News Talk KGVO Radio » Second Take http://newstalkkgvo.com Missoula's News, Talk and Weather Station Tue, 21 May 2013 23:56:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Sexual Assault in Missoula – Second Take [Part XIV] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-xiv-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-xiv-audio/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 11:00:20 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=81888 911 doesn’t only dispatch emergency services with strobes and sirens. The response varies depending on the needs of the caller. And it's always the safest way to access appropriate emergency and non-emergency medical, law enforcement, victim counseling, justice, campus and community services

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-xiv-audio/feed/ 0 Sexual Assault in Missoula – Second Take [Part XIII] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-xiii-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-xiii-audio/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 11:00:25 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=81852 Sexual assault in Missoula has been an important conversation in recent months.  Just as important is the sometimes chilling effect just the conversation about sexual assault can have on victims.  It's another of the factors that makes this such a difficult issue

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-xiii-audio/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy Michigan State University Sexual Assault in Missoula – Second take [Part XII] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-xii-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-xii-audio/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 11:00:19 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=81682 As we've heard from a victim and victim's advocates, the pursuit of sexual assault cases most often stops short of a conviction.  Prosecutors across the country agree that sexual assault is one of the most difficult cases they handle

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-xii-audio/feed/ 0 Photo courtest Michigan State University Sexual Assault in Missoula – Second Take [Part XI] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-xi-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-xi-audio/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:43 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=81667 As we wrap-up our look behind the headlines at sexual assault in Missoula, we're going to hear perspectives of some of the things that make this issue so difficult...for victims, for advocates, for law enforcement, for the criminal justice system, for all of us

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-xi-audio/feed/ 0 Image courtesy of Break the Silence Public Service Announcement Sexual Assault in Missoula – Second Take [Part X] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-x-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-x-audio/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:27 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=81174 As I've put this series together, I've been bothered by how surprised most of us are at the reality of sexual assault.  While it happens to about one-fourth of women, it isn't talked about so much, it is reported less, and it is prosecuted even less

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-x-audio/feed/ 0 Photo courtest Department of Defense Sexual Assault in Missoula – Second Take [Part IX] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-viii-audio-2/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-viii-audio-2/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:22 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=81164 Today is the last part of our interview with sexual assault victim Kerry Barrett.  Kerry graduated last Saturday and is headed home to New Jersey, looking for work in her chosen field, psychology.

In today's program, we find out who helped Kerry through her ordeal and what she would like to share with other victims of sexual assault

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-viii-audio-2/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy Department of Defense Sexual Assault in Missoula – Second Take [Part VIII] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-viii-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-viii-audio/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:55 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=80990 A University of Montana student has the option of reporting a sexual assault through the criminal justice system or the university's student conduct code.  While Kerry reported her assault to the Missoula police, a friend had a similar experience and followed the campus route

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-viii-audio/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy Department of Defense Sexual Assaults in Missoula – Second Take [Part VII] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assaults-in-missoula-second-take-part-vii-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assaults-in-missoula-second-take-part-vii-audio/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:33 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=80753 We've heard quite a bit about sexual assault, but what is it?  Simply said, sexual assault is any kind of sexual activity that you do not agree to or want.  Sexual assault can be verbal, visual, or anything that forces a person to join in unwanted sexual contact or attention

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assaults-in-missoula-second-take-part-vii-audio/feed/ 0 Sexual Assaults in Missoula – Second Take [Part VI] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assaults-in-missoula-second-take-part-vi-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assaults-in-missoula-second-take-part-vi-audio/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:10 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=80492 Last week we examined some of the perspectives of sexual assault through the eyes of elected officials, advocates, and counselors.  This week, we focus on the perspective of a sexual assault victim.  We'll hear in the victim's own words what happened, how law enforcement responded, and what the future holds

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assaults-in-missoula-second-take-part-vi-audio/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of Department of Defense Sexual Assault in Missoula – Second Take [Part V] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-v-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-v-audio/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:16 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=79460 The Department of Counselor Education at the University of Montana educates students for employment in school and human service settings.  Rita Sopmmers-Flanagan, a clinical psychologist and professor, chairs the department

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-v-audio/feed/ 0 Rita Sommers-Flanagan. Photo courtesy University of Montana Sexual Assault in Missoula – Second Take [Part IV] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-iv-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-iv-audio/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 11:00:41 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=79452 The YWCA's Pathways program offers safe shelter, crisis counseling and support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including the 24-hour crisis line: 406.542.1944 or 800.483.7858; emergency women and children's shelter; walk-in peer counseling; support groups; in-house licensed therapist; referrals to community resources; and legal, personal and medical advocacy.

Missoula YWC

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assault-in-missoula-second-take-part-iv-audio/feed/ 0 Sexual Assaults in Missoula – Second Take [Part III] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assaults-in-missoula-second-take-part-iii-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assaults-in-missoula-second-take-part-iii-audio/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:15 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=79439 As mayor of Missoula, John Engen's interests start with public safety and prevention.  If that doesn't address the sexual assault problem, he's interested in knowing that an assault gets reported, that victims get the care they need, and that the city is in a position to try to bring the offender to justice

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assaults-in-missoula-second-take-part-iii-audio/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy US Army Sexual Assaults in Missoula – Second Take [Part II] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/missoula-sexual-assault-second-take-part-i-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/missoula-sexual-assault-second-take-part-i-audio/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:42 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=79424 The Crime Victim Advocate (CVA) office provides free and confidential services to survivors of violent crime, including information, opportunities, advocacy, and support, especially in the civil criminal justice system processes

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/missoula-sexual-assault-second-take-part-i-audio/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy Getty Images Sexual Assaults in Missoula – Second Take [Part I] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assaults-in-missoula-second-take-part-i-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assaults-in-missoula-second-take-part-i-audio/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 11:00:02 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=79288 Missoula has felt the heat and light of national attention following a Justice Department anouncement of investigations into the handling of sexual assault allegations by the University  of Montana, the Missoula, Montana Police Department, and the Missoula County Attorney's Office

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/sexual-assaults-in-missoula-second-take-part-i-audio/feed/ 0 Willard Alternative High School – Second Take [Part V] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-v-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-v-audio/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 11:00:33 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=78627 Today we wrap-up our look behind the headlines at Willard Alternative High School.  This week's shows are highlighted by bullet comments from each of our guests...

Press the button to listen to today's program

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-v-audio/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of Flagship Willard Alternative High School – Second Take [Part IV] [AUDIO http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-iv-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-iv-audio/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 11:05:46 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=78602 This week we've heard from faculty and students at Willard Alternative High School.  Today we get a different perspective...that of a student teacher.

Why would someone choose an alternative high school for their candidate teaching experience?  What was it like?  How will it effect future choices and professional assignments?  We hear this, and more, from UM graduate student Jessica Stemler... 

Alternative approaches

]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-iv-audio/feed/ 0 Willard Alternative High School – Second Take [Part III] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-iii-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-iii-audio/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 11:00:26 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=78310 We've heard from Willard's principal and a teacher.  What's it like to be a student at Willard?  Today we learn the answer to that question.

Michael Achenbach is a Junior at Willard Alternative High School

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-iii-audio/feed/ 0 Willard Alternative High School – Second Take [Part II] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-ii-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-ii-audio/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 11:00:29 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=78296 It takes a special kind of teacher to work in the alternative environment.  It's still teaching, but on many days it is much more.  Steve Mutchler is an instructor at Willard.  He says his other roles include mentor, coach, and even social worker

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-ii-audio/feed/ 0 Willard Alternative High School – Second Take [Part I] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-i-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-i-audio/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:00:10 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=78119 Willard Alternative High School fills an important void in Missoula Public Schools...a high school education for those who haven't achieved success in the more traditional environments.  Does Willard work?  Graduating nearly 700 students in a little more than a decade would suggests the answer is a resounding "YES

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]]> http://newstalkkgvo.com/willard-alternative-high-school-second-take-part-i-audio/feed/ 0 Ahhhh, Spring – Second Take [Part V] [AUDIO] http://newstalkkgvo.com/ahhhh-spring-second-take-part-v-audio/ http://newstalkkgvo.com/ahhhh-spring-second-take-part-v-audio/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:05:17 +0000 Ed Nesselroad http://newstalkkgvo.com/?p=76899 Today we wrap-up our look behind the headlines at what needs to be done around the garden and around the house.  Or, just catching-up to the change of temperature and daylight.

Our show today looks at bringing the garden down to size - gardening in straw bales, containers, or by the square yard

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