Jessica Guicheteau is a Care Lodge volunteer and certified victim advocate. In today's episode, she shares her own story of domestic violence and sexual assault. She describes what helped her in a time of crisis and ways she continues to care for herself today. Today she is channeling her experiences to be an advocate for other survivors.

MS Coalition Against Sexual Assault: www.mscasa.org/

Wesley House Sexual Assault Crisis Center: https://wesleyhousemeridian.org/sexual-assault-crisis-center/

Street Harassment: www.rainn.org/articles/street-harassment

Sexual Assault Spectrum: hbr.org/resources/images/arti…ARDON_THESPECTRUM.png

If you or someone you care about is experiencing an abusive relationship, you can call Care Lodge on the 24/7 Help Line at 601.693.4673 (HOPE) and speak with an advocate who can help you take your next step toward becoming safe.

If you are not in the east Mississippi/ west Alabama region, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing may use TTY 1-800-787-3224.

Visit our website www.carelodge.com for examples of safety plans and a list of all the free services available for victims of domestic violence.

A Story of Hope: Jessica Guicheteau

Part 2 of this podcast explains a few safety and support services offered to students at Meridian Community College that can help them overcome challenges to their safety or well being. Very real issues that could prevent them from successfully graduating. If you are a student who is facing gender discrimination, mental health crisis, relationship abuse, stalking or any other safety concerns... Derek Mosley can help connect you with the right services on campus to help you with your current situation.

MCC Students can use the following contact information below for more on Title IX, incident reporting, safety services or other options available at Meridian Community College.

Mr. Derek Mosley
Title IX Coordinator/ Social Science Instructor
Smith Hall, Room 109
910 Highway 19 North
Meridian, MS  39307
Phone:  601.553.3453;  Fax:  601.484.8635
Email: dmosley@meridiancc.edu

MCC Part 2 Student Safety

Welcome to Finding Your Way, a podcast designed with survivors in mind. Conversations on this show help guide listeners toward finding solutions for safety and support as they navigate life from being a victim to becoming a survivor of violence.

MCC Part 2 Student Safety

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