In this episode of Voice2Change by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta talks with survivor, advocate, and author Barb Jenkins. She recounts the stalking and assault that led her to attack, the trauma of reporting and testifying in court, and the devastation of having her perpetrator's conviction overturned. Barb discusses how writing her book has helped her heal and offer hope to fellow survivors, while her forthcoming book continues her story. Her message is direct: Don’t quit. Keep going. You got this. I got you.

Barb Jenkins is a survivor of childhood sexual assault who's journey of healing deepened in 2015 after she was raped in a Missoula public park by a homeless man she had supported through her volunteer work. In the aftermath, she found help and connection through Jane Doe No More, beginning a new chapter of resilience and recovery. Burying Jane Doe is her first book writing about her journey of courage and strength, and she is currently working on a second book that continues her journey through healing.

Topics Discussed:

• Barb's story
• The meaning of Jane Doe
• Repeated boundary violations, stalking, and sexual violence
• Attack in a public park
• Taking out a restraining order
• Depression and finding Jane Doe No More
• Criminal trial and courtroom treatment
• Conviction reversal and legal aftermath
• Having strength in your faith
• The process of writing a book
• Resilience and rebuilding identity
• Supporting other survivors

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In this episode of Voice2Change by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta welcomes Amy Chambers. A survivor and longtime member of the Jane Doe No More community. Amy courageously recounts the harrowing night that forever changed her life. What seemed like an act of kindness led to an act of brutality, survival, and ultimately, remarkable strength. Amy shares her journey from trauma to healing, the aftermath of being thrust into the public eye, and the importance of support, therapy, and resilience. Through her openness, Amy inspires others with hope and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, it is possible to find the light. Join us for a powerful conversation on hope, survival, and the unbreakable human spirit.

Amy Chambers is a survivor and advocate whose story of resilience and recovery inspires many others. At 25 years old, while working as a waitress and bartender in downtown New Haven, she endured a violent attack and kidnapping by a coworker with whom she had worked with for three years. She then navigated a long and painful road to healing from this attack both physically and emotionally. Amy is committed to using her journey to raise awareness, foster hope, and inspire strength in others facing similar challenges.

Topics Discussed:

• Amy's survival story and traumatic assault
• The role of therapy and support
• PTSD challenges of a survivor
• Facing self blame in the healing process
• The importance of sharing your story
• The power to help others
• Healing both physically and emotionally

• Leading with kindness and strength

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In this powerful final episode of the Voice2Change podcast, Jocelyn Maminta sits down with survivor and advocate Vanessa Barneschi, who shares her harrowing story of surviving a violent attack and sexual assault during her early morning run. Vanessa recounts the traumatic experience, the crucial support she received from both strangers and family, and her journey through the legal and healing process. Vanessa emphasizes the importance of compassion, community action, and empathy for survivors while offering hope and practical wisdom for healing and resilience.Vanessa Barneschi is a high school teacher and survivor whose life was profoundly changed after being violently attacked and sexually assaulted during an early morning run in West Hartford, Connecticut. Since her experience, she has become an advocate, using her voice to educate others and inspire survivors to find their own voice. Vanessa Barneschi has been involved with Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak for over a decade, sharing her story to promote hope, healing, awareness, and prevention. She is also a mother and continues to inspire others with her resilience and commitment to kindness.

Topics Discussed:

• Vanessa's attack on her early morning run
• Communicating her story as a teacher and survivor
• The importance of family on resilience
• The role of strangers had on her attack
• Support received from police, medical staff, and community
• The impact secondary survivors face
• Embracing both losses and new beginnings
• The journey to advocacy and joining Jane Doe No More
• Encouragement to always be kind
• Reflections on moving forward and using her story to help others

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