Making Adjustments

TW: This episode contains conversations around sexual assault, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Please consider your mental wellbeing before listening. Join us as we sit down with our Spring 2023 intern, Kyah to define trauma and draw the line between helpful and destructive coping skills. Resources Mentioned: Cordero, E. D. (2020). Sexual assault and emotional eating among Latino college students. Psychology of Men & Masculinities , 21(2), 327–332. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1037/men0000244 Schechter M.D., J. O., Schwartz M.D., H. P., Greenfeld M.D., D. G. (1987). Sexual assault and anorexia nervosa. https://doi.org/10.1002/1098-108X(198703)6:2<313::AID-EAT2260060214>3.0.CO;2-P Learn more about SACIS and the services we offer on our website www.sacis.org

We're taking a break from our regular long-format podcast episodes this month to provide a few moments of encouragement to survivors of sexual violence everywhere. We are always here for you; there is healing on the horizon. Learn more at www.sacis.org Follow us on social media! https://linktr.ee/sacis

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Join us for a conversation with Leisl Wingert, of SIU School of Medicine, where we discuss familial-based trafficking and the connection between drug endangered children. For more on the SIU School of Medicine, click here . For statistics on DEC and familial trafficking, click here . To learn more about SACIS/CAISA services, visit our website, www.sacis.org.

Hello and welcome back to the SACIS podcast, Making Adjustments! Join us as we speak with guest, Teresa Metzger of ROE #11 about her role as Area 4 McKinney-Vento lead liaison and the stigmas and effects homelessness can have on youth. For more information on the resources mentioned, check out the ROE #11 website: https://roe11.org/about/homeless/ Learn more about SACIS and the services we offer at www.sacis.org.

Welcome to the second installment of Feminist Friday and Happy Spooky Season! Today we are back with resident history buff, Rachel, to discuss the "Queen of the Goths," Mary Shelley! Buckle up because this is a wild episode with some crazy turns and haunting twists. Don't forget to subscribe and read the Feminist Friday blog!

Today we're joined by our intern, Kinsey, to have a discussion about sexual violence as a public health issue: is it one? how is it similar or different from other public health issues? Listen now to find out! To learn more about SACIS and topics mentioned in this episode, head to our website: www.sacis.org

One of the most common questions we get from parents, educators, and community members is how to keep kids and teens safe on social media! Today we talk about practical tips you can use to keep your child safe, as well as define and explore grooming and Illinois' new law aimed at keeping kids safe. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/03/01/surge-of-200-in-use-of-instagram-to-target-and-abuse-children/?sh=2f63bdb659c4 https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/news-blogs/what-is-omegle-what-parents-need-to-know/#:~:text=Risk%20of%20sharing%20or%20viewing,%2C%20so%20please%20be%20careful.%E2%80%9D https://www.biometrica.com/icmec-online-grooming/ https://www.sacis.org/services/community-outreach-and-education/

Welcome to the first installment of a fun new quarterly podcast special- Feminist Friday- featuring Rachel Carter of CAISA! Each episode will highlight a feminist throughout history who's life made an impact on human rights and the movement for equality. This episode highlights activist and speaker, Sojourner Truth. Read the adjacent episode blog here and click the link below to learn more about Sojourner Truth. https://www.thesojournertruthproject.com/ Check out other SACIS podcast content here .

Happy Pride Month! Today we are back and speaking with Sam McCullough of SACIS and PFLAG Charleston about how anyone can get involved in Pride or connect with other activists in the movement, the importance of community groups for LGBTQ+ folk, local resources such as PFLAG, and what we should and shouldn't do as allies.

Catch up with SACIS! In lieu of our regular content, we are coming to you today with some updates from our agency. Tune in to hear this conversation with Senior Director, Stephanie Anderson (stephanie@sacis.org) and learn about all the new and exciting things happening at SACIS.

Join us for an interesting discussion with our intern and long-time dancer, Rebekah, where we explore the cultural stigmas, stereotypes, and hypersexualization of cheerleaders and dancers in media and reality. *TW: This episode contains conversations surrounding the following topics: sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, eating disorders, and pornography. Please consider your own mental health before listening. Additional resources/mentioned in this episode: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/medias-representation-cheerleaders https://www.cheersounds.com/blog/confessionsstereotypes/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-cheerleader-in-pop-culture-bring-it-on_n_55ba55f1e4b0af35367a859a https://www.usacheer.org/safety/national-cheerleading-safety-month

Love is in the air this month! We are joined by one of our interns, Taylor, in today's episode to talk all things dating apps: how safe are they really? What are the pros and cons? How can you be smart when using them? Listen in and share this episode with a friend. *This podcast contains adult content and mentions of sex/sexual violence. Please consider your own mental health journey before listening.

Today, friend of SACIS and long-time preventionist, Amanda, joins us to talk about human trafficking!

Join us as we discuss self care and practical tips for making it through the holidays or other difficult times. Mentioned in this episode: https://clevelandrapecrisis.org/resources/resource-library/featured/sexual-assault-self-care/ Read the episode transcript here.

Meet our Executive Director, David and learn more about our agency and how you can get involved on Giving Tuesday.

Today we are joined by SACIS Intern, Shannon, to discuss problematic Halloween costumes and how they can contribute to rape culture and continued sexual violence. Find episode details and show notes here: https://www.sacis.org/get-involved/podcast/

Today is the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join us for a short conversation on the intersection of sexual and domestic violence within intimate partner relationships. Find the full transcript for this episode here: https://www.sacis.org/get-involved/podcast/

On this episode, we discuss what equitable services look like at SACIS and why we value intersections of identity when pursuing healing and justice. Mentioned in this episode: Man Enough with Alok Vaid-Menon Visit our website: www.sacis.org Read the episode transcript here .

Today we discuss the scale of the epidemic of sexual violence within the military, the culture which upholds it, the policies which fail to prevent it, and the adjustments that could be made to keep our servicemembers safe. This podcast is brought to you by SACIS. We are a nonprofit in Central Illinois dedicated to serving those affected by sexual violence and putting an end to rape culture through community awareness and prevention education. Learn more at www.sacis.org. Find the episode transcript and resources here .

Begin your week with a mindful and judgment free scan to check in with your body. For more information on this and other mindfulness practices, contact Taylor Diskin at empowerment@sacis.org. To learn more about SACIS and the services we offer, visit our website at www.sacis.org.