St. Peter's Crime Victim Services Archives - Page 3 of 4

Siena Students Pack Care Packages for Sexual Assault Survivors

WTEN: Siena Students Pack Hundreds of Care Packages for Sexual Assault Survivors

April 5, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Volunteers from #Siena College and the New York State Police packed 500 care packages for sexual assault survivors being treated at St. Peter’s Health Partners’ hospitals.

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LiveSmart: The Importance of Healthy Communication in Relationships

February 17, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

Some emotions are overwhelming and intense and expressing them may feel impossible. But healthy communication serves us so that we are not only heard, but hopefully understood. Likewise

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LiveSmart: “It Was Only a Joke” – Abusive Language and Domestic Violence

October 21, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

When jokes or comments about domestic violence go unchecked or unchallenged, it creates a foundation for all forms of abuse to occur.

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Times Union: Sexual Assault Remains Vastly Underreported at New York Colleges Despite Legislation

October 5, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Lindsey Crusan-Muse, director of St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services, speaks to the Times Union about New York state’s Enough is Enough Act. Enacted in 2015, the law is aimed at curbing sexual assault on college campuses.

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WTEN: Albany County Residents Need Help After Surge in Gun Violence

July 29, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Lindsey Crusan-Muse, director of St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services, was interviewed by WTEN/News10 for its story on local support services for crime victims following a surge in gun violence in Albany.

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WAMC: 51% #1667 – Recovering From Rape and Abuse – Part One

July 1, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

The WAMC/NPR program “51%” is featuring St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services (SPCVS) in a two-part series on rape and sexual abuse. The series will air on more 80 public and community radio stations nationwide.

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LiveSmart: Reframing Consent – Promoting Mutual Respect, Boundaries and Open Communication

April 21, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

When it comes to personal relationships, dating and discussing sexual activity, consent is crucial.

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LiveSmart: Protecting Our Children – Teach Them Accurate Names for Their Private Parts

April 7, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. There is one simple way you can help protect your own children – teach them the anatomically correct names for their body parts.

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LiveSmart: Surviving Abuse and Assault – Help is Available

April 7, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

One in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the United States report that they have experienced sexual violence at some point in their lives. Fortunately, help for victim/survivors of sexual assault is available.

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WTEN: St. Peter’s Hosts Virtual Support Groups for Crime Victims Struggling During Pandemic

January 26, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Lindsey Crusan-Muse, director of St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services, appeared on WTEN/News10 to talk about SPHP’s free virtual support groups, which she says have been a great help to those who are struggling.

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