Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg, Episode 7
In this episode of Lawyer Up with HMC, host Kristen Hagg is joined by her HMC colleague David Corrigan and guest Erin Brassard, Founder of STAND ASA, an organization supporting survivors of sexual assault with peer support and various holistic healing workshops.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
- Erin’s personal story and the mission of STAND
- Institutional biases and challenges faced in legal cases involving sexual assault, highlighting the difficulties victims encounter in both criminal and civil court systems
- The myths surrounding sexual assault, such as the rarity of the crime, the identity of the assailant, and the false accusation’s myth, emphasizing the importance of understanding these myths to better support victims.
- Advice for survivors considering legal action
- The need for lawyers to be well-educated and compassionate when handling such sensitive cases
Learn more about Erin Brassard:
- View Erin’s profile on STAND’s website: https://standasa.com/about-2/our-founder
- Follow STAND on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stand.asa
- Follow STAND on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standd.asa
- Follow STAND on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stand-asa
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