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Decentered Media Podcast 081 - Dr Marie Lefebvre and Community Solutions to Break the Silence about Childhood Sexual Abuse


Excerpt: Dr Marie Lefebvre from Quetzal on the Decentered Media Podcast discussed with John Coster and Dr Rob Watson Community Solutions for breaking the silence about the trauma of childhood sexual abuse.

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Together, on the podcast, we explored how through creative storytelling, each one of us in our own capacity can help in breaking the silence about childhood sexual abuse and empower people to eventually find their voice and contribute to our community and society.
With the extended lockdown happening in Leicester, it is primordial than each of us find ways to communicate valuable information to people that will support their mental and physical health, to empower each one of us with strength to voice our needs and concerns.
At Quetzal, we deliver counselling services to support women in breaking the bars and psychological cages of the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. A part of my job at Quetzal is to raise further awareness about the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and the value of counselling in South Asian communities in Leicester City using a community-based approach through the Breaking the Silence Initiative.
I am hoping by listening to the podcast, you’ll be inspired to share your story, contribute to and subscribe to Quetzal voices.
Together, we can amplify the voice and wishes of the community where every women and men who experienced abuse know that if they need and want to, they can access support.

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