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The following episodes explore power and gender-based violence in a campus setting. While designed to be helpful, some content may be disturbing to listeners who have previously experienced similar forms of trauma. Listener discretion is advised.
Episodes
Episode 1: Campus Culture 101
In this episode we will explore the different influences on campus culture and how it affects the experiences of students in both positive and negative ways.
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Resources
- Going to College: What Families Need to Know About Sexual Assault and Safety on Campus
- Rape Culture Examples
- Understanding sexual violence: Tips for parents & caregivers
- Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV): The Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence is a statewide coalition that supports rape crisis centers around the state of Ohio. We advocate for comprehensive responses and rape crisis services for survivors and empower communities to prevent sexual violence.
Articles on Campus Culture:
- https://www.collegeparentcentral.com/2014/11/the-culture-shock-of-adjusting-to-college/
- https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/ref/college/collegespecial2/coll_aascu_ecculture.html
- https://www.collegeparentcentral.com/2013/09/the-importance-of-the-first-six-weeks-of-college/
Articles about the Red Zone & Rape Culture:
- http://stoprelationshipabuse.org/action/rape-culture/
- https://metoomvmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1.5.11_The-Red-Zone-Sexual-Violence-on-College-Campuses_INFOSHEET_V2.pdf
- http://stoprelationshipabuse.org/action/rape-culture/
- https://www.unh.edu/sharpp/rape-culture
Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Guests: Rosa Beltre, Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence; Mat Hall, State University of New York at Brockport; Skylar Mettert, The University of Findlay; Talia Tuesta, Xavier University
Additional Support: Paul Weber, Xavier University
Episode 2: Students Speak – Campus Culture
Join several students as they share their thoughts on campus culture and the impact on feeling connected and safe, dating, and other relationships.
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Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Host: Julius Payne, Kent State University
Student Guests: Alex Budzynski, Xavier University; Sierra Johnson, University of Dayton; Kylee Pauley, Sinclair Community College; Isabelle Zalat, University of Cincinnati
Episode 3: The Social Lives of Students
In this episode, our campus professionals explore the first few weeks of college as students adjust to campus life while also discussing the evolution of dating and “hooking up.”
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Resources on Campus Socialization
Articles:
- https://courses.lumenlearning.com/lumencollegesuccessxtraining3/chapter/...
- https://courses.lumenlearning.com/waymaker-collegesuccess/chapter/text-b...
- Campus Climate on Hookup Culture Perceptions and Participation
Talking with your student about sexual assault:
Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Guests: Mat Hall, State University of New York at Brockport; Monique Harmon, Shawnee State University; Skylar Mettert, The University of Findlay; Talia Tuesta, Xavier University
Additional Support: Doug Parsley, Shawnee State University; Paul Weber, Xavier University
Episode 4: The Community College Experience
In this episode, our campus professionals will speak on the unique experience of the community college environment and the work to support students as they work to achieve their goals.
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Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Guests: Dawayne Kirkman, Clark State College; Tom Payton, Southern State Community College; Julia Ruane, Cuyahoga Community College
Additional Support: Mike Donato, Cuyahoga Community College; Brian Rice, Southern State Community College
Episode 5: Title IX
In this episode, our campus and community experts will provide an overview of Title IX on campus.
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Resources
Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Guests: Rosa Beltre, Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence; Meghan Estes, Cuyahoga Community College; CJ Harkness, Baldwin Wallace University; Jennifer McCary, Bowling Green State University
Additional Support: Mike Donato, Cuyahoga Community College; Marco Mendoza, Bowling Green State University
Episode 6: Title IX – The Responding Student
In this episode, our campus professionals will provide an overview for family members who have a student who is responding to potential violations of the campus policies related to sexual misconduct.
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Resources
- Bowling Green State University
- Kent State University
- Western Michigan University
- Accused Students & New Title IX Regulations
Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Guests: Meghan Estes, Cuyahoga Community College; CJ Harkness, Baldwin Wallace University
Additional Support: Mike Donato, Cuyahoga Community College
Episode 7: Title IX – The Survivor
In this episode, our campus professionals will provide an overview for family members who have a student who has disclosed experiencing some form of power and gender-based violence.
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Resources
Survivor Resources - Ohio
- Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV) - The Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence is a statewide coalition that supports rape crisis centers around the state of Ohio. We advocate for comprehensive responses and rape crisis services for survivors, and empower communities to prevent sexual violence.
- Ohio Rape Crisis Centers
- Ohio Sexual Violence Survivors Help Line: 1-844-OHIO-HELP
- BRAVO - The Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQ+ survivors of hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault.
- The Ohio State University
Survivor Resources - National
- Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN) - RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) and works with service providers across the country.
- Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) Resource for Families
- Understanding Trauma
Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Guests: Rosa Beltre, Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence; Jennifer McCary, Bowling Green State University; Talia Tuesta, Xavier University
Additional Support: Marco Mendoza, Bowling Green State University; Paul Weber, Xavier University
Episode 8: Relationships – Healthy & Unhealthy
In this episode, we will explore healthy and unhealthy relationships and how to talk about both with your student.
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Resources
- Ohio Domestic Violence Network: The Ohio Domestic Violence Network’s (ODVN) purpose is to support and strengthen Ohio’s response to domestic violence through training, public awareness, and technical assistance, and to promote social change through the implementation of public policy. Find a local domestic violence shelter and other advocacy services in your area.
- Center for Family Safety & Healing: The Center for Family Safety & Healing provides training and support services to individuals or families impacted by dating and domestic violence. It provides a free and confidential hotline and text line to answer questions about something you’ve observed or experienced, as well as where to get help. Call 1-844-234-LINE or text 87028.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
- Cycle of Violence Wheel
- Building Healthy Relationships in College
- Wheel of Power and Control
Healthy Relationship Tools & Resources:
- One Love Foundation: The One Love Foundation, per its website, educates young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships, empowering them to identify and avoid abuse and learn how to love better. Podcast listeners can find resources on the website on healthy relationships, as well as information on how to educate and inform others in your community. We are proud to share that many Ohio campuses have peer educators trained in the One Love Foundation’s Escalation program.
- Love is Respect: Love is Respect, per its website, is the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources. Podcast listeners can find the following (and more) on the Love is Respect website: safety planning support and advocacy, a hotline and text line, information on healthy relationships and supporting others, and more.
- The Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness: The mission of the Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness is to educate communities, institutions, and young leaders to take collective action against gender violence.
Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design\
Guests: Faith DeNardo, Bowling Green State University; Julie Griffith, The Center for Family Safety & Healing
Additional Support: Marco Mendoza, Bowling Green State University
Episode 9: Consent
In this episode, we will hear from campus and community professionals on the topic of consent and how to begin the conversation with your student.
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Resources
- Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV): The Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence is a statewide coalition that supports rape crisis centers around the state of Ohio. It advocates for comprehensive responses and rape crisis services for survivors and empowers communities to prevent sexual violence.
Consent Resources:
- Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN): RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) and works with service providers across the country. Podcast listeners can find resources about understanding consent along with stories from survivors about consent.
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center: This blog post provides tips on how to talk to kids about consent. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence.
- Love is Respect: Love is Respect, per its website, is the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.
- Planned Parenthood
- Tea and Consent Video
Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Guests: Rosa Beltre, Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence; Julius Payne, Kent State University; Talia Tuesta, Xavier University
Additional Support: Paul Weber, Xavier University
Episode 10: Students Speak – Consent
Hear from students as they talk to each other about consent and why it continues to be a challenging concept in campus culture.
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Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Host: Julius Payne, Kent State University
Student Guests: Alex Budzynski, Xavier University; Simhya Karthikeyan, University of Cincinnati; Maddy McFadden, Ohio University; Emani Mickens, Kent State University; Cormari Pullings, Sinclair Community College; Isabelle Zalat, University of Cincinnati
Episode 11: Campus Culture & LGBTQ+ Students
In this episode, we will talk about the experiences of LGBTQ+ students on campus and in society today.
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LGBTQ+ Resources
- BRAVO: The Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQ+ survivors of hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault.
- BRAVO 2021 Glossary
- LGBT Community Center Greater Cleveland: The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center of Greater Cleveland works to advance the rights, respect, and diversity of the LGBT community.
- Stonewall Columbus: Stonewall Columbus is an LGBTQ community resource center in Central Ohio.
- TransOhio: TransOhio serves the Ohio transgender and ally communities by providing services, education, support, and advocacy, which promote and improve the health, safety, and life experience of the Ohio transgender individual and community.
- Campus Pride: Campus Pride represents the leading national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students.
- National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs: The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs works to prevent, respond to, and end all forms of violence against and within LGBTQ communities. NCAVP is a national coalition of local member programs, affiliate organizations, and individual affiliates that create systemic and social change. It strives to increase power, safety, and resources through data analysis, policy advocacy, education, and technical assistance.
- The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, & questioning youth.
Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Guests: Aaron Eckhardt, Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization; Mat Hall, State University of New York at Brockport; Skylar Mettert, The University of Findlay
Episode 12: Students Speak – LGBTQ+ Students on Campus Today
Hear from students about their experiences as members of the LGBTQ+ community on campus.
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Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Host: Julius Payne, Kent State University
Student Guests: Maddy McFadden, Ohio University; Manasa Pradhan, Xavier University
Episode 13: Campus Culture & Experiences of Students of Color
In this episode, we will talk about the experiences of students of color on campus and in society today.
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BIPOC Resources:
- Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV): The Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence is a statewide coalition that supports rape crisis centers around the state of Ohio. It advocates for comprehensive responses and rape crisis services for survivors and empowers communities to prevent sexual violence.
- OAESV Anti-Oppression Resource
- National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault (SCESA): The National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault (SCESA) is an advocacy organization of Women of Color dedicated to working with communities to create a just society in which all Women of Color are able to live healthy lives free of violence. Its purpose is to give voice and develop action strategies that incorporate and address the experiences and realities of Women of Color and Communities of Color.
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): NSVRC provides research and tools to advocates working on the front lines to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse with the understanding that ending sexual violence also means ending racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression.
National Resources for Cultural Competency in Sexual Violence Prevention & Response
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC):
- Cultural Competency
- Sexual Violence and Oppression: Framing Our Work Using the Sexual Violence Continuum
Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Guests: Rosa Beltre, Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence; Dr. Dominique Burns, Central State University; Jennifer McCary, Bowling Green State University; Julius Payne, Kent State University
Additional Support: Marco Mendoza, Bowling Green State University; Wade Oberlin, Central State University
Episode 14: Students Speak – Students of Color on Campus Today
Hear from a student about her experiences as a person of color on campus.
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Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Host: Julius Payne, Kent State University
Student Guest: Emani Mickens, Kent State University
Episode 15: The Athlete Experience
Hear from a former coach and current athletic administrator on the experience of student athletes and how to support your student.
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Credits
Producers: Jordan Bell, Nicole Monahan, and Daniel Prendergast, Columbus College of Art & Design
Guests: Sandy Rowley, Ohio Dominican University