PA Centered

PA Centered

Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect

Episodes 72
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (10)
Since May 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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57%
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About This Podcast

PA Centered is a podcast designed to help listeners be a part of the solution to end sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. Each episode, we will take on a topic or current event to help spark conversation and break down barriers to building communities free from sexual violence. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR).

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Leading While Black

Apr 06, 2026 47m Transcript

In this episode of the PA Centered podcast, we sit down with Respect Together CEO Yolanda Edrington to discuss the challenges of being a Black CEO in America.

Combatting Human Trafficking

Feb 27, 2026 32m Transcript

In this episode of the PA Centered podcast, we sit down with the Polaris Project and the YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County to discuss what human trafficking looks like, the misconceptions of it,…

RCC/CAC Collaborative Mentorship Project

Dec 02, 2025 34m Transcript

In this episode, Jaime, the Children’s Advocacy Coordinator at PCAR, meets with the folks from the RCC/CAC (Rape Crisis Center/ Children’s Advocacy Center) Collaborative Mentorship Project, a project…

Resilient Voices – Beth Docherty

Jul 23, 2025 47m Transcript

On this episode, we meet with Beth Docherty, a sexual assault survivor, and Suzanne Estrella, the Commonwealth Victim Advocate, at the Office of Victim Advocate. Beth will share her story and then we…

Episode 34: Trans Cultural Humility: Beyond the Basics

Feb 25, 2025 40m

This episode we are joined by PCAR & NSVRC staff who share with us their experiences training on trans cultural humility and how we can be part of the solution to end transphobia. Learn More:…

Cost of Conflict: The Risks of Trafficking among Refugees and Forcibly Displaced Communities

Jan 23, 2025 19m Transcript

In this episode we explore the difference of “human trafficking” and “smuggling” as well as dive into how instability leads to human trafficking conditions. For more information, please contact Zozan…

SPARCing Conversations | Stalking Part 2

Jan 14, 2025 56m Transcript

Today, we sit down with Julia Holtemeyer from SPARC to take a deeper dive into Stalking behaviors, definitions, and family/friend tips for survivors of stalking. SPARC (Stalking Prevention,…

Stalking Part 1

May 06, 2024 21m Transcript

In this episode, we're joined by Jaime Cypher, PCAR's Children's Advocacy Coordinator, to discuss stalking. Listen along as Jaime discusses what stalking is, shares a recent experience of stalking…

What is a Doula? With Marli Mayon

Nov 17, 2023 33m Transcript

This episode we are joined by Marli Mayon, Training Projects Coordinator at PCAR, to learn about doulas. Marli tells us what doulas are, the different types of doulas, and how they can provide a…

The Connection Between Reproductive Justice and Sexual Violence

Nov 02, 2023 22m Transcript

This episode we are joined by Marli Mayon, Training Projects Coordinator at PCAR. Marli discusses the history of reproductive justice, how it connects to the sexual violence movement, and ways people…

Victim Blaming and Selective Compassion

Mar 21, 2023 12m Transcript

In this episode, we discuss victim blaming, how this impacts survivors of sexual violence, and why people victim blame. We also discuss what selective compassion is and how this relates to the work…

Organizational Assessments with Tina Lopes and Barb Thomas

Dec 09, 2022 1h 16m Transcript

In this two-part episode, we talk with Tina Lopes and Barb Thomas, the authors of Dancing on Live Embers: Challenging Racism in Organizations. Tina and Barb highlight how to utilize and improve…

A trailblazer: Getting to Know Rep. Joanna McClinton, Democratic Leader of Pennsylvania’s State House

Feb 28, 2022 24m

Join us this week as we speak with Representative Joanna McClinton, Democratic Leader of Pennsylvania’s State House. Representative McClinton has served as a member of Pennsylvania House of…

History You Should Know: Claudette Colvin

Feb 23, 2022 10m

In this episode of History You Should Know, you will learn about 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her seat on the bus six months before Rosa Parks would do the same. These actions…

A grandmother’s influence: Getting to know Rep. Donna Bullock, chair of the PA Legislative Black Caucus

Feb 17, 2022 28m

Join us this week as we speak with Representative Donna Bullock, a member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 195th Legislative District, which includes parts of North and West…

Episode 40: Teen Dating Violence Policies

Jan 20, 2022 29m

This episode we are joined by the Women’s Resource Center to learn about a project they did looking at the state of teen dating violence (TDV) policies in public school districts. Listen now to learn…

Episode 39: The Role of Children’s Advocacy Centers & Child Medical Exams

Jan 06, 2022 29m

In this episode, we are joined by three experts who share with us the role of Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC) and debunk some myths about what a child medical exam is actually like. We also discuss…

Episode 38- PA State Leadership Team

Dec 16, 2021 29m

Episode Description: This episode we are joined by members of the State Leadership Team (SLT) to learn more about the Pennsylvania Prevention State Action Plan. The SLT is a multi-disciplinary action…

Episode 37: Creating Safer Spaces with Consent Culture Initiative

Dec 06, 2021 30m

Episode Description: This episode we are joined by Gina McGrath, CEO and Founder of Consent Culture Initiative (CCI). Gina shares with us how CCI empowers folks to create cultures of consent,…

Episode 36: Pennsylvania Health Law Project

Nov 17, 2021 15m

Episode Description: This episode we are joined by the Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) to learn how they help people access medical assistance. PHLP is a statewide, nonprofit legal…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does PA Centered have?

PA Centered has published 72 episodes since May 2020, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is PA Centered still active?

PA Centered is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 27m.

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