This is the home of podcasts from AEquitas, a nonprofit advancing justice for victims of sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, exploitation, and trafficking. Just Champions, hosted by CEO Jennifer Long, features prosecutors offering insight and strategies for achieving justice in even the most complex cases. The Traffick Report, hosted in Season 1 by Miiko Anderson, analyzes challenges in human trafficking responses and elevates evidence-based strategies through survivors, prosecutors, law enforcement, and their multidisciplinary partners.
Just Champions, a Podcast by AEquitas
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This is the home of podcasts from AEquitas, a nonprofit advancing justice for victims of sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, exploitation, and trafficking. Just Champions, hosted by CEO Jennifer Long, features prosecutors offering insight and strategies for achieving justice in even the most complex cases. The Traffick Report, hosted in Season 1 by Miiko Anderson, analyzes challenges in human trafficking responses and elevates evidence-based strategies through survivors, prosecutors, law enforcement, and their multidisciplinary partners.
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May 18, 2026
Consent, Capacity to Consent, and Coercion: Prosecutorial Insights from I May Destroy You
<p>AEquitas Senior Attorney Advisor Jon Kurland examines I May Destroy You, Michaela Cole’s unflinching portrayal of alcohol-facilitated sexual assault, involuntary intoxication, and rape. Drawing on Jon’s decades of prosecutorial experience, they break down how the law defines consent and how intoxication—voluntary or involuntary—impacts consent. </p><p>They explore the investigative challenges presented by memory gaps, how prosecutors handle cases where the victim may have only partial recall of the assault, how prosecutors work with or prepare to cross-examine toxicologists and other experts, and the importance of explaining victim behavior to fact-finders without reinforcing harmful stereotypes. The conversation also highlights how sexual assault against male victims is minimized or misunderstood, and what prosecutors can do to ensure all victims receive a trauma-informed and just response.</p><p>We discuss what I May Destroy You gets right about disclosure, offender behavior, and the communication of consent—and what practitioners can learn from it to strengthen investigations, improve courtroom practice, and advance justice for all sexual violence survivors.</p><p>For more information:</p><ul><li>Where to watch the HBO Limited Series I May Destroy You is available <a href="https://www.hbomax.com/shows/i-may-destroy-you/a15b4064-4899-4381-bdf1-676986137ee1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</li><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20141107104956/http://www.ndaa.org/pdf/pub_prosecuting_alcohol_facilitated_sexual_assault.pdf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecuting Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Assault</a>, authored by the late <a href="https://ovc.ojp.gov/gallery/award-recipients/2017/teresa-p-scalzo" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Teresa P. Scalzo, Esq.</a> (1969-2016), was one of the first comprehensive publications to offer strategies in these complex cases; this expert resource remains relevant today. </li><li>Visit <a href="http://aequitasresource.org" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AEquitasResource.org</a> to access <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA2FCwr_b8k" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The ABCs of BAC: Toxicology for Prosecutors and Investigators</a> and the expert publication <a href="https://aequitasresource.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Charging-Considerations-for-the-Prosecution-of-Rape-Following-a-Revocation-of-Consent.pdf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Stop it: Now”: Charging Considerations in the Prosecution of Rape Following a Revocation of Consent</a>. </li><li>Senior Attorney Advisor, Jonathan Kurland’s bio can be found <a href="https://aequitasresource.org/about-us/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul><p>This podcast discusses the violent crimes of sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, and human trafficking. If you need support, please call: <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The National Domestic Violence Hotline</a>, <a href="https://rainn.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RAINN</a>, and <a href="https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The National Trafficking Hotline</a></p><p>If you'd like more info about AEquitas visit: https://aequitasresource.org/ or email us at: info@aequitasresource.org. Follow AEquitas on Instagram @aequitas_resource</p><p><br /></p>
May 11, 2026
Understanding Stalking Through an Examination of the Netflix Series You: A Prosecutor’s Approach
<p>Assistant State Attorney and Intimate Partner Violence Specialist Kristina Mills joins to examine the Netflix series You and its portrayal of stalking behaviors, including surveillance, life invasion, intimidation, and interference. Using the first episode as a case study, they highlight why stalking behaviors are often minimized or dismissed as “romantic gestures”. Through You’s depiction of Joe’s method of victim selection, incessant victim blaming, creepy invasion of Beck’s privacy, and methodically orchestrated “surprise” appearances, audiences begin to understand the danger and distress stalkers pose to their victims. </p><p>Kristina breaks down strategies prosecutors use to identify lethality indicators in victim reports, and explains to factfinders how stalkers abuse positive behaviors like listening and offering support or assistance to obtain information about the victims, which they then use to control or surveil them. She also shares practical strategies for building stalking cases: reconstructing timelines, spotting intent in digital evidence, documenting repeated conduct, and using motions in limine and other-acts evidence to show a pattern of control.</p><p>This conversation shines a light on the realities of stalking—and the legal tools available to hold offenders accountable and keep victims safe.</p><p>For more information:</p><ul><li>The Netfix series <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80211991" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You</a> served as a case study in stalking behaviors for this episode.