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E34: When Healing Leads to Action | Karen Udall’s Journey to Advocacy - Advocacy in Action
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Karen Udall, program director and facilitator at I Have the Right To, joins Susan Prout and Katie Shipp to share her journey from parent to prevention advocate. After her daughter’s assault, Karen faced challenges with institutional support and healing, inspiring her to shape programs that have reached over 30,000 students, educators, and parents nationwide.
Karen shares how her experience as a mom both challenged and motivated her to change the way schools and communities respond to survivors. She opens up about rediscovering purpose through education, building tools and curriculum for healthy relationships, and finding optimism in the resilience and curiosity of young people. The episode reflects on how honest connection, compassion, and persistent advocacy can impact students, parents, and educators everywhere.
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