What does it really take to communicate about hard things in a way that actually connects? In this episode, Laurie, OAESV's Resource & Engagement Manager, takes you inside her experience at Create Good, a conference for nonprofit communicators, and unpacks what it means for those of us working in sexual violence response and prevention.

From burnout and “doing more with less,” to storytelling that centers dignity (not pity), to navigating AI, social media shifts, and internal expectations, this episode is a frank reflection on the future of nonprofit communications and how we show up in it. If you’ve ever wondered if communications work really matters in nonprofit spaces, this conversation will remind you: it does.

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This publication was supported by the Rape Crisis Trust Fund, administered by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ohio Attorney General's Office.

Can AI ever be trauma-informed? Never in a million years did we think we'd ask that question. Artificial intelligence is already shaping the lives of survivors and the work of advocates. In this episode of Teal Talk, Laurie sits down with Chad Sniffen, Director of Digital Experience and Safety at me too. International, to explore the impact of AI on the anti-violence movement.

This conversation is both practical and philosophical, offering advocates guidance on drafting policies, protecting survivor data, and navigating a rapidly evolving digital landscape. AI isn’t going away. The question is: how do we engage with it responsibly?

Two of many trauma-informed ChatBots referenced by Chad are Ruth and Aimee Says.

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This publication was supported by the Rape Crisis Trust Fund, administered by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ohio Attorney General's Office.

It's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! On this episode of Teal Talk, we are joined by bilingual advocates, Monicah Yonghang and Leela Karki of Asian Services in Action, for a discusson on the diversity of experiences and needs within AAPI communities as well as the various cultural barriers that may prevent AAPI survivors from reporting sexual violence and accessing services.

Monicah and Leela would like to highlight AAPI leaders from their agency, including CEO Elaine Tso (half Chinese & half Filipino); COO Mao Vue (Hmong); CFO Chandra Ghalley (Nepali-speaking community); and CPO Susan Wong (Chinese). ASIA also has allies outside of AAPI who work to empower AAPI sexual violence survivors, including Samantha Salamon, Manager of Ahimsa & Legal Departments, and Amanda Smith, Advocate Supervisor.

ASIA is hosting an upcoming virtual training for those who work with immigrant and refugee survivors on May 26th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Email asmith@asiaohio.org to register. People who want to learn more about helping sexual assault survivors from AAPI communities can join their Immigrant and Refugee Ohio Coalition to End Sexual Violence (IROC) on the first Thursday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. To join, contact Amanda Smith at asmith@asiaohio.org or Leela Karki at lkarki@asiaohio.org. 

To learn more about ASIA, visit www.asiaohio.org

Follow OAESV on Facebook and Instagram @oaesv and on Twitter @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our mailing list, or read a transcript of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This podcast was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00917-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

What if our data systems reflected the realities and needs of survivors—not just funders? In this episode, we talk with UBUNTU, our partners in Ohio’s statewide data transformation project. Together, we explore the challenges of fragmented data collection, the need for standardization, and what it takes to build a system that centers survivors, supports advocates, and drives change.

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This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

Domestic violence and sexual violence are very connected, as are other forms of violence because they are both rooted in oppression and the abuse of power. For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we sat down with Rachel Ramirez and Kasey Holderbaum of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network to discuss the unique differences and similarities between both domestic and sexual violence, – one being, surprisingly and unsurprisingly, brain injury.

For more information on domestic violence and brain injury, visit www.odvn.org/brain-injury. Follow ODVN on Instagram @_odvn, and on Facebook and Twitter @OhioDVN.

Follow OAESV on ⁠Facebook ⁠and ⁠Instagram ⁠@oaesv and on ⁠Twitter⁠ @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our ⁠mailing list⁠, or read a ⁠transcript⁠ of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

In this episode of Teal Talk, hosts Laurie Hamame and Taylr Ucker-Lauderman welcome back Natasha Larson, the Director of Training and Member Engagement, to discuss the intricacies of coalition membership within the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. We discuss the various membership tiers and the unique roles each plays in the collective effort to end sexual violence. Our conversation delves into our biannual program visits, the implementation of core standards, and how these measures ensure survivors receive consistent, high-quality care.

Whether you’re a service provider, community advocate, or simply interested in making a difference, this episode will inspire you with actionable insights and resources.

