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LiveSmart: “It Was Only a Joke” – Abusive Language and Domestic Violence
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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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Virtual Support Groups Offer Crime Victims a Sense of Safety, Community During COVID Pandemic
To help victims and survivors of crime foster connection during the pandemic, St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services (SPCVS) is offering virtual support groups starting February 1. […]
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LiveSmart: Forensic Nurses – Providing Support and Care to Crime Victims
St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services offers short-term counseling, trauma therapy, and support groups to help victims/survivors of crime cope with and recover from their experiences. Forensic Nurse Examiners are a key member of that care team. […]