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Season 5, episode 6 of "We Believe You" includes resources for survivors of gender-based violence in the Colorado area.

Season 5, episode 5 of "We Believe You" explores the difficult topic of triggers and ways to avoid and cope with triggering situations.

Season 5, episode 4 of "We Believe You" is an interview with the creators of Afrosexology about what it means to reclaim our bodies.

Season 5, episode 3 of "We Believe You" focuses on how factors like citizenship and immigration status can be barriers to service.

In this episode, Victoria focuses on the many reasons immigration status and national origin may be barriers to service for survivors. Please know that this episode focuses on immigration and nationality in a US context and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of barriers, every experience is valid and worthy of compassion and support. The reasons for immigration are complex and as individual as the people themselves. Make sure to listen to Part 2, which features an interview with Penny Gonzales-Soto, an immigration attorney at Student Legal Services with CSU.

Season 5 of "We Believe You" is out, and this episode includes great recommendations for other media to look into for survivors' stories.

In the Fall of 2019 CSU was able to host Gloria Lucas (creator of Nalgona Positivity Pride). She took some time to sit down in the studio with Jenna. This episode is a recording of their conversation.  We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is [email protected]. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

Recorded as a live presentation at CSU’s Diversity Symposium. Casey walks the audience through a few tips for Secondary Survivors followed by a time for Q & A from the audience. Resources discussed in the show: Trauma Stewardship and Trust After Trauma We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is [email protected]. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

Interpersonal violence is, without question, an extremely difficult situation for a survivor. However, little acknowledgement is given to the support people of primary survivors and the challenges they experience after a loved one is abused. In this episode, Victoria speaks directly to the parents and caregivers of college-aged survivors and outlines ways that their child's experiences may impact parents' lives and emotions. She also offers tips for how parents can best support their children after abuse, as well as the importance of self-care for support people during these trying times. We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is [email protected]. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

In the Spring of 2019 CSU was able to host Sonya Renee Taylor (author of The Body is Not An Apology and Celebrate Your Body) She took some time to sit down in the studio with one of the WGAC staff members, Angelica Murray Olsen. This episode is a recording of their conversation.  We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is [email protected]. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

In this episode, Casey and Jenna discuss housing resources for survivors, including on Housing and Dining Services at CSU. There are several factors that need to be considered when safety planning around housing, such as orders of protection, shelter guidelines, and security resources like the Colorado Address Confidentiality Program. Every person’s situation is unique and if possible, we encourage you to meet with an advocate to plan around your individual needs.  We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is [email protected]. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

In this episode we will be talking about the different types of support groups that are offered not only here at the WGAC but also in general. Support groups can be a great way for survivors to be in community with one another, to be around folks who “get it.” There are a tons of support groups out there listen to this episode to see if a particular style of group sounds right for you.  We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is [email protected]. For more of our content, check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.