End Eye Check: Amanda Stanhope & Jenn Wilenta on Sexual Violence, Survivor Advocacy and Fighting Back

In the first episode of We Don't Talk About That, hosts Linda Coogan Byrne and Ndidi O are joined by Amanda Stanhope and Jennifer Wilenta, two survivor advocates whose experiences have helped drive the EndEyeCheck campaign.Together they discuss drug-facilitated rape, image-based abuse, the failures of policing and justice systems, and the devastating impact these crimes have on survivors. They also explore the power of collective action, survivor-led advocacy, and why challenging the culture of silence around violence against women matters now more than ever.This is a conversation about survival, accountability, justice and the women refusing to look away.Content warning: This episode contains discussions of rape, sexual violence, coercive control, image-based abuse and trauma.Follow: @wedonttalkaboutpodcastSupport & Further InformationIf you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, including rape, sexual assault, drug-facilitated rape, image-based abuse or online sexual exploitation, support is available.United KingdomRape Crisis England & Waleshttps://rapecrisis.org.ukRape Crisis Scotlandhttps://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.ukThe Survivors Trusthttps://www.thesurvivorstrust.orgIrelandDublin Rape Crisis Centrehttps://www.drcc.ieRape Crisis Network Irelandhttps://www.rcni.ieWomen's Aidhttps://www.womensaid.ieUnited StatesRAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)https://www.rainn.orgEndEyeCheck CampaignLearn more about the EndEyeCheck campaign and the work being carried out by survivors and advocates:https://www.endeyecheck.comIf you are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services in your country or seek support from a trusted person, healthcare professional or local crisis service.Hosted by Linda Coogan Byrne & Ndidi O, We Don't Talk About That explores the conversations society often avoids but desperately needs to have. Through honest conversations with survivors, advocates, researchers, artists and changemakers.Follow the podcast and leave a rating or review to help others discover the show.Connect with us:Instagram: @wedonttalkaboutpodcastLinda Coogan Byrne: @lindacooganbNdidi O: @ndidiomusicFor guest enquiries, media requests or partnership opportunities, please contact:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.