Resources Mentioned:

• ​Core Standards: oaesv.org/core-standards
• ​Map of Rape Crisis Centers: oaesv.org/map

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This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office

It's time. The first episode of Teal Talk is officially live! In this episode, Olivia talks with an OAESV teammate, Engaging Men Coordinator Jayvon Howard. We're extremely excited to kick off this new podcast and to hear what questions you have for Olivia and Jayvon! You can share your questions by leaving a comment on this video or by going to www.oaesv.org/TealTalk. Olivia and Jayvon will answer your questions next week! Enjoy, and please share. This publication was supported in part by Grant No. 2020-VOCA-132920668. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

November 5th - 11th is Forensic Nurses Week, established by the International Association of Forensic Nurses to honor the extraordinary work of those who practice in this unique nursing specialty. Forensic nursing is a vital aspect of care for victims of crime. Despite the law, many hospitals lack proper facilities and services for victims of crime. For episode 8 of Teal Talk, we are joined by Tammy Robertson, OAESV’s Statewide Director of Forensic Nursing, where we discuss how raising awareness about forensic nursing and establishing training standardization across Ohio can help improve outcomes for survivors and communities.

Tammy can be reached at trobertson@oaesv.org or 216.559.0215. For more information on forensic nursing, visit the International Association of Forensic Nurses at www.forensicnurses.org

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠@oaesv and on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our ⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠, or read a ⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠ of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This podcast was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00917-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

In this special episode of Teal Talk, hosts Laurie and Taylr take a break from interviews to have a heartfelt discussion on navigating election season as advocates for survivors. They explore how the political climate impacts survivors’ experiences and mental health, offering tips on self-care and resources for those feeling overwhelmed by the season's intensity. Join them for a compassionate chat on balancing civic engagement with personal well-being, along with insights into Ohio's election deadlines and voting options.

Be sure to tune in for a mix of information, empathy, and practical advice—this episode is here to support you, no matter your level of engagement this election season!

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or read a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This publication is funded by a generous grant from the George Gund Foundation, a private Ohio non-profit philanthropy that has donated $722 million dollars since 1952 to projects that advance human welfare and society.

Kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a conversation about survivor-led advocacy and community engagement. Hosts Laurie Hamame and Taylr Ucker-Lauderman are joined by JaQue Galloway, a dedicated advocate working in rural Ohio, who shares insights on the power of survivor voices, creative outreach efforts, and the importance of collaboration in the movement to end sexual violence.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion on building stronger, more supportive communities and actionable ways to get involved in SAAM and beyond.

Learn more about Tri-County Help Center at www.tricountyhelp.org.

To access OAESV's SAAM resources, visit oaesv.org/SAAMtoolkit.

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This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

What do gender role stereotypes, sex education, consent, and bears have to do with one another? In this Be The One Youth Ambassador Takeover, Essie Cornett and Willow Shannon explore the importance of primary prevention education, consent, and bystander intervention to address the increase in rape culture attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors Gen Z is facing.

This episode was edited by Essie Cornett! To learn more about OAESV’s youth-led prevention campaign, follow Be The One on Instagram at @betheoneohio.

This project was supported by funding from the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. 

Join us for a rich, powerful conversation that highlights the complexity of legal advocacy for survivors of human trafficking. In this episode, we speak with Emily Dunlap, Managing Attorney at Advocating Opportunity, about the complexities of expungement, immigration protections, and the systemic barriers survivors face even after escaping exploitation. She challenges myths about trafficking—including who is affected and how it happens—and shares how a trauma-informed, client-led approach creates space for long-term healing and justice.

From courtroom obstacles to housing insecurity, Emily reminds us that escaping a situation is not the end of the story, it’s just the beginning.

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This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

As we head into colder months and a busy holiday season, many advocates tell us the same thing: even when there’s time to relax, actually relaxing feels impossible. In this episode, we’re joined by Hope and Cassandra of Abide Yoga, two yoga and mindfulness instructors. Together, we talk about why our bodies stay alert, how rest can look different for each of us, and simple grounding practices that meet you where you are. This conversation offers realistic, accessible support for anyone navigating trauma work and needing a moment to breathe.

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This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

April is a big deal for advocates (and us! Hello season three!!!) As we all prepare to support survivors and increase our outreach efforts for Sexual Assault Awarness Month, we thought it would be helpful to hear from five leaders from across the state about what their regions are up to! We sat down with Heather Mitchell of Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program; Becca Peckinpaugh of Crime Victim Services; Molly MacMath of COMPASS: Sexual Assault Education, Prevention & Support; Amber Malott of Women Helping Women; and Teresa Stafford of Hope & Healing to hear what tips, tricks, and lessons learned they have to share about planning for a successful SAAM in your community!

