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Project Good PodcastProtecting Our FutureChild sexual abuse is a deeply concerning issue that has significant implications for the well-being of individuals and societies worldwide.
The prevalence of child sexual abuse varies across regions and populations. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally, an estimated 18% of girls and 8% of boys experience sexual abuse before the age of 18. Child sexual abuse is often underreported due to various factors, including fear, shame, stigma, and lack of awareness or trust in support systems. It is believed that many cases go unreported, making it challenging to accurately gauge the full extent of the problem.
2024-03-1554 min
Deep Dive with Lauren and Joelle: A SpotTheLine PodcastLet's talk about the violent and dangerous culture of hazing in high school and youth sportsIf you live in southern California or you follow sports, you may have heard about the high school football hazing scandal at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, CA.It’s a long and scandalous saga that still unfolding, so go on to your googles and do a search on the latest on the cover-up, new victims coming forward, and how school officials have turned a blind eye to this violent sports culture … in the name of “winning” … for decadesToday, on the SpotTheLine podcast, we are going to talk about hazing in general. What is it...2022-02-2341 minDeep Dive with Lauren and Joelle: A SpotTheLine PodcastEpisode 10: Protecting Victims' Rights in the Criminal Justice System: Meg Garvin and the NCVLIIf you have ever seen a crime show, you know that you have rights if you are accused of a crime. But do you know your rights in the criminal justice system if you are the victim?In this episode of the SpotTheLine podcast, we welcome our first guest—Meg Garvin, the executive director of the NCVLI - the National Crime Victim Law Institute. Their mission is to fight for crime victims through legal advocacy, public policy, and training. Basically, they work to make sure that the most vulnerable participants in the criminal justice system—crime victims—have a...2021-11-0336 min
Deep Dive with Lauren and Joelle: A SpotTheLine PodcastEpisode 9: Taking Positive Action. How to report known or suspected CSA (and equip your kids to do the same)There is a lot of bad and scary news in the media. But do you know how easy it is to save a child's life from sexual abuse? It's as simple as reporting. Today Lauren and Joelle talk about hotlines that will walk you through your fears and suspicions, how to report report, why it's vitally important, and why we need to talk to our kids about reporting ... now. If your child is in middle school, chances are that someone has already disclosed to them. Here are the hotlines we discussed:National Child Abuse Hotline: 1...2021-10-0840 min
Deep Dive with Lauren and Joelle: A SpotTheLine PodcastEpisode 8: The R. Kelly TrialSo, what exactly is going on with the R. Kelly Trial? Why is he being tried in federal court on racketeering charges? What do the charges mean? Why is it so important to talk to your kids about his alleged crimes? Joelle and Lauren share an insightful discussion on the history of the charges, the "sex cult" he operated openly for years, the effects of the crimes on Kelly's victims, and why it took so long for Kelly (whose full name is Robert Kelly) to be held to account. They also talk about how Kelly's enablers and "victim blaming"...2021-08-2535 min
Accountability in the Digital AgeA dialogue with Joelle CasteixDialogue with Joelle Casteix:
· Joelle Casteix is a leading global expert, author, and keynote speaker for survivors of child sexual assault and institutional cover-up.
· As founding member of the board of directors of the Zero Abuse Project, she has helped launch ZeroAbuse.ai
· She is furthermore, the Chief Content Officer of SpotTheLine – ai.2021-08-1628 minDeep Dive with Lauren and Joelle: A SpotTheLine PodcastEpisode 7: Real-World College and High School Back-to-School Safety ... and a Cuomo UpdateHow many times did we helplessly look at our college-age kids and friends and think: How do I tell them to stay safe without being a total killjoy? Telling college students "Don't drink!" and "Don't walk alone at night!" is not an effective or realistic tactic. We have a solution. Join Lauren and Joelle as they discuss Lauren's "Real World 5+1" safety tips for the college (and high school) student. The tips are easy, logical, and they work. And Lauren reminds us: living at home does not make your college-age kid safer from sexual assault. These tips are f...2021-08-1146 minDeep Dive with Lauren and Joelle: A SpotTheLine PodcastEpisode 6: Bill CosbyLast month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned disgraced comedian Bill Cosby’s conviction for aggravated sexual assault. Immediately afterward, the 83-year-old was released from jail.Why did this happen and what does it mean? It’s a little complicated, but it’s not hopeless. Join Joelle and Lauren as they discuss the technicality that set Cosby free and why this decision should be a call to action for anyone who cares about survivors of sexual assault.2021-07-2133 minDeep Dive with Lauren and Joelle: A SpotTheLine PodcastEpisode 5—Self-Defense: It's easier than you think. So what's stopping you?Do you ever get that “creepy feeling” when you are out walking by yourself and you think that someone may be following you? What about those sticky situations at parties when someone is giving you attention that you don’t want? Or, heaven forbid, what do you do if someone grabs or attacks you? Today, we are going to talk about self defense. You don’t have to be a black belt and you don’t have to be big, strong, or young to fend off an attack. You just need tools. In this episode, Joelle mines Lauren Roselle’s 30-years e...2021-07-071h 03Deep Dive with Lauren and Joelle: A SpotTheLine PodcastEpisode 4: Trauma and the Body—It's NOT all in your headJoelle and Lauren talk about what trauma—especially trauma in childhood—can do to the body in the long term. And it all starts with that powerful brain-gut connection.Spoilers: It's NOT "all in your head" and it's not hopeless, we promise.2021-06-231h 05Deep Dive with Lauren and Joelle: A SpotTheLine PodcastEpisode 3: Eek! What do I do?! Moving from Audience to Actor when confronted with harassment, assault, and disclosureHave you ever witnessed sexual harassment in the workplace and found yourself freezing when you really wanted to help? What about if you witness a sexual assault or other violence in public? You don't have to be powerless in these situations. There are EASY things you can do to help the victim without putting yourself—or your job or others—at risk. Finally, Joelle and Lauren talk about the "big disclosure." It's tough to predict how you will react when someone tells you that they were the victim of sexual trauma—especially when that disclosure happens at the worst possib...2021-05-0252 minDeep Dive with Lauren and Joelle: A SpotTheLine PodcastEpisode 2: A Governor Out of Control - Andrew Cuomo and Sexual HarassmentJoin the experts of SpotTheLine as we discuss the latest sexual harassment scandals surrounding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. We will also discuss tools for intervention and support and talk about how we became so passionate about preventing sexual harassment, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse.2021-04-2451 minDeep Dive with Lauren and Joelle: A SpotTheLine PodcastEpisode 1: Sexual Assault Awareness Month: The history, the actions, hotlines, and standing up for preventionIn this episode, we do a "deep dive" into the 100+ year history of the Sexual Assault Awareness Movement. Join us as we talk about the global actions that have commemorated Sexual Assault Awareness Month every April, the "whys" and "hows" of hotlines, and simple things that everyone can do to prevent the crimes from occurring in the first place.2021-04-2045 minDeep Dive with Lauren and Joelle: A SpotTheLine PodcastIntroducing The Spot the Line PodcastHere at the Spot the Line podcast, you have a seat at our table of experts. We take a user-friendly, fascinating, and thought-provoking “deep dive” on the tough topics dominating the headlines. It's our mission to have open conversations about sexual harassment; sexual assault on campus and in Hollywood; and the decades of child sexual abuse and cover-up scandals in organizations like the Catholic Church and US Gymnastics.We give you the latest news, controversies, interviews, research, insight, tools, and prevention strategies. I’m not going to say that we make these topics fun – but we guarantee that you...2021-03-2401 min