Ask Ava
Do you have questions about dating violence? Or, do you ever wonder what makes a relationship healthy? Look no further than the Ask Ava Podcast, where experts weigh in on these topics and more - like blackmail, gender, consent, and sexual assault. Questions come directly from New Jersey-based classrooms & groups.
This podcast is recommended for listeners 12+. Subscribe and stream all Ask Ava episodes wherever you get podcasts! Some episodes are also available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@safesoundsomerset
The Ask Ava Podcast is produced by Safe+Sound Somerset. Located in Somerset County, we provide survivor services and prevention programs for domestic, dating and sexual violence. If you need support, please call or text our trained advocates on our confidential, free, 24/7 Helpline: 866-685-1122.
Music is "Fresh Cut" produced by Beats By Dillin.
Episodes
260 episodes
Ask Ava, Ep. 256: "What is Denim Day?"
Ask Ava Ep. 256: “What is Denim Day?”Denim Day is a global day of action where people make a fashion statement in support of survivors and to prevent sexual violence. Learn more about Denim Day and how you can make a difference on...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 255: "Is a Big Age Gap in a Relationship Bad?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 255: Is a Big Age Gap in a Relationship Bad?It depends….are there legal concerns? Does the age gap impact someone’s ability to make choices, set boundaries and freely give consent? In this episode of Ask Ava, we explo...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 254: "Why is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Important?"
Ask Ava, Ep. 254: Why is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Important? Together We Act, United We Change! April 2025 is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Listen to this week’s Ask Ava podcast to learn how you can share information,...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 253: What Can We Learn From the "American Murder: Gabby Petito" True-Crime Series?
Ask Ava, Ep. 253: What Can We Learn From the "American Murder: Gabby Petito" True-Crime Series? The recently released true-crime series soared to the number one show on Netflix and brought the horrific murder of Gabby Petito back in...
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Ask Ava, Ep. 252: What is the Nonfatal Strangulation and Smothering Response Team?
Ep. 252: What is the Nonfatal Strangulation and Smothering Response Team? Join us for this special episode with guest Andrea Treadwell, who talks with us about the dangers of strangulation and smothering and answers common questions...
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Ask Ava, Episode 251: What if someone says "your body, my choice"?
Episode 251: What if someone says 'your body, my choice'?
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Ask Ava, Ep. 250: "What if my partner needs to approve my social media posts?"
Ep. 250: "What if my partner needs to approve my social media posts?"
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Ask Ava, Ep. 249: "What if my partner makes me change what I wear?"
Ep. 249: "What if my partner makes me change what I wear?"
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Episode 249
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Ask Ava, Ep. 248: "What if my friend stops hanging out with me because of their partner?"
Ep. 248: "What if my friend stops hanging out with me because of their partner?"
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Episode 248
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Ask Ava, Ep. 247: "What are some green flags of a good friend?"
Ep. 247: "What are some green flags of a good friend?"
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Ask Ava, Ep. 246: "How can I leave my partner safely?"
Ep. 246: "How can I leave my partner safely?"
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Ask Ava, Ep. 245: "What if my partner is pressuring me to buy them gifts I can’t afford?"
Ep. 245: "What if my partner is pressuring me to buy them gifts I can’t afford?"
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Ask Ava, Ep. 244: "What if someone is bothering me at work?"
Ep. 244: "What if someone is bothering me at work?"
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Ask Ava, Ep. 243: "What if I want to leave, but my partner has been joking about suicide?"
Ep. 243: "What if I want to leave, but my partner has been joking about suicide?"
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Ask Ava, Ep. 242: "What if I feel guilty for saying 'no' to sex?"
Ep. 242: "What if I feel guilty for saying 'no' to sex?"
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Episode 242
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Ask Ava, Ep. 241: "How can I show others that I’m a safe person?"
Ep. 241: "How can I show others that I’m a safe person?"
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Ask Ava, Ep. 240: "How do I know someone’s boundaries when it comes to sex?"
Ep. 240: "How do I know someone’s boundaries when it comes to sex?"
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Ask Ava, Ep. 239: "What if my partner keeps asking about sex, but I’m not ready?"
Ep. 239: "What if my partner keeps asking about sex, but I’m not ready?"
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Ask Ava, Ep. 238: "Can you take away consent after sex is over?"
Ep. 238: "Can you take away consent after sex is over?"
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Ask Ava, Ep. 237: "What if someone is bothering me at school?"
Ep. 237: "What if someone is bothering me at school?"
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Ask Ava, Ep. 236: "How many people lie about rape?"
Ep. 236: "How many people lie about rape?"
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Ask Ava, Ep. 235: "What if I pressured myself into having sex before I was ready?"
Ep. 235: "What if I pressured myself into having sex before I was ready?"
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Episode 235
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Ask Ava, Ep. 234: "How do I set boundaries around my partner?"
Ep. 234: "How do I set boundaries around my partner?"
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