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Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE44: The Power of Connection | Tracy DeTomasi on Pathways to Justice - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn this episode of Aspire, co-hosts Chessy Prout and Katie Shipp, joined by student co-host Maria, sit down with Tracy DeTomasi, CEO of Callisto and a longtime leader in the movement to end gender-based violence. Tracy traces her journey from supporting youth and survivors to creating Callisto’s encrypted platform, which discreetly connects people harmed by the same perpetrator so they can explore legal and healing options together, on their own terms.The conversation explores what meaningful prevention education truly looks like, including the importance of engaging boys and men, teaching ho...
2025-11-301h 03
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE42: No, You Can’t Touch My Hair | Erica Thompson on Consent and Boundaries - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn this episode of Aspire, Katie Shipp and Chessy Prout welcome Erica Thompson, Assistant Head of School for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, and her seventh-grade student Annalise. Erica shares how she uses hair, a public, personal, and changeable part of identity, as an approachable way to teach young students about boundaries, respect, and consent. Through stories, literature, and real-life examples, Erica’s workshops help students connect everyday experiences with larger lessons about autonomy and equity.Annalise describes the impact of these conversations at school, explai...
2025-11-1546 min
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE40: Aspire to Find Enduring Success | Trish Kendall on Boundless Love and Brave Healing - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textThis week’s impactful episode of Aspire features keynote speaker and resilience expert Trish Kendall, who shares her journey from childhood abuse and addiction to healing and redefining success. Hosts Katie Shipp and Chessy Prout speak with Trish about surviving the trauma and addiction that nearly ended her life by age 20. Through her story, Trish explains the five critical choices that brought her hope, trust, and a life centered on love and belonging.Trish highlights the importance of micro-choices, setting boundaries, and embracing “boundless love” as daily actions. She shares practical advice o...
2025-11-0153 min
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE38: The Cost of Fear | Meg Stone on Redefining Safety Through Resistance - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textViolence prevention expert and author Meg Stone joins hosts Katie Shipp, Chessy Prout, and Gabriel Viscogliosi for an unforgettable conversation about reclaiming safety, autonomy, and resistance. Drawing from her new book The Cost of Fear, Meg exposes how traditional “safety” advice, rooted in fear, control, and sexism, has changed little since the 1970s, and why it continues to harm more than it helps.Meg challenges outdated, compliance-based models of personal safety that burden women and marginalized people with preventing violence against themselves. Instead, she offers an evidence-based vision of safety through resistan...
2025-10-181h 19
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE36: Beyond the Red Zone | Megan Boudreau on Prevention, Consent, and Campus Change - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn this episode of Aspire, Katie Shipp and Chessy Prout sit down with Meghan Boudreau, a recent Allegheny College graduate and youth advocacy leader, for an insightful discussion about supporting young people through major life transitions. Meghan recounts her journey, sharing practical advice on navigating college, building supportive networks, and discovering her passion for advocacy through real-world experiences.Meghan reflects honestly on finding her voice, embracing discomfort to foster growth, and utilizing a range of campus resources including mentors, professors, and counselors. The conversation highlights essential college topics like the “red zo...
2025-10-0458 min
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2025-09-1500 min
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE33: The Power of Campus Community | Ray Epstein on Expanding Justice and Allyship – Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn today’s episode of Aspire, Co-hosts Chessy Prout and Katie Shipp welcome new Co-host Charlotte Lee, a senior at Georgetown Day School interning with I Have the Right To. They sit down with Ray Epstein, a recent Temple University grad, survivor, and campus leader. Ray recounts her experience founding Student Activists Against Sexual Assault at Temple, and creating a supportive community on campus for survivors and allies. The group discusses the importance of early consent education, how school responses shape survivor experiences, and the challenges of the "red zone", the cri...
2025-09-131h 06
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE32: #WithYouToo | Finding Her Voice After Epstein: Jess Michaels on Trauma, Language & Healing - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn this episode of Aspire, Katie M. Shipp, Chessy Prout, and student co-host Meghan Boudreau sit down with Jess Michaels, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, an outspoken advocate, and the founder of the #WithYouToo app.Jess shares the deeply personal story that brought her from dancer and performer to sexual assault prevention advocate. She opens up about the often-misunderstood freeze response, what it meant for her self-identity, and how reframing that experience helped her reclaim her voice. Jess also explains why understanding trauma responses, and the language we use to describe...
2025-09-0654 min
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE31: Trauma-Informed Justice | Renee Williams on Supporting Survivors as a Lawyer - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn this episode of Aspire, co-hosts Katie M. Shipp and Chessy Prout sit down with Renee Williams, Executive Director of the National Crime Victims Bar Association, the nation’s first and only professional association dedicated to supporting attorneys who represent survivors of crime in civil cases. Together, they discuss the challenges survivors face in navigating both the criminal and civil justice systems, as well as the importance of building trauma-informed practices across the legal field.Renee shares what it truly means to be trauma-informed, the ethical challenges attorneys may encounter when wo...
