S10 Ep 6 - Unmasking Intimate Partner Violence

In this powerful episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor sits down with Samantha Collier, founder of Team Teal 365, and Shawn Muhammad, Associate Director of the ASHA Project, for a vital conversation on believing survivors and unmasking intimate partner violence (IPV) especially in Black and Brown communities.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why the simple phrase “I believe you” is a life-changing affirmation for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assaultThe emotional and psychological impact survivors face when met with doubt, shame, or blameThe real-life barriers victims face when trying to leave abusive relationships like financial dependence and lack of safe shelterHow Team Teal 365 builds safe spaces of unconditional belief to support healingHow the ASHA Project is helping men unlearn harmful behaviors and become allies in the fight against IPVThe devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence victimsWhy Black and brown women are at significantly higher risk of being harmed or killed by an intimate partnerThe urgent need for increased community-based resources, shelters, education, and support systemsHow you can be part of the solution by checking on your loved ones and creating safe, healthy conversations in your circles🔥 Key Takeaways:“Believing survivors is the first step in helping them reclaim their power.”“Leaving is not easy and there’s a whole system survivors must navigate with little to no support.”“Change begins with us, with community, education, and compassion.”💜 If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a real difference in ending the cycle of domestic violence and sexual assault, this episode is a must-watch.Subscribe, like, and share to help spread awareness and build a world where survivors are heard, believed, and supported.👉#The411Live #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BelieveSurvivors #TeamTeal365 #ASHAProject#BeverlyTaylor #UnmaskingIPV #SafeSpaces #CommunityHealing #EndTheSilence#SurvivorVoicesClick Here to Donate: https://the411live.org/donate All contributions made to The 411 Live is tax deductible to the extent permissible by law. Please Subscribe/Follow our podcast so you can get alerts on upcoming podcasts and leave a review. Follow, like, subscribe and watch us on our social media platforms. YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@The411Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The411Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/The411Live Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the411live Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-411-live/id1447716009iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-411-live-52465336/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ll7a69BSjY9UwfGRmRvsk?si=d7a1c00c5fa8474aAudible: https://www.amazon.com/The-411-Live/dp/B08K57VCNTPandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-411-live/PC:28529 If you have suggestions for future episodes, go to our website, https://the411live.org