And you’ll always have OAESV in your corner! We publish a toolkit every year to support our members in providing services to survivors and in educating and engaging their community in April and beyond. Visit ⁠oaesv.org/SAAMToolkit⁠ for an abundance of resources! Use them to spark conversations, improve survivor services, and plan a successful SAAM campaign!

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This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00917-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore some important developments in supporting our rape crisis advocates. With funding from the Attorney General’s office, OAESV was able to provide 104 advocates the opportunity to attend statewide and national conferences. As Ohio's training and technical assistance provider, we understand that ongoing training is essential for advocates! It not only fosters innovation and best practices but also helps build networks and improve community responses.

Join Ryan Hensley of Project Women, Jenice Tate of the Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio, and Nancy Hashman of Sanctuary Night as we discuss the impact of these experiences on survivors and the communities they serve.

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This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

In this episode of Teal Talk, host Laurie Hamame dives into the world of self-care and collective care with two special guests, Natasha Larson and Tecca Thompson. Join us as we chat about the recent OAESV self-care retreat, the importance of taking time to recharge, and how embracing collective care can transform both personal and professional lives. Whether you're an advocate in the anti-violence movement or just someone looking for inspiration on how to practice self-care in a meaningful way, this episode has something for you. Tune in for an authentic, heartfelt conversation about caring for ourselves and our communities.

Interested in our next self-care retreat? Become a member today! Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or read a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

2023 is in the rearview mirror, and we're driving straight into 2024 with excitement about what is to come! Listen as Shandra Ingram, OAESV's Vice President of Operations, takes us on the journey we have taken together in 2023. We reflect together on what we have achieved and look ahead to the new year full of opportunities and growth. Can you count how many times we say "excited"?! This episode serves as a testament to our mission of eradicating sexual violence in Ohio. It's an inspiring one that you don't want to miss!

Stay tuned for our 2023 Annual Report at oaesv.org/annualreport.

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@oaesv and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our ⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠, read a ⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠ of this episode, make a donation, and more at ⁠oaesv.org⁠. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00917-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Olivia Montgomery talks with Kawther Hersi, HIV Program Coordinator with Heart of Ohio Family Health Center, about engaging the Somali community, infant mortality, and more with a specific anti-oppression framework!

What does nonprofit sustainability really mean in the world of sexual violence advocacy? In this episode, we talk with Nikki, OAESV’s former Funding & Grants Manager, about the challenges of sustaining prevention and advocacy work, how to build trust with funders, and creative strategies for long-term support. She shares insights on donor relationships, trends in fundraising, and why investing in people—not just programs—is essential to sustaining services for survivors.

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

We can't stop reminiscing about what a success our 2025 Voices of Change Conference was! Between opening statements, to workshop sessions, toindividual community groups, voices were encouraged to come together now morethan ever and rise up. On day 3, we had a panel discussion with survivors about their healing journeys. This episode is a recording of that panel discussion with members of OAESV’s Survivor Empowerment & Advisory Council, moderated by OAESV's Nicole KC. 

Save the date for our 2026 Annual Conference on June23-25th, 2026. See you next year!

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This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

Stories can inspire change, but when shared unethically, they can also cause harm. In this episode, Elliott Fullenkamp, OAESV’s Manager of Training and Technical Assistance, talks about what ethical storytelling means in survivor advocacy. We explore consent, survivor readiness, and how to share stories in ways that honor and empower survivors.

Read Elliott's blog: Ethical Storytelling for Education, Awareness, & Outreach. Contact Elliott at efullenamp@oaesv.org.

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

Welcome to 2025! Teal Talk hosts Laurie Hamame and Taylr Ucker-Lauderman are joined by members of OAESV's leadership team to take a deep dive into the highs and lows of their work tackling sexual violence in Ohio, with plenty of real talk, big ideas, and a dash of humor! We open up about the challenges of fighting such a massive issue while juggling self-care and avoiding burnout. But it’s not all heavy – we're also celebrating exciting projects ahead, like new funding for housing programs, updates to legal resources, and training law enforcement on trauma-informed care. If you’re ready to feel inspired and get a behind-the-scenes look at the awesome work being done to create change, this episode is for you!

