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Content warning: substance abuse, substance use disorder, infidelity, serial infidelity, narcissistic abuse, assault, attempted murder, and gun violence.
As shared in part one of her story, Jessie Buttafuoco is a mental health professional, advocate, speaker, and co-victim of gun violence from Long Island, New York. Her journey in the media began at an incredibly young age, as the result of a vicious attack and attempt against her mother's life in 1992. Shortly thereafter, pieces of Jessie's family story would be covered by what felt like every media outlet. However, Jessie's own experiences navigating the media, growing up in the public eye, and healing from prolonged trauma have gone largely unshared. Her goals in imparting more of what came next in her personal journey are to bring awareness to the impact and potential detriment of non-consensual media coverage, to offer support to other survivors, and to change the legislative landscape for future generations. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful that Jessie was willing to share so much of her over 30-year journey within the true crime landscape with our audience today.
Jessie's website: https://www.jessiebuttafuoco.com/
Jessie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessiebuttafuoco
Jessie’s Podcast, Live Your Life Kween: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ueLsPkZA2bj2I9Qk85Xfz
Sources:
Haidt, J. (2024). The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. Penguin Press.
Efron, Z., Hudgens, V. and Seeley, D. (2006). Start of something new [Song]. High school musical soundtrack [Album]. Walt Disney.
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Content warning: substance abuse, substance use disorder, infidelity, serial infidelity, narcissistic abuse, assault, attempted murder, and gun violence.
Jessie Buttafuoco is a mental health professional, advocate, speaker, and co-victim of gun violence from Long Island, New York. Her journey in the media began at an incredibly young age, as the result of a vicious attack and attempt against her mother's life in 1992. Shortly thereafter, pieces of Jessie's family story would be covered by what felt like every media outlet. However, Jessie's own experiences navigating the media, growing up in the public eye, and healing from prolonged trauma have gone largely unshared. Her goals in imparting more of what came next in her personal journey are to bring awareness to the impact and potential detriment of non-consensual media coverage, to offer support to other survivors, and to change the legislative landscape for future generations. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful that Jessie was willing to share so much of her over 30-year journey within the true crime landscape with our audience today.
Jessie's website: https://www.jessiebuttafuoco.com/
Jessie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessiebuttafuoco
Jessie’s Podcast, Live Your Life Kween: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ueLsPkZA2bj2I9Qk85Xfz
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Content warning: stalking, cyberstalking, emotional, mental, and psychological abuse, domestic violence, and murder.
Something Was Wrong Season 19 featuring Amy's episodes began airing January 11th, 2024 and finished airing February 8th of the same year. In the five episodes, Amy's tenacity and resiliency became resoundingly clear as she and her loved ones recounted all they faced amidst years of stalking and cyber stalking. Through what felt like a never-ending criminal justice and legal battle, Amy would eventually put her stalker, Morrison, behind bars, and she would share in hopes of finding more of his victims. She returns today to share about all that's come next in the parole process since Season 19 ended, and all that she continues to work for in honor of other victims of stalking. The Broken Cycle Media team is immensely grateful for Amy's continued candidness and advocacy, as well as the time, energy, and awareness she's offered our listeners.
Something Was Wrong Season 19: https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/season/19/
For more resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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Content warning: infidelity, serial infidelity, narcissistic abuse, stalking, cyberstalking, physical, emotional, mental, and financial abuse.
Dr. Kathi Miner is an organizational psychologist, professor, author, and survivor from Southern California. After losing her mother at a very young age, Kathi gained a poignant view of the universe and her desired place in it. As a result, she would eventually become a professor of women’s studies and psychology. She also forged her own family with her ex-husband. However, after finding out about his egregious infidelities and seeking a divorce, Dr. Miner’s entire world would be turned upside down when she began to face incessant narcissistic abuse upon leaving her ex. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely thankful that Dr. Miner was willing to join us today to offer so much of her time, personal perspective, professional expertise, and advocacy.
