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Ever watched, listened to, or read something and thought "Wow. There's a lot to unpack here"? We say that all the time and want to share with you our conversations unpacking the different parts of our culture and world which contribute to rape culture and continuous violence against others or the things which help us create a world where those things are less likely to thrive. Join the Phoenix Center at Auraria as we deconstruct pop culture and the world through an anti-racist, feminist, and anti-oppressionist lens. The Phoenix Center at Auraria is the interpersonal violence resource center serving the Auraria community. Check out our podcast feed on our website for any linked resources! https://www.thepca.org/phoenix-cast

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American Murder: Gabby Petito

April 22, 2025 • Phoenix Center at Auraria • Season 6 • Episode 9

Join Racheal Reed-Maloney (she/her), Jenae McCall (they/she), and Marissa Moreno (she/her) as they talk about the “American Murder: Gabby Petito” documentary on Netflix.

Learn about how the cycle of violence appeared in her relationship, the danger assessment, and how missing white girl syndrome impacts the missing and murder cases of folks of color.

Sources:

Gabby Petitio Foundationhttps://gabbypetitofoundation.org/gabbys-story
Danger Assessment https://www.dangerassessment.org/about.aspx
Intimate Partner Homicidehttps://everytownresearch.org/dr-jill-messing-understanding-risk-factors-for-intimate-partner-homicide/
Missing White Woman Syndrome https://www.c-span.org/clip/public-affairs-event/user-clip-gwen-ifill-coins-the-term-missing-white-woman-syndrome/4666788
Power & Control Wheel https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a68ba6f268b96c4f3f48a38/t/64dbe956677cdd3ac4445c39/1692133718435/FINAL+PC+Wheel+and+Cycle+Combined.pdf+%283%29.pdf
Cycle of Violence https://www.thepca.org/relationship-violence-1
Senate Bill 1117 Utah DV Bill https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2023-03-03/utah-legislature-passes-domestic-violence-bill
Lawsuit Against Utah Police https://abcnews.go.com/US/gabby-petitos-family-contends-lawsuit-utah-cops-treated/story?id=97593426
How to Help a Loved One https://www.thepca.org/how-to-help-a-loved-one

If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please call our 24/7 interpersonal violence helpline at 303-556-2255.

Request an Appointment with an Advocate at
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