2025-08-3053 min
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE30: Raising the Next Generation | Dr. Mona on Body Autonomy in Young Children - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn this episode of Aspire, Co-Hosts Katie M. Shipp and Chessy Prout sit down with Dr. Mona, a board-certified pediatrician and founder of Peds Doc Talk. They explore critical issues surrounding body autonomy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of early education on consent and boundaries for children. Dr. Mona shares practical advice for parents on how to create an environment that promotes body autonomy at home and in the doctor's office. The conversation underscores the importance of fostering open communication to empower children to express their feelings and protect their personal s...
2025-08-231h 01
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE29: Healing Your Boo Boo | Jean Ruggiero on Animals, Consent, and Recovery - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn this episode of Aspire, hosts Katie M. Ship and Chessy Prout sit down with Jean Ruggiero, a passionate advocate against sexual violence and an aspiring social worker. Jean opens up about her journey from surviving sexual assault in high school to becoming a powerful voice for other survivors.Following her trauma, Jean found unexpected comfort and support from her dog, Boo Boo. That bond sparked her interest in the healing power of animals, a passion that continues to shape her work today.Jean is the author of Healing...
2025-08-1642 min
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE25: Duty to Protect | Melissa Hoppmeyer on Military Justice Reform and Survivor-Centered Advocacy – Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn this episode of Aspire, co-hosts Katie M. Shipp, Executive Director of I Have the Right To, and Chessy Prout, Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, engage in a compelling conversation with Melissa Hoppmeyer, an experienced prosecutor and policy advocate with a strong background in criminal law, violence prevention, and legislative initiatives. She currently supports the development of the U.S. Army’s Office of Special Trial Counsel.Melissa’s career encompasses significant contributions, including her pivotal role in transforming military prosecution regarding sexual assault and establishing pioneering protocols that dras...
2025-07-1951 min
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE21: Turning Pain into Purpose | Melanie Barton's Inspiring Journey - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn this episode of Aspire, I Have The Right To’s Founder, Chessy Prout, and Executive Director, Katie M. Shipp, join to welcome Melanie Barton — a survivor and passionate advocate for individuals impacted by childhood sexual abuse.Melanie shares her deeply personal journey from experiencing sexual abuse at a young age to becoming a forensic interviewer and public speaker. She discusses the impact of child advocacy centers, the challenges of navigating the legal system, and the importance of finding one's voice. Melanie also highlights the ongoing toll of trauma, recou...
2025-06-211h 05
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE18: A Conversation on Incest Awareness and Activism | Broadening Our Understanding of Incest with Josephine A. Lauren - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn this episode of Aspire, Host and Executive Director of I Have The Right To Katie Shipp and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To Chessy Prout are joined by Josephine A. Lauren, an author, activist, and co-founder of Incest Aware. They delve into the critical issues of incest awareness, prevention, and intervention. Josephine shares her personal journey as an incest survivor, discusses the need for inclusive and informed conversations around incest, and elaborates on her vision for community-based responses and transformational justice. Tune in to hear about the re...
2025-05-3146 min
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE14: Crazy Love | Leslie Morgan Steiner on Abusive Relationships - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn this episode of Aspire, Executive Director of I Have the Right To and Co-Host Katie Shipp is joined by Co-Host Chessy Prout, Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, for a compelling conversation with bestselling author and women's empowerment expert Leslie Morgan Steiner. They delve into the complexities of domestic violence and survivor empowerment. Leslie shares her journey, detailed in her book 'Crazy Love,' and discusses the psychological and societal challenges survivors face. This conversation explores practical advice for parents and young people on recognizing unhealthy relationships and fostering h...
2025-05-031h 05
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE2: Welcome to Aspire Pt 2Send us a textIn this powerful second episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, host Katie M. Shipp, Executive Director of the nonprofit I Have the Right To, is joined once again by co-hosts and co-founders Susan and Alex Prout. Together, they dive deeper into the topics introduced in the first episode, addressing the harmful concept of the "perfect victim" and the ongoing struggle for justice and support for survivors of sexual assault.The conversation explores the devastating impact of institutional betrayal, as seen in the case of Chessy, a survivor...
2025-03-011h 09
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE3: Breaking the Silence | Chessy Prout on Empowering Survivors - Advocacy in ActionSend us a textIn this episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, co-hosts Katie M. Shipp and Susan Prout are joined by Chessy Prout, a survivor, author, advocate, and filmmaker. Together, they discuss Chessy's journey as a survivor of sexual assault at St. Paul's School, her decision to share her story publicly, and the powerful role of community in her healing process. Chessy opens up about the emotional challenges she faced after the assault, the strength she found in speaking out, and how her book, I Have the Right To: A H...
