VSC Podcast Episode 67 - Trans Survivors and Forensic Exams
Pride Month is still happening and the VSC Podcast is still chatting about it! Join us on the 67th episode of the podcast featuring VSC Victim Advocate Lyanna and 2 amazing SANEs Nancy Moskyok and Kay Barrington as they talk about Trans Survivors of Sexual Assault, Forensic Exams, and ways we can all better support the Trans Community.
Lyanna Alvarez uses she/her pronouns and holds a Master’s Degree in Science of School Psychology from Carlos Albizu University. Lyanna has been in the field for five years working in Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, and now in Florida. Lyanna is transgender woman that has always visualized herself being part of bigger cosmos where she can be an instrument of good for others, as well a role model for other trans individuals.
Kay Barrington, RN uses she/her pronouns and is one of the certified SANE nurses who works at the VSC. She has been a Registered Nurse since 1975 and has a BS in psychology and a Masters in Healthcare Administration. Kay has worked in many areas of nursing as a clinical, psychiatric, legal nurse consultant, and a SANE at the VSC for over 3 yrs. She loves being a Forensic Nurse!
Nancy Moskyok, RN, SANE-A uses she/her pronouns and is the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Coordinator for the Victim Service Center of Orlando covering Orange and Osceola counties. She has over ten years of experience providing sexual assault exams to clients in Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties when activated by the Sexual Assault Response Team protocol. Nancy has a total of twenty seven years as a registered nurse.
You can listen to this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/vlfHJdqmcaI
You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
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Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to heldp.