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or read a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

It's Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which means our advocacy for survivors is hitting the gas! (Not the brakes. *wink*) If you feel overwhelmed by public policy and legislation, look no further. In this first episode of Teal Talk 2.0, we are joined by OAESV's Director of Public Policy, Emily Gemar, to discuss what public policy means for advocates and other people working in the anti-sexual violence field, particularly in Ohio.

Learn more about our public policy efforts and access Emily's factsheets here. Register for Advocacy Day here. Emily can be reached at egemar@oaesv.org.

Follow OAESV on Facebook and Instagram @oaesv and on Twitter @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our mailing list, or read a transcript of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435. This podcast was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! This June, we celebrate the courage and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, and stand beside them in the fight against violence, hatred, and bigotry. On this episode, we speak to Gulnar Feerasta, Senior Director of Programs at one of the nation's oldest LGBTQ+ community centers and among the most prominent organizations in the state. We discuss the Center's programming, partnerships, and collaborations, and why supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community is a vital step toward eradicting violence of all kinds.

Gulnar is one of our keynote speakers at OAESV's 2023 Annual Conference, Forging New Pathways, from June 20th to 22nd. There are 15 workshops to choose from, a panel, and many opportunities to network. You can register online at oaesv.org/conference until June 11th.

To learn more about the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, visit www.lgbtcleveland.org.

Follow OAESV on Facebook and Instagram @oaesv and on Twitter @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our mailing list, or read a transcript of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435. This podcast was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00917-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

What does advocacy look like when it's not tied to one community, but an entire state? In this episode, we’re joined by Shelby Lieber, our Survivor Coordinator, for an inside look at what it means to do advocacy across an entire state. Together, we explore the key differences between local and statewide advocacy, the importance of staying connected to on-the-ground work, and the unique challenges that come with influencing systems. Shelby shares what led her to this role and what keeps her grounded amidst the scale of statewide work. Whether you’re new to advocacy or have years of experience, this episode offers powerful insight into how change happens across levels—and what the future of survivor-centered advocacy could look like in Ohio.

You can reach Shelby at slieber@oaesv.org

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or read a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

Did you catch 2021's Teal Talk Podcast episodes? If not, don't worry - check out this short overview where Olivia Montgomery, OAESV's Social Change & Outreach Manager, takes you through the highlights in just a few minutes.

In part two of our conversation about the docuseries Quiet on Set, we are joined by OAESV Manager of Sexual Violence Prevention & Public Health Initiatives, Sarah Ferrato. In this episode, we dive even deeper into the issues we raised in part one, and explore the role of this documentary through a prevention lens. We discuss the complexities of the perfect victim myth; practical steps for challenging harmful beliefs and behaviors; navigating accountability and addressing harm, expanding prevention education beyond consent; and more. Let us know what you think!

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or read a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00917-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

If you're a millennial, there's a good chance you were raised on shows from Nickelodeon. By now, you've probably heard about the new docuseries, Quiet on Set, that details the abusive behind-the-scenes world of children's television during Dan Schneider's tenure as a producer. We discuss our first impressions, the impact on viewers, the role of parents, and how the series fits into a larger conversation about protecting kids who work in entertainment. Stay tuned for part two for a continued conversation and exploration of this issue through a prevention lens.

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or read a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00917-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

What happens when a former rape crisis volunteer becomes a state lawmaker? In this episode, Representative Michele Grim shares her journey from answering hotline calls as a teenager to shaping laws in the Ohio Statehouse. She discusses the challenges and opportunities of passing meaningful legislation on sexual violence, the role survivor stories play in influencing policy, and why stigma and silence remain barriers to justice.

Hosted by Laurie Hamame and Emily Gemar, this conversation highlights the power of advocacy inside and outside the legislature. Learn more about OAESV's public policy work and survivor-led initiatives. Find your lawmaker here.

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

Hello and welcome to Teal Talk. We’re your hosts Taylr Ucker-Lauderman and Laurie Hamame. This is a podcast where we discuss issues affecting survivors of sexual violence in Ohio. We interview professionals in the field to help spark conversation and break down barriers to building communities free from sexual violence. So, who are we? We are the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence–that’s OAESV for short. As Ohio's statewide coalition, we advocate for comprehensive responses and rape crisis services for survivors.

