Victims Vibe Podcast
On April 14, 2023, Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) Victim Advocate Carly Simonton introduced a weekly podcast on Next Door Radio (nextdoorradio.com) airing Fridays at 10:15 a.m.
“Victims Vibe – Tales of Trials & Triumphs” explores domestic violence, sexual assault, and other family-related issues Simonton encounters in support of victims and witnesses in her role as Victim Advocate.
Her podcast is intended to give the community greater insight into issues facing victims and witnesses of crime, as well as the resources available to them.
“I want to offer a voice to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes,” said Simonton. “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
Simonton interviews a different guest during each week’s 30-minute podcast, including 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
September 14 -Carly discuses 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
July 14 - Carly discusses characteristics of abusers
July 7 - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
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 Simonton 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.