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Ask the AdvocateThe Critical Need for Medical Advocates in the CommunityMedical advocates are crucial when it comes to supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. In this episode Billie Jo and Barbara discuss the importance and impact medical advocates have in providing survivors the help they need after a traumatic event.Barbara Sheaffer is the Resource & Advocacy Director/Medical Advocacy Coordinator at PCAR. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) is the oldest anti-rape coalition in the United States, working to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocating for the rights and needs of victims. Learn more at pcar.org.ASK THE ADVOCATE is...
2023-04-2735 min
Ask the AdvocateHelping Victims From Underrepresented PopulationsOn this episode, Nicole Molinaro, the President and CEO of the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, sits down with CAPSEA Executive Director, Billie Jo Weyant, to discuss the programs that WC&S has adopted through the years to better serve the region’s many diverse populations of victims, and the unique needs they may have. These programs include individualized services for members of the LGBTQ+ community, for victims who speak limited English, for abusers in need of rehabilitation support, for young victims of domestic violence and their families, and more. Learn more at wcspittsburgh.org.
2023-01-3028 min
Ask the AdvocateWhen Celebrity Abuse Makes HeadlinesAbuse allegations in the headlines can be be a triggering experience for survivors. Billie Jo and Michelle reflect on the damaging messages that the Kim Kardashian and Kanye West divorce drama is sending to victims of abuse, and to young people still exploring the dynamics of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships. As the world watches these real time examples of emotional abuse and harassment, this podcast focuses on the potential awareness opportunities and what they would like victims to know.Michelle Cooper works with the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV), which is the oldest statewide domestic violence...
2023-01-3032 min
On Crisis with Joanna DovenEpisode 7 w/ Billie Jo Weyant, Executive Director of CAPSEAThese days, you can get by without ever leaving your home – which is a nightmare for victims battling domestic abuse or sexual assault. A recent report calls domestic abuse within the larger pandemic the “shadow pandemic”. Backed by data, Jeffrey Kluger’s reporting points out that U.S. police departments are reporting increases in domestic abuse calls in the double-digits. Only when the lockdown restrictions lift, will the full scope of its impact on in-home violence be known. This week, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and shining the “On Crisis” spotlight on a non-profit victim service agency in one of the most...
2021-03-1147 min
The Revolutionize PodcastTraumatic Incident Reduction with Billie Jo Weyant (CAPSEA, Inc.)Billie Jo Weyant, director of Citizens Against Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse, Inc. (CAPSEA, Inc.), speaks about the types of services they provide to those in need locally and globally. She discusses the importance and effectiveness of Traumatic Incident Reduction.
CAPSEA, Inc. is committed to providing confidential ongoing services to all victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse in Elk and Cameron counties.
CAPSEA website: http://capsea.org
Peggy Caruso is an executive and personal development coach and three-time author.
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2019-08-1519 min