VSC Podcast Episode 75 - Preventing Sexual Assault on Campus: A Zoom Panel - a podcast by Victim Service Center

It’s back to school season and this week on the VSC Podcast we are sharing a panel we held for Sexual Assault Awareness Month back in April of 2021 which was all about Preventing Sexual Assault on Campus.

Join VSC Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell and VSC Education Intern Roxane Perret along with four amazing panelists: Rollin’s Title IX Coordinator Sarah Laake, UCF Victim Services Advocate Jessica Baker, UCF Assistant Professor Julia O’Connor, and VSC Victim Advocate Kevin Fox as they discuss addressing rape culture on campus, the red zone and other statistics, barriers members of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities face, and ways we can help change the culture and promote safe spaces on campus.

Sarah uses she/her pronouns and is  the Director of the Title IX office of Rollins College. Sarah has 15 years of experience working in the non-profit and higher education sectors as an advocate creating environments free from violence and discrimination.

Julia uses she/her pronouns and is an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida in the School of Social Work. She is also a member of the Violence Against Women faculty cluster, and has a secondary appointment in the Department of Population Health Sciences.

Jessica uses she/her pronouns and is a Victim Advocate at UCF Victim Services since 2018. Prior to her current role, Jessica was a Victim Advocate at the State Attorney’s Office in the 9th Judicial Circuit working in the Domestic Violence Unit’s Felony Division.

Kevin uses he/him pronouns and is a Victim advocate in an adjunct position with the VSC and Zebra Coalition serving survivors in the LGBTQ+ Community. Kevin worked as a high school teacher while receiving his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College.

You can listen to this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/o_NNBNfKI7o

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Want to make a difference? Visit Victimservicecenter.org to learn how you can get involved and help the VSC continue supporting survivors of trauma.

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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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