Creating space for speaking up and speaking out about sexual assault and proper justice is so needed. People of all backgrounds and experiences have been affected by sexual assault, whether personally as a victim or relationally as the friend or loved one of a victim.
To talk about this sensitive topic, I interviewed Karla Hernandez and Gerald Ericksen, the driving forces behind VIVO Alliance. Karla is a recent sexual assault survivor, and her husband, Gerald, has walked with her through the lingering trauma both of the assault as well as the lack of justice for victims such as herself. I hope this episode inspires and empowers you to speak up and speak out for needed change in our world.
“Not getting it [justice] kind of leaves you in a state of feeling like you’re frozen in time.” – Karla Hernandez
What You’ll Learn
- Relearning how to navigate life
- Additional trauma of injustice
- Speaking up despite threats
- Advocating for proper victim rights
- Spreading understanding to empower change
- Courage to tell your story
- You are not alone
Contact Info and Recommended Resources Connect with Karla Hernandez
Karla Hernandez, the driving force behind VIVO Alliance, is a recent survivor of sexual assault. Because of her experience not only with the trauma from the incident, but the further trauma from futile efforts to deal with the Puerto Rican justice system, she decided to make it her mission to shine a light on this problem and help lead a new approach to addressing it.
Through VIVO Alliance, Karla is on a quest to press for government accountability, advocate for victim’s rights and recovery, and build a community of hope and healing for survivors who have gone through these kinds of ordeals.
Karla was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is fluent in English as well as her native language, Spanish. She has worked in high-end health and wellness services, event planning and management, and PR strategy. A common thread in her work experience is her strength as a communicator and team builder.
In her free time, Karla loves going on outdoor adventures with her husband and their German Shepherd, training in mixed martial arts for self-defense, traveling and going on road trips, and hosting gatherings for family and friends.
Website: vivoalliance.org
Email: vivoalliancefoundation@gmail.com
If you would like to donate, please visit: every.org/vivoalliance/f/victims-rights-advocacy
Instagram | @vivoalliance
Facebook | @vivoalliance
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