Reckoning

About Reckoning

Reckoning is the go-to resource for high-quality storytelling about gender-based justice, safety, survival, and resilience

Publisher

Garbo

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Oct 2021

Latest episode

19 Dec 2022

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Dec 2022

   Using Technology to Empower Victims of Online Image-Based Abuse with Laura Bloomer

   Laura Bloomer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-bloomer/) is the founder of Redaim which provides technical tools and case management software for investigative agencies remediating online image-based abuse on the internet. She is also a start-up mentor & advisor, and a previous Trustee to UK domestic abuse charity S.T.O.R.M Empowerment. In this episode, Laura discusses: What image-based abuse is and why convictions regarding this type of abuse are so low Accountability measures coming into place to eliminate image-based abuse The barriers that victims of online image-based abuse face when reporting and how reporting can re-traumatize victims How technology can reduce barriers to make it easier for people to report online harassment User safety as a business risk and the trade offs start ups face between growth vs. user safety The potential for bystander reporting opportunities when it comes to image-based abuse Positive trends around ethical investing and business practices, and how younger generations are challenging the status quo

2. 

   30 Nov 2022

   Can Connecting Survivors Stop Repeat Offenders? with Tracy DeTomasi

   Tracy DeTomasi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracydetomasi/) is the CEO of Callisto (https://www.projectcallisto.org/). Callisto is a non-profit that creates technology to detect repeat sexual assailants. Tracy DeTomasi has held leadership positions across the nonprofit sector over the past 20 years, where she developed and implemented trauma-informed programming and curricula. She was instrumental in changing domestic violence laws in the US and has worked on projects globally with The Commonwealth of Nations, Ecuador, Australia, The United Kingdom, South Africa, and Ghana. Previously, Tracy was the Co-Founder of Good People Collective, the Interim Executive Director at NO MORE, and the VP of Domestic Violence Services at the YWCA. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Tracy has extensive experience working in the field of gender-based violence, giving her a deep understanding of the ecosystem of survivors, offenders, and allies. She has consulted with organizations to develop tech-based tools, such as an app that educates users about violence against women, a smartphone device for sexual violence prevention safety, and virtual reality trainings to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Anti-Sexual Harassment. In this episode, Tracy discusses: The history of Callisto and how Callisto has evolved over the years The prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses Relations between Callisto, students, and Title IX coordinators Scaling Callisto to all schools in the United States What makes the Callisto platform safe for survivors The options survivors have post-assault Rehabilitation of gender-based violence offenders How some offenders justify committing gender-based crimes Survivor needs vs. privacy standards

3. 

   9 Nov 2022

   What We Know About Prosecuting Gender Based Violence Perpetrators with Jennifer Long

   Jennifer Long (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-long-a8228523/) is the CEO of AEquitas (https://aequitasresource.org/). AEquitas’ mission is to improve the quality of justice in sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and human trafficking cases by developing, evaluating, and refining prosecution practices that increase victim safety and offender accountability. AEquitas provides prosecutors with the support, training, mentorship, and resources necessary to objectively evaluate and constantly reexamine and refine their approach to justice in these cases. Jennifer (MGA, JD) also serves as an expert on issues related to the prosecution of sexual violence, gender-based violence, and human trafficking. In this episode Jennifer discusses: How AEquitas has evolved since its founding in 2009 How AEquitas helps ensure effective prosecution of crimes against some of the most vulnerable members of society How media verbiage can influence perception of sex crimes The challenges and victories of prosecuting sexual violence cases Misassessment of victim culpability The public desire to understand offenders Her mixed emotions around whisper networks The role of the community in sexual violence cases

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