Unapologetically You: Finding Your Authentic Self

*Trigger Warning* This episode contains brief descriptions of violence and may be upsetting or triggering to some listeners. Please take care of yourself before, during, and after listening. Deanna shares her experience regarding surviving an abusive relationship and a shaky support system to give some advice for those seeking to be supportive to those in domestic violence relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deanna-jones41/support

Medical advocates are crucial when it comes to supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. In this episode Billie Jo and Barbara discuss the importance and impact medical advocates have in providing survivors the help they need after a traumatic event.Barbara Sheaffer is the Resource & Advocacy Director/Medical Advocacy Coordinator at PCAR. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) is the oldest anti-rape coalition in the United States, working to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocating for the rights and needs of victims. Learn more at pcar.org.ASK THE ADVOCATE is a podcast series featuring advocates for domestic violence, abuse, and sexual assault survivors discussing critical victim service resources. Sit down with Billie Jo Weyant and her guests each episode to discuss critical victim service resources and to help raise awareness for the most pressing challenges facing survivors and the nonprofit agencies that serve them. Watch all Ask the Advocate episodes at capsea.org.

WRAP – Wo/Men’s Resource & Rape Assistance Program – Ms. Penny HensleyDomestic Violence Awareness MonthThe Wo/Men’s Resource & Rape Assistance Program, or WRAP, is a wonderful resource for those who are victims and survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault. Join me for a conversation this week with Ms. Penny Hensley, the County Domestic Violence Response Project Director for WRAP. Penny discusses the resources that WRAP provides and the funding and support that is needed for the organization to continue in its mission for the victims and survivors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault living in the West Tennessee area. Websites:https://www.wraptn.org/ https://www.facebook.com/wrapwesttn/

In this episode, we are joined by Catherine “Cat” Shugrue Dos Santos, Deputy Executive Director for Programs at the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP). Through this conversation, we learn simple and culture-specific ways to partner with and serve LGBTQI+ survivors of domestic violence. Cat generously shares her expertise around meaningful ways to improve services and interventions for survivors. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who wants to better support the LGBTQI+ survivors in their communities.