Dr. Miner's website: https://kathiminerphd.com/
Dr. Miner's Book:
Dr. Miner's TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/kathinminerphd
Dr. Miner's Instagram: http://ww.instagram.com/kathiminerphd
For more information about narcissistic abuse, listen to SWW Data Points: Narcissistic Abuse (featuring Vanessa Reiser, LCSW): https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-data-points-narcissistic-abuse-featuring-vanessa-reiser-lcsw/
For further resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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Content warning: sexual assault, rape, abduction, murder, and serial murder.
Charlie Shunick is a Louisiana educator, co-victim of murder, and advocate for missing persons and their loved ones. The devastating mid-2012 disappearance and murder of her sister, Mickey, altered her life forever. Since then, it is Charlie’s tenacious spirit that has carried her through and enabled her to use her voice for justice and ethical advocacy. Although the road has been difficult and at times debilitating, Charlie has navigated the media, the criminal justice system, and the aftermath of losing her beloved sister, with incredible grace. The Broken Cycle Media team is so thankful that Charlie was willing to share her journey, and her incredible perspective of the true crime landscape throughout it.
Sources:
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System: Reports and Statistics. (n.d.). https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/library/reports-and-statistics
Resources:
Missed Australia: https://missed.org.au/
Shunick Missing Persons: https://www.shunickmp.com/
Resource Association for Missing People: https://ramissingpeople.org/
Texas Equusearch Search & Recover: https://texasequusearch.org/
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System: https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/
Project Cold Case:
http://projectcoldcase.org
Charlie Shunick:
Charlie's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/grrrlcharlie
Shunick Missing Persons on TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/shunickmissingpersons
Shunick Missing Persons on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shunickmissingpersons
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Content warning: domestic violence, family violence, child-to-caregiver violence, sibling abuse, cultic abuse, religious abuse, abortion, and mental illness.
Mary Garden is a mother, educator, journalist, author, survivor, and advocate from New Zealand. She was born into a family with a great deal of history and many layers of generational trauma that normalized abusive behavior from as early as she can remember. However, it wasn’t until escaping her family home, eventually forging her own family, and healing through writing and speaking, that Mary truly began to understand the impact of her journey. The Broken Cycle Media team is so grateful for Mary’s advocacy, openness, and grace while discussing the ongoing tragedy of familial and sibling abuse.
Mary’s website: https://www.marygarden.com.au/
Mary’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden.mary
My Father’s Suitcase: A story of family secrets, abuse & betrayal - and breaking free
https://www.marygarden.com.au/deliveries
For additional resources & a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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Content warning: stalking, emotional abuse, mental abuse, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, and rape.
Susanne Gold-Smith is a mother, creative, advocate, and survivor from New York. Her ability to transcend tragedy and prevail after heartache are defining characteristics apparent in each of her endeavors. However, her personal journey took a dark turn after she was allegedly stalked and sexually assaulted by a private investigator. The event would launch her down a precarious legal path and an onslaught of efforts to seek justice. All that continues to come next in Susanne’s battle is a testament not only to her personal strength, but also to what the criminal justice system requires of victims. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely grateful for her time, energy, and the advocacy she is curating by sharing and bringing awareness today.
Susanne's website: https://www.susannegoldsmith.com/
Not This Time by Susanne Gold-Smith: https://youtu.be/e0trndqFhRI?feature=shared
The Safe Center: https://www.tscli.org/
For more resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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Content warning: stalking, emotional and mental abuse, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, and rape.
Susanne Gold-Smith is a mother, creative, advocate, and survivor from New York. Her ability to transcend tragedy and prevail after heartache are defining characteristics apparent in each of her endeavors. However, her personal journey took a dark turn after she was allegedly stalked and sexually assaulted by a private investigator. The event would launch her down a precarious legal path and an onslaught of efforts to seek justice. All that continues to come next in Susanne’s battle is a testament not only to her personal strength, but also to what the criminal justice system requires of victims. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely grateful for her time, energy, and the advocacy she is curating by sharing and bringing awareness today.
