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SUMMARY

Veronica, from our local domestic violence shelter Laura's house, joins the host of Women Aware and Prepared, Mandi. They discuss some of the myths about domestic violence shelters, such as:

1 = You have to live at the shelter to receive services

2 = Domestic Violence (DV) shelters ask you to leave your abuser 


3 = DV shelters only offer services to female victims


4 = Children are not allowed at the shelter


5 = No shelters allow victims or survivors to bring their pets


6 = Shelter services are only available to victims survivors, experiencing physical abuse


7 = The California DV hotline advocates are mandated reporters


8 = Police reports are required before seeking a domestic violence restraining order

LESSONS

1. DV Shelters offer so much to their community for free, even those who don’t live at the shelter. They offer classes for teens and adults to learn about healthy relationships and empowerment, complimentary counseling, family law help and so much more!

1. They meet their clients where they are at emotionally and don’t force them to do anything they don’t want to.

1. A DV shelter is a great place to get clarity (without judgement) on your relationships.

RESOURCES

LaurasHouse.Org - Domestic Violence Shelter in Southern California

National DV Hotline

You can find Mandi on Instagram @WomenAwareAndPrepared or her website, WomenAwareAndPrepared.com where you can find out if you’re doing her 10 top tips to stay safer! Grab the free download at the bottom of the site!

Music by Andrea Hamilton Binley at HopefulPop.com.

The primary purpose of the Women Aware and Prepared Podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute advice or services. Please use common sense for your own situation.