh...

This week's podcast guest is life coach and nurse Sherina Hill. Sherina discusses how her work could benefit survivors in their healing process.   Sherina provides life coaching currently in Auburn, AL and can be reached for services on her website: https://sherinatoday.com.   This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.   For more information on R...

On this week's podcast episode, RCEA discusses DHR and sexual abuse/assault with Katie Morgan. We also talk with her about mandated reporting and what community members can do as bystanders.    This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.   For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:  Website: www.rapec...

On this week's podcast episode, RCEA talks with University of South Carolina student Molly Jenkins about her work at the university in bystander intervention and how sexual assault has impacted her life.    This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.   For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:  Websi...

On this week's podcast episode, RCEA hosts Lt. Patrick McCullough with Lanett Police Department to discuss law enforcement's role in sexual assault and reporting.    This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.  For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following: Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com Insta: @...

RCEA interviews Domestic Violence Intervention Center staff members Krystal Lynch and Isabelle Frye about their roles working in the Opelika DV center and how sexual assault and DV intersect.     Domestic Violence Intervention Center information  Emergency services local line: (334) 749-1515  1-800 line: 1-800-650-6522    This video was created as a part of RCEA'...

On this episode of the Yes Means Yes podcast, RCEA advocates Faith and Amanda interview two substance abuse prevention specialists,  Jason Flowers and Bailey McConnell, from East Alabama Mental Health Center. The four talk about how substance abuse coincides with sexual assault- both in DFSA and in attempts to cope.   --EAMH links-- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3o8X9eh...

On this week's episode of the Yes Means Yes Podcast, we talk with therapists Kylie Lambourne and Miranda Hosbein about the impact of sexual violence on mental health since May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Kylie and Miranda share their experience with victims of sexual assault and their experience as practitioners working with this type of trauma.    Frontline Therapy (Kylie's practi...

RCEA discusses the intersections of religion and sexual assault with guests Emily Hamilton and Annaliese White. They discuss the #churchtoo movement, purity culture, and more.   *Disclaimer: the views in this podcast are not the view of the Rape Counselors of East Alabama organization nor its governing body. This is just a discussion on the topic of sexual assault and how religion can be...

In this week's podcast episode, we discuss gender roles and expectations and how these may effect gendered interactions and sexual assault.     Sexual harassment videos mentioned:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc6QxD2_yQw  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nheskbsU5g&t=1s   This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.   F...

RCEA Outreach Coordinator and two interns discuss rape culture, rape myths, and what you can do to stop it.

In the first video of RCEA's SAAM Talks series, six college students have an open discussion on consent. They talk about the implications of consent, society's role, and their views on the topic.  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and we want YOU to join us in the fight to stop sexual assault. This video was created as a part of RCEA's SAAM 2020 outreach and education program.  &nb...