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

Need someone to ride along with you on your commute or while heading back home during your drive at 5? This podcast highlights a day in the life of the victim outreach and violence prevention strategy at Care Lodge. I will share moments that have kept the energy flowing, a few target marketing strategies, and how I make new friends during my travels.

Topics covered:
-Digital Abuse
-Community Resources
-School-Based Presentation and Family Outreach
-Supportive Services at local Colleges and Universities
-Training for faculty and staff	
-Conversations, connections and inviting others into our mission.
-What would help a victim have the courage to share with a stranger or loved one that they need help?

-College Campus & Title IX
East Mississippi Community College:
Office of the Vice President of Scooba Campus
Tony Montgomery, Dean of Student Affairs & Title IX Coordinator
1512 Kemper Street Scooba, MS 39358
Office: 662.476.5062

Meridian Community College: 
Mr. Derek Mosley, Smith Hall
Office 601.553.3453
Fax: 601.484.8635 E
Email: dmosley@meridiancc.edu. 

Mississippi State University (Starkville/ Meridian):
Brett Harvey, brett.harvey@msstate.edu
Office: 662.325.5839

University of West Alabama:
Robert Upchurch, Title IX Coordinator
UWA Station 6 (Webb Hall Room 344)
Office: 205.652.3533
Email: rupchurch@uwa.edu

We want to personally invite you to join us in our mission to end violence so If you found something in this podcast helpful or you just liked what you heard… leave a comment below. 

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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.

Ride Along With- Sara

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.

Ride Along With- Sara

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