Season 2 Ep. 14 - Sexual Assaults in the Military

Kathryn Marsh is a career prosecutors specializing in child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and other power based crimes.  Together with Melissa Hoppmeyer, they are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking.  Melissa Hoppmeyer is on sabbatical for season 4.
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Centre DIRECT is working for empowerment of women, youth and children to reach them full potential. They raise awareness  on violence, health, education, development and critical issues for women as an individual and collective empowerment. They are involved in production and the solution of distribution of creative materials of feminist issues. Dissemination of information on women’s rights, gender equality and building knowledge on needs of vulnerable groups of women are done.

They strive to ensure that no child falls out of safety net, and no child subjected to child-labor, child trafficking or any form of modern-day slavery in the state. At the Centre DIRECT, we do whatever it takes to ensure that their rights are honored.
Through our path-breaking programs designed to reach out to the most marginalized communities . They ensure children are enrolled in the school and their families are supported. By saving children, we transform their lives for better and forever. (Info taken from CentreDirect)

Suresh Kumar is the  Executive Director, of Centre DIRECT,  an Acumen Fellow.  He has been working against child trafficking in Bihar for 20 years.  He writes on issues relating to child trafficking and authored the book - Child Trafficking: The Fight for Freedom. (bio taken from Times Now News)
Articles:
Child Trafficking Continues to Thrive: Low Conviction Rates in India
Times of India Blog

Book:
Child Trafficking : The Fight for Freedom

Social Media:

Facebook: @centredirect @sureshlawyer
Instagram:@centredirect
LinkedIn: Suresh Kumar
Website: CentreDirect


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Kathryn Marsh is a career prosecutors specializing in child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and other power based crimes.  Together with Melissa Hoppmeyer, they are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking.  Melissa Hoppmeyer is on sabbatical for season 4.
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Centre DIRECT is working for empowerment of women, youth and children to reach them full potential. They raise awareness  on violence, health, education, development and critical issues for women as an individual and collective empowerment. They are involved in production and the solution of distribution of creative materials of feminist issues. Dissemination of information on women’s rights, gender equality and building knowledge on needs of vulnerable groups of women are done.

They strive to ensure that no child falls out of safety net, and no child subjected to child-labor, child trafficking or any form of modern-day slavery in the state. At the Centre DIRECT, we do whatever it takes to ensure that their rights are honored.
Through our path-breaking programs designed to reach out to the most marginalized communities . They ensure children are enrolled in the school and their families are supported. By saving children, we transform their lives for better and forever. (Info taken from CentreDirect)

 Suresh Kumar is the  Executive Director, of Centre DIRECT,  an Acumen Fellow.  He has been working against child trafficking in Bihar for 20 years.  He writes on issues relating to child trafficking and authored the book - Child Trafficking: The Fight for Freedom. (bio taken from Times Now News)
Articles:
Child Trafficking Continues to Thrive: Low Conviction Rates in India
Times of India Blog

Book:
Child Trafficking : The Fight for Freedom

Social Media:

Facebook: @centredirect @sureshlawyer
Instagram:@centredirect
LinkedIn: Suresh Kumar
Website: CentreDirect


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Kathryn Marsh is a career prosecutors specializing in child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and other power based crimes.  Together with Melissa Hoppmeyer, they are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking.  Melissa Hoppmeyer is on sabbatical for season 4.
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Dr. Diandra Poe is the Founder and President of Glass Soldier, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating sexual assault and harassment from the military force. With their core values being accountability, collaboration and transparency.  Glass Soldier’s initial work was the development of a new reporting mechanism. Centered around creating and developing skills and knowledge of tech to combine social innovation for a real solution.  Serving her country first as a spouse and leader in the Family Readiness Group area, Dr. Poe joined to better understand how to view life through the lens of a servicemember and continue to serve her country. She spent time in organizations of diverse cultures and ethnicity. Her lifetime work of advocacy continued after she left service.  A survivor herself, Dr. Poe has taken her story to leaders and future generations.  Dr. Poe takes the Glass Soldier mission to future leaders, leaders and key decision makers for implementable change. She is also the voice of the Glass Soldier podcast. She is a strong advocate and therapist for at-risk and confirmed survivors of human trafficking with a faith-based nonprofit in Baltimore, Maryland. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Bowie State University, a master’s degree in Social Work from University of Texas in Arlington, and a Doctor of Social Work from The University of Southern California. (Bio taken from Glass Soldier.org)

