In this episode of Pathways, TeleSafe Director of Partnership Development Christy Waldron joins Dr. Elizabeth Meeker to discuss trauma-informed approaches in responding to sexual violence. Waldron shares her experiences working with survivors and emphasizes the importance of understanding trauma’s neurobiology, providing supportive care, and giving survivors choices in their response process.
Key topics of this episode include:
- Trauma-informed care in sexual violence response situations
- Why it’s important to understand the neurobiology of trauma
- How law enforcement, medical providers, and advocates can work together
- Empowering survivors by giving them choices and control in their response process
- How to minimize re-traumatization through compassionate, survivor-centered approaches