Just Us : Connecting Survivors and Creating Change With Kelly Justus [Part 1]

[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, sexual assault, incest. Today, Jan is joined by Kelly Justus, survivor and founder of The Justus Project. In part one, Kelly discusses the prevalence of sexual assault and the need for support and funding to address the issue. She highlights the staggering statistics, such as 2 billion survivors worldwide and over 130 million survivors in the United States alone. Kelly emphasizes the importance of prevention through education and red flag awareness, as well as the need for trauma-informed training for parents, teachers, and professionals. She also touches on the long-lasting effects of sexual assault, including mental health issues, substance abuse, and physical health problems. Kelly shares her personal experiences and the lack of support and justice she encountered. Both Jan and Kelly stress the urgency of addressing sexual assault and ending the cycle of abuse. The conversation explores the importance of raising awareness about sexual assault and the need for tools like Calisto to connect survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. They highlight the challenges survivors face in reporting their experiences and the lack of belief and support they often encounter. Keep In Touch With Kelly: The Justus Project Instagram @the_justus_project Facebook Mentioned Resources: S.A.S.S. Podcast (Dave Markel) It’s On Us Callisto If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 Subscribe / Support / Contact: 🍎 Review on Apple 🎶 Review on Spotify ✍ Share Your Story 🌐 Podcast Website 🔴 YouTube 📷 Instagram    Jan Broberg Foundation: 💝 Foundation Website 📒  The Jan Broberg Story 🗞   Sign Up For Our Newsletter 💞 Thrivivors