An Ounce of Prevention with Women In Distress Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

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. 
EPISODE INFORMATION
Host: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In DistressGuest: Andrene Baxter, Hotline Training & Technical Assistance Specialist at Women In Distress (& the Florida DV Collaborative)Music by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/CONTENT WARNING: The conversation in this episode contains mentions of topics that may be sensitive to some listeners, including suicide and suicidality.You can also find us on social media - stay tuned for DVAM in October:
On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WomenInDistressOn Instagram @WomenInDistress and @TheRelationshipSpectrum:On TikTok @TheRelationshipSpectrumABOUT 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 9-1-1Women In Distress (Broward County)24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711https://www.womenindistress.org/ FL Statewide DV Hotline: Call or Text: 1-800-500-1199  Florida Relay 711Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violenceTraining & resources: https://www.fldvtraining.org/Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to  connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselorhttps://www.crisistextline.org/National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text "START" to 88788https://www.thehotline.org/SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988https://988lifeline.org/ Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474Text "LOVEIS" to 22522 https://www.loveisrespect.org/

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 DistressGuest: 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.comMusic by: Shane IversEpisode resources:
Ten Things You Should Know When Helping a Survivor50 Reasons Women Stay15 Warning SignsMore info & testimonials from Her Journey groupsAbuse Recovery Ministry ServicesSocial Media:
On Facebook @Women In Distress@WomenInDistress on Instagram@TheRelationshipSpectrum on Instagram & TikTokABOUT 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 9-1-1Women In Distress (Broward County)24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711https://www.womenindistress.org/ FL Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1199 Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violenceNational DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text "START" to 88788https://www.thehotline.org/SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988https://988lifeline.org/ 

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 importantly, ways that each of us can support survivors and promote safety for and inclusion for everyone in our lives, in our work, and in our communities.
EPISODE INFORMATION
Host: Emily Janas, Women In DistressGuest: Emil RudicellMusic by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/Resources from this episode:FORGE: https://forge-forward.org/Love Is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/Data and research about the experience of transgender folks: https://www.ustranssurvey.org/reports LGBTQ IPV Institute: https://lgbtqipvinstitute.org/Check us out on our 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_TeenABOUT 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 9-1-1Women In Distress (Broward County)24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711https://www.womenindistress.org/ FL Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1199 Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violenceNational DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text "START" to 88788https://www.thehotline.org/SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988https://988lifeline.org/ 

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 different topic within mental health, starting with this one on Mental Health 101. 

WID is excited to be involved in this project through production support, and we hope you’ll continue to stay tuned to both ‘An Ounce of Prevention and ‘United for Mental Health & Wellness’. 
Subscribe to "United for Mental Health & Wellness" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts.For more information on the United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention: www.drugfreebroward.org 
Check us out on our 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@TheRelationshipSpectrum on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therelationshipspectrum
ABOUT OUR 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 9-1-1Women In Distress (Broward County)24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711https://www.womenindistress.org/ FL Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1199 Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violenceNational DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text "START" to 88788https://www.thehotline.org/SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988https://988lifeline.org/ 

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 behaviors and safe families.
EPISODE INFORMATION
Host: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In DistressGuests: Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW at The Center for Child CounselingLearn more about her organization here: https://www.centerforchildcounseling.org/Music by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/Check us out on our 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_TeenABOUT 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 9-1-1Women In Distress (Broward County)24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711https://www.womenindistress.org/ FL Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1199 Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violenceNational DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text "START" to 88788https://www.thehotline.org/SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988https://988lifeline.org/ 

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 month! More on our Instagram (@WomenInDistress) 
EPISODE INFORMATION
Host: Emily Janas, Education & Prevention Manager at Women In DistressGuests:Cher, a survivor of domestic abuseMaddison Clyne, Associate Director of Development, Events & Annual Fund at Women In DistressMusic by: Shane Ivers at https://www.silvermansound.com/Interested in learning more? Check out more about Women In Distress on our website : https://www.womenindistress.org/
 
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@TheRelationshipSpectrum on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therelationshipspectrumABOUT 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 9-1-1Women In Distress (Broward County)24/7 Crisis Hotline: (954) 761-1133 | Florida Relay 711https://www.womenindistress.org/ FL Statewide DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1199 Find your local Florida DV center: https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/domestic-violenceNational DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text "START" to 88788https://www.thehotline.org/SAMHSA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988https://988lifeline.org/