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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 44 MIN

Building Safer Communities Through Awareness and Care - Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Someone To Tell It To.

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In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this episode features Lily Duarte‑Evans, Vice President of the YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County, and Mallory Michel, Prevention & Evaluation Coordinator at PCAR. Together, they discuss what sexual violence is, how it impacts individuals and communities, and why awareness and prevention matter. The conversation highlights consent education, bystander intervention, survivor support, and the importance of communities working together to create safer, more compassionate environments.This episode also features Angie Dickinson, Co‑Chief Encouragement Officer, and Michael Gingerich, Co‑Founder and Chief Values Officer of Someone To Tell It To, along with filmmaker Benjamin Wagner of Friends & Neighbors. The conversation explores the mission and impact of Someone To Tell It To, their work fostering connection and empathy, and the inspiration behind the documentary Friends & Neighbors. The episode also highlights the South Central PA premiere of the film, happening Thursday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at the Public Media Center, and why community storytelling matters now more than ever.

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