Susanne's website: https://www.susannegoldsmith.com/
The Safe Center: https://www.tscli.org/
For more resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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Content warning: child-to-parent violence, sibling abuse, sexual assault, childhood sexual assault, and suicidal ideation.
As shared in Part One of his updates, John-Michael Lander is a former Olympic-bound diver, actor, author, speaker, and advocate. His words and efforts have been seen everywhere from TIME magazine to the TED Talk stage; he has entitled his experiences of sexual abuse and trafficking “An Athlete’s Silence.” By sharing his story on What Came Next Episode 22 entitled An Athlete’s Silence and elsewhere, his goal is to bring awareness to predatory practices in the athletic and education worlds, as well as to change the way society receives sexual abuse victims. I am so honored he joined me AGAIN today to discuss updates in his journey. He also had the beautiful idea of flipping the script and host-swapping with Amy B. Chesler for this second part of these two episodes. The Broken Cycle Media deeply appreciates John-Michael’s time, dedication to his advocacy, and for the creativity he is bringing to these episodes.
John-Michael Lander:
An Athlete’s Silence: https://anathletessilence.com/
John-Michael’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmichaellander
WCN Episode 22 [John-Michael Lander] An Athlete’s Silence: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-came-next/id1674051643?i=1000619765637
[Tabatha Ross-Brown] Believed Instead of Blamed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-came-next/id1674051643?i=1000655144155
Amy B. Chesler:
Keep Jesse Winnick in Prison: https://change.org/KEEPJESSEWINNICKINPRISON
Working for Justice: One Family’s Tale of Murder, Betrayal, & Healing https://amzn.to/42adAo7
Something Was Wrong Season 7:
https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2dec880d-db88-4156-aa12-4f82dc496422/episodes/adb93563-71ee-484a-82a8-b74b74aec0c7/something-was-wrong-s7-e1-extreme-anger?ref=dm_sh_BeYRh06neVQMkqxYAAAP0lFnU
Amy’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/amybchesler
Free + Confidential resources: somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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Episode *Content warning: extortion, sextortion, sexual extortion, sexual abuse, sexual assault, trafficking, sex trafficking, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide.
John-Michael Lander is a former Olympic-bound diver, actor, author, speaker, and advocate. His words and efforts have been seen everywhere from TIME magazine to the TED Talk stage; he has entitled his experiences of sexual abuse and trafficking “An Athlete’s Silence.” By sharing his story on What Came Next Episode 22 entitled An Athlete’s Silence and elsewhere, his goal is to bring awareness to predatory practices in the athletic and education worlds, as well as to change the way society receives sexual abuse victims. I am so honored he joined me again today to discuss updates in his journey. He also had the beautiful idea of flipping the script and host-swapping for the second part of the next two episodes. The Broken Cycle Media deeply appreciates John-Michael’s time, dedication to advocacy, and for the creativity he is bringing to the next couple episodes.
Resources:
U.S. Sextortion Laws by State: https://www.bark.us/blog/sextortion-laws/
New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking: https://www.safernj.org/
Sources:
Gavin’s Law. (n.d.). South Carolina Department of Education. Retrieved July 6, 2024, from https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/strategic-engagement/gavins-law/
John-Michael Lander:
An Athlete’s Silence: https://anathletessilence.com/
John-Michael’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmichaellander
WCN Episode 22 [John-Michael Lander] An Athlete’s Silence: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-came-next/id1674051643?i=1000619765637 -
Content Warning: emotional, mental, and physical abuse, narcissistic abuse, and mental illness.
Vanessa Reiser is a licensed social worker, therapist, and an abuse survivor from New York. Her personal and professional histories have been deeply varied, but what remains to be constant are her tenacity and strength. She has reinvented herself and her path several times, but most especially after escaping an abusive relationship in 2020. Amidst all that came next for her, Vanessa has harnessed the media in all facets to curate healing and offer support to other survivors. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely thankful Vanessa was willing to share with us what she could about her transformative journey and all the awareness that’s come from it.
