February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to shed light on an issue affecting so many young people. That's why we're re-publishing this important episode—to continue the conversation and ensure teens, parents, and educators have the tools to recognize unhealthy relationships and promote safe, respectful love. Awareness leads to prevention, and prevention saves lives. Stay tuned as we revisit this crucial discussion.
Welcome to Understanding Domestic Violence: Knowledge Is Empowerment, the podcast series dedicated to uncovering the truth about domestic violence and empowering you with the tools and knowledge to create change.
In this series, we’ll explore the many dimensions of domestic violence, physical, emotional, psychological, financial, and beyond. Each episode is designed to educate, challenge misconceptions, and provide actionable insights for individuals, families, and communities.
Because the more we understand, the more equipped we are to recognize the signs, support survivors, and prevent domestic violence.
Today's guests are Hope House Board of Director Jaime Simpson and an anonymous teen.
Hosts: Tina Johnson and Jaime Simpson
If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1.
For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233.
