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 Distress
- Guests:
- Cher, a survivor of domestic abuse
- Maddison Clyne, Associate Director of Development, Events & Annual Fund at Women In Distress
- Music 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/@therelationshipspectrum
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
