VSC Podcast Episode 45 - Childhood Sexual Abuse - a podcast by Victim Service Center

On episode 45 of the VSC Podcast Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sat down with Children’s Advocacy Center’s Ann Pimentel-Kerr and VSC’s Speaker’s Bureau Member Tracy Kelly to chat about Childhood Sexual Abuse. Come learn about the definition of sexual abuse and grooming, the effects it can have on a survivor, signs that a child could be experiencing sexual abuse, things that can help survivors heal, and ways we can support survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Ann Pimentel-Kerr uses she/her pronouns and is the Children’s Advocacy Center Specialist at the Children Advocacy Center in Central Florida. Ann has over 25 years of experience working with children & families, and in the social services/child welfare arena. Her experience includes working with children and adults in psychiatric facilities, DCF child abuse investigations, supervision, and many years as a child welfare trainer.

Tracy Kelly uses she/her pronouns and is a survivor of child sexual abuse from the ages of 9-11 years old by a family member. Tracy withheld her story for most of her life because she was scared but after having her own children she now speaks to other parents about keeping their children safe and also to other victims about how to not only survive their abuse but learn how to thrive in life.

You can also listen to this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XeJIzeUUrkU

Be sure to follow Tracy, Mental Momma, at @Mentalmomma79

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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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