2025-03-011h 03
Aspire: The I Have The Right To PodcastE1: Welcome to Aspire Pt 1Send us a textIn the first episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, host Katie M. Shipp, Executive Director of I Have the Right To, is joined by co-hosts Susan and Alex Prout, co-founders of the nonprofit and parents of Chessy Prout, a survivor of sexual assault. In this powerful conversation, the Prouts share their personal journey following Chessy's assault at St. Paul's School, the challenges they faced, and their ongoing commitment to creating safer environments for students. They discuss the importance of institutional accountability, survivor empowerment, and how their nonprofit w...
2025-02-1555 min
Generation Change with Leo FinelliKristyn EllenLeo meets Kristyn Ellen, a nursing school student at Boston College and a friend of previous Generation Change guest Chessy Prout. Leo and Kristyn talk about Curious George, Taylor Swift, the power of empathy, and her work with I Have The Right To.
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2024-06-0115 min
Breaking Silence100 Million Strong: The Incredible Work of the I Have The Right To OrganizationSend us a textSusan and Alexander Prout are the founders of the I Have The Right To organization, which is committed to creating an ecosystem of respect and support for students and survivors of sexual assault. Throughout our conversation we discuss the bravery of their daughter Chessy, the walls of silence and shame that institutions systemically create, healing as an act of communion, and how we can disrupt the power of toxic masculinity and rape culture as it currently exists.We encourage you to join the pledge on their website, follow the conversation through t...
2023-09-0554 min
The Story Behind Her SuccessJenn Abelson -206I’ve innately had this willingness, a fearlessness to challenge the people in charge and to not be afraid of power. -Jenn Abelson
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be an investigative reporter? In the spotlight, Jenn Abelson, reporter for The Washington Post and co-host of the new series, Broken Doors. www.washingtonpost/brokendoors. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Jenn went to Cornell University and spent time abroad, working in Israel during violent times when her family worried about her safety. In this interview, we get a bird’s eye view into the psyc...
2022-09-0822 min
Season 5 - Life Before KidsEpisode 52: I was in a Relationship with my TeacherThe lines are often blurred to me on what’s okay to share and what’s not. When a student came to me sharing that they were in a relationship with a teacher, I shared my own story of how I was in a relationship with my teacher, “science guy” when I was a young teenager. This choice proved to have a ripple effect - for better and for worse. As I had to share my story in front of a school board, I contemplate my feelings around our relationship and the narrative of sexual assault victims.
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[3:34] Going to Washing...
2022-08-3054 min
A Thousand Tiny StepsI was in a Relationship with my TeacherThe lines are often blurred to me on what's okay to share and what's not. When a student came to me sharing that they were in a relationship with a teacher, I shared my own story of how I was in a relationship with my teacher, "science guy" when I was a young teenager. This choice proved to have a ripple effect - for better and for worse. As I had to share my story in front of a school board, I contemplate my feelings around our relationship and the narrative of sexual assault victims. Ke...
2022-08-3054 min
No Grey Zone PodcastInterview with Chessie, Susan and Alex Prout - I have the Right ToKathryn Marsh & Melissa Hoppmeyer are prosecutors with over two and a half decades of experience between them, 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 and harassment, child abuse, domestic abuse and human trafficking .Facebook @NoGreyZonerrcInstagram @NoGreyZonerrcTwitter @NoGreyzonerrcChessie Prout is a high school sexual assault survivor. Raised in Japan, she matriculated to St. Paul’s School—a boarding school in New Hampshire, There, as a freshman, Chessy was th...
2021-08-0955 minGeneration Change with Leo FinelliChessy ProutOn this episode, Leo talks with Chessy Prout, an author, advocate, and high school sexual assault survivor. In 2018 she published her memoir I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope, and co-founded the national non-profit called I Have The Right To with the goal to support survivors of sexual violence all over the world.
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2021-03-0122 min
Vital Voices PodcastPower to Empower: Chessy Prout on her Journey towards Activism and the Importance of Allyship for SurvivorsAuthor and Activist Chessy Prout joined the new episode of the Vital Voices Podcast series: Power to Empower with host Alyse Nelson to talkabout her journey as a survivor of sexual assault and how critical the allies around her were as she and her family worked through the draining process of seeking justice. Chessy reflected on the importance of connecting with and encouraging other survivors to assert their most important, basic rights – and how those connections drove her to use her voice so that other survivors know that they are not alone. In this episode, Chess...
