In this episode, Cassie Beer, Director of the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne, and Ilse Knecht, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Joyful Heart Foundation, discuss the ongoing efforts to combat sexual violence and the critical issue of the rape kit backlog in Indiana. They dive into how advocacy, legislative action, like House Bill 1413 being introduced in Indiana, and community support are essential in creating lasting change for survivors. Learn about the progress being made, the challenges ahead, and how you can join the movement to ensure justice for all survivors.
The Collaborative Corner is a production of the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative with the goal of connecting listeners to the stories and culture of Northeast Indiana.
Hosted by WBOI Program Manager, Zach Bernard, and Digital Media Coordinator for the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative, Brianna Datta-Barrow.
Produced by Brianna Datta-Barrow.
Thank you to Fort Wayne Media Collaborative Program Manager Dave Gong and the staff at the Center for Collaborative Media at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
For Domestic Violence resources in Allen County, visit https://www.womensfundfw.org/domestic-violence-in-allen-county
For national Domestic Violence resources, visit https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/resources
For more information visit fwmediacollaborative.com
