In this episode, Micheline Maalouf and Nadia Addesi have an important conversation with Roxane Perret from the Victims Service Center of Central Florida. In this episode, Roxane helps us answer:

How do you define trauma and what kinds of trauma are LGBTQ+ individuals more likely to experience?

When it comes to sexual assault, why is it important to talk about LGBTQ+ Individuals?

Are there specific kinds of trauma that solely impact LGBTQ+ individuals?

Why are LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing such high rates of sexual violence?

How can we prevent sexual violence within the LGBTQ+ community and support survivors?

What does trauma-informed care look like when it comes to LGBTQ+ individuals?

What are microaggressions and what do they look/sound like for LGBTQ+ individuals?

What barriers prevent survivors from reaching out for support?

and more!!

The Consent Tea Video:

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Resources:

https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/resources/national-sexual-violence-resource-center

https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.lgbthotline.org/

https://www.lgbthotline.org/

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