Media, Justice, and Healing: Karen Holt on Combatting Sexual Violence

In this deeply insightful episode of "Women and Justice," we engage with Karen Holt, an Assistant Professor in the School of Criminal Justice, with a profound focus on the intricacies of sexual deviance and offending and the critical role media plays in shaping societal perceptions of sexual violence. Through her esteemed research, published in notable scholarly journals such as Violence and Victims, Sexual Abuse, and The Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Holt sheds light on the complexities of sexual violence and its portrayal in the media, contributing to a broader understanding and awareness of these pivotal issues. Her active involvement in several professional associations, including the American Society of Criminology, The Latina Researchers Network, and The Research Consortium for Gender-Based Violence, further underscores her commitment to advancing the field of criminology with a keen eye on gender and justice. As a board member of the Michigan chapter of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) and Small Talk, a children’s advocacy center, Holt's work extends beyond academia, directly impacting communities and fostering environments where survivors can find support and advocacy. This episode explores the intersections of criminal justice, media influence, and societal change, offering invaluable insights into the fight against sexual violence from one of the field’s leading voices. Join us as Dr. Karen Holt guides us through her groundbreaking research and its implications for justice, policy, and community support in addressing sexual violence. FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://sites.psu.edu/womenandjusticetranscripts/advocating-for-well-being-dr-kelly-r-weabers-impact-in-student-affairs/ "Intro Music Summer canvas" by Andy_Gambino is licensed under CC BY 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/?ref=openverse. DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed are the speaker’s (Dr. Shauntey James) own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any other organization. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered in any format as professional advice on any level. Thus, the Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the speaker (Dr. Shauntey James) does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third-party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standard or policies of the speaker. The speaker assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites reference in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws on such materials and/or linked referenced herein. Moreover, the speaker makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. Note: The speaker referenced in the disclaimer refers to Dr. Shauntey James DR. SHAUNTEY JAMES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.