Mentioned in this Episode:
IRC - Independent Review Commission Report

Social Media:

Facebook: @glasssoldier
Instagram: @glasssoldierorg
Website: glasssoldier.org
Podcast: Duty Bound

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Kathryn Marsh is a career prosecutors specializing in child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and other power based crimes.  Together with Melissa Hoppmeyer, they are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking.  Melissa Hoppmeyer is on sabbatical for season 4.
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Rebecca Cary is the founder of Hands of Justice, Consultant, Speaker, Educator and Survivor Leader. She recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a major in Psychology and a minor in Human Services. She is currently enrolled in a Master’s Program for Victim Studies. She holds the Survivor position on the board for the Montgomery County Coalition Against Human Trafficking and serves on the Survivor Leader Council for the State of Texas. She has been featured on a PSA, as well as an educational short film, for the new Goya Care initiative, appeared on NBC and published a book, "When Silence Ends", released Feb. 2022. Rebecca has also been an endorser for the “Can You see Me” campaign, led by A21 in various cities throughout Texas. (Bio from Hands of Justice)

Mentioned in this Episode:
Freedom Bag Wish List
Book When Silence Ends

Social Media:

Facebook: @handsofjustice107.14

Instagram: @handsofjustice107.14

Website: Handsofjustice.org

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Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking.
Facebook @NoGreyZonerrc
Instagram @NoGreyZonerrc
Twitter @NoGreyzonerrc
 

Dr. Kraizer has a Ph.D. in education with a specialization in youth at risk and is an internationally recognized expert and author in the subject of child well-being including: sexual abuse, physical and emotional abuse, bullying and interpersonal violence, and child safety.  She is the founder and director of the Coalition for Children, a not-for-profit organization working to increase child safety, prevent child abuse, bullying and interpersonal violence. She is the author of the Safe Child Program, the Take A Stand Program, the REACH, CHALLENGE and RECOVERY life skills programs, and other curricula used in schools, churches, recreation centers, foster care agencies and homes around the world. Her materials are translated and used in over 80 countries around the world. (bio taken in part from safechild.org)

 Books:

The Safe Child Book    

10 Days to a Bully-Proof Child  

Take-A-Stand Healthy Behaviour Development Program: Child Workbook

Social Media:
LinkedIn:  Sherryll Kriazer, Ph.D

Email: kraizer@safechild.org

Websites: https://safechild.org/

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Kathryn Marsh is a career prosecutors specializing in child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and other power based crimes.  Together with Melissa Hoppmeyer, they are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking.  Melissa Hoppmeyer is on sabbatical for season 4.
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Jessica Lamb is the Founder and Executive Director of A.R.I. She is a recognized Survivor Leader and Speaker who addresses iconology & the history of human trafficking brandings. Jessica has built a national network of trauma-informed tattoo removal specialists and tattoo artists who provide services to survivors of sex trafficking, former gang members, and individuals in substance abuse & self-harm recovery.
Jessica trains medical personnel, universities, law enforcement, and communities nationally and internationally on the history and impact of human trafficking removals and cover-ups and on her lived experience.  She serves on task forces, coalitions, and as survivors' voice on advisory boards. ARI's work is known nationally in the tattoo industry and in the anti-trafficking movement, as well as working in the field of mental health and recovery networks.

Jessica has created a network of shops that became Georgia's first National Safe Place sites for at-risk youth and are safe havens for those receiving services. In 2018, her team launched "Beyond Ink" which provides trauma-informed counseling, high school diplomas, life coaching, job readiness referrals, and safe housing referrals.  ARI has had the honor of serving survivors from Georgia to California through reputable service providers and specialists. (Bio from atlantaredemptionink.com)

Mentioned in this Episode:
4Sarah
Iron Clad Ink

Social Media:

Facebook: @atlantaredemptionink

Instagram: @atlantaredemptionink

Website: Atlantaredemptionink.com

Call: 678-926-9946

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Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are career prosecutors specializing in child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and other power based crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking.  Melissa Hoppmeyer is on sabbatical for season 4.
Facebook @NoGreyZonerrc
 Instagram @NoGreyZonerrc
 Twitter @NoGreyzonerrc

Erica Scott is a Consent Educator based in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. Her passion is working to create a more consensual, more compassionate world.  She is the CEO/Founder of Creating Consent Culture and co-author of the book " Creating Consent Culture; A Handbook for Educators"

Social Media:

Facebook: @creatingconsentculures

Instagram: @creating_consent_culture

Website: Creatingconsentculture.com

Purchase the book here

Podcast Music:
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Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are career prosecutors specializing in child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and other power based crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking.  Melissa Hoppmeyer is on sabbatical for season 4.
Facebook @NoGreyZonerrc
 Instagram @NoGreyZonerrc
 Twitter @NoGreyzonerrc

Joseph Scaramucci is a detective with McLennan County Sheriff’s Office in Texas.  He is an internationally recognized human trafficking expert.  

