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Podcast: Sanity Sessions: Real Talk
Episode: The Story Behind the Advocate-w/ Aswad Thomas (VP of the ASJ and National Director of CSSJ)-Real Talk Special Edition Pt 1 of the 3 Part Series
Description: This episode marks Part 1 of a 3-Part Sanity Sessions: Real Talk – Special Edition featuring Aswad Thomas, Vice President of the Alliance for Safety and Justice and National Director of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice.In this opening conversation, Dr. Dawn Crosson and Aswad begin by grounding the series in lived experience. Aswad shares his personal journey through trauma, loss, and survival—and how those experiences shaped his path toward healing, leadership, and national advocacy.This episode sets the foundation for the series, exploring the human story behind the work and the importance of honoring surv...