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The EPEC EchoHow small programs in WV are making a big impactFor the episode of The EPEC ECHO, I interviewed Kelsey Riggi from Libera to talk about Libera's purpose, how it's helped many young girls and women across the state of
WV, and identifying systematic gaps in our community that need to be filled. 2024-04-2944 minThe EPEC EchoWhy a Coordinated Community Response to Violence Matters?For this Episode I sat down with our very own executive director, and our SART coordinator here at EPEC to talk about our recent homicide reduction community forum. We discussed how the forum went, group participation, and what our community can be doing better to address IPV.2024-04-0255 min
The EPEC EchoLoving Your NeighborhoodThis month I sat down with Sara Blevins from Branches, a DV crisis center located in Huntington, WV. We talked about Teen Dating Violence Awareness month, our current outreach projects, and how crisis centers can work together better. 2024-03-0749 minThe EPEC EchoDoes Human Trafficking affect the Eastern Panhandle and if so, what are we doing about it?On this episode of The EPEC Echo I sit down with Carrie Smith, our Lead SANE examiner to discuss Human Trafficking Awareness Month, what Human Trafficking looks like in our area, and what we are doing to combat it.2024-01-3152 minThe EPEC EchoWhy It's Important to Care About EveryoneIn this episode of the EPEC Echo, I sit down with Wendy Baracka, director of counseling at Shepherd University. We discuss suicide prevention efforts on the campus, as well as why it's important to recognize suicide awareness month, and what it means to each of us. 2023-10-0149 minThe EPEC EchoWhy DV advocates matterIn this episode of the EPEC Echo, we interview Foxfire, one of EPEC's very own Domestic Violence advocates. She touches on the importance of being a DV advocate as well as some of the challenges that come with the job.2023-09-0134 minThe EPEC EchoHate CrimesIn this episode of the EPEC Echo, we sit down with Keith Pollard, one of EPEC's own. He explains what it's like to be a hate crimes advocate in the eastern panhandle as well as the different barriers faced by marginalized populations. We also discuss the importance of the LGBTQ+ task force that we co-facilitate.2023-07-3138 minThe EPEC EchoS3 Ep5: EPYA 2023In this episode of the EPEC Echo we sit down with Nicholas Trietsch, one of the co-facilitators of the Eastern Panhandle Youth Alliance. The EPYA is an LGBTQ+ inclusive youth organization that helps LGBTQ+ youth navigate life in a safe space that encourages and empowers them to be themselves and make new friendships.2023-06-3056 min
The EPEC EchoMedia Musings: GreaseIn this episode of our pop culture mini-series Media Musings, I sit down with EPEC advocate, Melanie Kozak. We're discussing the impact that the classic movie musical Grease has had on generations of folks since its release. We're giving you the tools to start having conversations that address the negative side of some of our favorite movies and tv shows, as well as other types of media that we consume. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
2023-05-1635 minThe EPEC EchoMedia Musings: There's Something About MaryIn this episode of our pop culture mini-series Media Musings, I sit down with EPEC SART Coordinator, Melissa Kincheloe. We're discussing the impact that the movie There's Something About Mary has had on us since its release in 1998. We're giving you the tools to start having conversations that address the negative side of some of our favorite movies and tv shows, as well as other types of media that we consume. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
2023-04-1852 minThe EPEC EchoMedia Musings: The OfficeIn this episode of our pop culture mini-series Media Musings, I sit down with EPEC Shelter Director, Andrea Brown Riley. We're discussing the impact that the hit tv series The Office has had on us. We're giving you the tools to start having conversations that address the negative side of some of our favorite movies and tv shows, as well as other types of media that we consume. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
2023-03-3054 minThe EPEC EchoEpisode 1 - 2023 "Human Trafficking Myths"Welcome to a new year with the EPEC Echo! January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and this month I am joined by EPEC executive director Katie Spriggs. We discuss some of the most common myths about human trafficking, and lean on Katie's expertise for a great look inside of the human trafficking prevention and intervention happening in West Virginia. To find anti-trafficking organizations and programs that offer emergency, transitional, or long-term services to victims and survivors of human trafficking, please visit: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/find-local-services
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2023-01-2659 minThe EPEC EchoEpisode 13 - 2022 - "Coping through the Holidays"December is home to some pretty big holidays including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the ringing in of the New Year. Today’s episode is going to be directed towards survivors of interpersonal violence (sexual, domestic, and dating violence as well as stalking and human trafficking). I’m joined by LaShae Lopez, Rural Technical Assistance Coordinator at the Resource Sharing Project, a partnership between the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault and the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault. We discuss ways that survivors can cope with travel stress, unsafe or unsupportive loved ones, and how safety planning and boundaries can be used...2022-12-2146 min
The EPEC EchoMedia Musings: Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomIn this episode of our pop culture mini-series Media Musings, I sit down with EPEC advocate, Meghan Boehmer. We're discussing the impact that the hit movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has had on us and our view of violence, masculinity, and oppression.
