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Buncombe County's rape crisis and prevention center says it has seen a surge in calls before, during, and after last Thursday's hearing featuring Dr. Christine Ford. She testified to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee allegations that supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers. Angelica Wind is the executive director of Our Voice , which provides services and support to survivors of sexual violence in Buncombe County. She explains to BPR's Matt Bush why Dr. Ford's testimony is so triggering for survivors - leading to a surge of calls for help, not just locally but nationally. Our VOICE operates a 24-hour crisis hotline. The number is 828-255-7576 Excerpts from interview with Angelica Wind - On why Dr. Ford's testimony and appearance last Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee has been so triggering for survivors of sexual violence - "In the past we have been accustomed to having discussions about rape. But this is a conversation about
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