Episode Summary

In this conversation, Mary Lobson, founder of REES Community, discusses the transformative platform aimed at redefining how sexual violence is reported. She shares her personal journey and the motivation behind creating a survivor-centered, trauma-informed space for individuals to report their experiences. The discussion highlights the challenges of underreporting, the impact of silence on survivors, and the systemic failures within institutions that often fail to support victims. Mary emphasizes the importance of creating clear pathways for reporting and the need for innovation in addressing gender-based violence. The conversation concludes with a message of hope and empowerment for survivors, encouraging them to seek support and share their stories if they choose to do so.

Keywords

sexual violence, survivor support, REES, trauma-informed care, reporting systems, empowerment, institutional failures, advocacy, healing, community support

Takeaways

Mary Lobson founded REES to support survivors of sexual violence.

Only 5% of sexual assaults are reported to police.

Silence around sexual violence reinforces feelings of isolation.

Survivors need clear pathways to report their experiences.

Institutional failures often prevent survivors from coming forward.

The REES platform allows for secure documentation of experiences.

Empowerment and choice are central to the REES approach.

Privacy and data security are prioritized in the reporting process.

Conversations about sexual violence need to happen in everyday life.

Hope lies in the evolving conversation around sexual violence.

Quotes - Sound Bites

"REES is redefining how we think about reporting."

"95% of survivors never report their experiences."

"We need to bring this issue into the light."

"Predators thrive in silence and denial."

"Not everyone needs to share their story."

"The ability to document experiences is crucial."

"We value privacy and data security."

"In a perfect world, we don't exist."

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