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[quote=Anonymous]Hello – I am posting this message from the Network Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC), an organization that represents the women in the ongoing criminal investigation against Kirk Shipley in the District. [twitter]https://twitter.com/nvrdc/status/1432716587501604864?s=21

[quote]We, at NVRDC, are posting this message after hearing about some of the other disturbing experiences recounted by the community and in online forums in the aftermath of these charges. As happens frequently, many survivors (or their friends or family members) are often unsure whether uncomfortable behavior rises to the level of being inappropriate or illegal, and often hold those traumatic experiences in secret until a case like this receives attention. Unfortunately, other survivors do try telling others what they experienced but their experiences are not taken seriously enough, explained away as “harmless”, or otherwise ignored. We wanted to reach out to let you know that if this case has triggered any questions or worry for you or your loved ones, you're welcome to reach out to us for services and/or support.
 
For those who may have similar experiences with Kirk Shipley or have related information, even if the conduct is not strictly illegal, please know that the information you provide could be incredibly important in context to other events. If you are interested and feel safe sharing your story, you have a few options to consider. First, you can contact the prosecutor in this case, Caroline Burrell (202) 252-6950, who works for the United States Attorney’s Office in DC.

Second, you can also reach out to NVRDC for support. For instance, if you have been thinking of calling the police/prosecutors with information but have been hesitant for any reason, or have questions along the lines of “what happens if I report X” – you can reach out to us at 202 932 4325. Our advocates and legal team will try to provide answers or lay out options to the extent that we can. We know that sharing these stories isn’t easy and it's common to have questions or not know how to start. Please keep in mind that we are not able to discuss details of the case or provide information about our clients.

Finally, our clients are also represented by lawyers at Sanford Heisler Sharp who are compiling information regarding the scope, history, and nature of Shipley’s interaction and contact with students and youth athletes. If you have information regarding Shipley’s conduct or the institutional actors that may have enabled him, please feel free to reach out to the firm at 410-834-7420 or avora@sanfordheisler.com.

Our clients are doing well, and we would like to thank the community for respecting their privacy as the case continues to develop.[/quote]
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