Dr. Brandy Rivers Preston Knows How Much MST Costs Taxpayers
June 26, 2024| episode 21

June 26, 2024
Dr. Brandy Preston-Rivers, a victim advocate and researcher on military sexual trauma (MST) discusses the impact of MST on survivors and the military as a whole. Dr. Preston-Rivers shares her personal experiences with being harassed and with work in supporting other survivors. They also explore the importance of support systems and leadership in helping survivors heal and the need for better training and prevention programs within the military. In this conversation, Dr. Rivers discusses her research on military sexual trauma (MST) and its impact on survivors. She highlights the biases and challenges faced by survivors when seeking help within the military system.

(TW: This episode contains discussions of sexual harassment, rape, and victim blaming)

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