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Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Questions Answered Part 2

Episode 30: Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 2

In this second installment of the series, we discuss who you can sue and for what, how to get started, finding the right attorney, going public, legal terms, federal versus state court, detailed steps along the way, possible outcomes, and most importantly, what the experience feels like for survivors.  Show Notes Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram… Read More »Episode 30: Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 2

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Questions Answered Part 1

Episode 29: Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 1

Today’s episode is the first in a special series with attorney/survivor Kathryn Robb all about civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse. Today we will get an update on Kathryn’s own case under the New York Child Victims Act, talk a bunch about defamation including ways for survivors to protect themselves from being sued, statute of limitations revival legislation, anti-SLAPP laws,… Read More »Episode 29: Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 1

The Keepers

Episode 27: The Brave Women Behind The Keepers

If you have watched the Netflix documentary series The Keepers you will recognize our three guests today: Gemma Hoskins, Abbie Schaub and Teresa Lancaster. Each of these brave, determined, morally upstanding women played a vital role in uncovering the horrific crimes and coverups at the heart of the documentary. If you haven’t seen The Keepers, the episode intro will fill you in. And our guests will inspire you with their strength and unending fight for justice.Read More »Episode 27: The Brave Women Behind The Keepers

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Episode 26: Sarah Klein: Attorney, Advocate & Larry Nassar Survivor

Sarah Klein is an attorney for the California law firm Manly, Stewart and Finaldi and a leading voice on sexual abuse and other legal issues in the media. She is also the first known victim of former Olympic Women’s Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. Sarah was an elite gymnast who trained from the age of 8 under Coach John Geddert, the head coach for the 2012 U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team whose gym she describes as highly abusive, cult-like, and even worse than the sexual abuse she suffered by Nassar. We talk about all of this plus updates on the Larry Nassar fallout and the brave gymnasts who have fought to hold him and the other institutions involved accountable.Read More »Episode 26: Sarah Klein: Attorney, Advocate & Larry Nassar Survivor

Stephen Mills, Author of CHOSEN: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood

Episode 25: Stephen Mills, Author of CHOSEN: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood

Stephen Mills is the author of CHOSEN: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood published by Henry Holt & Company. In this first of many interviews I will be co-hosting with my friend, attorney and advocate Kathryn Robb, we three survivors of child sexual abuse share a moving discussion about the emotional impact of abuse, challenges specific to male survivors, how predators operate, parents who missed the signs, correcting misconceptions, the lawsuit Stephen filed, and so much more.Read More »Episode 25: Stephen Mills, Author of CHOSEN: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood

Chandra Moyer Truth and Consequences Podcast

Episode 23: Chandra Moyer on Flashbacks, Fragments & Facing Trauma

Chandra Moyer was 37 years old when her high-functioning life was disrupted by frightening flashbacks. She set out to piece together the fragments of her emerging memories and, when she put two and two together, it added up to child sexual abuse. Chandra’s story helps illuminate the intense and bewildering experience of being overwhelmed by flashbacks and how to make… Read More »Episode 23: Chandra Moyer on Flashbacks, Fragments & Facing Trauma

Maddie Morris with BBC Radio 2 Young folk award on Truth and Consequences podcast

Episode 21: The Power of Music with Singer Songwriter Maddie Morris

Maddie Morris is a contemporary folk musician who won the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 2019 and has been described as “leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters.” Maddie’s music uses personal storytelling to embody political ideas, and their music tackles issues ranging from LGBTQIA identities to poverty, sexual violence, and voting to name a few. Maddie’s first EP, Purgatory was… Read More »Episode 21: The Power of Music with Singer Songwriter Maddie Morris

Miranda Pacchiana Truth and Consequences Podcast

Episode 18: My Moment of Truth

It’s me, Miranda, on the first episode since I filed a sexual assault lawsuit. I talk about what’s happened in my life since. I also discuss statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, the NY Child Victims Act, my first tattoo, and more. Show Notes Find the Truth & Consequences Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound… Read More »Episode 18: My Moment of Truth

Kathryn Robb Truth and Consequences Podcast

Episode 15: Two Survivors Talk Justice with Attorney & Advocate Kathryn Robb

My first returning guest, Kathryn Robb talks with me about changes to Title IX (put in place by Betsy DeVos) that make it harder for victims of sexual assault to get justice, as well as updates in child sexual abuse statute of limitations laws and the added risk posed by this pandemic for current victims of child abuse. Show Notes… Read More »Episode 15: Two Survivors Talk Justice with Attorney & Advocate Kathryn Robb

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Episode 8: Fighting for Fairness in Statutes of Limitations with Kathryn Robb, Esq.

Kathryn Robb, attorney, survivor, and advocate for sexual assault victims, tells Miranda about the recent and rapid improvements in statutes of limitations for sex crimes in states across the country, and why these changes are so sorely needed. Kathryn Robb is a lawyer, legislative advocate, and law instructor who has been fighting to pass meaningful child sex abuse legislation for… Read More »Episode 8: Fighting for Fairness in Statutes of Limitations with Kathryn Robb, Esq.

Jamie Sivrais Truth and Consequences

Episode 7: Protected & Paying it Forward with Survivor Jamie Sivrais

Jamie Sivrais, founder of the non-profit A Voice for the Innocent survived sexual abuse as a child at the hands of his father. When he spoke up, his mother took action to protect him and help him seek justice.  Jamie talks about his organization’s unique storytelling platform for sexual violence survivors and the desire to pay it forward which inspired him. Jamie Sivrais,… Read More »Episode 7: Protected & Paying it Forward with Survivor Jamie Sivrais

Truth and Consequences Erica Dziedzic

Episode 5: Digging up the past with Survivor Erica Dziedzic

Erica Dziedzic is an anthropologist and a survivor of both domestic violence and child sexual abuse. Erica realized only recently that the emotional and physical pain which has plagued her for years are actually symptoms of PTSD. She now writes and speaks openly about her work to heal from two abusive relationships and the family of origin who failed to… Read More »Episode 5: Digging up the past with Survivor Erica Dziedzic

Truth and Consequences

Episode 4: Dear Truth and Consequences

Miranda reads a letter from a listener whose brothers sexually abused her when she was a child. “Silenced” details her experience of the second wound: hurtful responses from church and family members when she revealed the abuse. Miranda responds with advice, information, and words of support. Miranda created the website The Second Wound to offer comfort and information to fellow… Read More »Episode 4: Dear Truth and Consequences

Truth and Consequences Steve Martin

Episode 3: Taking on Child Trafficking with Steve Martin

Steve Martin talks with Miranda about his work as CEO of Love146, a non-profit that combats child trafficking & exploitation and provides care for survivors around the globe. Learn more about the exciting work Love146 is accomplishing worldwide. Steve is Co-Founder & President of Infused Impact Inc., a non-profit organization formed in 2019 to reduce poverty by helping to launch… Read More »Episode 3: Taking on Child Trafficking with Steve Martin