Sources:
VanDerBell, B. (2022, March). How Common is Narcissistic Abuse in the United States? Pysch Central. https://psychcentral.com/health/how-common-is-narcissistic-abuse-in-the-united-states#prevalence
Resources:
Tell A Therapist: https://tellatherapist.net/
Vanessa’s book: https://amzn.to/3VUkiwY
Vanessa’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vanessareiserlcsw
Vanessa's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessareiser
Narcissistic Abuse Run: https://narcissisticabuserun.com/
National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/
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Content Warning: sexual assault, rape, violence, brutality, murder, and serial murder.
Holly K. Dunn is an author, speaker, non-profit founder, and the sole survivor of a serial killer. As Holly began her junior year of college, she and her boyfriend Chris were attacked not far from Chris’s fraternity party by a murderer who was dubbed The Railroad Killer. In the years that came next, Holly faced every facet of the criminal justice system, as well as her own grief journey, with immense grace. Since her attack and Chris’s murder in 1997, Holly also began her own non-profit called Holly’s House, released her book entitled Sole Survivor, and continues to advocate deeply for survivors across her state and the nation. The Broken Cycle Media team is immensely grateful for Holly’s undying dedication to advocacy and carrying on Chris’s memory.
Resources:
Holly’s House: https://www.hollyshouse.org/
For more related non-profit organizations, visit: http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources
Holly K. Dunn:
Holly’s website: http://www.hollykdunn.com/
Holly’s book, Sole Survivor: http://www.hollykdunn.com/sole-survivor/
Holly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollykdunn
Holly’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollykdunn/
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Content Warning: sexual assault, rape, child sexual abuse, nonconsensual pornography, and suicidal ideation.
Season 11, Episode 11 of Something Was Wrong entitled [Dara] Very Sorry, first aired on February 23rd, 2022. The episode poignantly shared Dara’s account of a sexual assault she experienced while on her Spring Break Senior trip. However, her heartache did not end there though. Years later, after Dara had become a mother and began to cultivate her own healing journey, her sister experienced a similar trauma. From that moment on, Dara was compelled to share their stories in hopes of changing the criminal justice landscape for other survivors. Although Something Was Wrong was the first public space she shared, her efforts have not slowed down at all. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful for Dara’s time, energy, legislative efforts, and for sharing with our audience all that’s come next in her battle to change the statute of limitations for Indiana survivors of sexual assault.
SWW S11 E11 [Dara] Very Sorry:
https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-dara-very-sorry/
Change the statute of limitations for sexual assault Petition:https://chng.it/YqjgsGWL2b
Senate Bill 151 via Indiana Gov’t Website
https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/151/details
Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking:
https://icesaht.org/
National Sexual Assault Hotline:
https://www.rainn.org/resources
Suicide & Crisis Hotline:
https://988lifeline.org/
For a list of related resources and non-profit organizations, please visit: http://www.somethingwas.wrong.com/resources
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Content warning: suicidal ideation, suicide, substance abuse, substance use disorder, violence, brutality, institutional abuse, child abuse, physical, emotional, mental, and sexual abuse, cults, kidnapping, and the troubled teen industry.
As shared in Part 1 of his story, Matt Cohn is a business professional and musician from Los Angeles, California. His personal history with What Came Next host, Amy, begins in the early 2000s when they were connected through mutual friends. At the time, Matt had just been released from the troubled teen industry, and shared very little of his experiences of abuse. In fact, it wasn't until he watched the 2024 Netflix documentary, The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping, that he was confronted with the extent of all of the horrors he had seen and faced. Admittedly, it was a validating, eye opening experience for him to watch the documentary. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely grateful for his candidness today, as well as all of his efforts he's making to change the troubled teen industry.
