CRUcial Connection

Trigger Warning: This episode may discuss topics of sexual assault, domestic violence, and more. On this episode of CRUcial Connection, Our host Mirna discusses the Texas Advocacy Project, Handbags for Hope, and more with Sydney Mike-Mayer. Sydney is the Media Coordinator for the Texas Advocacy Project.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, domestic violence, and more. On this episode we discusses sexual assault statistics to begin Sexual Assault Awareness Month coming up in April. We also talked about the Handbags for Hope initiative. Make sure to bring up your gently used or new bags to the Leander Police Department Lobby until April 15th!

Trigger warning: Discussions on stalking, domestic violence, and more. On this short episode Kaitlin shares a personal story of how she was stalked by someone who had started off as a friend. We also discuss the importance of business insurance. We highlighted Best Business Crime insurance from insuranceranked.com.

Trigger warning: This episode touches on topics of stalking, domestic violence, sexual assault, etc. Wrapping up Stalking Awareness Month with a discussion on how Stalking and Sexual Assault collide and general tips for victims of stalking. We also discuss where to get resources and documentaries you can watch!

Trigger warning: this episode discusses topics of stalking, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Happy New Year! This episode discusses Stalking Awareness Month, safety tips for the potential bad weather coming in Texas, and resolutions for the hosts and the podcast!

Trigger warning: On this episode we discuss topics of domestic violence and sexual assault. We dive in to some yearly statistics and discuss signs of a battering personality. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Trigger Warning: On this episode we discuss domestic violence. Episode 9 of CRUcial Connections dives into the importance of documentation and safety plans for holidays with an abuser! Join us as we discuss how to take photographs of injuries with your phone camera and how to take safety steps if you are travelling with an abuser over the holidays.

Trigger Warning: Discussion on topics of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. On this episode we interview a very special guest, Priscilla Moreno, who is the Victim Services Coordinator at the Taylor Police Department in Taylor, TX. Priscilla gives a personal look into her program and why she pursued this career.

Trigger warning: We discuss topics of domestic violence and sexual assault. On this episode, we interview the Vice President of Resource Development, Lesa Cantrell MSL, at Hope Alliance in Williamson County. Hope Alliance is a non-profit that assists those whose lives have been affected by family and sexual violence by providing safety, services, and developing partnerships that lead to hope, healing, and prevention. 24-Hour HOPEline: 1-800-460-SAFE (7233) www.hopealliancetx.org

Trigger warning - this information concerns topics of domestic violence This episode is a short informational session concerning Crime Victims Compensation, Address Confidentiality Program, Vine and more.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses family violence/domestic violence and other difficult topics. October is both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so to begin the October episodes we wanted to discuss what domestic violence is, the different types of domestic violence, and more. We also interview one of our own here at Leander PD, Meghan Burse, on what to expect when calling 911 in these situations. This episode is dedicated to our beloved friend, Rowena Speight, who lost her life to domestic violence in 2021.

Trigger warning: This episode talks about Suicide prevention and awareness. If you need to talk to someone, call 988 the suicide hotline, or if you need immediate assistance, dial 911. On this episode, we interview Dr. Tania Glenn, who is a clinical therapist who specializes in first responders and military, and the president of Tania Glenn & Associates. She is also an author of ten books! Listen along as we talk to her about trauma, resiliency, and more.

Trigger Warning: This episode continues our talk on Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Please call 988 for the suicide hotline if you need to talk to someone or 911 if you need immediate assistance! On this episode, we interview Joe Bob Ellison about the Chaplain program here at Leander PD. We discuss how to become a chaplain, what chaplain's do/what scenes they respond to, religious help vs non-religious help, and more.

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. You are not alone. If you need to talk to someone, dial 988 for the Suicide Hotline. If you need immediate assistance, dial 911. This episode we have a special guest, Vicky, to help us discuss this very difficult topic. Vicky is a telecommunications operator and discusses when you call 911. We also discuss the crime scene technician's role on the scene, and the Crisis Response Unit's role on the scene.

A very short introductory episode into who we are and why we are here! CRUcial Connection is a podcast to share resources and tools to help victims and family members in times of need. In this episode you will hear about the history of Victim Services and the history of it at Leander Police Department. You will also learn more about what this podcast is for and what to expect from it in the future! We hope you enjoy listening and cannot wait to share more.