Victims Vibe Podcast
In April 2023, Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) Victim Advocate Carly Reavis introduced a weekly podcast.
“Victims Vibe – Tales of Trials & Triumphs” explores domestic violence, sexual assault, and other family-related issues Reavis encounters in support of victims and witnesses in her role as Victim Advocate.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and below, each episode of “Victims Vibe – Tales of Trials & Triumphs” explores domestic violence, sexual assault, and other family-related issues Carly encounters in support of victims and witnesses in her role as Victim Advocate.
Offering insight into the issues and challenges facing victims and witnesses of crime, the podcast also highlights resources available to them and their families.
“I want to offer a voice to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes,” said Reavis. “I also want to offer hope to their families. Our podcast will offer a platform to share their stories while also helping listeners better understand the judicial process.”
Format
During her podcast, Carly often interviews experts in public safety, law enforcement, and criminal justice issues
Submit Your Questions & Topics for Future Episodes
As a special feature, she devotes one episode each month to answering questions submitted by area residents.
Residents are also invited to submit topics for future episodes. You may remain anonymous.
Topics & Guests
January-March 2025
April 4 - Joey Hehn of A21 in Charlotte and Shelby Thompson of Gate Beautiful in Cumberland County
March 31-Calyn Webber, human trafficking survivor
March 14 -Carly discusses sextortion and how to recognize the signs
March 7 -Trishana Jones and Olivia Bass with the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV)
April-June 2024
May 10 - Carly discusses resources for military victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
May 3 -Carly discusses Mental Health Awareness Month
April 26 - Charity Wilson, Assistant United States Attorney for Eastern District of North Carolina
March 22 - Carly discusses living with a Narcissist and what to do
January-March 2024
March 15 - Carly discusses risk factors and protective factors for youth becoming violent
March 8 - Carly discusses International Women's Day
March 1 - Carly discusses No More Week
February 23- Carly discusses adverse childhood experiences
February 2 - Carly discusses Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
January 19 - Carly discusses victim rights during the court process-Part 2
January 12 - Carly discusses victim rights during the court process-Part 1
January 5 - Carly discusses online safety for children and parents.
October - December 2023
December 1 - Carly discusses Domestic Violence during the holidays
November 17 - Carly discusses AirTags and how it's used on Domestic Violence victims
November 3 - Carly discusses Alzheimer's Awareness Month and how that relates to elder abuse
October 20 - Tiffany Lesnik, Survivor/Advocate Attorney with Lesnik Law.
October 13 - Carly discusses high risk indicators of strangulation
October 6- Cristen Bopp, InterAct.
July - September 2023
September 22 - Carly discusses how to apply for Domestic Violence Protective Order
September 15 - Carly discusses Hispanic Heritage Month and how Domestic and Sexual Violence effects the Hispanic Population
September 8 - Carly discusses Victim Advocates in Law Enforcement (VALEs)
September 1 - Beverly Weeks, Cry Freedom Missions
August 18 - Childhood Sex Abuse Survivor
July 21 - Community Resource Officer Aloyna Eakes
April - June 2023
June 30 - Dr. Heather Williams, SAFEchild Advocacy Center
June 23 - Seema Kak, Executive Director, Kiran, Inc.
June 9 - Nishma Patel, former DV prosecutor
May 26 - Nisha Williams - Legal Director, NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence
May 19 - Elysia Prendergast-Jones, Legal Aid of NC
May 12 - Dot McFadden and Erin Stanley, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) Nurses
May 5 - Carly Simonton discusses domestic violence
April 28 - Maya Shaw and Jeanelle Leach, Safe Space
April 14 - Kristen Fetter, former Domestic Violence Prosecutor, Wake County District Attorney’s Office
Carly Reavis joined the Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) in December 2021 as its first Victim Advocate.
In this role, she assists victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes. She also provides support, referrals, and other information related to the crime victim’s rights, while also helping victims and witnesses understand and navigate the judicial process.
Prior to joining the WFPD, Carly served stints as Adult Advocacy Counselor at Families Living Violence Free, District Attorney Legal Assistant in the Granville County District Attorney’s Office, and Victim/Witness Legal Assistant in the Wake County District Attorney’s Office.
The Oxford, NC, native graduated from NC State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Criminology and Forensic Science. She was certified as a Forensic Interviewer in 2021 and as a Victim Service Practitioner in 2022.