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Rights and Remedies

Allison Mahoney

32 episodes

1 week ago

This week on Rights and Remedies, I sit down with Chris Yadon, Chief Impact Officer of The Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation and Managing Director of Saprea, an organization dedicated to liberating individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts. As a thought leader and strategist, Chris is committed to increasing awareness and educating the public on both prevention and healing. He’s a powerful advocate for change and firmly believes we can collectively cr...

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This week on Rights and Remedies, I sit down with Chris Yadon, Chief Impact Officer of The Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation and Managing Director of Saprea, an organization dedicated to liberating individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts. As a thought leader and strategist, Chris is committed to increasing awareness and educating the public on both prevention and healing. He’s a powerful advocate for change and firmly believes we can collectively cr...

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Rights and Remedies

Healing after Child Sexual Abuse with Chris Yadon, Managing Director of Saprea | Ep 31

This week on Rights and Remedies, I sit down with Chris Yadon, Chief Impact Officer of The Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation and Managing Director of Saprea, an organization dedicated to liberating individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts. As a thought leader and strategist, Chris is committed to increasing awareness and educating the public on both prevention and healing. He’s a powerful advocate for change and firmly believes we can collectively cr...

1 week ago

28 minutes

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What Really Happens in Wilderness Therapy with Spencer King, Director of “The Wilderness" | Ep 30

In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker Spencer King to expose the dark underbelly of the troubled teen industry through his latest feature, The Wilderness. We dive into the brutal realities of wilderness therapy programs and therapeutic boarding schools - where survival, not healing, often becomes the goal. Spencer shares what inspired the film, starring lead actor Hunter Doohan, built the story around true events, and the grueling conditions they faced while shooting in Southern Utah. Bu...

1 month ago

25 minutes

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Domestic Violence in Family Courts, High-Conflict Divorce & The Realities of Family Law with Michele Locke | Ep 29

This week on Rights and Remedies, Allison speaks with Texas-based family law attorney and former judge Michelle Laake. With over 22 years in the courtroom, including time presiding over a domestic violence court, Michelle brings both fierce advocacy and lived insight into what really happens in high-conflict family law cases. They discuss: What it’s like running a dedicated domestic violence courtThe shift in family law post-COVID and rising case hostilityHow jury trials work in Texas d...

1 month ago

28 minutes

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How the Abby Honold Act is Changing Police Response to Survivors | Ep 28

Abby Honold reported her rape in 2014. But instead of receiving support, she was met with disbelief, threats of being charged for false reporting, and a justice system that failed her at every turn. She didn’t stop there. Abby went on to fight for systemic change, and helped pass The Abby Honold Act, a federal bill aimed at training law enforcement in trauma-informed response to survivors of sexual violence. In this episode, Abby shares: What happened when she reported, and how she finally go...

2 months ago

29 minutes

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What Happens When Child Welfare Leads With Humanity and a "We" Approach with Renee Bernhard | Ep 27

In this episode of Rights and Remedies, I speak with Renee Bernhard, co-founder and executive director of Be The Source, a nonprofit transforming child welfare support across Colorado. Renee is a former foster parent with a deep commitment to supporting families and children experiencing child welfare. She co-founded Be The Source (formerly Foster Source) to improve foster parent retention and advocate for the needs of foster and kinship families. Renee also speaks nationally and intern...

2 months ago

28 minutes

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How Smart Devices Are Being Weaponized in Domestic Abuse: Inside the Madison Tech Clinic with Sophie Stephenson | Ep 26

In this episode of Rights and Remedies, I sit down with Sophie Stephenson, Director of Operations at the Madison Tech Clinic and a PhD candidate in computer sciences at UW-Madison. Her research focuses on understanding and combating modern forms of technology-facilitated abuse - work that is not only groundbreaking but urgently needed. The Madison Tech Clinic provides direct, trauma-informed services to survivors of tech-based abuse across Wisconsin. Sophie shares how her team helps sur...

2 months ago

26 minutes

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Inside the Foster System: Dr. John DeGarmo’s Mission to Reform | Ep 25

Content Warning: This episode discusses child abuse, neglect, and child welfare. What does it take to be a foster parent - and why are so many leaving the system? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. John DeGarmo, founder of The Foster Care Institute, who has welcomed over 60 children into his home. From the heartbreak of child loss to the systemic issues plaguing foster care, including burnout, compassion fatigue, and lack of placements, Dr. DeGarmo offers a frank and compassionate look...

3 months ago

28 minutes

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Two-Time Weinstein Witness Speaks of Testifying Against Power with Liz Entin | Ep 24

In this episode of Rights and Remedies, I speak with Liz Entin - entrepreneur, podcast host, and a secondary witness in both New York trials against Harvey Weinstein. Liz shares her experience testifying in one of the most high-profile sexual assault cases in recent history and offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on what it’s like to be part of the legal process as a witness. We explore the emotional, mental, and legal challenges of testifying, the unexpected empowerment she f...

3 months ago

28 minutes

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The Cyclical Healing Journey After Abuse with Choichun Leung | Ep 23

In this episode of Rights and Remedies, I speak with multi-disciplinary artist from Brooklyn, Choichun Leung about the deeply personal and often complex journey of healing from childhood sexual abuse. Choichun shares how suppressed memories surfaced later in life, especially after becoming a mother, and how art became both her outlet and her guide through recovery. We explore the origins of her Young Girl Project, work that began with unfinished sketches and evolved into a graphic-styl...

