Yes Means Yes

Rape Counselors of East Alabama is a nonprofit organization that provides free and confidential services to victims of sexual assault in the Alabama counties of Lee, Macon, Chambers, and Tallapoosa. In this podcast, RCEA Outreach Coordinator/Prevention Educator/ARP Outreach and Counseling Coordinator Faith Naumcheff discusses with various community members, RCEA staff, and volunteers about hard to talk about topics such as consent, gender, rape culture, and more, as well as providing resources and support to survivors.

Episode #51: Rape Culture in Media (Taylor's Version)

RCEA ARP Counseling and Outreach Coordinator Faith Naumcheff dives into the media portrayal of Taylor Swift and how it highlights rape culture in society. This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program. For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following: Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

07-05
20:12

Episode #50: The History of SAAM

RCEA ARP Counseling and Outreach Coordinator Faith Naumcheff presents on the history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program. For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following: Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

06-21
24:09

Episode #49: Menstrual Discrimination & Inequity

RCEA discusses menstrual discrimination and inequity and how this plays into the larger topic of gender based discrimination with Regan Moss, founder of PERIOD.Auburn. This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program. For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following: Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

05-20
33:18

Episode #48: Prevention of Sexual Violence in the Military

This episode is about the prevention of sexual violence in the military. After Vanessa Guillen's murder in 2020, a renewed interest in military sexual violence began. Kayla Williams from the RAND corporation joins to discuss her work within the field. This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program. For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following: Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

10-24
35:14

Episode #47: Sound Healing

Emily Barnhill is a certified Sound Healing Practitioner from Raleigh, NC. Emily discusses on the podcast how her work in the medium of sound bowls, and sound in general, can be used an alternative form of healing. Instagram: @elody.soundhealing Email: emily@elodysoundhealing.com This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program. For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following: Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

09-02
28:20

Episode #46: Winning Over Shame w/ Debi Adams

Debi Adams, author of "Winning Over Shame: Overcoming Sexual, Emotional, and Psychological Abuse" is interviewed on her story and how she has used her healing to help others. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Over-S... Debi's website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-a... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-a... This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program. For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following: Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

08-11
25:36

Episode #45: Interview An LMSW

ARP Outreach and Counseling Coordinator Faith Naumcheff is interviewed by intern Sidney Ruisch as part of her social media project to complete her internship with RCEA. This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program. For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following: Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

05-29
32:09

Episode #44: Intern Q&A

ARP Outreach and Counseling Coordinator Faith Naumcheff sits down with Spring 2023 RCEA interns Sydney Hutchins, Bemnet Teshome, Sidney Ruisch, and Jabrekka McGhee to talk about their time at RCEA and experience working in the field of sexual violence. This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program. For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following: Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

04-19
34:02

Episode #43: Bar Outreach

On this episode of the Yes Means Yes podcast, Crisis Center, Inc. employee Jess Tomlinson discusses her organization's bar outreach programming focused on eliminating sexual violence in bars and hospitality venues.  Crisis Center Inc. information: - 24-Hour Hotline: 205-323-7273  - Website: https://www.crisiscenterbham.org/rape-response/ This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program. For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following: Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

03-11
34:00

Episode #42: Being Lolita w/ Alisson Wood Pt. 2

Author and teacher Alisson Wood is our guest on this episode of the YMY podcast. Alisson shares the story of her "relationship" as a senior in high school with one of the teachers at the school. This is the final part of a two part podcast.    This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.      For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:    Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com    Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama   Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

02-10
26:29

Episode #41: Being Lolita w/ Alisson Wood Pt. 1

Author and teacher Alisson Wood is our guest on this episode of the YMY podcast. Alisson shares the story of her "relationship" as a senior in high school with one of the teachers at the school. This is part one of a two part podcast.    This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.      For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:    Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com    Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama   Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

01-13
39:12

Episode #40: Police Social Work

LMSW Mallory Visser joins the podcast to discuss her role as a social worker in the Little Rock Police Department and her role in advocacy and working with victims of sexual violence.     This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.      For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:    Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com    Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama   Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

12-16
44:05

Episode #39: Eating Disorders

Registered Dietician Brittany Braswell speaks on eating disorders and trauma.   Resource mentioned:  https://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/needs  This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.      For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:    Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com    Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama   Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

11-04
29:18

Episode #38: Autism, ADHD, & Trauma

Chelsea Sparks discusses the relationship between learning disabilities and trauma impact in this special live recorded podcast episode.    This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.      For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:    Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com    Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama  Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

10-14
49:01

Episode #37: Sexual Assault & the LGTBQ+ Community

RCEA invites guests Nelson Delucca and Saturn Star Shooter to discuss the prevalence of sexual violence in the LGBTQ+ community. This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.    For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:   Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com   Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama  Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

09-30
49:55

Episode #36: Cultural Humility w/ Rebecca Sylvester

Prevention Educator Holland Myers sits down with Ashakiran's Rebecca Sylvester to talk about culture and how this intersects with our roles in the helping profession.     This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.   For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:   Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com   Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama   Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

09-02
26:01

Episode #35: Wipe-Out Program

RCEA sits down with two doctors involved in the Wipe Out Program. This program offers FREE cervical cancer screenings and has their first event this Saturday, April 30 from 9-12CST at 1006 Avenue A SE, Lafayette, AL 36862. For more information, you can call 205-778-8334.   This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.    For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:  Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com  Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama  Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

08-01
34:37

Episode #34: Vulnerable Populations

RCEA discusses sexual abuse/violence within vulnerable populations with nurse Lauren Carter and Exceptional Foundation workers Maggie McBride and Piper Hughes.   This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.    For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:  Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com  Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama  Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

07-29
26:47

Episode #33: Title IX

In this podcast episode, we discuss with Kelly Taylor about Auburn University's Title IX program. This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.    For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:  Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com  Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama  Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

07-28
25:07

Episode #32: Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission

On the newest episode of the Yes Means Yes podcast, we sit down with Dr. Cassie Jones, the Executive Director of Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission (ACVCC), to talk about victim's rights and what services they are able to offer victims of crime.   ACVCC information:  https://acvcc.alabama.gov800-541-9388 5845  Carmichael Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117  This video was created as a part of RCEA's outreach and education program.    For more information on Rape Counselors of East Alabama visit us at one of the following:  Website: www.rapecounselorsofeastalabama.com  Insta: @rapecounselorsofeastalabama  Facebook: www.facebook.com/rceainc

07-28
34:21

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