You’re Not Alone: Reimagining Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault

In today's eye-opening discussion, I sit down with Tracy DeTomasi, CEO of Callisto and a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in gender-based violence prevention and survivor advocacy. Tracy shares how Callisto’s encrypted technology is creating a groundbreaking pathway for survivors to connect, reclaim their power, and pursue justice on their own terms.

We explore:

• How Callisto uses encryption to safely connect survivors of serial perpetrators
• Why knowing “you’re not alone” can be life-changing for healing and justice
• The ripple effects of the MeToo movement and how it intersects with Callisto’s mission
• What enthusiastic consent really means and why coercion is often overlooked
• The cultural and systemic shifts needed to end serial perpetration
• The role of boundaries, resilience, and survivor agency in trauma recovery

Tracy’s wisdom bridges advocacy, technology, and healing, reminding us that justice begins with empowerment and survivor choice.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – The power of encrypted technology for survivors

07:00 – A story of healing through connection

11:20 – Me Too, media, and the need for safer systems

16:40 – Redefining sexual assault and coercion

25:00 – Building Callisto with survivor-centered ethics

33:00 – Boundaries, resilience, and life after trauma

📌 Resources & Links

• Learn more about Callisto: projectcallisto.org
• Follow Callisto on Instagram & LinkedIn
• Watch Jess Michaels’ TED Talk (referenced in this episode)

💕 Connect with Jess:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejessvanrose

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaftertraumapodcast

www.jessicavanrose.com

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