Josephine A. Lauren
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| Other names | Jo Lauren Anne M. Lauren |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Author, Speaker, Community Organizer |
| Organization | Incest AWARE |
| Known for | Co-founder of Incest AWARE |
Notable work | Advocacy writing and survivor education |
Josephine A. Lauren (she/they) or Jo. (formally Anne M. Lauren) is an author, speaker, and community organizer who lives in the United States. Lauren is a queer, neurodivergent, and disabled individual, as well as an incest survivor and the co-founder of the organization Incest AWARE.[1]
Incest AWARE is an alliance of survivors, supporters, and organizations working to end incest abuse. Incest AWARE works to prevent incest, encourage survivor recovery, and promote justice. Lauren shares personal experiences of surviving childhood incest and illness to highlight these issues. They also provide training and writing workshops for media, survivor support organizations, and survivors.
Career and activism
Jo. earned a Masters in Theological Studies, then advanced their career as a minister, a teacher, then a designer. Later Jo. built a business focused on social equity and the process of design thinking to help mission-driven businesses improve community development. In 2017, Jo. became an anti-incest activist and community organizer.[2][3]
Today Jo. is recognized for raising awareness about incest and supporting better methods of prevention, intervention, recovery, and justice. Publications include Ms. Magazine, Yes!, America, Spirituality & Health, and Elite Daily.[4] Jo also consulted on a children's book published by Scholastic, Extra-Ordinary: Celebrating Neuro and Physical Diversity.
Lauren's work addresses "The Incest Gap,"[5] a term they use to describe the lack of appropriate prevention, intervention, recovery, and justice methods for incest survivors. They aim to close this gap to protect children, support survivors, and prevent reoffending.[6]
Jo. provides thought leadership and content sensitivity reviews on anti-incest topics.[7] Jo. helps organizations and individuals to promote anti-incest competency and care.[8] Jo provides writing workshops, consulting, and trainings for survivors, the media, and support organizations.[9]
Lauren has presented at and participated in events for NOVA (April 17, 2025[10]), Stop It Now!, ICASA, The Aplomb Project[11], the Student Organized Consent Conference (March 8, 2025[12]), and the Georgetown Day School Sexual Assault and Consent Conference (November 23, 2024)[13]
Works and publications
Lauren's writing focuses on creative non-fiction and memoir to explore the connections between spirituality[14], psychology[15], and justice[16] to encourage social change. They also write a monthly newsletter about their experiences on Substack called AILA (Anti-Incest Liberation Agents).
Personal life
Josephine A. Lauren, a survivor of incest, shares their story to promote awareness and healing. They are described as having a distinctive voice, generous spirit, and an intersectional approach.[17]
References
- ↑ "Cheryle Gail founder of Brave Voices interviews Josephine Anne Lauren of Incest Aware". StoryCorps Archive. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ "josephine lauren". just femme & dandy. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ "Josephine A. Lauren - Author, Activist, & Co-Founder of Incest AWARE - Media Source". Press Hook. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ↑ "Muck Rack | For journalists and public relations". muckrack.com. 2024-01-11. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ Lauren, Josephine A. (2024-07-15). "What is the Incest or Intrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse (ICSA) Gap?". Josephine A. Lauren. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ↑ "Cheryle Gail founder of Brave Voices interviews Josephine Anne Lauren of Incest Aware". StoryCorps Archive. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ "Surviving My Own Childhood Incest & Illness Inspired Me To Help Others Begin To Heal". Elite Daily. 2019-04-04. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ↑ "Services". Josephine A. Lauren. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ "Profile - Josephine A. Lauren - The Authors Guild". go.authorsguild.org. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ↑ "National Advocacy Leadership Center". NOVA. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ "The Aplomb Project:paintings". www.theaplombproject.org. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ "Student Organized Consent Conference in Seattle - University Prep". www.universityprep.org. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ "9th Annual GDS Summit on Sexual Assault & Consent". 9th Annual GDS Summit on Sexual Assault & Consent.
- ↑ Lauren, Anne M. (2020-11-24). "Let Grief and Gratitude Coexist: Ingredients…". Spirituality+Health. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ "Mastering Metacognition: A Tool for Trauma Recovery. | elephant journal". elephant journal | daily blog, videos, e-newsletter & magazine on yoga + organics + green living + non-new agey spirituality + ecofashion + conscious consumerism=it's about the mindful life. 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ "Opinion | President Trump, My Father, and the American Love of Patriarchal Violence". YES! Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ↑ "After #MeToo, Why Are So Few Talking About Incest Abuse?". Braver Collective. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
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