Do you want to help us choose our next show, movie, or topic? Follow us on social media @TheEPECEcho! We're giving you the tools to start having conversations that address the negative side of some of our favorite movies and tv shows, as well as other types of media that we consume. To suggest...2022-10-2546 minThe EPEC EchoMedia Musings: Horrible BossesIn this episode of our pop culture mini-series Media Musings, I sit down with EPEC advocate, Melanie Kozak. We're discussing the impact that the hit movie Horrible Bosses (2011) has had on us and our view of sexual violence, masculinity, and relationship violence.
Do you want to help us choose our next show, movie, or topic? Follow us on social media @TheEPECEcho! We're giving you the tools to start having conversations that address the negative side of some of our favorite movies and tv shows, as well as other types of media that we consume. To suggest topic ideas or g...2022-09-1538 min
The EPEC EchoEpisode 12 - 2022 "The Red Zone"In this episode, I sit down with Annie Lewin, Director of Social Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX at Shepherd University. We sit down to discuss the period of time known on college campuses as "The Red Zone" - a period of statistically heightened sexual assaults on college campuses across the country. We talk prevention and intervention on Shepherd's campus throughout the red zone period of late August-November. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
2022-08-2249 minThe EPEC EchoMedia Musings: EuphoriaIn this episode of our pop culture mini-series Media Musings, I sit down with EPEC Outreach Director, Nicole Roehm. We're discussing the impact that the hit HBO series Euphoria has had on us and our view of relationship abuse, sexual violence, and bias.
Do you want to help us choose our next show, movie, or topic? Follow us on social media @TheEPECEcho! We're giving you the tools to start having conversations that address the negative side of some of our favorite movies and tv shows, as well as other types of media that we consume. To suggest topic ideas...2022-07-1348 minThe EPEC EchoMedia Musings: TakenIn this episode of our pop culture mini-series Media Musings, I sit down with EPEC Executive Director Katie Spriggs. We're discussing the impact that the 2008 movie Taken has had on our understanding of human trafficking. We're giving you the tools to start having conversations that address the negative side of some of our favorite movies and tv shows, as well as other types of media that we consume. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
2022-06-2339 minThe EPEC EchoMedia Musings: The Impact of the Defamation Trial between Amber Heard and Johnny DeppIn this episode of our pop culture mini-series Media Musings, I sit down with Amber Ross-Chapman, Director of Client Services at Branches Domestic Violence Shelter in Huntington, WV and EPEC Executive Director Katie Spriggs. We're discussing the impact that the public defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is having on our communities, and on survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
We're giving you the tools to start having conversations that address the negative side of some of our favorite movies and tv shows, as well as other types of media that we consume. To suggest topic ideas or g...2022-05-2043 minThe EPEC EchoEpisode 11 - 2022 "Advocacy and Awareness"In this episode, I sit down with Sierra Santamaria, a sexual assault advocate here at EPEC. We sit down to discuss advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, the purpose of raising awareness, and the overall impact of sexual violence on our community. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
2022-04-2823 minThe EPEC EchoEpisode 10 - 2022 "Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners"In this episode, I sit down with Carrie Smith, a program coordinator for the sexual assault nurse examiners here in the eastern panhandle. We sit down to discuss sexual assault awareness month, forensic exams, secondary trauma, and supporting survivors in our community. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
2022-04-1820 minThe EPEC EchoEpisode 9 - 2022 "Healing Black Voices"In this episode, I sit down with Adonijah Gilmore, a counselor here at EPEC and a repeat EPEC Echo guest. We sit down to discuss ways in which we can all help black voices heal from racial trauma while we continue to do the work to dismantle racist systems and institutions. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
2022-02-2851 minThe EPEC EchoEpisode 8 - 2022 "Stalking Awareness and Advocacy"In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Hall, a victim advocate at the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorneys Office and we discuss the unique challenges stalking survivors in our community face. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
