Description

Guest Lauren Von Bernuth joins Kelsey to continue the conversation on the many reasons survivors don't report an assault. The goal of these conversations is to figure out how we can create a more supportive environment as a whole for any trauma survivor. 

Topics/Triggers:

• The difference between shame and guilt when it comes to survivorship
• How debilitating trauma can be in terms of day to day life, let alone dealing with the details of reporting
• How going through the process at Peace Over Violence can be a part of the healing journey
• How reporting to a trained officer of the same sex could help provide a safer space for survivors.
• The college rape culture and how rampant it truly is.
• Creating a space where survivors don’t have to immediately start defending themselves when reporting.

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If you or anyone you know is suffering through trauma contact the National Sexual Assault hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or online at https://hotline.rainn.org/ for 24/7 support.

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