VSC Podcast Episode 61 - Prevention Education - a podcast by Victim Service Center

We hear a lot about Violence Prevention Education, but what really helps? Check out the 61st Episode of the VSC Podcast featuring Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell who chats with two incredible UCF assistant professors in the school of Social Work Dr. Julia O’Connor and Dr. Alison C. Cares about how sexual assault prevention education currently looks, what works and what doesn’t work in regards to teaching it, the possible future of prevention education, and little things we can all do every day to help end sexual assault.

Dr. Alison C. Cares uses she/her pronouns and is an associate professor of sociology and member of the violence against women faculty cluster at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Her career in the movement to end violence against women started over 20 years ago by working in community outreach in a domestic violence and sexual assault services agency. Her research often looks at campus sexual assault, including evaluation the Bringing in the Bystander in person prevention program.

Dr. Julia O’Connor uses she/her pronouns and is an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida in the School of Social Work, a member of the Violence Against Women faculty cluster, and has a secondary appointment in the Department of Population Health Sciences. Julia’s practice experience includes many years as a domestic and sexual violence advocate. Her research interests include violence against women focused on primary prevention of violence, campuses, those who perpetrate violence, and marginalized populations.

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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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