An Ounce of Prevention with Women In Distress
An Ounce of Prevention with Women In Distress
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 stay, and other key aspects of understanding domestic violence. And of course, most importantly, learn about ways we can all turn our knowledge and awareness into greater action.
EPISODE INFORMATION
- Host: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In Distress
- Guests:
- Alisa Gonzalez, Education Specialist at Women In Distress
- Britney Pierre, Teen Dating Violence Specialist at Women In Distress
- Music by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/
Interested in learning more? Check out other DVAM events happening at WID this month: https://www.womenindistress.org/events/domestic-violence-awareness-month/
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
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