Getting to Know Marlee Liss

In this episode of SAPE Speaks, one of our hosts, Heidi Paisley, will be talking to four other current sophomores about their experiences with sex education growing up, as well as what they want to see in terms of sex education at the college level. They also touch on the sex ed resources that Health Education Services offers.

The role of technology has never been more present in our society than now. With the advent of AI, algorithms, and advanced computing, it is in every aspect of our lives. As our society moves further online, however, so does sexual violence and harassment. In recent years, we have seen an uptick in harassment online, particularly of women, and post-COVID, the numbers only continued to rise. With this has come an increase in misogynistic extremism online, which, some, including today’s guest, argue, is only incited by social media algorithms that bump this harmful content. Our guest will help us understand gender extremism online, where she thinks it is headed, what she thinks we are missing, and what can be done from here.

On this episode of SAPE Speaks, Elizabeth sits down with two close friends, Maggie and Drew, to reflect on their personal growth since their early days at Georgetown. They dive into topics like setting healthy boundaries, navigating the complexities of college life, and the advice they wish they’d had before arriving on campus. Listen to learn more!

Have you ever wondered about the resources available to survivors at Georgetown? Have you ever seen the acronym SARP but not understood what it means? On the 13th episode of SAPE Speaks, Alex Brown spoke with Alex Huss, a Georgetown Sexual Assault Response and Prevention team member, the leader of SAPE, Staff Clinician, and Interpersonal Violence Specialist about the resources provided by SARP and how you can access them. Listen to the episode on Spotify or Apple podcasts.

In conversations about interpersonal violence, have you ever been asked “what about men?” Have you ever pondered the question yourself? On the twelfth episode of SAPE Speaks, fellows Alex Brown and Ryan Samway sit down with Associate Director of the LGBTQ Resource Center, Riley Jelenick to discuss the topical, and at times contentious, question – “What about Men?” They explore why the question can be so controversial, the silencing of male and queer survivors, the effects of toxic masculinity and more. Listen to the episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

Join us to learn about our Sexual Assault Awareness Month guest, Marlee Liss. Marlee is an award-winning speaker, restorative justice advocate, author, and lesbian Jewish feminist. As a somatic educator, she has supported thousands of women and non-binary folk in healing shame and transforming trauma. Below is a SAAM programming schedule with links to register and participate–We hope you can join us! In-Person Events April 12th - "Restorative Justice for Sexual Harm: Why I Fought for a Circle, Not a Courtroom" Keynote at Copley Formal Lounge from 5:30-6:30 Pm April 13th - “The Sex Ed We Need: Consent, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, and Pleasure" Workshop at Bulldog Alley from 3:30-4:30 PM April 26th - Denim & Gray on Copley Lawn from 11-4 PM Resources Title IX at Georgetown University is designed to be a resource for students, faculty, and staff on issues relating to sexual misconduct, discrimination based on sex, and discrimination based on pregnancy, including options for getting immediate help; the University’s policies against sexual misconduct; how to report sexual misconduct; the University’s Sexual Misconduct Reference Guide; and campus initiatives. U ASK DC This website and smartphone app lists all of the relevant information and resources for universities in Washington, D.C., including Georgetown University. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE (24/7 hotline) RAINN’s on-line hotline provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual assault and their families. DC Rape Crisis Center (202) 333-RAPE (24/7 hotline) DC Rape Crisis Center offers services that help survivors and their families heal from the aftermath of sexual violence including crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy.

On this episode of SAPE Speaks, senior Esme Kalbag and Sophomore Alex Brown sit down with Jessica D. Naidu who works a the Center for Restorative Justice at University of San Diego. This episode walks through what restorative justice means, breaks down misconceptions, and discusses how cases of sexual misconduct or gender-based misconduct can be addressed through a restorative justice approach on a college campus. If you want to learn more, watch Jessica's video titled A Quick Guide to Restorative Justice for Gender-Based Misconduct. Resources Title IX at Georgetown University is designed to be a resource for students, faculty, and staff on issues relating to sexual misconduct, discrimination based on sex, and discrimination based on pregnancy, including options for getting immediate help; the University’s policies against sexual misconduct; how to report sexual misconduct; the University’s Sexual Misconduct Reference Guide; and campus initiatives. U ASK DC This website and smartphone app lists all of the relevant information and resources for universities in Washington, D.C., including Georgetown University. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE (24/7 hotline) RAINN’s on-line hotline provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual assault and their families. DC Rape Crisis Center (202) 333-RAPE (24/7 hotline) DC Rape Crisis Center offers services that help survivors and their families heal from the aftermath of sexual violence including crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy.

On the ninth episode of SAPE Speaks, fellows Noa Offman, Alex Brown, Lia Gilleran, and Thao Nguyen sit down to discuss how music perpetuates and reflects modern rape culture. They analyze lyrics from popular songs across music genres, interrogating how our society idealizes and normalizes interpersonal violence.  Transcript Resources Title IX at Georgetown University is designed to be a resource for students, faculty, and staff on issues relating to sexual misconduct, discrimination based on sex, and discrimination based on pregnancy, including options for getting immediate help; the University’s policies against sexual misconduct; how to report sexual misconduct; the University’s Sexual Misconduct Reference Guide; and campus initiatives. U ASK DC This website and smartphone app lists all of the relevant information and resources for universities in Washington, D.C., including Georgetown University. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE (24/7 hotline) RAINN’s on-line hotline provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual assault and their families. DC Rape Crisis Center (202) 333-RAPE (24/7 hotline) DC Rape Crisis Center offers services that help survivors and their families heal from the aftermath of sexual violence including crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy.

On this episode of SAPE Speaks, sophomore Noa Offman and staff clinician, Brit Egan, sit down with Hannah Gray, an interpersonal Violence Education, and Training Specialist, to discuss Georgetown University’s new bystander intervention program mandatory for all freshmen and transfer students. Highlighting the importance of Bringing in the Bystander training, this podcast covers critical matters such as what it means to be a bystander, examples of situations that need intervention in the context of a college campus, barriers to intervening - both personal and external, dismantling internal biases of survivors, and supporting a disclosure. Transcript

During the sixth episode of SAPE Speaks, first year Noa Offman and junior Esme Kalbag sit down with Jennifer Crewalk, the Associate Director for Undocumented Student Services at Georgetown University’s Center for Multicultural Equity and Access. Jennifer speaks about the unique experiences and barriers that survivors of undocumented status experience, and what work needs to be done on Georgetown’s campus and college campuses across the country to make services and resources more inclusive, accessible, and considerate to undocumented survivors. Transcript Resources Title IX at Georgetown University is designed to be a resource for students, faculty, and staff on issues relating to sexual misconduct, discrimination based on sex, and discrimination based on pregnancy, including options for getting immediate help; the University’s policies against sexual misconduct; how to report sexual misconduct; the University’s Sexual Misconduct Reference Guide; and campus initiatives. U ASK DC This website and smartphone app lists all of the relevant information and resources for universities in Washington, D.C., including Georgetown University. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 1-800-656-HOPE (24/7 hotline) RAINN’s on-line hotline provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual assault and their families. DC Rape Crisis Center (202) 333-RAPE (24/7 hotline) DC Rape Crisis Center offers services that help survivors and their families heal from the aftermath of sexual violence including crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy.