Hello and welcome back to Consensual! Today, join Leah and Hazel for a short but important informative session on Mutual Aid. What it is, the theory and purpose behind Mutual Aid, and how we apply it within ESVOC with our Sexual Healthcare Anonymous Distribution Effort (SHADE). Please consider partaking in SHADE through donation or requesting an order, both of which can be done through our website or instagram bio. Thank you!
Welcome back to Consensual. Today, Reagan and Leah have a conversation over the school and police's involvement with cases of sexual violence. We break down some terms, and have a conversation about reporting, and how the current laws surrounding sexual violence play out for survivors, especially those under 18, and in the public school system. Looking at data from our 2021 consent survey, we reflect on how real people are affected by the legislation in place, and what options we have to make sc...
Hello and welcome back to Consensual! On this episode, Leah and Inaya talk about the importance of checking your own behavior, inspired by the responses to ESVOC's 2021 consent survey. We hope you learn a little more about the community around you and work to foster a more positive, caring environment.
In this episode Lorien and Reagan sit down with ConVal health and wellness teacher Heidi Barb to talk about teaching health and wellness and specifically the education on consent. This episode serves as a follow up to the previous episode where Reagan and Lorien explain the creation of their consent curriculum which the ConVal health and wellness curriculum will begin to use in the fall of 2021.
Join Leah, Reagan, and Lorien as they break down Reagan and Lorien's work creating a consent curriculum for ConVal.
Learn more about Break the Silence from ConVal High School students Callie Boisvert and Abbey Shumway. On this episode Lorien will speak with them about their efforts fundraising and raising awareness about mental health and suicide.
Join Lorien and Ayla as they speak with the Director of School Counseling, Timothy Cotreau, and Student Support Counselor, Todd Bennett, about the concerning results of Youth Risk Behavior Surveys as well as ESVOC's own 2020 consent survey. They also will discuss mandatory reporting, trauma informed counseling, school resources and the 3-tier system of support that ConVal uses.
Have you ever been inside of a roller derby rink? If not, it's about time you do. In this episode, we enter the world of roller derby with a special guest: Sam Bernstein! Join us in learning more about the sport, its culture and history, the value of roller derby, and its impact. Not only is Sam one of our coolest community collaborators, advising ESVOC's independent study to develop a consent curriculum, Sam is also a registered nurse, ex-derby jammer, and a PhD student. We hope you enjoy our t...
In this episode of Consensual, Olivia and Reagan are joined by Jacqueline Roland of the Avenue A Teen Center as they discuss the value in investing in community, resources available for young people, and their views on approaching the issue of mental health holistically through youth engagement. The Avenue A Teen Center serves underserved rural teens in the Monadnock region with programs aimed at creative expression, social development, wellness, and career skill building. Learn more about the o...
Hi, and welcome to Consensual! In this episode, join Leah, Lorien, & Ayla as they talk with Nickolle, and advocate against violence in STEM about a large range of topics. This episode will cover everything from the reporting process to the importance of inspirational sports books. Warning: some of the content in this episode could be triggering to those who have dealt with sexual assault or gone through the reporting process. We hope you enjoy listening!
Join Ayla, Reagan, and guest, Katrina Nugent from the Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention in talking about post-assault survivor care. In our discussion surrounding Katrina's work and advocacy, we center on one question: How can we be better peers, friends, parents, and teachers for those affected by sexual violence? The MCVP offers free and anonymous support for survivors of sexual violence through their hotlines, chat services, educational programs, and emergency shelter. Read more about ...
In this episode, join Henry, Lorien, & Leah to talk about the impact of media on our culture. We talk about how it furthers misogynistic ideas, as well as the role media has in the current feminist movement. We hope this episode broadens your perspective on the current issues we are facing, thank you guys!
Welcome to Consensual! Today, listen to Jaden, Leah, & Mackenzie (a lovely new member!) have conversations about body image: what it means to them, how we see it in our culture and media, and how it ties in to the issues of sexual violence. We hope you learn something, & enjoy listening. Thank you all!
In this episode join Leah, Lorien, & Ayla to talk about Title IX. We talk about what it is, how our school may comply and may not comply, and about how culture impacts the struggles of assualt/harassment survivors. We hope you learn something, and enjoy listening. Thank you!
This week, Leah and Reagan bring two special guests to the table! Eric Bowman from Revolution Ethics and Caroline Riffle, a student and activist at Washington University in St. Louis break down the pillars that America stands on today. Listen in on all of the hosts grappling with some questions: What is feminism and empowerment, and how have the definitions changed within the last century? What are the barriers that exist within a free market keeping us from achieving liberation for the oppresse...
In this episode Lorien and Henry reflect on the distrust that people have towards men, a parenting/education mistake that is often made, and the irony of who is our supposed protection and how they are also our biggest fear.
On this episode, Jaden, Reagan, and Jonah discuss youth organizing in their town and the specific obstacles they face as youth change-makers.
Join Leah, Olivia, and Jaden to talk about their personal experiences and opinions on slut shaming, being told what to wear, and victim blaming. We hope you learn from our perspectives and experiences, enjoy!
Briefly listen to Reagan and Leah dissect Kamala Harris as she makes her mark on the VP ticket next to Joe Biden. This episode is representative of their feelings towards the nominee and the implications of her name and record; but they still urge the listener to vote Biden and Harris into office this November.
Join Lilly, Reagan, and Ayla to talk about consent education in NH, the ways in which it is taught (and not taught) in NH schools, and the intricacies of consent and our experiences with them. Expect lots of sarcasm and outbursts as we introduce ESVOC’s first episode of Consensual and work.
