WCCP Bed-Stuy

About WCCP Bed-Stuy

The Whole Community Child Protection (WCCP) project brings the Bedford- Stuyvesant community together to educate and empowers one another to prevent child sexual abuse. WCCP was created in partnership between Darkness to Light and Childhood USA. The WCCP Bed-Stuy podcast is co-hosted by Nicole G. Epps, Co-founder and Consultant of the WCCP project, Amy Nguyen, Deputy Director of Research at Darkness to Light, and Carla Davis, Projects Manager at Childhood USA. Child sexual abuse and exploitation is a topic that is far too often overlooked - it’s uncomfortable to talk about, it’s difficult to confront, but it is an ever-present epidemic. And unfortunately, communities of color and vulnerable communities like Bed Stuy are disproportionately impacted. This podcast aims to disrupt this trend of silence by talking openly about child sexual abuse. This can break down barriers and reduce stigma on the issue in order for adults to prevent CSA in our communities. Over the course of this podcast series, we will hear from different voices in the community who will provide insight on their involvement in the fight to end child sexual abuse and exploitation. We challenge you to have these conversations in your circles, how should YOU begin to break through the silence and fear? Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

Publisher

WCCP Bed-Stuy

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Apr 2023

Latest episode

2 May 2023

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 May 2023

   Advocate For Children

   On this episode, we speak with Katherine Torres, Director of Clinical and Forensic Services at the Jane Barker Brooklyn Child Advocacy Center. We discuss the prevalence of child sexual abuse in Bed-Stuy, the important role of Child Advocacy Centers, and how the community can best show up to protect children from harm. Learn more at wccpbedstuy.org.

2. 

   2 May 2023

   Responding Restoratively

   On this episode, we speak with Tomay Douglas. Tomay is a restorative justice equity educator, social worker, survivor, co-founder of Worth Justice Incorporated, and Founder of Responding Restoratively. Listen along as she powerfully shares her story, and speaks to the importance of releasing shame and promoting healing for survivors. Learn more at wccpbedstuy.org.

3. 

   17 Apr 2023

   Let The Healing Begin

   On this episode, we speak with Dr. Brown, the program coordinator and supervisor at Phoenix House Brooklyn Community Recovery Center. We discuss delivering Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children to Brooklyn and how adults can start showing up to protect children in the community. Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

4. 

   10 Apr 2023

   A Teenager's Perspective

   On this episode, we bring adolescents into the discussion on child sexual abuse. Nicole is joined by her daughter, Gracen, to discuss how her friend groups address difficult conversations, why it's so hard to talk to your parents, and the importance of listening. Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

5. 

   8 Apr 2023

   Debunking Myths

   On this episode, we speak with CJ Akins, Child Protection Specialist at Darkness to Light, to discuss and debunk the myths that persist around child sexual abuse and how child sexual abuse impacts different communities. Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

6. 

   8 Apr 2023

   Introduction

   The Whole Community Child Protection (WCCP) project team comes together for the first episode to share our "why," and to discuss ways to overcome barriers to prevention, community impacts of child sexual abuse, actions to prevent CSA, and our hopes for WCCP Bed-Stuy. Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

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