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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 yo ...
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Episode 15 || Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 2024: Student Perspectives
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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 & Preventio…
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Episode 14 || Survivors Speak Series, Vol. 4: Ashlie's Story
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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…
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Episode 13 || All I Want For Christmas....is a Violence-Free World!
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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 D…
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Episode 12 || It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
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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 Ed…
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Episode 11 || Demystifying the Hotline & Supporting Survivors with Andrene Baxter, Hotline Trainer & Advocate
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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 …
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Episode 10 || A Survivor's Journey & DV Advocacy in the Faith Community with Julie Bonn Blank
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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 …
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Episode 9 || Primary Prevention & LGBTQ+ Advocacy with Emil Rudicell
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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 import…
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*New Podcast Alert!* United for Mental Health & Wellness: Inaugural Episode "Mental Health 101"
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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…
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Episode 7 || Child Sexual Abuse Prevention with Cherie Benjoseph
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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 primary prevention efforts with kids, parents, and others in the community that aim to stop child sexual abuse and promote healthy …
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Episode 6 || Survivors Speak Series, Vol. 3: Cher's Story & Women's History Month
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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 support survivors. We also discuss more information about our #KissDomesticViolenceGoodbye initiative this…
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Episode 5 || Survivors Speak Series, Vol. 2: Aly's Story of Teen Dating Violence
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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 INFORMATION Host: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In Distress Guest: Aly Oppenheim (order her book "Ed: My Shadow, Not My Friend" here) Music by: Shane Ive…
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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 knowled…
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Episode 3 || Introduction to DV Work with Children & Families at WID
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Check out the video for this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_umWXOcTrI In this video episode of the "An Ounce of Prevention" podcast, we hear from members of the Family Services team at WID and learn about the advocacy and therapy work they do with children and families who have been impacted by domestic violence. Tune in to this an…
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Episode 2 || Exploring Prevention for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 2022
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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 Prevention team at Women In Distress to learn about the work they do in schools and in the community to promote healthy relatio…
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Episode 1 || Survivors Speak Series, Vol. 1: "Emmy's Story"
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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. This episode features an interview between the Family Services Manager at Women In Distress and a survivor who, along with h…
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