VSC Podcast Episode 44 - Abuse in the Media - a podcast by Victim Service Center

On episode 44 of the VSC Podcast Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sat down with VIBS Family Violence and Rape Crisis Center’s Community Education Manager Taryn Kutujian and current VSC Social Justice Intern Megan Asmussen to chat about abuse in the media. Come listen as we analyze different popular shows and movies, such as Game of Thrones, American History X, Sweeney Todd, Shameless, and more to see how the use of sexual violence in the media can perpetuate rape culture or alternatively raise awareness of sexual assault.

Taryn Kutujian uses she/her pronouns and is the Community Education Manager at VIBS Family Violence and Rape Crisis Center in Suffolk County on Long Island. Taryn is a licensed social worker and specializes in program development, virtual learning and volunteer coordination.

Megan Asmussen uses she/her pronouns and is one of our Social Justice Pre-Practicum Interns at the Victim Service Center of Central Florida. Megan is working on her Masters in Mental Health Counseling and the College and University Counseling Certificate from Rollins College.

You can also listen to this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/W7isiOVk4II

If you or a loved one are ever feeling overwhelmed or need someone to talk to, here is a list of community resources ready to help:

Victim Service Center: 407-500-HEAL (4325)

VIBS: 631-360-3606, Chat: www.vibs.org

RAINN Self-Care After Trauma: https://www.rainn.org/articles/self-care-after-trauma

Polaris Project: Call 1-888-373-7888 | Text 233733 (Befree)

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673), online at hotline.rain.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255, texting HOME to 741741, Online chat at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

NAMI Lifeline: 800-950-NAMI (6264), This is only available 10am-6pm EST

Trevor Lifeline: 866-488-7386, Text START to 67867

Transgender Crisis Hotline: 877-656-8860

Free Bilingual Support via FloridaBlue: 833-848-1762

Veterans Helpline: 800-838-2838

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Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

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