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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