Jane Doe No More has chosen to talk about an epidemic that has plagued the world for centuries. Sexual crimes are the most misunderstood and under-reported crimes on the planet. We've set out to change that. Each of us can and should play a role in prevention. In this podcast you will hear directly from survivors who will discuss the important conversations that will create real and meaningful change.
Jane Doe No More is a survivor led organization whose mission is education, prevention, advocacy, and support.
Burying Jane Doe: A Journey of Courage and Strength
In this episode of Voice2Change by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta talks with survivor, advocate, and author Barb Jenkins. She recounts the stalking and assault that led her to attack, the trauma of reporting and testifying in court, and the devastation of having her perpetrator's conviction overturned. Barb discusses how writing her book has helped her heal and offer hope to fellow survivors, while her forthcoming book continues her story. Her message is direct: Don’t quit. Keep going. You got this. I got you.
Barb Jenkins is a survivor of childhood sexual assault who's journey of healing deepened in 2015 after she was raped in a Missoula public park by a homeless man she had supported through her volunteer work. In the aftermath, she found help and connection through Jane Doe No More, beginning a new chapter of resilience and recovery. Burying Jane Doe is her first book writing about her journey of courage and strength, and she is currently working on a second book that continues her journey through healing.
Topics Discussed:
Barb's story
The meaning of Jane Doe
Repeated boundary violations, stalking, and sexual violence
Attack in a public park
Taking out a restraining order
Depression and finding Jane Doe No More
Criminal trial and courtroom treatment
Conviction reversal and legal aftermath
Having strength in your faith
The process of writing a book
Resilience and rebuilding identity
Supporting other survivors
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1 Sept 2026
Betrayed by a Coworker and Surviving the Unthinkable
In this episode of Voice2Change by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta welcomes Amy Chambers. A survivor and longtime member of the Jane Doe No More community. Amy courageously recounts the harrowing night that forever changed her life. What seemed like an act of kindness led to an act of brutality, survival, and ultimately, remarkable strength. Amy shares her journey from trauma to healing, the aftermath of being thrust into the public eye, and the importance of support, therapy, and resilience. Through her openness, Amy inspires others with hope and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, it is possible to find the light. Join us for a powerful conversation on hope, survival, and the unbreakable human spirit.
Amy Chambers is a survivor and advocate whose story of resilience and recovery inspires many others. At 25 years old, while working as a waitress and bartender in downtown New Haven, she endured a violent attack and kidnapping by a coworker with whom she had worked with for three years. She then navigated a long and painful road to healing from this attack both physically and emotionally. Amy is committed to using her journey to raise awareness, foster hope, and inspire strength in others facing similar challenges.
Topics Discussed:
Amy's survival story and traumatic assault
The role of therapy and support
PTSD challenges of a survivor
Facing self blame in the healing process
The importance of sharing your story
The power to help others
Healing both physically and emotionally
Leading with kindness and strength
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4 Aug 2026
How Kindness and Community Support Survivors of Sexual Assault
In this powerful final episode of the Voice2Change podcast, Jocelyn Maminta sits down with survivor and advocate Vanessa Barneschi, who shares her harrowing story of surviving a violent attack and sexual assault during her early morning run. Vanessa recounts the traumatic experience, the crucial support she received from both strangers and family, and her journey through the legal and healing process. Vanessa emphasizes the importance of compassion, community action, and empathy for survivors while offering hope and practical wisdom for healing and resilience.Vanessa Barneschi is a high school teacher and survivor whose life was profoundly changed after being violently attacked and sexually assaulted during an early morning run in West Hartford, Connecticut. Since her experience, she has become an advocate, using her voice to educate others and inspire survivors to find their own voice. Vanessa Barneschi has been involved with Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak for over a decade, sharing her story to promote hope, healing, awareness, and prevention. She is also a mother and continues to inspire others with her resilience and commitment to kindness.
Topics Discussed:
Vanessa's attack on her early morning run
Communicating her story as a teacher and survivor
The importance of family on resilience
The role of strangers had on her attack
Support received from police, medical staff, and community
The impact secondary survivors face
Embracing both losses and new beginnings
The journey to advocacy and joining Jane Doe No More
Encouragement to always be kind
Reflections on moving forward and using her story to help others
Your voice matters — please take our short survey (https://www.janedoenomore.org/podcast-survey) so we can keep creating content that speaks to you.
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Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100
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Engagement
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