</li><li>Assistant State Attorney and Intimate Partner Violence Specialist Kristina Mills’ bio is available at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>. </li><li>Please visit <a href="http://aequitasresource.org" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AEquitasResource.org</a> to find on-demand trainings, articles, amicus briefs, and request expert assistance including AEquitas’ <a href="https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SPA-19.005-Prosecutors-Guide-to-Stalking-00000002-revised.pdf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prosecutor’s’ Guide to Stalking</a>.</li><li>Expert Resources on Stalking, including a <a href="https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SPARC-YOU-Season-1-5-Recap-Discussion-Guide.pdf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Discussion Guide </a>for the entire You series are available at <a href="https://www.stalkingawareness.org" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stalking Prevention and Awareness Center (SPARC)</a>, a project of AEquitas. </li></ul><p>This podcast discusses the violent crimes of sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, and human trafficking. If you need support, please call: <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The National Domestic Violence Hotline</a>, <a href="https://rainn.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RAINN</a>, and <a href="https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The National Trafficking Hotline</a></p><p>If you'd like more info about AEquitas visit: https://aequitasresource.org/ or email us at: info@aequitasresource.org. Follow AEquitas on Instagram @aequitas_resource</p><p><br /></p>
May 4, 2026
Unbelievable & I Am Evidence: Exposing Serial Rapists, Reopening Cold Cases, and Repairing the Damage of Delayed Justice
<p>AEquitas Senior Attorney Advisor Patti Powers and Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dan Van examine two powerful productions—Unbelievable and I Am Evidence—and examine what they reveal about serial rapists, untested rape kits, and the consequences of delayed justice. Drawing from decades of prosecutorial and appellate experience, Patti and Dan break down the strategies needed to reopen cold cases, rebuild thin or incomplete files, and secure convictions years after a crime.</p><p>Together, they explore trauma-informed approaches to re-engaging victims, how forensic science and CODIS hits reshape investigations, and why understanding offender behavior—including stalking, surveillance, and pattern variation—is essential to proving serial rape. They discuss charging decisions, using other-acts evidence, litigating Rule 404(b), preserving DNA, and strengthening the record for appeal. This episode shows how prosecutors can turn old files and untested kits into powerful cases—and what it takes to hold serial rapists accountable long after the system failed to act.</p><p>For more information:</p><ul><li>Where to watch the Limited Series Unbelievable is available <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80153467" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</li><li>Unbelievable was based on the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/False-Report-True-Story-America/dp/1524759937" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">A False Report: A True Story of Rape in America</a> by T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong. This book followed the authors’ investigative reporting <a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/false-rape-accusations-an-unbelievable-story" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">An UnBelieveable Story of Rape</a>, copublished by Pro Publica and The Marshall Project, for which they won a <a href="https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/t-christian-miller-propublica-and-ken-armstrong-marshall-project" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Pulitzer Prize</a>. </li><li>Senior Attorney Advisor, Patti Power’s Bio is available <a href="https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/respected-passionate-successful-criminal-prosecutor-patti-powers-retires/article_778f029c-3359-11e5-afa8-93d1d08262fe.html" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>. </li><li>The bio for Daniel Van, Assistant Supervisor Appeals Unit of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office is available on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Linkedin</a>. </li><li>Please visit <a href="http://aequitasresource.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">AEquitasResource.org</a> to find on-demand trainings, articles, amicus briefs, and request expert assistance and visit <a href="http://thersvp.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">theRSVP.org</a> for the Model Response to Sexual Violence for Prosecutors. In addition, this episode references CODIS, which stands for Combined DNA Index System. You can find information on CODIS at : <a href="https://le.fbi.gov/science-and-lab/biometrics-and-fingerprints/codis-2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://le.fbi.gov/science-and-lab/biometrics-and-fingerprints/codis-2</a>. </li><li>Additional AEquitas resources on the prosecution of cold case sexual assaults can be found at the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative <a href="https://sakitta.org/toolkit/index.cfm?fuseaction=category-tools-list&cat=6" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">website</a>. </li></ul><p><br></p><p>This podcast discusses the violent crimes of sexual violence, domestic violence, stalking, and human trafficking. If you need support, please call: <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The National Domestic Violence Hotline</a>, <a href="https://rainn.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">RAINN</a>, and <a href="https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The National Trafficking Hotline.</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like more info about AEquitas visit: <a href="http://aequitasresource.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">AEquitasResource.org</a> or email us at: <a href="info@aequitasresource.org." target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">info@aequitasresource.org.</a> Follow AEquitas on Instagram at @aequitas_resource.</p>
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