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 ..read more

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 schools a safer space. Thank you for listening ..read more

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 ..read more

Join Leah, Reagan, and Lorien as they break down Reagan and Lorien's work creating a consent curriculum for ConVal.  ..read more

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 ..read more

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.  ..read more

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 talk as much as we did ..read more

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 organization's mission, history, volunteers, and current programs at www.avenueatc.org ..read more

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 ..read more

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 the MCVP at https://mcvprevention.org/.  ..read more