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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (CHECK OUT OUR FULL TDVAM TOOLKIT HERE!)

We are so excited and grateful to bring you this conversation featuring two amazing high school students and one of our awesome prevention educators. We uncovered so many great gems and perspectives!

EPISODE INFORMATION

• Host: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In Distress
• Guests:
  • Camila & Sebastian, high school students from Coral Springs Charter in Broward County
  • Alisa Gonzalez, WID Education Specialist
• Music by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/

You can also find us on social media, including more TDVAM content and ideas in February:

• Website: https://widbroward.org/event/teen-dating-violence-awareness-month/
• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WomenInDistress
• On Instagram @WomenInDistress and @TheRelationshipSpectrum:
• On TikTok @TheRelationshipSpectrum

ABOUT THE PODCAST
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This show, brought to you by the Education & Prevention team at Women In Distress in Broward County, FL is building awareness to end domestic violence. Each episode, we’ll be breaking down different aspects of the work – we’ll talk to survivors, advocates, community members, and others to explore the things that are happening right now and the work that still needs to be done.

ABOUT WOMEN IN DISTRESS
Women In Distress is the only state-certified, nationally accredited domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. Our mission is "To stop domestic abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy." https://www.womenindistress.org/

GET HELP:

• If you are in immediate danger:
  • Call 9-1-1
• Women In Distress (Broward County)
  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711
  • https://www.womenindistress.org/
• FL Statewide DV Hotline: Call or Text: 1-800-500-1199
  • Florida Relay 711
  • Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violence
  • Training & resources: https://www.fldvtraining.org/
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor
  • https://www.crisistextline.org/
• National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • Text "START" to 88788
  • https://www.thehotline.org/
• SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • https://988lifeline.org/
• Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474
  • Text "LOVEIS" to 22522
  • https://www.loveisrespect.org/

Send us a Text Message.

It's 2024! In this first episode of the new year, we hear from a survivor who shares her story with us, reflecting on her experience and how she is finding her voice to educate, empower, and inspire others.

EPISODE INFORMATION

• Host: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In Distress
• Guest: Ashlie, a survivor of domestic abuse, speaker, and entrepreneur
• Music by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/

Interested in learning more? Check out more about Women In Distress on our website : https://www.womenindistress.org/

You can also find us on social media:

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WomenInDistress
• @WomenInDistress on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenindistress
• @WID_Teen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WID_Teen
• @TheRelationshipSpectrum on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therelationshipspectrum

ABOUT THE PODCAST
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This show, brought to you by the Education & Prevention team at Women In Distress in Broward County, FL is building awareness to end domestic violence. Each episode, we’ll be breaking down different aspects of the work – we’ll talk to survivors, advocates, community members, and others to explore the things that are happening right now and the work that still needs to be done.

ABOUT WOMEN IN DISTRESS
Women In Distress is the only state-certified, nationally accredited domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. Our mission is "To stop domestic abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy." https://www.womenindistress.org/

GET HELP:

• If you are in immediate danger:
  • Call 9-1-1
• Women In Distress (Broward County)
  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711
  • https://www.womenindistress.org/
• FL Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1199
  • Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violence
• National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • Text "START" to 88788
  • https://www.thehotline.org/
• SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • https://988lifeline.org/

Send us a Text Message.

The holidays are a joyous time for many; yet for others, it can be challenging. For domestic violence survivors, it is often complicated and complex. Join us for an enlightening and inspiring conversation about DV and the holidays, and how WID helps to center healing and joy this time of year.

Want to donate a toy to a family in need experiencing DV? Learn all about it:

• Flyer
• Questions/Schedule a Drop-Off

EPISODE INFO:

• Host: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In Distress
• Guest: Maddison Clyne, Associate Director of Development, Events & Annual Fund at Women In Distress
• Music by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/

You can also find us on social media:

• Facebook
• Instagram: @WomenInDistress & @TheRelationshipSpectrum:
• TikTok @TheRelationshipSpectrum

ABOUT THE PODCAST
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This show, brought to you by the Education & Prevention team at Women In Distress in Broward County, FL is building awareness to end domestic violence. Each episode, we’ll be breaking down different aspects of the work – we’ll talk to survivors, advocates, community members, and others to explore the things that are happening right now and the work that still needs to be done.

ABOUT WOMEN IN DISTRESS
Women In Distress is the only state-certified, nationally accredited domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. Our mission is "To stop domestic abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy." https://www.womenindistress.org/

GET HELP:

• If you are in immediate danger:
  • Call 9-1-1
• Women In Distress (Broward County)
  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711
  • https://www.womenindistress.org/
• FL Statewide DV Hotline: Call or Text: 1-800-500-1199
  • Florida Relay 711
  • Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violence
  • Training & resources: https://www.fldvtraining.org/
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor
  • https://www.crisistextline.org/
• National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • Text "START" to 88788
  • https://www.thehotline.org/
• SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • https://988lifeline.org/
• Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474
  • Text "LOVEIS" to 22522

Send us a Text Message.

