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Today we interview Trace G. Fleming, activist and advocate working to end violence against women. She is the creator of both the Advocate News and Self-Care for Advocates, platforms on Facebook to serve advocates. Today… Continue reading The V Word Interview – Trace Fleming
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Fatima Smith of RHART Fatima Smith, coordinator of the RHART program is today’s guest. She leads a collaborative team of staff and volunteers from three local sexual assault/domestic violence centers and 4 hospitals. This program… Continue reading Inspire Indeed: Fatima Smith – RHART Program
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Today’s show is an hour long special. Becky Lee and Carol Ann Lajoie of the YWCA of Richmond talk about upcoming campaigns, the state of funding in Virginia and their new regional collaborative hotline. You… Continue reading The V Word – An Interview with the YWCA of Richmond
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Welcome to today’s edition of The V Word. Today we are talking about justice. Listen to today’s episode here Do you need help or information? Here are some options… If you have been assaulted and feel comfortable with calling the police, call 911. If you are not comfortable with talking to the police, but want to talk to someone, you can call the Virginia Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-838-8238. You can now text/chat The Virginia Hotline at http://www.vsdvalliance.org/ If you have been assaulted in the last 72 hours you can get a… Continue reading The V Word: Justice
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Welcome to today’s edition of The V Word. You can listen to today’s episode here Have you used drugs or alcohol to cope with sexual assault or domestic violence? Recently, I taught a class on substance abuse education. A question came up about using alcohol and other drugs to cope with violence. The relationship between sexual violence and domestic abuse and addiction is complex and reciprocal. Many addictions may form in response to being a victim of violence. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape in consultation with the CARON Treatment Centers has published… Continue reading The V Word: Trauma and Substance Abuse
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