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True Crime: Predators with Cathy Cassidy, Clinical/Forensic Therapist

Cathy Cassidy (C.C.), Clinical/Forensic Therapistpodcasters.spotify.com
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cathy223/subscribe I'm a seasoned Clinical/Forensic Therapist and will be discussing various topics surrounding different types of predators to include: True Crime based on my work with sex offenders, understanding the different ways sexual predators prey on victims, society, current events related to sexual abuse/assault allegations, prevention of sexual abuse, interviews, how to handle sexual abuse as a parent and a survivor, and much more. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and share
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First Job, Last Innocence: Interview with abuse survivor. Melissa

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Apr 26, 20251 hr 45 min

Documentary Review: Pervert Park- Female Sex Offender

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His Secret. My Story. Interview with a woman who unknowingly married a child predator

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Polygraphs and Sex Offenders: How it works

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My job interview at a jail: Forensic Therapist-Do's and don'ts

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Prefers Infants and Toddlers-Sex Offender

*********************TRIGGER WARNING*********************** This episode includes graph content related to violence and sexual assaults. Join me while I share a story about one of the sex offenders I worked with while he was on parole and in court mandated Sex Offender Therapy. This crime includes the story of an offender who believed the victim of his sex crime, which was an infant/toddler was his actual "girlfriend". All of my content will always protect the identities of victims and offenders...

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Hotel Horror-Sex Offender

*****TRIGGER WARNING****** graphic violent and sexual content Join me for the story about a sex offender I worked with and his brutal crime that ended in a shockingly unexpected way. His entire crime and being was bone chilling. I share this with hopes that you learn from my message to everyone at the end. My podcast is in no way meant to fear monger, but is SOLELY to spread awareness that offers prevention. The more we understand the more we can use the proper armor. Stay safe and say aware &lt...

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Interview with Sara: My best friend is a Pedophile

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Mar 04, 202417 min

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Interview with Forensic Researcher, Gina Barnett

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Interview: Working with Sex Offenders- My sister interviews me

***TRIGGER WARNING*** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT CONTENT of sexual violence that some people may find disturbing. My sister interviews me about topics surrounding my experience, thoughts, and advise regarding sexual predators. Grab you coffee and join us! Feel free to email me with respectful ideas, questions, and comments at cathycassidytherapy@gmail.com ❤️

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Introduction to my podcast

A description describing what you can expect from my podcast. I had to do it in 60 seconds or less which was more challenging than you can imagine! I hope you can appreciate the content of this podcast, and learn more about sexual abuse and predators, as well as what it’s like to be a Forensic Therapist. New podcasts will ll be uploaded approximately twice a month! Thanks for listening and please subscribe! Feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas for new podcasts at: truecrimecathyca...

Oct 24, 202059 sec
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