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Carol Olson

Carol is an artist, art therapist, activist and radio host who has worked in both the public and private sectors for 20 years focused on designing and implementing programs for under-represented populations.

The V Word: Mishawn Glover

Mishawn Glover, local therapist who works with survivors both as a therapist and crisis response resource talks about necessity of trauma informed response.

May 1, 2017 1

The V Word: National Coalition of 100 Black Women

Delta Bowers and Quanda Baker from National Coalition of Black Women talk about how their volunteer driven organization supports survivors of domestic violence and how they educate communities.

National Coalition of 100 Black Women

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April 28, 2017 0

THE V Word – RHART Program

Today Rachael Kaufman and Ryan Morris of the YWCA of Richmond return to talk about the RHART program.

Hospital Accompaniment (R-HART)

The Regional Hospital Accompaniment & Response Team, or R-HART, is an entirely volunteer-based collaborative of advocates who provide support to individuals in the emergency room who have just experienced sexual and intimate partner violence.

The R-HART team of volunteers are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, all year. This team is a collaborative of volunteers from the YWCA Richmond, Safe Harbor and Hanover Safe Place, and serves survivors of all races, sexes, religions, nationalities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In addition to providing emotional support, R-HART volunteers connect survivors with community resources and follow-up services.

For more information about the R-HART program, contact Ellie Minasian, R-HART Coordinator.

YWCA of Richmond

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April 24, 2017 0

The V Word: Title IX – YWCA of Richmond

Rachel Kaufman and Ryan Morris of the YWCA of Richmond join Carol to talk about Title IX updates and what is happening under the current administration.

April 21, 2017 0

The V Word: Prevention Programs – YWCA of Richmond

Today Ryan Morris and Rachel Kaufman stop by the studio to talk about prevention education for teens and the importance of starting this conversation early.

April 17, 2017 0

The V Word: Womanjich Dialyseiz

On today’s show, members of the group – Womanjich Dialyseiz joins Carol to talk about their work to support survivors of sexual violence. They play together this Saturday to support local nonprofit – the Greater Richmond SCAN.

April 7, 2017 0

Voices from the Women’s March: Trey Hart and Jon Davidow

Today, Trey Hart and Jon Davidow stop by the studio to talk about supporting women’s issues and human rights at the Women’s march with an intersectional lens.

March 13, 2017 0

Prevention in Schools

Today’s show is focused on sexual abuse and assault prevention education taught in schools. Highlighting a unique program in New York in which students mapped the school to assess safety. Today’s show is a nod to the power of sexual assault prevention education Senate Bill 828 in the Virginia Legislature.