Detective Scaramucci began his career in law enforcement in 2004, and was promoted to Detective in 2008 with the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office, investigating Crimes Against Persons. Since creating a Human Trafficking Unit in 2014, Detective Scaramucci has conducted sting operations resulting in the arrest of more than 550 sex buyers, and 150 individuals for human trafficking and related offenses, which lead to the identification of 260 trafficking victims.
 
 Detective Scaramucci has worked both state and federal investigations as a Task Force Officer with H.S.I., leading to investigations and arrests throughout the U.S. He further advises and participates in sting operations throughout Texas, the U.S. and abroad. Detective Scaramucci is certified in Courts of Law as a Subject Matter Expert in Human Trafficking. He has further advised and testified in the State House and Senate, assisting with the creation and passage of laws leading to harsher penalties for human trafficking, as well as working against laws that would have added further burdens on victims.
 
 He is further employed as a consultant, contracted to provide training and technical assistance for numerous Department of Justice-funded Enhanced Collaborative Model task forces, as well as other national and international anti-trafficking organizations. He has trained more than 477 agencies throughout 40 states, 24 federal and DOD agencies, as well as law enforcement agencies abroad, and provides technical support for their human trafficking operations and Investigations. (Bio taken from  Linkedin )

Social Media:

Facebook: @JosephScaramucci.HT

LinkedIn: Joseph Scaramucci

Mentioned in the Episode:

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Polaris | We Fight to End Human Trafficking (polarisproject.org)

Atlanta Redemption Ink Tattoo Cover & Removal | Non-Profit Organization

Facebook: Atlanta Redemption Ink 

Instagram: ARI, Inc (@atlantaredemptionink) 

Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are career prosecutors specializing in child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and other power based crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking.
Facebook @NoGreyZonerrc
 Instagram @NoGreyZonerrc
 Twitter @NoGreyzonerrc
 
Kelsey McKay is a former prosecutor and a highly recognized expert on criminal asphyxiation, domestic violence, sexual abuse and other forms of power-based crimes. She has trained practitioners across all systems and represented individuals as they navigate the criminal system. With a skill for implementing change and working across disciplines, she appeals to audiences from the Pentagon to festivals such as SXSW. With a passion to motivate every audience, she brings cultural awareness to the need for systems change. Built with solutions engrained in efficiency, empathy and equality her approach recognizes the limits of practitioners and the vulnerability of survivors. Her influence has built a team facilitating solutions that move professionals and communities from awareness to action. Her new non-profit, RESPOND Against Violence, is a multidisciplinary think tank seeking to generate sustainable change in our society’s collective response to violence and trauma. (Taken from respondagainstviolence.org)

 The mission of Respond Against Violence (Respond) is to transform community responses to violence and trauma through forming alliances, enhancing policies, and creating sustainable change.

 Facebook: @respondagainstviolence

Instagram: @respondagainstviolence

Linked In: Kelsey McKay

Also find Kelsey at McKay Training & Consulting  

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Kathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors specializing in child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence crimes.  They are also co-founders of Right Response Consulting, an agency that provides training and in the areas of sexual assault, sexual harassment and human trafficking.
Facebook @NoGreyZonerrc
 Instagram @NoGreyZonerrc
 Twitter @NoGreyzonerrc
 

Leanna Larkin is a sexual assault survivor, public speakier and founder of Reluctant Heroines.  Reluctant Heroines is designed help victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse to heal and rebuild their lives. It is a trauma-informed and survivor-led growing community that knows and understands what it feels like and takes to heal.

Article About Leanna Larkin:

Southend woman was left 'scared to go to sleep' after violent sexual incidents 

 Facebook: @LeannaLarkin

@reluctantheroines

Instagram: @reluctantheroines

Linked In: Leanna Larkin

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