2022-01-3122 minThe EPEC EchoMedia Musings: 10 Things I Hate About YouIn this episode of our pop culture mini-series Media Musings, I sit down with Veronica McDade, a Graduate Student at Shepherd University, to discuss the impact that the movie 10 Things I Hate About You has had on us since it's release in 1999. We're giving you the tools to start having conversations that address the negative side of some of our favorite movies and tv shows. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
2022-01-2832 minThe EPEC EchoMedia Musings: 16 CandlesIn this episode of our pop culture mini-series Media Musings, I sit down with EPEC Sexual Assault Advocate, Melissa Kincheloe to discuss the impact that the movie 16 Candles has had on us since it's release in 1984. We're giving you the tools to start having conversations that address the negative side of some of our favorite movies and tv shows. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
2021-12-2237 minThe EPEC EchoMedia Musings: TwilightIn this episode of our pop culture mini-series Media Musings, I sit down with EPEC Outreach Director Nicole Roehm to discuss the impact that the Twilight film series has had on popular culture since its release. We're giving you the tools to start having conversations that address the negative side of some of our favorite movies and tv shows. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
2021-12-0934 minThe EPEC EchoMedia Musings: 50 Shades of GreyIn this first episode of our pop culture mini-series Media Musings, I sit down with EPEC Executive Director Katie Spriggs to discuss the impact that 50 Shades of Grey has had on popular culture since its release. We're giving you the tools to start having conversations that address the negative side of some of our favorite movies and tv shows. To suggest topic ideas or guests please visit: https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/
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Root For Each Other: A Branches PodcastRead for Each Other: A Look at "The Gay Revolution" by Lillian FadermanAdvocates Shannon & Sara team up with special guest, Trey Goldizen from our sister program the Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (EPEC) to discuss "The Gay Revolution" by Lillian Faderman. This book is an illuminating chronicle of the history of the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in America from the 30's forward. Faderman's gift for connecting history with the story of the people that fought, lost, and triumphed along the way makes this an absolutely necessary read for anyone interested in the story of the struggle. Don't forget to check out the EPEC Echo to hear more from Trey and the...2021-08-191h 07
The EPEC EchoEpisode 7 - 2021 "Panhandle to Panhandle"In this episode I interview Rosemary Ketchum, a widely known member of the Wheeling, WV City Council. We talk about community organizing and give you some insight to what community organizing is, how to get started, and why the impact of community organizing is so important.2021-08-0636 minThe EPEC EchoEpisode 6 - 2021 "Bisexuality, Masculinity, and Visibility"Happy Pride Month - Again! In this episode we have a guest host, fellow EPEC staff member Trey Goldizen, interviewing ME! Your host, Nora Fraser discusses bisexuality, the bisexual umbrella, the relationship between accepting bisexuality and masculinity, and the importance of visibility. To suggest topic ideas or guest recommendations, please visit https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/.2021-06-3051 minThe EPEC EchoEpisode 5 - 2021 "The Path to Pride"Happy Pride Month! In this episode, I interview EPEC staff member Trey Goldizen and we discuss the history of LGBTQ+ Pride, and the path to finding your own pride. To suggest topic ideas or guest recommendations, please visit https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/.2021-06-2954 minThe EPEC EchoEpisode 4 - 2021 "Instruments and Intersectionality in Appalachia"In this operation oppression episode, I sat down with community member Rachael Meads to discuss Appalachian culture and the history of oppression within the region of Appalachia. To suggest topic ideas or guest recommendations, please visit https://epecwv.org/epec-echo/. 2021-05-281h 08
The EPEC EchoSpecial Episode: Our Message to Sexual Assault SurvivorsFor sexual assault awareness month, we wanted to bring survivors a special message of support. All of these voices and more are standing behind you this month and every month. 2021-04-2805 minThe EPEC EchoEpisode 3 - 2021 "The Impact of Gender Violence"In this episode we take a Mission Masculinity Approach to discussing the Impact of Gender Violence in our community. Our guest is community member Larry Schultz. This episode references gender violence, please take care of yourself and call our helpline for support at 304-263-8292.
2021-03-241h 05The EPEC EchoEpisode 2 - 2021 "The Durability of Racism"In this episode we take an Operation Oppression Approach to the Durability of Systemic Racism. Our guest is community member Adonijah Gilmore.2021-02-2859 minThe EPEC EchoEpisode 1 - 2021 "The Language of Masculinity"A discussion with community member Andrew Price about the language tied to masculinity and the impact it has on each of us. 2021-02-031h 25