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VSC Podcast Ep.1: Start by Believing

The Victim Service Center Podcast aims to normalize the dialogue of sexual violence and other social issues through housing discussions with professionals that serve victims and survivors of trauma, and those who have experienced violence. We are celebrating Start by Believing Day as well as the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month by debuting the… Continue reading VSC Podcast Ep.1: Start by Believing

Patient Autonomy for the Survivor

by Molly Kennedy, Microbiology and Cell Science UF grad, VSC Volunteer As a pre-medical student, I have been exposed to many practices and situations in the medical field. I have also learned a great deal about patient rights and HIPAA laws. After talking to friends and family members about these topics, I learned that a… Continue reading Patient Autonomy for the Survivor

Human Trafficking Awareness Month-What You Need to Know

by Natalia Richards, Rollins College Clinical Mental Health Counseling Graduate Student This month is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. There are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally. 81% of human trafficking victims are trapped in forced labor. 25% of human trafficking victims are children. 75% of human trafficking victims are women and girls. Every country in the… Continue reading Human Trafficking Awareness Month-What You Need to Know