Episode 52: Domestic Violence in Black Families with Kandee Lewis

As we close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we speak with long-time friend and partner, Kandee Lewis, to discuss domestic violence in the Black community.  Some topics we discuss are: DV in Black families (stats, rates) and the context of racism and systemic inequality that contribute to intimate partner violence Impacts of COVID and surge in DV Intergenerational violence and impacts of witnessing DV as a child. How to interrupt generational violence Connections between DV and Child Abuse Strategies for identifying and preventing relationship violence in our children's relationships Kandee Lewis, the CEO of Positive Results Center, is a masterful trainer, Certified Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Prevention Advocate, Kandee specializes in Trauma Awareness, Teen Dating Violence, Healthy Relationships, Leadership and developing youth to be Peer Advocates and Safety Partners. Born & raised in Los Angeles, and married for 36 years, Kandee and her husband Carl have 3 adult children, and a Pit Bull! Thanks to the love of her family, especially her mother—Daisy Newsom—she is the woman she is today.