In this week's episode of Stepping Toward Justice, Sarah A. Ford (@sarahafordesq) and Zeke Stephenson (@zekestephenson) discuss the sentencing of Alex Murdaugh for his financial crimes in federal court where he was sentenced to 40 years that will run concurrent to his double life sentence that he is serving in state court. Also in this episode, we talked about Kim Mulkey and her PR stunt prior to the publishing of the Washington Post's article. We finished the episode covering the home state South Carolina Gamecock Women's Basketball team! We have given a challenage to all of our listeners. We want Coach Dawn Staley to come on as a guest. Help us out and flood her X account (formally twitter) with requests to come on the show (@dawnstaley)!#alexmurdaugh #murdaughmurders #murdaughsentencing #kimmulkey #lsu #marchmadness #womensbasketball #dawnstaley #southcarolina #gamecocksSupport the show

WE'RE BACK!!! In this new season of Stepping Toward Justice (@step2justice) Host Sarah A. Ford (@sarahafordesq) and Producer Zeke Stephenson (@zekestephenson) take a deep dive into last week's Victims Matter Rally that was hosted by SCVAN and SCADVASSA and took place on the front steps of the South Carolina State House. We chat about the Bowen Turner case being back in the news and where we’ve been these past few months. We are grateful to the Luna Shark team for providing the video of the rally. As we discussed in the episode, we are looking at a significant cut to the VOCA funds that many of us rely on to serve victims. We need to advocate that the legislature provides the SC Attorney General with additional funds so that victim services providers don’t face devastating cuts that will ultimately hurt victims.  Please click this link https://secure.madd.org/page/64675/action/1 and add your voice to ours. How often has a victim said to you, "I could not have done this without you?" If we lose our VOCA funding, many victims will have to walk their paths alone. We can't allow that.Support the show

This week, Sarah sits down with Ashley Lidow who is the Director of Policy and Government Relations with the Women's Rights Empowerment Network (WREN) for the state of South Carolina. Ashley helps lobby and bring about positive change from a policy standpoint for gender justice. Hear Ashley talk about the issues facing women and family in the state of South CarolinaStepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. Ford is a podcast where we’ll explore what justice really looks like - inside of a courtroom, outside in our communities, and where access to justice is lacking. We’ll talk with advocates, survivors, and changemakers working to make justice a reality for us all. We can’t change what we don’t understand or acknowledge. So let’s take a step together toward justice. Twitter: @Step2JusticeInstagram: @steppingtowardjusticeYouTube/Facebook: Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. FordFollow host Sarah A. Ford on social media @sarahafordesq. Follow producer Zeke Stephenson on social media @zekestephenson. To support our podcast, please consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/step2justiceSupport the show

In this week's episode, our host, Sarah A. Ford sits down with the Director of Public Affairs with Planned Parenthood here in South Carolina. There are many misconceptions around the services that Planned Parenthood provides and Vicki is here to talk about all of those misconceptions and talk about the state of women's health in South Carolina and around our country.  Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. Ford is a podcast where we’ll explore what justice really looks like - inside of a courtroom, outside in our communities, and where access to justice is lacking. We’ll talk with advocates, survivors, and changemakers working to make justice a reality for us all. We can’t change what we don’t understand or acknowledge. So let’s take a step together toward justice. Twitter: @Step2JusticeInstagram: @steppingtowardjusticeYouTube/Facebook: Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. FordFollow host Sarah A. Ford on social media @sarahafordesq. Follow producer Zeke Stephenson on social media @zekestephenson. To support our podcast, please consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/step2justiceSupport the show

In this week's episode, we sit down with South Carolina State Senator Katrina Shealy. Senator Shealy has been in the news recently with her “Sister Senators” for banding together across party lines to oppose the 6 week abortion ban that was passed by the General Assembly and signed into law. In her almost 12 years in the Legislature, Senator Shealy has been a champion for children, families, and women and is a true superhero in the State of South Carolina.More information about Senator Shealy can be found on her website: www.katrinashealy.com/www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1656817983Katrina's Kids: https://katrinaskids.com/Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. Ford is a podcast where we’ll explore what justice really looks like - inside of a courtroom, outside in our communities, and where access to justice is lacking. We’ll talk with advocates, survivors, and changemakers working to make justice a reality for us all. We can’t change what we don’t understand or acknowledge. So let’s take a step together toward justice. Twitter: @Step2JusticeInstagram: @steppingtowardjusticeYouTube/Facebook: Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. FordFollow host Sarah A. Ford on social media @sarahafordesq. Follow producer Zeke Stephenson on social media @zekestephenson. To support our podcast, please consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/step2justiceSupport the show

In today's episode, host Sarah A. Ford and Producer Zeke Stephenson catch up with all-star lawyers Amy Lawrence-Lovely and Aimee Zmroczek! They talk about everything from updates in the Alex Murdaugh saga, everyone's favorite Cousin Eddie, to the need for judicial reform in the state of South Carolina! This was an action packed, and sometime colorful conversation. Check it out today!Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. Ford is a podcast where we’ll explore what justice really looks like - inside of a courtroom, outside in our communities, and where access to justice is lacking. We’ll talk with advocates, survivors, and changemakers working to make justice a reality for us all. We can’t change what we don’t understand or acknowledge. So let’s take a step together toward justice. Twitter: @Step2JusticeInstagram: @steppingtowardjusticeYouTube/Facebook: Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. FordFollow host Sarah A. Ford on social media @sarahafordesq. Follow producer Zeke Stephenson on social media @zekestephenson. To support our podcast, please consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/step2justiceSupport the show

