We Are Asking YOU to Wake Up About Consent with Joyce ShortWe Are Asking YOU to Wake Up About Consent with Joyce Short
Mental Health News Radio
Thank you to our friends, Michelle Mallon and Christine Louis de Canonville, for introducing MHNR Network to the work of Joyce Short. She sat down with our host, Kristin Sunanta Walker, for an hour to talk about consent. This is a discussion for...
43:57•16 Jul 2018
Awakening to Consent: A Talk with Joyce Short
Episode Overview
- Consent must be clearly defined in law.
- Education is key to combating sexual assault.
- Joyce Short's TEDx talk raises awareness.
- Legislators need to hear from constituents.
- Empowerment through understanding consent.
“Use your voice to make the world a safer place. Demand that consent is defined in our laws.”
In a compelling episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristin Sunanta Walker engages in a powerful discussion with Joyce Short, a prominent advocate for consent awareness and sexual assault prevention. Joyce Short is renowned for her significant contributions to the field, including her publications 'Carnal Abuse by Deceit' and 'Combating Romance Scams: Why Lying to Get Laid Is a Crime'.
Her advocacy efforts have led to legislative progress, inspired by her TEDx talk, 'When Yes Means No: The Truth About Consent', which aims to redefine consent laws. The conversation explores the necessity of clearly defining consent within legal frameworks to protect individuals from sexual assault. Joyce Short emphasizes that societal norms and assumptions are insufficient to safeguard individuals, advocating for legislative changes that reflect the reality of consent.
Her insights are particularly crucial for survivors of sexual assault, who often grapple with the impact of past trauma on current relationships. Kristin highlights the significance of Joyce's work, sharing personal reflections and the transformative power of understanding consent. The episode underscores the importance of collective action, encouraging listeners to visit consentawareness.net and actively engage with legislators to enact meaningful change. Through education and awareness, Joyce Short aims to empower individuals and create a safer society.
The discussion is informative, challenging, and ultimately hopeful, offering a vision for a future where consent is universally respected and understood. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the intersection of mental health, legal advocacy, and personal empowerment.
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