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00:08 Jackie Strohm: Welcome to PA-centered, a podcast designed to help listeners be a part of the solution to end sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. Each episode we will take on a topic or current event to help spark conversation and break down barriers to building communities free from sexual violence. Hi, I'm Jackie Strohm, the Prevention and Resource Coordinator at the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. We are so excited to launch the PA-centered podcast. We are always looking for new ways to connect, share ideas and resources, and support our communities in finding new ways to respond to and prevent violence.

00:47 JS: Together, we will explore books, and films, research, new resources up-and-coming ideas and share our knowledge and experience working to end harassment, abuse, and assault. Most episodes we'll be joined by a guest who will share their insight on a topic or a project. You can listen to PA-centered anywhere you listen to podcasts; you can subscribe now and invite your friends, family, and co-workers to join us. To learn more Visit pcar.org.

01:17 JS: If you or a loved one needs help, a local Sexual Assault Center is available 24/7. Call 1888-772-7227 for more information, or find your local center online at pcar.org. Together we can end sexual violence.

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01:41 Speaker 2: Any views or opinions expressed on PA-centered by staff or their guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of PCAR or PCAR's funders.