Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:51:42 -0400 http://www.wccpbedstuy.org en-us © 2026 WCCP Bed-Stuy yes Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, NY, USA b819a7a8-0efb-51af-8975-a779ef754dd7 WCCP Bed-Stuy episodic false The Whole Community Child Protection (WCCP) project brings the Bedford- Stuyvesant community together to educate and empowers one another to prevent child sexual abuse. WCCP was created in partnership between Darkness to Light and Childhood USA. The WCCP Bed-Stuy podcast is co-hosted by Nicole G. Epps, Co-founder and Consultant of the WCCP project, Amy Nguyen, Deputy Director of Research at Darkness to Light, and Carla Davis, Projects Manager at Childhood USA. 

Child sexual abuse and exploitation is a topic that is far too often overlooked - it’s uncomfortable to talk about, it’s difficult to confront, but it is an ever-present epidemic. And unfortunately, communities of color and vulnerable communities like Bed Stuy are disproportionately impacted. This podcast aims to disrupt this trend of silence by talking openly about child sexual abuse. This can break down barriers and reduce stigma on the issue in order for adults to prevent CSA in our communities.  

Over the course of this podcast series, we will hear from different voices in the community who will provide insight on their involvement in the fight to end child sexual abuse and exploitation. We challenge you to have these conversations in your circles, how should YOU begin to break through the silence and fear? Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) WCCP Bed-Stuy https://storage.buzzsprout.com/x3s072or3rs86zj6udjlu4vvgacu?.jpg http://www.wccpbedstuy.org Advocate For Children On this episode, we speak with Katherine Torres, Director of Clinical and Forensic Services at the Jane Barker Brooklyn Child Advocacy Center. We discuss the prevalence of child sexual abuse in Bed-Stuy, the important role of Child Advocacy Centers, and how the community can best show up to protect children from harm. Learn more at wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> On this episode, we speak with Katherine Torres, Director of Clinical and Forensic Services at the Jane Barker Brooklyn Child Advocacy Center. We discuss the prevalence of child sexual abuse in Bed-Stuy, the important role of Child Advocacy Centers, and how the community can best show up to protect children from harm. Learn more at wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> WCCP Bed-Stuy Buzzsprout-12772058 Tue, 02 May 2023 18:00:00 -0400 1266 1 6 full false Responding Restoratively On this episode, we speak with Tomay Douglas. Tomay is a restorative justice equity educator, social worker, survivor, co-founder of Worth Justice Incorporated, and Founder of Responding Restoratively. Listen along as she powerfully shares her story, and speaks to the importance of releasing shame and promoting healing for survivors. Learn more at wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> On this episode, we speak with Tomay Douglas. Tomay is a restorative justice equity educator, social worker, survivor, co-founder of Worth Justice Incorporated, and Founder of Responding Restoratively. Listen along as she powerfully shares her story, and speaks to the importance of releasing shame and promoting healing for survivors. Learn more at wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> WCCP Bed-Stuy Buzzsprout-12772040 Tue, 02 May 2023 18:00:00 -0400 2346 1 5 full false Let The Healing Begin On this episode, we speak with Dr. Brown, the program coordinator and supervisor at Phoenix House Brooklyn Community Recovery Center.  We discuss delivering Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children to Brooklyn and how adults can start showing up to protect children in the community. Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> On this episode, we speak with Dr. Brown, the program coordinator and supervisor at Phoenix House Brooklyn Community Recovery Center.  We discuss delivering Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children to Brooklyn and how adults can start showing up to protect children in the community. Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> WCCP Bed-Stuy Buzzsprout-12669434 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0400 1734 full false A Teenager's Perspective On this episode, we bring adolescents into the discussion on child sexual abuse. Nicole is joined by her daughter, Gracen, to discuss how her friend groups address difficult conversations, why it's so hard to talk to your parents, and the importance of listening. Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> On this episode, we bring adolescents into the discussion on child sexual abuse. Nicole is joined by her daughter, Gracen, to discuss how her friend groups address difficult conversations, why it's so hard to talk to your parents, and the importance of listening. Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> WCCP Bed-Stuy Buzzsprout-12621525 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1145 1 3 full false Debunking Myths On this episode, we speak with CJ Akins, Child Protection Specialist at Darkness to Light,  to discuss and debunk the myths that persist around child sexual abuse and how child sexual abuse impacts different communities. Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> On this episode, we speak with CJ Akins, Child Protection Specialist at Darkness to Light,  to discuss and debunk the myths that persist around child sexual abuse and how child sexual abuse impacts different communities. Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> WCCP Bed-Stuy Buzzsprout-12612118 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1934 1 2 full false Introduction The Whole Community Child Protection (WCCP) project team comes together for the first episode to share our "why," and to discuss ways to overcome barriers to prevention, community impacts of child sexual abuse, actions to prevent CSA, and our hopes for WCCP Bed-Stuy. Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> The Whole Community Child Protection (WCCP) project team comes together for the first episode to share our "why," and to discuss ways to overcome barriers to prevention, community impacts of child sexual abuse, actions to prevent CSA, and our hopes for WCCP Bed-Stuy. Learn more at www.wccpbedstuy.org.

]]> Brittany Buongiorno Buzzsprout-12612023 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1922 1 1 full false