PA Centered

This episode we are joined by Damary Rodriguez, Language Access Coordinator at PCAR, to learn about the connection between anti-Blackness and sexual violence. Dismantling anti-Blackness in our ourselves, our workplaces, and our communities is a key part of preventing sexual violence, providing services that are culturally humble for survivors, and supporting Black staff within our own organization...

Executive Director of Pennsylvania's Office of Advocacy and Reform Dan Jurman and Victim Services Inc. Clinical Director Erika Brosig join us on this episode to share the Commonwealth’s plans to help service providers use a trauma-informed and healing-centered approach. We learn more about what it means to be trauma-informed and how the plan can have an impact on the care survivors of trauma recei...

This episode we are joined by Cathy Palm, Founder of The Center for Children’s Justice, to learn how we can help keep kids safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. To learn more about The Center for Children’s Justice, visit c4cj.org . To learn more about the Safe2Say Something Tip Line, visit safe2saypa.org or call 1-844-732-2729. ChildLine provides information, counseling, and referral serv...

This year we’ve had to navigate boundaries in new ways. During this episode, we explore the importance of setting and respecting boundaries, and provide tips on how to have these sometimes difficult conversations with one another. For more information about boundaries, visit SafeSecureKids.org , including this guide for talking to the children in your life about consent. For more information about...

This episode we are joined by Tammi Burke, an expert who has worked with male survivors of sexual violence for over 30 years. Tammi shares stories and lessons learned to help rape crisis center staff better serve male survivors in their communities. To learn more about working with men and boys who are survivors of abuse, visit: Male Survivor 1in6 Sexual Assault of Men and Boys Sexual Abuse of Boy...

Forensic Nurses Week this year is from November 9 - 13. The Penn State Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) Center, works to enhance care for sexual assault victims in underserved communities. Join us as we hear from a group of folks involved with the SAFE-T Center Program and how it has impacted advocates, nurses, survivors, and their communities. You can learn more about the S...

In this episode, we are joined by Staff Attorneys from PCAR’s Sexual Violence Legal Assistance Project (SVLAP) to learn about housing rights and the impact of discrimination on survivors of sexual violence. We use scenarios to understand common examples of discrimination, and learn how to file a complaint in Pennsylvania.    To learn more about housing discrimination and to file a complaint, visit...

Join PCAR staff to learn about language access and the importance of having a language access plan for your organization. We share how PCAR has approached language access, some of the barriers we’ve faced, and what we’ve learned along the way.   For additional resources to create or improve your language access plan, visit: LEP Toolkit from Casa de Esperanza and template Breaking the Silence: Inte...

In this episode of PA Centered, we talk with one of the leading experts on human trafficking, Transitions of PA Education Specialist Heather Shnyder. Heather helps us learn more about what trafficking looks like in the Commonwealth, who is involved and what we can do to help. If you suspect a child or an adult who is in immediate danger, call 911. If you suspect someone is being trafficked, call t...

In this two-part episode, we talk with Tina Lopes and Barb Thomas, the authors of Dancing on Live Embers: Challenging Racism in Organizations. Our discussion highlights some of the major themes and lessons from the book, and we examine how white privilege and power show up as obstacles in non-profit and anti-sexual violence organizations. You can learn more about Tina and the book at tinalopes.com...

In this two-part episode, we talk with Tina Lopes and Barb Thomas, the authors of Dancing on Live Embers: Challenging Racism in Organizations. Our discussion highlights some of the major themes and lessons from the book, and we examine how white privilege and power show up as obstacles in non-profit and anti-sexual violence organizations. You can learn more about Tina and the book at tinalopes.com...

This episode we are joined by Staff Attorneys from PCAR’s Sexual Violence Legal Assistance Project (SVLAP) to learn about Sexual Violence Protection Orders. To contact the SVLAP, call 717-901-6784. Visit  www.pcar.org/podcasts  for show notes and transcripts. 

This episode we dig into the intersections between racial and sexual violence. PCAR staff, Tatiana Piper and Jackie Strohm, talk about their Racial and Sexual Violence Pyramid that can be used as a tool to help others make the connection. Visit  www.pcar.org/podcasts  for show notes and transcripts. 

During this bonus episode, we hear from PCAR/ NSVRC leadership about our efforts to become an anti-racist organization and what we have learned along the way.  You can read our joint statement about standing with communities of color.  We encourage you to learn about and support organizations of color that have been doing this work for a long time, and are doing this work so well, including Black...

Online training has become very popular! This episode we learn how to transition in-person training to a virtual format. We are joined by Annie Gebhardt, who shares with us some of the best practices to make online training interactive and engaging. Be sure to also check out the accompanying resource on Engaging Learners in Active Online Training . Visit  www.pcar.org/podcasts  for show notes and...

This episode, we are joined by LaQuisha Anthony, Founder and CEO of V.O.I.C.E. Victory Over Inconceivable Cowardly Experiences, Inc. To learn more about V.O.I.C.E, visit www.asurvivorsvoice.org or follow them on social media at @asurvivorsvoice. To get in touch with V.O.I.C.E, call 215-792-3163 or email info@asurvivorsvoice.org. Follow LaQuisha on Instagram @iam_thevoice. You can also contact WOAR...

In part 2 of this bonus episode, we discuss the Supreme Court’s monumental ruling on Bostock vs. Clayton County, GA. We discuss the historical context of this decision, implications for the future, and what anti-sexual violence organizations can do.

In part 1 of this bonus episode, we will discuss the Supreme Court’s monumental ruling on Bostock vs. Clayton County, GA. This decision made clear that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating against gay or transgender individuals. Visit  www.pcar.org/podcasts  for show notes and transcripts. 

Do you have questions about the new Title IX changes? This episode we are joined by PCAR's Policy Director, Donna Greco, to learn about Title IX and the new regulations that will go in effect on August 14, 2020. Visit  www.pcar.org/podcasts  for show notes and transcripts. 

Join us as we discuss the book, Uprooting Racism, and the connection between race and the anti-sexual violence movement. This episode we are joined by activists Loretta J. Ross, and author of Uprooting Racism, Paul Kivel. Purchase the book and learn more about Paul at paulkivel.com; learn more about Loretta at lorettaross.com. Visit  www.pcar.org/podcasts  for show notes and transcripts. 

SafeSecureKids.org offers free resources to help adults have conversations with kids about consent and boundaries with the goal of preventing child sexual abuse. This episode we are joined by Susan Cort from d’Vinci Interactive to learn more about the website, upcoming resources, and how to get involved. Visit www.pcar.org/podcasts  for show notes and transcripts. 

Join PCAR as we share ideas and resources to support our communities in finding new ways to respond to and prevent violence. Subscribe now for updates. Visit PCAR.org/podcasts for show notes and transcripts.