In the third and final episode of our Sexual Assault Awareness Month series, your hosts Genna and Noelle sit down with Katie, the Advocacy Manager on the PAAR Victim Response Team. Katie walks us through what happens when someone reaches out for support — from the first call to the compassionate, trauma-informed services her team provides. This episode sheds light on the vital work happening behind the scenes to support survivors every step of the way.

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We’re continuing our month-long series for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In our second episode, your hosts Genna and Noelle are joined by Will, the Director of Education at PAAR (Pittsburgh Action Against Rape). Will shares how his team leads crucial conversations around creating safe environments, setting boundaries, and using effective intervention techniques — all with the goal of reducing sexual violence and fostering a culture of prevention and support.

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Sexual assault changes you — not just in the moment, but in every relationship that follows. Intimacy, trust, friendships, family, dating… it all feels different.

This week, Diane bravely joins us to share her story. She talks about the deep ripple effect of her experience and how she’s had to rebuild her sense of safety, identity, and connection.

This is a powerful conversation about survival, healing, and how trauma doesn’t just go away — it weaves itself into every part of your life… until you learn how to take the threads back.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses sexual assault. Please take care while listening.