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In this episode of the Locked Up Living podcast, hosts Dr. Naomi Murphy and David Jones interview Dr. Beverley Samways about her book "Unspoken Stories" and her research on non-speaking individuals with learning disabilities. Dr. Samways highlights how systemic misinterpretation of self-injury as "challenging behavior" masks underlying trauma, advocating for psychodynamic and trauma-informed support environments over traditional behavioral models.

The episode outlines a framework for breaking chronic relational cycles following betrayal by targeting the internal beliefs of the individual who caused the harm. Integrating Dr. Omar Minwalla’s Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma model with Albert Ellis's psychological principles and Christian theology, the host reinterprets the dynamic of post-discovery conflict and provides an actionable path toward accountability.

A confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.

This resource explains the major categories of sex offenders, describes the factors used in forensic risk assessments, and highlights how different patterns of offending influence treatment options and the likelihood of reoffending.

This survivor story explores the lifelong effects of childhood sexual abuse, highlighting the impact of trauma, dissociation, family secrecy, faith, resilience, and the healing power of community and support.

This survivor testimony examines the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse, maternal incest, trauma-related memory suppression, shame, and the lifelong process of healing and recovery.

Protective factors are conditions and characteristics of individuals, interpersonal relationships, communities, and the larger society that reduce the negative impacts of domestic violence, promote healthy development, and support the well-being of both adult and child survivors. The goal of this guide is to assist advocates and facilitators to support survivors by helping individuals, groups, and families dive deeper into their healing journeys.

A survivor of childhood sexual abuse by a church youth minister describes the devastating effects of faith-based trauma, addiction, and shame, as well as his eventual journey toward recovery, advocacy, and the creation of a support organization for other survivors.

The podcast explores the experiences of male survivors of sexual abuse, focusing on shame, harmful gender stereotypes, developmental impacts of trauma, and therapeutic and community-based approaches to healing.

A trauma-informed toolkit and six-part webinar series that provide accessible mind-body-spirit practices to support healing, resilience, and well-being for survivors, advocates, and organizations. Also available in Spanish.

This Technical Assistance (TA) Bundle includes TA Questions (TAQs) and webinars designed to support anti-violence organizations that are tending to multiple and interconnected crises – present and future – with intention, wisdom, and deep care for advocates and survivors.