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Sexual Assault Survivor Stories Podcast - SASS


May 23, 2023

The last time I spoke with last week’s guest, Tim Cocanougher, aside from the episode interview, Tim was anxious to share with me his experience in working with the child forensic interviewer that had conducted the interviews for the last child sexual assault case that Tim had prosecuted. Tim excitedly told me how amazing she was, especially with regard to her level of education, knowledge and experience with the trauma-informed interviewing principles that we both strive to utilize iand teach in our work. He went on to say that she would be an excellent guest for my podcast and proceeded to give me the contact information for McCall Allen of the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center in Bowling Green/Warren County Kentucky.

McCall and I spoke by phone a few days later, and I learned that Tim was spot on: not only is McCall a child forensic interviewer, but also a clinical therapist, and a staunch advocate of trauma-informed interview principles that we hold dear on this podcast. It took a few short minutes of conversation before I knew that Tim was right: McCall would make an excellent guest on this podcast.

It is a true privilege to introduce you to McCall in this episode. As you listen to her, you’ll recognize how McCall's passion for her work shines through as she educates us on the critical role played by child advocacy centers in our communities. These centers provide a safe space for child and teen victims and survivors to share their experiences and receive the support they need. As a clinical therapist and a child forensic interviewer, she has witnessed firsthand the positive impact child advocacy centers can have on the lives of these children and teens. These centers serve as a vital link between law enforcement, social services, and mental health professionals, ensuring that children are provided with comprehensive care.

Through trauma-informed interview principles, McCall ensures that child and teen sexual assault and rape survivors are treated with respect, empathy, and understanding during the interview process. McCall and the BRACAC truly help bring justice to victims and survivors of sexual assault and rape.

 

To all my listeners: please remember to rate this episode, and to subscribe to Sexual Assault Survivor Stories whether you listen to every episode or not; your rating and subscription help make the podcast grow and be available to even more people, which also helps bring justice to victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault. 

I also want to make you all aware of my new sponsor, Ciera Lancaster, a Younique Presenter. Younique is a make-up and skincare company whose mission is to uplift, empower, and validate women. Ciera joined me in the studio to introduce herself and Younique to my podcast listeners, and to describe the "Younique" relationship between SASS and Younique, especially with regard to Saprea.org. Check out Ciera's short spot in this episode, and learn why I am excited for this connection. And, check out Ciera’s links below on Facebook and Instagram to find out how you can order Younique products through Ciera.

Please take note of the important links below:

https://markel-consulting.com
https://www.bracac.org
https://saprea.org
https://defendinnocence.org/child-sexual-abuse-risk.../
https://www.confidentlybeauituflwithciera.com/
https://www.instagram.com/confidentlybeautifulpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/confidentlybeautifulwithciera
https://startbybelieving.org
https://thejanbrobergfoundation.org