Empowering survivors of sexual crimes to find their voice, advance their healing and educate others.
Voice2Change
Podcast Series
Jane Doe No More has chosen to talk about an epidemic that has plagued the world for centuries. Sexual crimes are the most misunderstood and under-reported crimes on the planet. We've set out to change that.
Get ready to be inspired!
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Listen as Jocelyn goes in depth with our special guest Dr. Jessica Samaroo about the impact of trauma on survivors of sexual crimes and the importance of addressing and processing these experiences in this month’s podcast.
Dr. Samaroo's journey of forgiveness, self-love practices, breathing techniques, and sharing her story serves as a powerful reminder of the hope, support, and resources available for survivors of sexual crimes.
Jocelyn Maminta is a former journalist, a philanthropist and an entrepreneur. Over her distinguished broadcast career, the Emmy Award-nominated medical reporter has anchored and reported for television stations in Texas, North Carolina, Milwaukee, and Connecticut.
John Doe No More Initiative
Breaking the stigma of sexual crimes perpetrated against men and boys
Brad, David, Vinnie and Troy, members of our
Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak Outreach Team
“Being a part of Jane Doe No More gives me a sense of community where everyone understands and is there for one another.” — Vinnie
You are not alone and
it is not your fault.
1 in 6 boys will be the
victim of sexual abuse
by the time they are
18 years old.
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We envision a society that no longer spreads doubt,
instills fear, casts shame or places blame on survivors of sexual crimes.
Spotlight
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What is rape culture and what can you do to stop it?
Rape culture is a term used often when discussing sexual crimes.
The dictionary definition of rape culture is a society or environment whose prevailing social attitudes have the effect of normalizing or trivializing sexual assault and abuse.
This can be through casual conversations, jokes, movies, the way news stories are reported on, victim blaming, slut shaming, and just anything that normalizes sex as a violent act. This desensitizes our society to violent sexual encounters, and we don’t take them as seriously when they’re on the news or happening in real life.
Rape culture also effects how men and women see each other and themselves. It paints men as sexually violent and unable to control themselves, and women as liars and attention seekers. These harmful stereotypes make it harder for all victims to come forward and find justice.
