The Shocking Statistics of Sexual Violence: Why We Need to Talk About It For Survivors with Guest Robert Uttaro
The Shocking Statistics of Sexual Violence: Why We Need to Talk About It For Survivors with Guest Robert Uttaro  
Podcast: Talks with Dr Shafer
Published On: Tue Jun 18 2024
Description: *Trigger Warning: This Episode Discusses Rape, Sexual Violence, Intimate Parter Violence, Domestic Abuse, Suicidal Thoughts and Suicide.  On today's moving episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer is joined by Special Guest Robert Uttaro, a rape crisis counselor, community educator, and author of the book To the Survivors. Inspired by his undergraduate studies in Criminal Justice, he continues to embrace a life-long commitment to activism and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence. Dr Shafer and Robert Uttaro discuss the impact of sexual violence on victims and survivors, and the need for creating safe spaces for survivors to seek care and resources during the phase of healing from sexual violence. Robert shares the importance of support and resources, and how he works with the community to educate about sexual violence, as well as provides support to survivors in crisis. Please join us for this impactful conversation and make sure to check in with your support system if feeling triggered by the content. Robert's book is available for free on his website, and was created to allow the reader to access the chapters and information in an as-desired way, so that readers are able to access information in their own time. We hope that if it may be of help to you that you utilize this helpful resource.    Resources:  Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network ⁠https://www.rainn.org/⁠ To Learn More About Robert and His Work, Go To His Website:  ⁠https://www.robertuttaro.com/⁠ Robert Uttaro's powerful book is available on Amazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Survivors-Journey-Counselor-Stories-Violence/dp/149093166X/ref=rvi_d_sccl_1/132-8228123-5178239?pd_rd_w=jgWcV&content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=D1K1T84PQS6V6A4ACX5J&pd_rd_wg=A8NY7&pd_rd_r=2554944d-53de-4c7a-b651-b9cbfcba58f0&pd_rd_i=149093166X&psc=1⁠ And on his website. Links to Connect with Robert Uttaro:  Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100062956434169⁠ Twitter ⁠https://twitter.com/robert_uttaro⁠ #robertuttaro #sexualviolence #believesurvivors #tothesurvivors #intimatepartnerabuse #talkswithdrshafer #drshaferstedronova #podcast #author Talks with Dr Shafer is hosted by Neurologist, Mom, Life Coach, Musician and Author Shafer Stedron, MD, who is passionate about storytelling as a tool to help reclaim your story and create your most beautiful future.  You can learn more about Dr Shafer on her website, ⁠⁠www.drshaferstedronova.com⁠⁠, and contact us to learn more about the show! and follow Talks with Dr Shafer on Facebook @TalkswithDrShafer, Instagram @talks_with_dr_shafer, TikTok @DrShafer, Youtube @Talks with Dr Shafer, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. Little House of Dreams Entertainment, 2024.  All Rights Reserved.  Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse