Breaking the Silence: How Callisto Is Empowering Survivors & Preventing Campus Sexual Assault with Tracy DeTomasi

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⚠️ Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault

In this special Podcasthon episode of The FEEL Podcast, Tracy DeTomasi returns to discuss how Callisto is transforming campus sexual assault prevention through survivor-centered technology and trauma-informed advocacy. This innovative nonprofit is creating safer reporting options for survivors while addressing one of the most urgent issues affecting college campuses today.

Founded by Jess Ladd, Callisto developed a privacy-focused reporting platform that allows survivors to securely document sexual assault incidents in an encrypted system without immediately reporting to law enforcement. This approach gives individuals control, privacy, and time while navigating deeply personal decisions about reporting and healing.

Through Callisto’s matching technology, survivors may discover if the same perpetrator has harmed others—an important step in identifying repeat offenders and strengthening campus safety initiatives. Because many sexual assaults on college campuses involve repeat perpetrators, tools like this can empower survivors to come forward when they feel ready and supported.

In this conversation, Tracy explains how Callisto provides multiple pathways for survivor empowerment, including secure documentation of assaults, access to trained advocates, support navigating the Title IX reporting process, and resources for legal action, counseling, or personal healing. By prioritizing survivor autonomy and trauma-informed care, the organization helps individuals reclaim agency after sexual violence.

With millions of college students experiencing sexual assault each year and many cases going unreported due to fear, shame, or distrust of institutions, organizations like Callisto play a vital role in expanding survivor advocacy resources and advancing meaningful prevention efforts.

This episode explores sexual assault awareness, survivor empowerment, campus safety, and how technology for social good can help transform systems that have historically failed survivors.

If this conversation resonates with you, consider learning more, supporting the organization, or sharing these resources so more survivors can access the support they deserve.

Visit Callisto to explore: https://www.projectcallisto.org/

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• Campus safety and advocacy resources

• Educational programs and research

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