Podcast
National Center Podcast
Parallel Justice: Access Denied: Backpage.com and the Case that Changed Electronic Human Trafficking Laws (Part One)
“Access Denied: Backpage.com and the Case that Changed Electronic Human Trafficking Laws (Part One)” stars esteemed attorneys Jason Amala and Vincent Nappo. This episode, the first of two about Backpage.com, a classified adult website, paints a portrait of the resilience of survivors and their families in a groundbreaking case that redefined the way that we think about private sector accountability and sex trafficking online. In this case, survivors challenged a company worth $135 million and successfully held an industry giant to account.
Parallel Justice: A Shroud of Secrecy: Abuse in Scientology
“A Shroud of Secrecy: Abuse in Scientology” peels back the curtain of systematic abuse allowed by leaders in the Church of Scientology. Led by a trifecta of three incredible attorneys: Brian Kent, Guy D’Andrea and Jeff Fritz, this episode of Parallel Justice disentangles a complex web of tactics, policies and decisions that allowed child sex abuse in Scientology to go unchecked. Please be advised that this episode does contain mentions of child sex abuse.
Parallel Justice: #Metoo and the American Justice System
#Metoo and the American Justice System, Parallel Justice’s newest episode, stars Micha Star Liberty, Alexandra Brodsky, and Laura Dunn. This deep discussion between three female leaders in the field analyses the movement, addresses misconceptions and answers questions like: “Was #MeToo a moment or a movement?
Where do we go from here?” This episode weaves together cases, anecdotes, policy and movement changes, creating a portrait of the movement that swept across the globe, toppling figures and changing the way people think about consent.
Parallel Justice: Ghostship: The Warehouse Fire That Caused 36 Deaths
“Ghostship: The Warehouse Fire That Caused 36 Deaths” is a powerful memorial and investigation into the 2016 Oakland Ghostship fire. Led by esteemed guest Mary Alexander and hosted by National Center for Victims of Crime Executive Director Renee Williams , this podcast walks through the negligence and foresight of individuals that could have prevented this loss of life.
This podcast memorializes the lives that the victims of this tragedy lived and the resilience of the families of the victims as they fight for justice through the civil and criminal system.
Parallel Justice: Unmasking Our Idols (Part 2)
Unmasking Our Idols (Part 2) is a meaningful discussion between Vince Finaldi, John Clune, and Kristen Gibbons Fedden, three high powered National Crime Victim Bar Association attorneys who fought back against Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinsten and Supreme Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
In the finale of this two part episode, host Renee Williams dives into complex questions about legacy, power, culture, and justice for survivors.
Parallel Justice: Unmasking Our Idols (Part 1)
Unmasking Our Idols is an interactive discussion between Vince Finaldi, John Clune, and Kristen Gibbons Fedden, three high powered National Crime Victim Bar Association attorneys who fought back against Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinsten and Supreme Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
In the first of this two part episode, host Renee Williams dives into complex questions about supporting survivors who are abused by high profile defendants, unique challenges faced, and what attorneys, providers and other victim service professionals can do to make sure that survivors are aware of their rights, options and are treated fairly.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Renee Williams Interview – Part 2 Real Crime Profile
This week we sit down with Renee Williams who is Executive Director of the National Center for the Victims of Crime in Washington D.C.. She explains how the center was founded by victims of crime and the difficulties in getting victims the help they need and deserve.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Renee Williams Interview – Part 1 Real Crime Profile
This week we sit down with Renee Williams who is Executive Director of the National Center for the Victims of Crime in Washington D.C.. She explains how the center was founded by victims of crime and the difficulties in getting victims the help they need and deserve.
JAN 13, 2021
Panel Discussion on Police Abuse and Harassment
This episode discusses police abuse and harassment from a victim-centered perspective. Our executive director, Renee Williams, hosts a panel discussion with relevant experts and advocates. Each guest provides their own unique, specialized insight on how resources and services can be improved for victims of police abuse, drawn from their professional and personal experiences.
November 2, 2019
Tribal Resource Tool with Gayle Thom and
Renee Bourque
In this episode Mai Fernandez, former executive director for the National Center for Victims of Crime, speaks with Gayle Thom and Renee Bourque about their work on the Tribal Resource Tool (tribalresourcetool.org), a searchable directory of all services available for AI/AN survivors of crime and abuse in Indian Country.
OCT 6, 2019
Responding to Mass Casualty Crimes with Paige Allmendinger
In this episode Mai Fernandez, former executive director for the National Center for Victims of Crime, speaks with Paige Allmendinger about her work on a pilot program developing a plan for mass casualty events in the Bay Area, which has since been replicated across California.
OCT 6, 2019
Crisis Response Canines with Flerida Alarcon and Linda Milanesi
In this episode Mai Fernandez, former executive director for the National Center for Victims of Crime, speaks with Flerida Alarcon and Linda Milanesi about their work at Assistance Dogs of the West. Their program, Crisis Response Canines, was used after the mass shootings at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida and the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Their NTI presentation explores how crisis response canines can assist survivors after incidents of mass violence and terrorism.