An Ounce of Prevention with Women In Distress

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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

Feb 16 2024 44 mins  
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 DistressGue

Episode 14 || Survivors Speak Series, Vol. 4: Ashlie's Story

Jan 16 2024 22 mins  
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:

Episode 13 || All I Want For Christmas....is a Violence-Free World!

Dec 08 2023 31 mins  
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:FlyerQuestio

Episode 12 || It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

Oct 12 2023 35 mins  
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 & Preve

Episode 11 || Demystifying the Hotline & Supporting Survivors with Andrene Baxter, Hotline Trainer & Advocate

Sep 19 2023 41 mins  
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 t

Episode 10 || A Survivor's Journey & DV Advocacy in the Faith Community with Julie Bonn Blank

Jul 14 2023 39 mins  
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 - Wh

Episode 9 || Primary Prevention & LGBTQ+ Advocacy with Emil Rudicell

Jun 23 2023 40 mins  
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 sup

*New Podcast Alert!* United for Mental Health & Wellness: Inaugural Episode "Mental Health 101"

May 26 2023 44 mins  
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 wit

Episode 7 || Child Sexual Abuse Prevention with Cherie Benjoseph

Apr 14 2023 32 mins  
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.EP

Episode 6 || Survivors Speak Series, Vol. 3: Cher's Story & Women's History Month

Mar 14 2023 27 mins  
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 Inst