We recognize that intersections of different types of oppression and discrimination all contribute to a culture of violence. So, we want to empower communities to prevent that harm, and to honor the wide variety of identities and backgrounds that exist. That’s where you come in! We turn to you, our audience, for questions and topics to discuss, and to be a part of the solution to ending sexual violence once and for all! As we know, there is power and strength in the collective. Join us every episode for discussions that will close the gap between where we are right now and where we want to be. Let’s dive in!

View transcripts of episodes at oaesv.org/tealtalk

This podcast was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

As advocates, we know this work all comes down to consent - or lack thereof. When survivors decide to pursue the legal system, they may not be ready for just how often they will feel like the concept of choice is being taken away from them. That's why trauma-informed advocates and attorneys are the real key to making change. In today's episode, we are joined by OAESV's Managing LAV Attorney Stephanie B. Scalise, who oversees our Legal Clinic. This Clinic is proud to stand as Ohio’s only legal services provider dedicated to solely to protecting the rights of survivors of sexual violence. The Clinic bridges the gap in services for survivors of sexual violence who are often left out of other legal services programs. This episode is a reminder of the power of asking someone, "What would you like?"

The OAESV Legal Clinic holds virtual office hours to provide a safe space for Ohio survivors and their advocates to connect with an attorney.  Virtual office hours will allow survivors to discuss legal options, connect with resources, and/or have a brief consultation. 

• 2nd Thursday of the month from 12pm to 2pm
• 4th Tuesday of the month from 4pm to 6pm

Please call 216-282-1559 to connect. Learn more about the OAESV Legal Clinic ⁠here⁠.

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@oaesv and on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠, or read a ⁠⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠⁠ of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435. This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00917-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

In today’s episode of Teal Talk, host Laurie Hamame invites you to take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect. As sexual violence advocates, we often carry immense emotional and physical labor. With the weight of the world heavy on our shoulders, this episode offers a space for restoration and affirmation. Take a break from the chaos and join us for a meditation that will ground and center you. You deserve this moment of peace.

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or read a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

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In this New Year’s episode, we sit down with Meg and Rachel, two OAESV team members who just completed their first year with the coalition. Together, we reflect on their transition from local programs to statewide advocacy, the moments that shaped their first year, and the wins, lessons, and challenges of 2025. We also look ahead to 2026: from new initiatives and big projects to hopes for the movement and the continued work of supporting rape crisis centers and advocates across Ohio, this is a warm, honest conversation to start the year with connection, reflection, and optimism.

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

In our fifth episode, we chat with President & CEO Rosa Beltré, who has been with the coalition for 10 years! We discuss what she's accomplished, what she's most proud of, and what it looks like to be a CEO of a coalition. We also discuss the history of OAESV as well as an inspiring vision for the future!

Follow OAESV on Facebook and Instagram @oaesv and on Twitter @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our mailing list, or read a transcript of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This podcast was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00917-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Many survivors turn to faith or spirituality first after experiencing trauma, but those spaces can be both sources of comfort and harm.

In this episode of Teal Talk, we’re joined by Brenda Glass, Founder and CEO of the Brenda Multi-Purpose Trauma Center, to explore survivor-centered spiritual care. Brenda shares how belief systems shape healing, how trauma can disrupt spiritual connection, and what it looks like to support survivors without imposing faith or reinforcing shame.

This conversation is especially relevant for advocates working alongside survivors who are navigating spirituality, belief, and meaning after sexual violence, and for anyone interested in holistic, trauma-informed healing.

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This publication was supported by the Rape Crisis Trust Fund, administered by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ohio Attorney General's Office.

In episode #4 of #TealTalkPodcast, Olivia Montgomery talks with Breanna Allen, the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Manager at Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, about what the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) looks like, why it was created, and how it's helping survivors of violence.

OAESV takes on the National Sexual Assault Conference! In our sixth episode, we chat with OAESV's Director of Prevention & Public Health about our experience at this year's NSAC held in San Francisco, California. We discuss our favorite workshops, key moments, and the fun we had after hours. We even include some short live interviews with folks in attendance, and you'll feel like you were part of the action!

Visit www.nationalsexualassaultconference.org for more information.

Follow OAESV on Facebook and Instagram @oaesv and on Twitter @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our mailing list, or read a transcript of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This podcast was funded either in whole or in part by a grant awarded by the Ohio Department of Health, Violence and Injury Prevention Section, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention Program and as a sub-award of a grant issued by The Center for Disease Control and Prevention under the Ohio Sexual Violence Prevention and Education grant, grant award number 1 NUF2CE002469-05-00, and CFDA number 93.136.