2020-12-0228 min
OneVOICE PodcastI Have The Right ToSpecial guest: Chessy Prout, author of I Have The Right To: A High School Survivor’s Story Of Sexual Assault, Justice, And Hope. Chessy Prout is a high school sexual assault survivor. Raised in Japan, Chessy matriculated to St. Paul’s School—a boarding school in New Hampshire that her father and sister had attended. There, as a freshman, Chessy was the victim of a sexual assault. Chessy’s case and trial garnered national and international media attention, as her assault was part of a ritual competition at the school called "Senior Salute." Two years later, in Chessy’s pursuit of...
2020-11-1151 min
The Parrott UnboundBlanket Fort Broadcasts 1: Awesome AudiobooksWelcome to The Parrott Unbound’s new series Blanket Fort Broadcasts, recorded in our homes during quarantine! In this installment, we’re bringing you riveting audiobook recommendations available through Portsmouth Public Library’s digital collection.
Featuring: Katharine (Youth Services Librarian, Michaela (Emerging Technologies Librarian), MaryJo (Circulation Library Assistant), and Poleena (Reference Library Assistant)
Audiobooks listed in this recording:
· Yes, Please by Amy Poehler, read by the author (Hoopla & Overdrive/Libby)
· The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, read by Paul Boehmer, Susan Duerden, Rosalyn Landor, John Lee, and Juliet Mills (Overdrive/Libby)
· How to Be a Woman and How to...
2020-05-0713 min
Vital Voices PodcastUsing your Power to Empower w/ Diane von Furstenberg, Tina Brown, Chessy Prout, and Danielle Saint-LôtJoin Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson as she moderates a panel on using your power to empower with designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg; media mogul and founder of Women in the World, Tina Brown; Chessy Prout, author of "I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope"; and Danielle Saint-Lôt, Ambassador at large for Women’s Empowerment for the Republic of Haiti. The panel took place after our annual Global Mentoring Walk in New York City, one of 172 walks in 64 countries around the world.
2019-03-191h 03
Girls Can PodcastChessy Prout: Sexual Assault, Consent and Speaking Up In this episode, the Swain Girls talk with PAVE Ambassador Chessy Prout about sexual assault, consent, communication, and healthy relationships. Chessy is currently a student at Barnard College, activist, and nationally-acclaimed author. Her book, I Have The Right To, describes her story of sexual assault during her freshman year at St. Paul's Boarding School in New Hampshire and her journey coping and dealing with this attack. Chessy has been featured on the Today Show, presented at conferences, and daily shares her mission to help other sexual assault survivors and encourage them to find their voice, speak up...
2019-01-1219 min
Girls Can PodcastChessy Prout: Sexual Assault, Consent and Speaking Up In this episode, the Swain Girls talk with PAVE Ambassador Chessy Prout about sexual assault, consent, communication, and healthy relationships. Chessy is currently a student at Barnard College, activist, and nationally-acclaimed author. Her book, I Have The Right To, describes her story of sexual assault during her freshman year at St. Paul's Boarding School in New Hampshire and her journey coping and dealing with this attack. Chessy has been featured on the Today Show, presented at conferences, and daily shares her mission to help other sexual assault survivors and encourage them to find their voice, speak up...
2019-01-1200 min
Vital Voices PodcastVoices of Solidarity Honoree Alex ProutVital Voices COO Alvin Allgood sits down with Alex Prout, one of our 2018 Voices of Solidarity honorees and chair of the Vital Voices Solidarity Council, to discuss Alex's work fighting gender-based violence, his experience advocating for his daughter, Chessy, and how men and boys can become allies in the fight against sexual assault. Alex is the father of Chessy Prout, author of the book I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope. Please be advised, this podcast includes a discussion of sexual violence, and contains information about s...
2018-12-1138 min
Explore An Sensational Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.I Have the Right To by Chessy Prout, Jenn Abelson - contributorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/66280to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Have the Right To
Author: Chessy Prout, Jenn Abelson - contributor
Narrator: Chessy Prout
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
Release date: 03-06-18
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 71 ratings
Genres: Education & Learning
Publisher's Summary:
In 2014, Chessy Prout was a freshman at St. Paul's School, a prestigious boarding school in New Hampshire, when a senior boy sexually assaulted her as part of a ritualized game of conquest. Chessy bravely reported her assault to the police and testified against her attacker in court. Then, in the face of unexpected backlash...
2018-03-0611h 05Indulge In The Most Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Today!I Have the Right To by Chessy Prout, Jenn Abelson - contributorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/65825to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Have the Right To
Author: Chessy Prout, Jenn Abelson - contributor
Narrator: Chessy Prout
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
Release date: 03-06-18
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 71 ratings
Genres: Biographies
Publisher's Summary:
In 2014, Chessy Prout was a freshman at St. Paul's School, a prestigious boarding school in New Hampshire, when a senior boy sexually assaulted her as part of a ritualized game of conquest. Chessy bravely reported her assault to the police and testified against her attacker in court. Then, in the face of unexpected backlash from...
2018-03-0611h 05