The Program: Cons, Cults, & Kidnapping:
https://www.netflix.com/title/81579761
The Public Health Post on the TTI:
https://publichealthpost.org/mental-behavioral-health/troubled-teen-industry/
Research & Articles on the TTI via Unsilenced:
https://www.unsilenced.org/research/
National Youth Rights Association on the TTI:
https://www.youthrights.org/issues/medical-autonomy/the-troubled-teen-industry/
Government Accountability Office on 'Residential Programs:'
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-08-713t
American Bar Association: Five Facts About TTI
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/resources/newsletters/childrens-rights/five-facts-about-troubled-teen-industry/
Senate Hearing on TTI:
https://imprintnews.org/top-stories/senate-investigation-slams-residential-treatment-centers-for-children-as-warehouses-of-neglect/250056
For more resources and a list of related non-profit organizations please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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Content warning: violence, brutality, institutional abuse, child abuse, physical, emotional, mental, and sexual abuse, cults, kidnapping, and the troubled teen industry.
Matt Cohn is a business professional and musician from Los Angeles, California. His personal history with What Came Next host, Amy, begins in the early 2000s when they were connected through mutual friends. At the time, Matt had just been released from the troubled teen industry, and shared very little of his experiences of abuse. In fact, it wasn't until he watched the 2024 Netflix documentary, The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping, that he was confronted with the extent of all of the horrors he had seen and faced. Admittedly, it was a validating, eye opening experience for him to watch the documentary. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely grateful for his candidness today, as well as all of his efforts he's making to change the troubled teen industry.
The Program: Cons, Cults, & Kidnapping:
https://www.netflix.com/title/81579761
The Public Health Post on the TTI:
https://publichealthpost.org/mental-behavioral-health/troubled-teen-industry/
Research & Articles on the TTI via Unsilenced:
https://www.unsilenced.org/research/
National Youth Rights Association on the TTI:
https://www.youthrights.org/issues/medical-autonomy/the-troubled-teen-industry/
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Content warning: child abuse, sexual assault, medical abuse, factitious disorder, factitious disorder imposed on another, and munchausen by proxy.
Andrea Dunlop is an author, podcaster, and victim advocate from Seattle, Washington. Although her career began in the fictional literary world, Andrea found herself compelled to share her family's experiences, adjacent to the novel she was writing that discussed the disorder Munchausen by proxy. Andrea also chose to share her story via her podcast, Nobody Should Believe Me, which has gone on to spawn four powerful seasons surrounding the often misrepresented topic, Factitious disorder imposed on another. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful that Andrea is joining us to share her knowledge, expertise, and about her own personal journey.
Andrea's website:
https://www.andreadunlop.net/
Andrea's books:
https://www.andreadunlop.net/books
Nobody Should Believe Me podcast:
https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/
Munchausen Support website:
https://www.munchausensupport.com/
Marc Feldman's books:
https://www.munchausen.com/books/
For a list of related resources and non-profit organizations, please visit: somethingwaswrong.com/resources -
Content warning: mental illness, animal abuse, animal cruelty, violence, domestic violence, and murder.
As shared in Part 1 of his story, Eric Johnson is a security professional, author, co-victim of murder, and victim advocate from Michigan. He launched himself towards a career designed to protect and serve the safety of consumers at a very young age. However, his career in victim advocacy would begin after losing his father Bill and Bill’s beloved dog to domestic violence in 2021. What came next in terms of the legal system and in terms of his healing is a testament to Eric’s strength and fortitude, and the Broken cycle Media team is immensely grateful he was willing to share his time and perspective with us this week.
This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Bill Johnson.
Eric's Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/ericjauthor
Eric's Book, My Father's Story: The Murder of the Best Man I've Ever Known:
https://amzn.to/3K4z26P
Eric’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ericjauthor1
Mark Manson's Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-Manson/author/B00BIJOMOC
For a list of related non-profit organizations & resources, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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Content warning: mental illness, animal abuse, animal cruelty, violence, domestic violence, and murder.
Eric Johnson is a security professional, author, co-victim of murder, and victim advocate from Michigan. He launched himself towards a career designed to protect and serve the safety of consumers at a very young age. However, his career in victim advocacy would begin after losing his father Bill (and Bill’s beloved dog) to domestic violence in 2021. What came next in terms of the legal system and in terms of his healing is a testament to Eric’s immense strength and fortitude, and the Broken cycle Media team is immensely grateful he was willing to share his time and perspective with us this week.
