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The Victim Assistant

The Victim Assistant

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 The Victim Assistant: Crime Victim Advocacy is a podcast dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources, information and support to victims of crime. I will discuss different crimes and the impact of victimization on individuals and society. NEW episodes will be exclusive to Patreon starting 4/5/24 Join my Patreon community.Copyright The Victim Assistant True Crime
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  • Surviving Trauma w/ Andrea Mack Certified Life Coach & Transformational Speaker

    Surviving Trauma w/ Andrea Mack Certified Life Coach & Transformational Speaker
    Aug 3 2022
    S4:Ep2. What is trauma? How to heal? In this episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with Andrea Mack, certified life coach and transformational speaker. We discuss her story of child sexual abuse, healing journey and how she helps others overcome adversity.
    Info in podcast: https://www.wellandgood.com/how-heal-from-trauma/
    Guest Andrea Mack- Andrea-Mack.com
    National Suicide Prevention Hotline-988
    Crisis Hotlines-https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines
    TherapyRoute.com- international crisis hotlines
    Support for adult survivors-https://www.childwelfare.gov
    To work with me 1:1 coaching, read my blog, or visit my socials: https://linktr.ee/thevictimassistant
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    38 mins
  • Gun Violence in America, Sensible Solutions

    Gun Violence in America, Sensible Solutions
    Aug 25 2021
    In this episode, I will discuss multiple solutions to help combat gun violence in America. Get ready for a strong discussion on creating a culture of safety. I will highlight sensible solutions, combating myths about guns and self-defense, and prevention strategies that work. Americans will see gun violence prevention through a public health perspective. Let's listen and learn. No more senseless suffering. Resources and Information used in this podcast:
    Everytown.org, preventioninstitute.org, Giffords Law Center https://giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-laws/, Gunviolencearchive.org, The Gun Shop Project https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/means-matter/gun-shop-project/
    Articles:
    Quinnipiac Poll https://poll.qu.edu/Poll-Release-Legacy?releaseid=3639, https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/guns-crime/reports/2017/10/05/440373/myth-vs-fact-debunking-gun-lobbys-favorite-talking-points/
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    35 mins
  • National Crime Victim Law Institute- Interview w/ Meg Garvin Executive Director

    National Crime Victim Law Institute- Interview w/ Meg Garvin Executive Director
    Jun 16 2021
    Crime victims have rights! In this episode, I am excited to share a valuable resource in the arena of victims' rights: National Crime Victim Law Institute. This non-profit fights for victims' rights through legal advocacy, training and public policy. I interview, Executive Director, Meg Garvin and we discuss the organization and how they can help crime victims with resources and support in the court system. https://law.lclark.edu/centers/national_crime_victim_law_institute/
    Visit their social media:
    Twitter @NCVLI
    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/NCVLI
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ncvli/
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    16 mins
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