In the 12th episode, PGP interviews a Persian American divorce lawyer, Jacqueline Harounian, and discuss divorce law, prenuptial agreements, and ethics, equality, domestic violence, abuse, and infidelity in marriages. They also discuss "ahberoo" in Persian community and the hypocrisies/free passes that are given to wealthier members of the community. Furthermore, Jacqueline shares her experience as a working mother who navigated law school and establishing her practice while raising four children.
Jacqueline's information: https://www.lawjaw.com/our-attorneys/jacqueline-harounian/
The Safe Center a victims’ services agency, which has locations in Bethpage, Cedarhurst, and Little Neck. All services are confidential and free: www.TSCLI.org. (Leslie Kraut is a social worker there who does not charge for counseling and is familiar with the Persian community. Contact: 718-225-1750. Extension 248. Email: lkraut@comminpointqueens.org)
Long Island Crisis Center, the main Suicide Hotline for Queens and Long Island. It has many services for lgbtq youth and young people at risk through the Pride for Youth Division: https://longislandcrisiscenter.org/