4 months ago

25 minutes

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What It’s Like to Represent Victims of Sexual Harm with Elizabeth Payne + Emily Jones from CAASE | Ep 22

In this episode of Rights & Remedies, I sit down with Elizabeth Payne and Emily Jones from the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE) to explore what legal advocacy really looks like for survivors of sexual harm. We dig into the criminal vs. civil legal systems and the massive disconnect between what survivors expect and what actually happens when they report. From how prosecutors aren’t your personal attorney to the overwhelming silence many face after filing a report, El...

4 months ago

27 minutes

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How AI and Data Could Transform Criminal Justice with Allison Pierre | Ep 21

What happens when a former federal prosecutor turns reformer, and uses data and AI to change the system from the inside out? This week on Rights and Remedies, host Alison Mahoney is joined by Allison Pierre, founder of Innovative Prosecution Consulting. After years working at the Brooklyn DA’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in D.C., Allison pivoted to fight for fairness in a different way: helping prosecutors and public defenders harness the power of data and AI to improve outcomes, re...

5 months ago

27 minutes

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Exposing the Truth About the Troubled Teen Industry with Founder of Unsilenced with Meg Appelgate | Ep 20

In this episode of Rights and Remedies, I’m joined by Meg Applegate, CEO of UNSILENCED, a nonprofit dedicated to ending institutional child abuse in the so-called "troubled teen" industry. Meg shares her harrowing story of being abducted at age 15 and held in two residential facilities for over three years. She details her long journey of waking up to the abuse she experienced, and how that healing process ultimately led her to create UNSILENCED, one of the most active survivor-led organizati...

5 months ago

28 minutes

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How Writing a Book Helps You Heal After Trauma with Dani Fankhauser | Ep 19

In this episode, I sit down with Dani Fankhauser - writer and intuitive coach - to explore how writing can be a transformative tool for healing. Together, we delve into: Dani's experience of writing and its impact on her healing journeyThe role of intuition and spirituality in the writing processHow writing can serve as a form of self-discovery and empowermentPractical advice for aspiring writers looking to tell their own storiesWhether you're a writer, a survivor, or someone seeking to ...

6 months ago

26 minutes

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One Leader’s Mission to Support Survivors in Colorado’s Mountain Towns with Shannon Meyer | Ep 18

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Shannon Meyer, the Executive Director of Response, a nonprofit doing critical work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking here in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley. Shannon’s path to this work is unlike any I’ve heard - she came from a background in environmental conservation and ended up leading a survivor services organization through a period of major transformation. We talked about what it’s re...

6 months ago

28 minutes

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Survivor of Reproductive Coercion: Why He "Just Forgot” Wasn't a Valid Excuse - with Lynn Stroud | Ep 17

Trigger warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, reproductive coercion, and sexual assault. Please listen with care. In this raw and unflinching conversation, Lynn Stroud shares her powerful story of surviving reproductive coercion, intimate partner violence, and the long journey from silence to advocacy. What started as a seemingly small betrayal became a pivotal moment that exposed the deeper patterns of control, abuse, and manipulation she endured f...

7 months ago

26 minutes

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What It’s Really Like to Rebuild After Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma with Lorene Roberts | Ep 16

TW: This episode contains discussion of emotional abuse, narcissism, and trauma. Please take care while listening. What does it really take to rebuild your life after narcissistic abuse and deep emotional trauma? In this powerful episode, holistic counselor, author, and podcast host Lorene Roberts opens up about her personal journey from feeling completely broken to finding emotional freedom, and now helping others do the same. We dive into: The signs of narcissistic abuse most people...

7 months ago

28 minutes

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Found Your Photo Online? Here’s What To Do Before You Delete Anything | Ep 15

If you’ve just discovered an intimate photo or video of yourself online without your consent, take a breath - you are not alone, and there is a way forward. When you're hit with the shock of finding an intimate image shared without your consent, the instinct is clear: make it disappear, fast. But here’s the hard truth: deleting too quickly could erase the very evidence you need to take legal action, get the content removed, or hold the person responsible accountable. Whether you're thinking ...

8 months ago

20 minutes

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We Are the Evidence: Empowering Survivors of Sexual Assault with Cheyenne Wilson | Ep 14

Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault. When writer and activist Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs was sexually assaulted by someone she knew and trusted, she began a journey that was painful, confusing, and deeply transformational. She reported to police, went through a two-year legal process, and along the way, realized how few meaningful, survivor-centered resources were available. So she created her own. In this episode of Rights + Remedies, Cheyenne shares the story beh...

8 months ago

26 minutes

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Fighting for Survivors, Hurdles, and Navigating the Criminal Justice System: Insights from a Retired SVU Detective, Justin Boardman | Ep 13

Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault, including the sexual abuse of minors. In this powerful episode of Rights + Remedies, I'm joined by Justin Boardman, retired detective and nationally recognised advocate for trauma-informed policing. Justin Boardman served as a detective in the Special Victims Unit for 15 years. Today, he’s a national speaker, consultant, and advocate for trauma-informed practices in gender-based violence cases. He co-authored a trauma-informed...

9 months ago

32 minutes

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Navigating the Foster Care System with Child Welfare Law Specialist | Ep 12

***TRIGGER WARNING: Child Abuse and Child Neglect*** The foster care system is complex, and for many families, navigating the legal process can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Rights + Remedies, Jill Roth-Gutman, a Child Welfare Law Specialist and experienced attorney, breaks down the key aspects of child welfare law and foster care. Jill shares: 🔹 What actually happens in court during a foster care case 🔹 The steps to becoming a licensed foster home 🔹 The adoption process, and how fo...

9 months ago

30 minutes