Jo. is an author, artist and anti-incest liberation agent (AILA). They are the founder of Incest AWARE (incestaware.org), which has brought together a beautiful alliance of individuals and organizations seeking to improve methods of incest prevention, intervention, recovery, and justice.

Jo. shares her personal journey as an incest survivor, discusses the need for inclusive and informed conversations around incest, and elaborates on her vision for community-based responses and transformational justice.

Through thoughtful research, creative programming, and community organizing, Josephine collaborates with activists, researchers, and organizations to develop resources that keep children safe, support survivors, and drive systemic change. Now, Josephine’s own journey of surviving serial sexual violence and finding few paths to recovery demonstrates incredible courage and a commitment to transforming personal pain into collective action.

This film explores the growing interest in open water swimming, and what motivates people to swim in cold water.

Amanda Mustard and Luke Malone produced an opdoc about child sexual abuse prevention that includes survivor stories and thought leadership including mine.

During this summit, participants explored the complexity of sexual assault and consent. Guided by experts in the field, participants learned how to examine current laws, policies, and programs established to support survivors, advocate for rights, and prevent sexual assault. Participants are applying this knowledge to their own school and communities where they can design initiatives and prompt culture change.

Only one radio station has chronicled the rich history of the Black Experience in Chicago. WVON, The Voice of the Negro made its debut in April 1963. In our interview with Cleopatra Draper, Jospehine A. Lauren and Nubia Duvall Wilson share their experiences as survivors and advocates.

IowaCASA represents 22 victim service programs across the state. Our coalition provides a bridge between victim advocates at sexual assault programs, statewide policy makers, and federal responses to sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. Our mission is to end sexual violence and improve support available to survivors of sexual harassment, abuse, and assault.

We support aspiring advocates, victim assistance professionals, crisis responders, civilian and government advocacy groups, and allied professionals working with victims of crime and crisis. Our work extends to political advocacy to support public policy promoting victims’ rights.

Stop It Now! prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed.

Student Organized Consent Conference in Seattle (SOCCS) is a youth-led conference about building cultures of consent at our schools and beyond. This event is hosted by UPrep, in partnership with students from Ballard High School, Eastside Prep School, Lincoln High School, and the Northwest School.

During this summit, participants explored the complexity of sexual assault and consent. Guided by experts in the field, participants learned how to examine current laws, policies, and programs established to support survivors, advocate for rights, and prevent sexual assault. Participants are applying this knowledge to their own school and communities where they can design initiatives and prompt culture change.

The Aplomb Project is a 501(c)3 organization that uses the transformative power of art to uplift trauma survivors, promote creative healing and present inclusive artistic opportunities.

The Aplomb Project is a 501(c)3 organization that uses the transformative power of art to uplift trauma survivors, promote creative healing and present inclusive artistic opportunities.

Student Organized Consent Conference in Seattle (SOCCS) is a youth-led conference about building cultures of consent at our schools and beyond. This event is hosted by UPrep, in partnership with students from Ballard High School, Eastside Prep School, Lincoln High School, and the Northwest School.