In this weeks episode, host Sarah and producer Zeke sit down to debrief and recap the Victims Matter Rally at the SC State House hosted by the SC Victims Assistance Network and the SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. The rally was a platform to give victims and their families an opportunity to tell their stories in hopes that true change might come from their stories. Speakers:Representative Brandon GuffeyDelores BoydKarl StollerSandy SmithMandy MatneyShannon NixRepresentative Joe WhiteVeronica Swain KunzStepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. Ford is a podcast where we’ll explore what justice really looks like - inside of a courtroom, outside in our communities, and where access to justice is lacking. We’ll talk with advocates, survivors, and changemakers working to make justice a reality for us all. We can’t change what we don’t understand or acknowledge. So let’s take a step together toward justice. Twitter: @Step2JusticeInstagram: @steppingtowardjusticeYouTube/Facebook: Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. FordFollow host Sarah A. Ford on social media @sarahafordesq. Follow producer Zeke Stephenson on social media @zekestephenson. To support our podcast, please consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/step2justiceSupport the show

Our next guest is Amanda Brown. She is the Statewide Forensic Nurse Examiner Coordinator in SC, which you may more commonly know as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. An FNE or SANE is a registered nurse trained in treating victims, making that patient feel comfortable and safe, and collects forensic samples that will go into evidence for possible future prosecution. If you thought this was a fast and simple process, think again! Listen as Amanda goes into detail about the process, and the impacts the lack of forensic nurse training has on both the healthcare system as well as victims. Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. Ford is a podcast where we’ll explore what justice really looks like - inside of a courtroom, outside in our communities, and where access to justice is lacking. We’ll talk with advocates, survivors, and changemakers working to make justice a reality for us all. We can’t change what we don’t understand or acknowledge. So let’s take a step together toward justice. Twitter: @Step2JusticeInstagram: @steppingtowardjusticeYouTube/Facebook: Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. FordFollow host Sarah A. Ford on social media @sarahafordesq. Follow producer Zeke Stephenson on social media @zekestephenson. To support our podcast, please consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/step2justiceSupport the show

CONTENT WARNING: Please be aware that this episode contains discussion about sexual assault, self harm, & suicide.Dallas Stoller was a smart, beautiful young woman who was one of multiple victims to accuse Bowen Turner of sexual assault. Dallas' older sister, Brette Stoller Tabatabai joins us for a two part interview where she talks about the impact that Dallas' experience had on her life. For the first time, Brette talks directly and specifically about losing Dallas.Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. Ford is a podcast where we’ll explore what justice really looks like - inside of a courtroom, outside in our communities, and where access to justice is lacking. We’ll talk with advocates, survivors, and changemakers working to make justice a reality for us all. We can’t change what we don’t understand or acknowledge. So let’s take a step together toward justice. Twitter: @Step2JusticeInstagram: @steppingtowardjusticeYouTube/Facebook: Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. FordFollow host Sarah A. Ford on social media @sarahafordesq. Follow producer Zeke Stephenson on social media @zekestephenson. To support our podcast, please consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/step2justiceSupport the show

CONTENT WARNING: Please be aware that this episode contains discussion about sexual assault, self harm, & suicide.Dallas Stoller was a smart, beautiful young woman who was one of multiple victims to accuse Bowen Turner of sexual assault. Dallas' older sister, Brette Stoller Tabatabai joins us for a two part interview where she talks about the impact that Dallas' experience had on her life. For the first time, Brette talks directly and specifically about losing Dallas.Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. Ford is a podcast where we’ll explore what justice really looks like - inside of a courtroom, outside in our communities, and where access to justice is lacking. We’ll talk with advocates, survivors, and changemakers working to make justice a reality for us all. We can’t change what we don’t understand or acknowledge. So let’s take a step together toward justice. Twitter: @Step2JusticeInstagram: @steppingtowardjusticeYouTube/Facebook: Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. FordFollow host Sarah A. Ford on social media @sarahafordesq. Follow producer Zeke Stephenson on social media @zekestephenson. To support our podcast, please consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/step2justiceSupport the show

Dallas Stoller was a smart, beautiful young women who was one of multiple victims to accuse Bowen Turner of sexual assault. Karl Stoller, her father, joins us on this episode of Stepping Toward Justice to give an update on the case, chat about the Good Ole Boy System, and how we can best remember Dallas.Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. Ford is a podcast where we’ll explore what justice really looks like - inside of a courtroom, outside in our communities, and where access to justice is lacking. We’ll talk with advocates, survivors, and changemakers working to make justice a reality for us all. We can’t change what we don’t understand or acknowledge. So let’s take a step together toward justice. Twitter: @Step2JusticeInstagram: @steppingtowardjusticeYouTube/Facebook: Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. FordFollow host Sarah A. Ford on social media @sarahafordesq. Follow producer Zeke Stephenson on social media @zekestephenson. To support our podcast, please consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/step2justiceSupport the show

In our first episode, Sarah talks to the Chief of Staff for the Orangeburg County, SC Sherriff's Office, Chandra McPherson-Gibbs. McPherson-Gibbs shares about her start in law enforcement as a Victims Advocate and how her heart and much of her work is still centered around victims. Join us for this important conversation!Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. Ford is a podcast where we’ll explore what justice really looks like - inside of a courtroom, outside in our communities, and where access to justice is lacking. We’ll talk with advocates, survivors, and changemakers working to make justice a reality for us all. We can’t change what we don’t understand or acknowledge. So let’s take a step together toward justice. Twitter: @Step2JusticeInstagram: @steppingtowardjusticeYouTube/Facebook: Stepping Toward Justice with Sarah A. FordFollow host Sarah A. Ford on social media @sarahafordesq. Follow producer Zeke Stephenson on social media @zekestephenson. To support our podcast, please consider buying us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/step2justiceSupport the show