Welcome to Start By Listening! We are excited to have you on this journey with us toward healing and transformation.  Start By Listening is a podcast about sexual harm, trauma and advocacy.  Season Three - Hodge Podge - We are taking SBL to the community and speaking with various groups and people on the traumas they encounter in their part of the community and asking how they may want their organization to address trauma survivors in the future. This season, we will be delivering exceptional conversations and creative ideas while creating a safe space for connection and thoughtful experiences. We are going beyond sexual harm and really asking, "What does trauma look like and what does this experience look like for the Western Kentucky communities we serve?" We will be talking with various community members, and delving into difficult conversations where trauma intersects our communities and people. Season Three finds us growing and changing how we do our work. Our goal is to drop 2-3 podcasts per month on Fridays and you will find most of our episodes on YouTube as well! Yes, New Beginnings has a YouTube channel.

In this episode, New Beginnings podcasters Jennifer, The Friendly Therapist, and Shelby, Victim Advocate have a very authentic conversation with Becky Roby, LCSW, Tara Gann, LCSW and Crystal Newton, LCSW on their time working in the world of juvenile sex offenders through evaluation and providing therapy services to this very high risk population.

Becky Roby, LCSW is the Clinical Coordinator at New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support Services in Owensboro, KY. Her info and lived experiences relating to her input in this podcast come from her various job placements, training, and interactions with clients and their families. She and her hubby are the proud parents to two rambunctious toddlers (and two docile fur babies) who teach Becky continued life lessons about herself and the world on the daily.

Tara Gann, LCSW has been a Clinical Therapist with New Beginnings since 2007. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Brescia University in 2004 and a Master of Science in Social work from the University of Louisville in 2005. She became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2011. Tara has been trained in EMDR and utilizes CBT & Child-Centered Play Therapy when working with clients. Tara also completed the Juvenile Sexual Offending Counselor Certification Program.  

Crystal Newton. LCSW is a therapist a New Beginnings and has been involved with the agency for over 20 years. She is trained in trauma informed practices, such as EMDR, Polyvagal Theory and IFS. She graduated from University of Louisville with a Masters of Science in Social Work. Crystal is also certified in the treatment of juvenile sexual offenders. She is a burlesque dancer and has produced burlesque shows!

You can find today's YouTube Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHXcOle9Zy4

Resources for today's Podcast:

https://www.stopitnow.org/

Toni Cavanaugh Johnson - http://www.tcavjohn.com/

https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus/keeping-children-safe-online#:~:text=Adjust%20privacy%20settings%20and%20use,not%20know%20in%20real%20life.

WiFi Filtering - https://meetcircle.com/

YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE. Remember to subscribe to our Podcast - Start By Listening - found on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer and more!

Also subscribe to our New Beginnings YouTube channel!! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxT9OQkPpCPSAgcUhhqUkmQ

Start By Listening will drop on Fridays, 2-3x monthly, bringing you an interesting and intriguing look into the work we do, while educating about trauma and healing. If you would like to reach out and contact Jennifer or Shelby, please email at SBL@nbowensboro.org. Finally, a few shout outs. If you liked our jingle jingle, hop on over to www.uriahwilde.com and talk with Seth Hedges. He created the beautiful music for our podcast. Thank you SETH! Another special thank you to Rodney Newton, he helped us learn how to put this Podcast together and create a beautiful thing. Thank you RODNEY!!!

To find local resources for sexual abuse please visit www.RAINN.org or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673, 24/7/365