An Ounce of Prevention with Women In Distress
You may have heard the saying, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." That’s what this podcast is all about: building awareness to end domestic violence. Each episode, will 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 to prevent domestic violence and build a safer world.Listen each month, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
15 episodes
Episode 15 || Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 2024: Student Perspectives
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (CHECK OUT OUR FULL TDVAM TOOLKIT HERE!)We are so excited and gratefu...
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Episode 15
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44:00
Episode 14 || Survivors Speak Series, Vol. 4: Ashlie's Story
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<...
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Episode 14
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22:40
Episode 13 || All I Want For Christmas....is a Violence-Free World!
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 ...
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Episode 13
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31:00
Episode 12 || It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
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".
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Episode 12
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35:49
Episode 11 || Demystifying the Hotline & Supporting Survivors with Andrene Baxter, Hotline Trainer & Advocate
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, safet...
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Episode 11
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41:37
Episode 10 || A Survivor's Journey & DV Advocacy in the Faith Community with Julie Bonn Blank
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 wh...
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Episode 10
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39:00
Episode 9 || Primary Prevention & LGBTQ+ Advocacy with Emil Rudicell
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,...
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Episode 9
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40:50
*New Podcast Alert!* United for Mental Health & Wellness: Inaugural Episode "Mental Health 101"
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...
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Episode 8
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44:51
Episode 7 || Child Sexual Abuse Prevention with Cherie Benjoseph
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (as well as Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month). Join us for a conversation with Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW. We discuss her work at The Center for Child Counseling, especially prim...
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Episode 7
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32:11
Episode 6 || Survivors Speak Series, Vol. 3: Cher's Story & Women's History Month
This Women's History Month 2023, we hear from a survivor who shares her story and how she has regained her power and her voice. We also talk with a member of WID's Development Team about the way our organization finds ways for the community to ...
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Episode 6
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27:09
Episode 5 || Survivors Speak Series, Vol. 2: Aly's Story of Teen Dating Violence
This Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 2023, we hear from a TDV survivor who shares her story and how she uses her experience to help others and prevent violence.EPISODE INFORMATIONHost: Emily Janas, Educat...
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Episode 5
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34:00
Episode 4 || What Is Domestic Violence?
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October 2022), we aim to get at the heart of the question, what is domestic violence?Join us as we talk through various types of abuse (#BeyondTheBruises), why victims sta...
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Episode 4
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28:17
Episode 3 || Introduction to DV Work with Children & Families at WID
Check out the video for this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_umWXOcTrIIn this video episode of the "An Ounce of Prevention" podcast, we hear from me...
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Episode 3
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21:21
Episode 2 || Exploring Prevention for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 2022
How can we support youth in having healthy relationships? What is it like to go into classrooms and talk about relationships with students? What even IS violence prevention work?Join us for a conversation with the Primary Preve...
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Episode 2
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39:35
Episode 1 || Survivors Speak Series, Vol. 1: "Emmy's Story"
In this inaugural episode of the "An Ounce of Prevention" podcast (launched during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October 2021) we'll hear the perspective at the core of understanding domestic violence – the survivor’s. ...
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Episode 1
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