VSC Podcast Episode 58 - Victims' Rights - a podcast by Victim Service Center

It’s Victims’ Rights Week and on the new episode of the VSC Podcast Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sat down with Executive Director of the National Crime Victim Law Institute Meg Garvin and Executive Director from the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Jennifer Dritt to talk about what rights victims have, some common misconceptions regarding these rights, and what we could be doing better as a society for survivors of trauma.

Meg Garvin uses she/her pronouns and is the Executive Director of the National Crime Victim Law Institute which is based at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon where she is also a law professor. Since 2003 Meg has been working in the field of victims’ rights drafting legislation, litigating the meaning of rights and educating attorneys, advocates, law enforcement, victims and more on the importance of these rights.

Jennifer Dritt uses she/her pronouns and is the Executive Director from the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence. She has been involved in the movement to end sexual violence for over thirty-five years, initially as an advocate and trauma therapist, and more recently as an administrator and policy maker.

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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, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. 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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