Episodes

  • Breaking the Blue Wall of Silence

    Breaking the Blue Wall of Silence
    Nov 9 2024
    Breaking the Blue Wall of Silence has been deadly for some and life-altering for others while crimes go under-reported or covered up in an area of growing police suspicions. How can law enforcement officers help each other heal and address major issues in their profession and live healthy, safe lives.








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    39 mins
  • The Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma to the Children of Whistleblowers

    The Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma to the Children of Whistleblowers
    Nov 9 2024
    Whistleblower families make sacrifices and suffer the victimization along with the employee. They give up socioeconomic status, live in fear of retaliation, worry about home security, but they do not always understand the nature of the whistleblowing and the prolonged court cases that are sometimes under seal. Children are aware of cyberbullies and doxing that means that they have to change their lifestyle and limit socialization. Family members can feel helpless, hopeless and ineffective. Often they are hospitalized and in treatment for depression and anxiety.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Women in Leadership

    Women in Leadership
    Nov 9 2024
    Women in business can face many challenges, especially when competing for contracts and clients. They must cope with gender biases and stereotypes, break glass ceilings and ward off sexual harassment to be successful. What can be done to ensure that women can be hired, mentored and promoted so that they can win business and build companies?
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Whistleblowing While Black

    Whistleblowing While Black
    Nov 8 2024
    What role does race play when reporting fraud, waste, and abuse? Where do Diversity and Inclusion programs fail and what is a better way forward? According to a Politico article, it is a different experience for people of color, especially women, when it comes to being believed. It goes on to say, “Silicon Valley has been under pressure for years to diversify its workforce, but companies often don’t do enough to ensure the women of color joining its ranks have the resources and support they need to adjust to a hegemonic internal culture, the whistleblowers say.”

    What can we do to make it safer for minorities in government or the private sector to be able to speak?
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Stigma of Whistleblowing Within NonProfits

    The Stigma of Whistleblowing Within NonProfits
    Nov 8 2024
    Nonprofits are not immune to corruption or bullies. They are like any other workplace. However, for the whistleblower who joins such a team, there can be an even more complicated path to disclosing wrongdoing because of the risk to the entire mission. There is a commitment to the goals and objectives of the organization. Its beneficiaries rely upon the services provided and if the whistleblowing causes the mission to be impacted, the whistleblower can suffer even greater consequences of guilt and moral injury when problems are not fixed.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • All about FIOAs

    All about FIOAs
    Nov 8 2024
    Join us for an insightful webinar on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This session will explore how whistleblowers, advocates, and the public can effectively use FOIA requests to uncover vital government information, promote transparency, and hold institutions accountable. Learn the steps to file FOIA requests, understand your rights, and discover how accessing government records can support whistleblowing efforts.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Whistleblower Psychology and Neurology of the Bullied Brain

    The Whistleblower Psychology and Neurology of the Bullied Brain
    Nov 8 2024
    Join us for a supportive session exploring the psychological and neurological impacts of bullying on whistleblowers. We'll delve into the mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, and trauma, and provide tools and strategies for resilience and recovery. This session aims to offer a compassionate space for healing and empowerment.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Congress and the Make it Safe Coalition Legislative priorities

    Congress and the Make it Safe Coalition Legislative priorities
    Nov 8 2024
    As National Whistleblower Day approaches on July 30th, this Roundtable will review the MISC activities to improve laws that are designed to protect employees from retaliation. There are dozens of laws in the US, leading to coverage gaps, confusion and loopholes that leave employees vulnerable and reduces transparency and accountability. Whistleblowers of America works with its partners to address these problems with elected officials. Join the conversation and see where your advocacy can help.
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    58 mins