Create a Healing Space in K-12 Schools: Respond to Sexual Abuse
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In this episode, United Educators’ (UE’s) Melanie Bennett interviews Jamie Forbes and Amy Wheeler from Learning Courage about how schools can create healing spaces when responding to sexual abuse.
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About This Episode
In this episode, United Educators’ (UE’s) Melanie Bennett interviews Jamie Forbes and Amy Wheeler from Learning Courage about how schools can create healing spaces when responding to sexual abuse.
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Featured Speakers
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Melanie Bennett, Esq., ARM-E
Senior Risk Management Counsel
In her role on UE’s Risk Research team, Melanie dives into timely topics affecting education. Her areas of expertise include protecting minors, enterprise risk management (ERM), technology accessibility, and athletics. Prior to joining UE, she interned at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. Melanie serves on the Higher Education Protection Network’s (HEPNet’s) Board of Directors.
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Jamie Forbes
CEO, Learning Courage
Jamie is the founder and CEO of Learning Courage. His experience includes nearly two decades in the private sector in both finance and marketing roles, where he honed his business acumen, strategic thinking and creative approach. Jamie has also consulted with, helped start, and been involved in board leadership of a variety of nonprofit organizations.
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Amy Wheeler
Executive Director
Amy is a co-founder of Learning Courage and a survivor of sexual abuse. She is also a wise and compassionate independent school educator and administrator with over 30 years of practical, front-line school experience. She knows well the impact of sexual misconduct on students, faculty, staff, and institutions, and the importance of proactive educational training and prevention. Her lived and professional experiences make her uniquely qualified to help schools navigate the complex issues facing independent schools today.
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