It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month!! Hear all about how to get involved in advocacy and awareness - from book club picks to events and ideas about what it means to "Stand Up, Speak Out".

CHECK OUT THE FULL DVAM TOOLKIT HERE!

EPISODE INFORMATION

• Host: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In Distress
• Guest: Joan Dominguez, Lead Education & Prevention Specialist at Women In Distress
• Music by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/

You can also find us on social media, including more DVAM content and ideas in October:

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WomenInDistress
• On Instagram @WomenInDistress and @TheRelationshipSpectrum:
• On TikTok @TheRelationshipSpectrum

ABOUT THE PODCAST
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This show, brought to you by the Education & Prevention team at Women In Distress in Broward County, FL is building awareness to end domestic violence. Each episode, we’ll be breaking down different aspects of the work – we’ll talk to survivors, advocates, community members, and others to explore the things that are happening right now and the work that still needs to be done.

ABOUT WOMEN IN DISTRESS
Women In Distress is the only state-certified, nationally accredited domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. Our mission is "To stop domestic abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy." https://www.womenindistress.org/

GET HELP:

• If you are in immediate danger:
  • Call 9-1-1
• Women In Distress (Broward County)
  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711
  • https://www.womenindistress.org/
• FL Statewide DV Hotline: Call or Text: 1-800-500-1199
  • Florida Relay 711
  • Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violence
  • Training & resources: https://www.fldvtraining.org/
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor
  • https://www.crisistextline.org/
• National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • Text "START" to 88788
  • https://www.thehotline.org/
• SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • https://988lifeline.org/
• Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474
  • Text "LOVEIS" to 22522
  • https://www.loveisrespect.org/

Send us a Text Message.

This September, we honor and reflect on Suicide Prevention Month. This episode features a conversation with experienced hotline advocate and trainer, Andrene Baxter, about what advocacy looks like on a DV hotline, including accessibility, safety planning, assessing for risk, and providing support to callers who may be in crisis.

Hotlines are a key way survivors of DV get connected to help, as well as a validating space for support, information, and access to resources.

EPISODE INFORMATION

• Host: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In Distress
• Guest: Andrene Baxter, Hotline Training & Technical Assistance Specialist at Women In Distress (& the Florida DV Collaborative)
• Music by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/
• CONTENT WARNING: The conversation in this episode contains mentions of topics that may be sensitive to some listeners, including suicide and suicidality.

You can also find us on social media - stay tuned for DVAM in October:

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WomenInDistress
• On Instagram @WomenInDistress and @TheRelationshipSpectrum:
• On TikTok @TheRelationshipSpectrum

ABOUT THE PODCAST
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This show, brought to you by the Education & Prevention team at Women In Distress in Broward County, FL is building awareness to end domestic violence. Each episode, we’ll be breaking down different aspects of the work – we’ll talk to survivors, advocates, community members, and others to explore the things that are happening right now and the work that still needs to be done.

ABOUT WOMEN IN DISTRESS
Women In Distress is the only state-certified, nationally accredited domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. Our mission is "To stop domestic abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy." https://www.womenindistress.org/

GET HELP:

• If you are in immediate danger:
  • Call 9-1-1
• Women In Distress (Broward County)
  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711
  • https://www.womenindistress.org/
• FL Statewide DV Hotline: Call or Text: 1-800-500-1199
  • Florida Relay 711
  • Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violence
  • Training & resources: https://www.fldvtraining.org/
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor
  • https://www.crisistextline.org/
• National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • Text "START" to 88788
  • https://www.thehotline.org/
• SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • https://988lifeline.org/
• Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474
  • Text "LOVEIS" to 22522
  • https://www.loveisrespect.org/

Send us a Text Message.

We understand that domestic violence is a social issue, not a private one. Survivors are our neighbors, friends, family members, and even our fellow worshippers. In this episode, we talked with Julie Bonn Blank about her story, her work, and what advocacy and support in faith-based spaces looks like.

