Episode 20: Sherrie Allsup: Survivor of Long Term Childhood Sexual Abuse and Assault

We are talking with Sherrie Allsup who is a survivor of long-term childhood sexual abuse and assault. Sherrie Allsup is the creator of the foundation Courage Starts With You, an organization determined to put an end to sexual assault. Her hope is that everyone finds the courage to take a stand. This foundation was created for everyone – victims, law enforcement, teachers, peers, friends, and family members. As a former sexual assault survivor, Sherrie knows firsthand how the trauma of sexual assault can have lasting effects on a person. Her goal is to empower victims with the courage to reach out for help, the courage for campuses to have the right tools to handle these experiences, the courage for law enforcement to learn these cases must be treated tenderly, and the courage for friends and family members to listen and support survivors.

As a result of her experiences, she battles complex PTSD daily. Sherrie has learned over the years how to manage this trauma and grow from it. As she embarks on this new, fresh chapter, she strives to share insight and experience in assisting other victims in their transition to becoming survivors. Sherrie is a lecturer, educator, and advocate on the topics of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and victims’ rights. Her advocacy shines a light on the dark epidemic of sexual abuse and assault

Through speaking engagements, police training, and campus education, Sherrie believes together we can make a difference. She’s seen strides of success when she teamed up with the Chief of Police, Wiley Gammon, at Atlanta Metropolitan State College. Chief Gammon took it upon himself to dedicate over 100 hours of training on how to properly address sexual assault investigations without stigma. He is now certified with Georgia’s Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

Research shows that over 23% of undergraduate women experience sexual assault, but it’s important to keep in mind that not everyone reports it. These assaults typically happen the first few months students are on campus. With proper training and education, we can help keep students safe.

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