Olivia Montgomery talks with Camille Crary, OAESV's Director of Legal Services & Policy, about what legislative advocacy looks like for survivors, what it's like working across partisan lines, and what OAESV has accomplished in this realm of advocacy so far.

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Teal Talk! Organizations across Ohio are facing unprecedented cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund, threatening the availability and quality of services for victims of crime across our communities. These cuts directly impact essential services such as rape crisis support, advocacy at prosecutors' offices, and shelter for survivors of domestic violence.

To address these challenges and advocate for immediate action, we hosted a live broadcast featuring coalition leaders from victim-services organizations across the state. This broadcast happened April 24th on Facebook and Youtube, and provided a platform for our statewide leaders to discuss the potentially devastating impact of VOCA cuts on our communities. Moderated by our very own President and CEO Rosa Beltré, this crucial discussion was to raise awareness about the urgency of this issue and urge lawmakers to prioritize funding for victim-services organizations. Rosa was joined by Doug Stephens, Executive Director at OhioCASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates); Elyse McConnell, Executive Director, Ohio Victim Witness Association; Catherine Harper Lee, Founder and Executive Director, Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center; Henry County Prosecutor, Gwen Howe-Gebers, of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association; Danielle Vandegriff, CEO and Executive Director, Ohio Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers; and Mary O’Doherty, Executive Director, Ohio Domestic Violence Network.

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or read a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

Calm, pleasure and satisfaction are what most people experience after eating. But for people with eating disorders, food brings anxiety, disturbance and noise. In today's episode, host Laurie Hamame sits down with Sarah Bergen, Regional Medical Director of Ohio for The Emily Program eating disorder recovery center, to explore the intersection of sexual violence and eating disorders. This episode provides a powerful discussion on the complexities of eating disorders, especially how they intersect with sexual violence, PTSD, and trauma. The key takeaway is that EDs are serious mental health conditions that require proper support and treatment—but recovery is possible.

Learn about the National Eating Disorders Association and NEDA Week here. Learn about The Emily Program here. Watch Laura Hill's TED Talk, Eating Disorders from the Inside Out, here.

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oaesv. Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or read a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This publication was supported by Rape Crisis Funding awarded by the Ohio Governor’s office, administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The opinions, findings, conclusion, and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor or the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

For many survivors, home is not a safe place. They may need to leave due to sexual violence happening in their home, being perpetrated by household members, landlords, or neighbors. Others may need to find safe alternative housing to heal from and lessen the effects of the trauma they have experienced, especially if the person who perpetrated the assault knows where they live.

Our Meaningful Access Housing Program provides temporary housing to sexual violence survivors through a hotel stay. In the first 6 months of this groundbreaking program, we provided 334 nights of shelter! For episode 9 of Teal Talk, we sat down with Jazmin Vera, Housing & Economic Empowerment Manager, who built this program for OAESV from the ground up.

To learn more about this program and/or apply, click here or email housing@oaesv.org. You can also reach Jazmin for other needs at jvera@oaesv.org.

Follow OAESV on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠@oaesv and on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ @OhioAllianceESV. Sign up for our ⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠, read a ⁠⁠transcript⁠⁠ of this episode, make a donation, and more at oaesv.org. And remember, we’re here to help. Feel free to call our resource line at 888.886.8388 during regular business hours, or the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline 24/7 at 844.644.6435.

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00917-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

July is Disability Pride Month! This term ‘disability’ coupled with ‘pride’ is sometimes seen as oxymoronic by able-bodied people and that alone makes our guests Cierra Olivia Thomas-Williams and Jody Michele of Indiana Disability Justice even prouder to call themselves disabled and proud. Whether this is your first time hearing about Disability Pride Month or it’s something you celebrate every year, this episode will give a basic overview of what this month is really all about, elevate disabled voices, and reflect on how much ableism is still left to combat in our governments, medical system, and interpersonal relationships more broadly.

Visit the Disability Justice and Violence Prevention Resource Hub at indisabilityjustice.org. Follow IDJ on Instagram and Facebook @indisabilityjustice ("because helps with grant deliverables, but also, we're awesome"). Check out Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence at icadvinc.org. Email Jody and Cierra at indisabilityjustice@gmail.com.

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This podcast was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00917-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, to the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.