EPISODE INFORMATION

• Host: Emily Janas, Women In Distress
• Guest: Julie Bonn Blank - When Julie is not writing, she designs websites and works a day job with ARMS/Abuse Recovery Ministry Services. She is a Certified Domestic Abuse Advocate in Oregon, an expert in DV and an abuse recovery coach. She is the Facilitator of the Washington County Survivor Voices Committee and also provides training in abuse as well as many marketing and writing topics. She facilitates North Coast Christian Writers and is the President of Oregon Christian Writers. She and her husband have 4 children, 1 granddaughter, 1 fur-child and live in Forest Grove, OR. Download TWO free eBooks at: https://www.innocentjourneys.com
• Music by: Shane Ivers

Episode resources:

• Ten Things You Should Know When Helping a Survivor
• 50 Reasons Women Stay
• 15 Warning Signs
• More info & testimonials from Her Journey groups
• Abuse Recovery Ministry Services

Social Media:

• On Facebook @Women In Distress
• @WomenInDistress on Instagram
• @TheRelationshipSpectrum on Instagram & TikTok

ABOUT THE PODCAST
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This show, brought to you by the Education & Prevention team at Women In Distress in Broward County, FL is building awareness to end domestic violence. Each episode, we break down different aspects of the work with survivors, advocates, community members, and others to explore the things that are happening right now and what still needs to be done.

ABOUT WOMEN IN DISTRESS
Women In Distress is the only state-certified, nationally accredited DV center serving Broward County, FL. Our mission: "To stop domestic abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy."

GET HELP:

• If you are in danger:
  • Call 9-1-1
• Women In Distress (Broward County)
  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711
  • https://www.womenindistress.org/
• FL Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1199
  • Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violence
• National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • Text "START" to 88788
  • https://www.thehotline.org/
• SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

Send us a Text Message.

June is Pride Month!

Tune in to an enlightening conversation we had with Emil Rudicell, a knowledgeable and compassionate advocate who has extensive experience working in anti-violence initiatives, including primary prevention of DV/TDV, and LGBTQ+ equity and inclusivity. We talk about relationship abuse, warning signs, inclusivity, and most importantly, ways that each of us can support survivors and promote safety for and inclusion for everyone in our lives, in our work, and in our communities.

EPISODE INFORMATION

• Host: Emily Janas, Women In Distress
• Guest: Emil Rudicell
• Music by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/
• Resources from this episode:
  • FORGE: https://forge-forward.org/
  • Love Is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/
  • Data and research about the experience of transgender folks: https://www.ustranssurvey.org/reports
  • LGBTQ IPV Institute: https://lgbtqipvinstitute.org/

Check us out on our social media:

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WomenInDistress
• @WomenInDistress on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenindistress
• @WID_Teen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WID_Teen

ABOUT THE PODCAST
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This show, brought to you by the Education & Prevention team at Women In Distress in Broward County, FL is building awareness to end domestic violence. Each episode, we’ll be breaking down different aspects of the work – we’ll talk to survivors, advocates, community members, and others to explore the things that are happening right now and the work that still needs to be done.

ABOUT WOMEN IN DISTRESS
Women In Distress is the only state-certified, nationally accredited domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. Our mission is "To stop domestic abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy." https://www.womenindistress.org/

GET HELP:

• If you are in immediate danger:
  • Call 9-1-1
• Women In Distress (Broward County)
  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711
  • https://www.womenindistress.org/
• FL Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1199
  • Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violence
• National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • Text "START" to 88788
  • https://www.thehotline.org/
• SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • https://988lifeline.org/

Send us a Text Message.

On this episode of ‘An Ounce of Prevention with Women In Distress’, we are excited to be featuring the inaugural episode of a new podcast from the Mental Health Promotion Action Team at United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention: ‘United for Mental Health & Wellness’. Each episode they publish will focus on a different topic within mental health, starting with this one on Mental Health 101.

WID is excited to be involved in this project through production support, and we hope you’ll continue to stay tuned to both ‘An Ounce of Prevention and ‘United for Mental Health & Wellness’.

• Subscribe to "United for Mental Health & Wellness" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.
• For more information on the United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention: www.drugfreebroward.org

Check us out on our social media:

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WomenInDistress
• @WomenInDistress on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenindistress
• @WID_Teen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WID_Teen
• @TheRelationshipSpectrum on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therelationshipspectrum

ABOUT OUR PODCAST
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This show, brought to you by the Education & Prevention team at Women In Distress in Broward County, FL is building awareness to end domestic violence. Each episode, we’ll be breaking down different aspects of the work – we’ll talk to survivors, advocates, community members, and others to explore the things that are happening right now and the work that still needs to be done.

ABOUT WOMEN IN DISTRESS
Women In Distress is the only state-certified, nationally accredited domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. Our mission is "To stop domestic abuse for everyone through intervention, education, and advocacy." https://www.womenindistress.org/


GET HELP:

• If you are in immediate danger:
  • Call 9-1-1
• Women In Distress (Broward County)
  • 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711
  • https://www.womenindistress.org/
• FL Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1199
  • Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violence
• National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • Text "START" to 88788
  • https://www.thehotline.org/
• SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • https://988lifeline.org/