This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Bill Johnson.
Eric's Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/ericjauthor
Eric's Book, My Father's Story: The Murder of the Best Man I've Ever Known:
https://amzn.to/3K4z26P
Eric’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ericjauthor1
For a list of related non-profit organizations & resources, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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Content warning: domestic violence, domestic abuse, physical, verbal, mental, and emotional abuse, child-to-parent violence, child-to-family violence, sibling abuse, elder abuse, intrafamilial abuse, murder, and familicide.
Tabatha Ross-Brown is a Michigan familywoman, certified mental health support specialist, victim advocate, and founder of the non-profit organization Parent Real Talk. After providing her services to parents-in-need, Tabatha came to realize that America severely lacked awareness and available resources for families experiencing violence or abuse by a child-age perpetrator. She set out on a mission geared towards awareness, treatment, and prevention of child-to-family - and more specifically child-to-caregiver - violence. Her efforts have included the establishment of the very first American-based child-to-parent violence Awareness Day in several counties in Michigan, and her goal is to establish a nationwide awareness day. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely grateful for this advocate interview with Tabatha, as well as all of her time, expertise, and related work.
Sources:
United Kingdom Law: United Kingdom Domestic Abuse Statutory Guidance
Florida 2017 Legislation: Support for Parental Victims of Child Domestic Violence
Danger assessment: https://www.dangerassessment.org/uploads/DA_NewScoring_2019.pdf (CPVA adult and minor child danger assessment attached)
Roundtable Discussion YouTube video: https://youtu.be/p6DAO2wAztA?si=jSTxydjz8ImRZDbl
Breakaway Videos: Escape From Clothing Grab, Escape From A Bear Hug, Defense Against Punches, Safety Stance
Resources:
Parent Real Talk nonprofit organization: https://www.parentrealtalk.com/
PEGS: Parent Education Growth Support: https://www.pegsupport.co.uk/join-in-cpa-awareness-day
Roundtable Discussion Informational Booklet w/ Michigan Commissioner's Recognition: https://www.parentrealtalk.com/cpva2023
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetsGetRealwithParentTalk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_get_real_with_parent_talk/
Trauma Resource Institute: https://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/crm
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Episode content warning: cults, cultic behavior, multi-level marketing, MLMs, pyramid schemes, ponzi schemes, white collar crime, scams, and fraud.
Roberta Blevins is a mom, business owner, consumer protection & victim advocate, and podcaster from Southern California. She began her professional life as a creative multi-hyphenate who juggled several different jobs and careers to provide for herself and her family. However, when she found out about LuLaRoe (a U.S.-based women's fashion company), she believed it would be the answer to her desire for simplification and success. Within a few years though, Roberta would realize - along with many other LuLaRoe business owners - that the company offered a much different reality. As a result, Roberta has gone on to share her experiences in the media - including the documentary LuLaRich, in her hit podcast Life After MLM, as well as in the courtroom for legal purposes. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely grateful for Roberta’s advocacy and awareness work, as well as everything she shares with our audience today.
Roberta's website
https://robertablevins.com/
Roberta’s Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/therealrobertablevins
Life After MLM
http://lifeaftermlmpod.com
WA Office of Attorney General on LuLaRoe Settlement
https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/lularoe-pay-475-million-resolve-ag-ferguson-s-lawsuit-over-pyramid-scheme
Amazon's LuLaRich
https://www.amazon.com/LuLaRich-Season-1/dp/B09CFXPNSX
FTC on MLM & Pyramid Scheme Profits
https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/trade-regulation-rule-disclosure-requirements-and-prohibitions-concerning-business-opportunities-ftc.r511993-00004%C2%A0/00004-57286.pdf
If you believe you or a loved one have been a victim of financial fraud or unethical business practices, please visit the FTC website at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ to make a claim.
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