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Shannon Meyer, the executive director of Response, stands outside The Diane and Bruce Halle Center for Hope and Healing, currently under construction, on Nov. 19, 2024. Meyer spoke with Aspen Public Radio’s Halle Zander about best practices for the public and law enforcement when speaking about sexual assault cases.
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Reports of a sexual assault in Carbondale spread on social media this month, sparking misinformation and outrage. Shannon Meyer, executive director of advocacy nonprofit Response, shares the strategy behind the Carbondale Police Department’s discretion, how it prioritizes the survivor, and how the community can cope with its grief.
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