An Ounce of Prevention with Women In Distress Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.
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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 your podcasts.
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Episode 15 || Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 2024: Student Perspectives
Send us a Text Message.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 INFORMATIONHost: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In DistressGuests: Camila & Sebastian, high school students from Coral Springs Charter in Browa...
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Episode 14 || Survivors Speak Series, Vol. 4: Ashlie's Story
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 INFORMATIONHost: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In DistressGuest: Ashlie, a survivor of domestic abuse, speaker, and entrepreneurMusic by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/Interested in learning more? Check out more about...
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Episode 13 || All I Want For Christmas....is a Violence-Free World!
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:FlyerQuestions/Schedule a Drop-OffEPISODE INFO:Host: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager a...
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Episode 12 || It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
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 INFORMATIONHost: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In DistressGuest: Joan Dominguez, Lead Education & Prevention Specialist at Women In DistressMusic by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/You can also...
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Episode 11 || Demystifying the Hotline & Supporting Survivors with Andrene Baxter, Hotline Trainer & Advocate
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.&n...
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Episode 10 || A Survivor's Journey & DV Advocacy in the Faith Community with Julie Bonn Blank
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 INFORMATIONHost: Emily Janas, Women In DistressGuest: Julie Bonn Blank - When Julie is not writing, she designs websites and works a day job with ARMS/Abuse Recovery...