Episode #25
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Please be advised that the following episode contains discussions of sexual assault, violence, and rape. In this episode of Youth on Rewind , Ripley Hicks shares her story of experiencing and escaping an abusive relationship. Abuse is not a one-size-fits-all experience — it can creep into relationship dynamics in painfully elusive ways. Emma Griffin-Derr of the Denver-based education nonprofit Project PAVE joins host Lucy Richardson to discuss what abuse can look like, and the intricacies that make identifying and escaping abusive relationships so difficult. Then, hear Ripley unpack her story further with the help of Gavrielle Reyes, Youth on Record's Mental Health and Wellness Manager. Also, hear recent data showing the prevalence of abuse in our communities, how hard it is to find justice, and the poor rates of sexuality education in our country. Please take care of yourself as you listen . The following resources are here to support you. Project PAVE — Open to find their services page, which outline curriculum for their many education and support programs. National Domestic Violence Hotline — Learn more about the types of abuse, domestic violence statistics, and steps for creating a personal safety plan. Connect with a support advocate by calling their hotline at 800-799-SAFE. Also, access a chat server with an advocate or with an AI bot programmed specifically for these conversations. We highly recommend this option in favor of any other AI platform. SafeBAE — Access programming and education that is youth-led and trauma informed. Their Vibe Check tool is a free, anonymous, and non-punitive reflection tool designed for young people who are questioning whether they may have crossed a boundary or caused harm. National Sexual Violence Resource Center — NSVRC is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. Their website offers information tailored specifically for survivors, friends and family, advocates and educators, and media and press. Many figures in this episode come from their statistics page, which you can access here . Youth on Record's Mental Health and Wellness Department — Find a list of current youth-focused offerings including free clinical therapy sessions, near-peer mental health support, substance misuse prevention, and other community wellness programs. Youth on Rewind is a podcast amplifying the voices, stories, and ideas of young people. Hosted by Lucy Richardson Original audio work for this episode produced by Ripley Hicks Special thanks to Emma Griffin-Derr, Healthy Relationships Educator at Project PAVE , and Gavrielle Reyes, Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Youth on Record Theme music written and produced by Blvck Qi Mixed and mastered by Tongjai Lee Produced by Lucy Richardson, David Ladon, and Ryan Conarro Executive produced by David Ladon Youth on Rewind is a production of Youth on Record. Learn more at www.youthonrecord.org/podcasting
