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The Protective Factor: Conversations that Inspire Hope & Healing
Episode 12: Teen Dating Violence Uncovered
A conversation between prevention consultants Meghan Souter and Heather Pajak at NJ Statewide Student Support Services in Morris and Sussex Counties on the topic of teen dating violence. National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/domestic-abuse-warning-signs NJCEDV - NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violence https://njcedv.org/ JBWS - Serving Morris County 1-877-782-2873 https://jbws.org/ JBWS Dating Abuse Prevention Program (DAPP) 973-267-7520 DASI - Serving Sussex County 973-875-1211 24/7 hotline https://dasi.org NJ4S Parent Academy - Monthly...
2025-08-08
48 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Restraining Orders - Everything You Need to Know with Alexis Laufer, Esq., William Laufer, Esq. and Maria Lagattuta, LCSW
What are restraining orders? What can you get a restraining order for? Who can apply for a restraining order? What does the restraining order process look like? In this episode, we explore all facets of restraining orders. We cover the difference between a temporary restraining order and a final restraining order, the difference between a civil restraint and a restraining order, answer frequently asked questions and much more. Please note, this information applies to New Jersey law. If you are in another state or country it may be different. ...
2025-07-02
47 min
Carefree Black Nerd Podcast
Stumbling Through The Multiverse | Sliders S2E11: The Young and the Relentless w Robert Jeffrey II
𝚂𝚝𝚞𝚖𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚃𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙼𝚞𝚕𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚎 — The sliders enter a world where society's young people command all the power and respect. Visuals: [ https://youtu.be/hd0xE6A4BTY?si=Os1_6dWna0S_jBWS ] STEAM HEROES [ https://steamsuperheroes.org/ ] 𝙻𝙾𝚅𝙸𝙽𝙶𝒜𝓈ℯ𝓎 𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚎𝚛: [ https://shorturl.at/CP0Rg // Robert K. Jeffrey II: instagram.com/robertk.jeffrey Bluesky: @rjwriter.bsky.social SITE: www.robertkjeffrey.com, BlackSci-Fi.com — #STTMpod // Linktr.ee/CarefreeBlackNerd //
2025-06-25
1h 41
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
"I Can't Say No," Promposals, Dates, and More with Mary Jane McCarthy, LSW
Have you ever felt like you couldn't say no to someone? Were you ever encouraged to just give in to avoid embarrassing someone asking you on a date? Why do we prioritize the feelings of the person asking someone out and disregard the comfort of the person being asked? In this episode, we discuss why it’s so hard for us to say no and the importance of accepting no. Resources:Learn how to express concern for people experiencing jbws.org/resources If y...
2025-06-03
38 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Stop Asking Victims "Why Don't You Just Leave" with Robin Hughes, DVS
With the coverage surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, many people are questioning why Cassie Ventura didn't just leave Diddy. However, even asking this question demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of domestic violence. We felt it was critically important to re-release this episode of Unsilenced that explores why leaving an abusive relationship isn't that easy and how is the most dangerous time in a victim's life. Resources:Learn how to express concern for people experiencing abuse Learn how to express concern for people using abuse If you are...
2025-05-21
43 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
What is Love Bombing? With Dr. Danielle Graddick, PsyD.
How can you tell if a person is naturally passionate and expresses their affection through big displays of love versus someone who is using love bombing to gain power and control? In this episode of Unsilenced, Dr. Danielle Graddick explains the signs of love bombing, how it differs from loving relationships, and how love bombing intersects with domestic violence. Content: (0:00) Introduction (1:35) Defining Love Bombing (3:00) Why is Love Bombing a Problem? (4:15) What is the Effect of Love Bombing? (7:57) Can Love Bombing Happen at Any Age?
2025-05-06
32 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
"I Promise I'll Never Hurt You Again" Understanding the Cycle of Violence in Abuse with Diane Williams, LCSW
Love. Hope. Fear. These are the emotions that victims of abuse typically experience throughout the cycle of violence. There are three main phases: Tension Building, Explosion, and Loving & Contrite. In the tension building phase, victims may notice their partner's mood changes, their posture alters, or their tone shifts. This could make them feel like they're walking on eggshells until an explosion occurs. In the explosion phase, abuse escalates. Shouting gets louder, threats become more severe, and physical assault may occur. After the explosion phase, the person causing harm may...
2025-04-23
28 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Is My Partner Controlling Me? How to Recognize Controlling Behaviors, with Mary Jane McCarthy, LAC
Do you ever have a right to tell your partner what they can and can’t do? Is it ever okay to threaten to leave a relationship if the other person doesn’t change a behavior you don’t like? Where is the line between communicating needs and exerting control over your partner? Power and control is at the heart of unhealthy relationships, but it’s not always easy to recognize. This episode analyzes all aspects of power and control so listeners can begin to recognize these signs in their relationships or their loved ones relationships.
2025-04-08
1h 02
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Is Consent Only About Sex? Redefining Consent, with Maria Lagattuta, LCSW
Do you consider consent when brushing your hand against someone's back at the bar? Do you think about it before hugging someone who is in tears? Too often, we only think about consent in regards to sexual activity, but it's something we should consider daily.In this episode of Unsilenced, Maria Lagattuta explores:What consent looks like in all relationshipsHow victims of abuse frequently don't have much consent in their relationshipsHow nonconsensual activities can negatively impact victims of abuseHow people cannot consent to activities that could kill them, such as choking during sexAnd...
2025-03-26
42 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Can Women Be Abusive? Understanding Women's Use of Abuse, with Lisa Young Larance, Ph.D.
Imagine a woman who has endured emotional, physical, or sexual abuse for years. Her husband has isolated her from family and friends, restricted her finances, and harms her every day. If this woman then physically hurts her partner – is she seen as abusive? Dr. Lisa Young Larance is a pioneer in the field of antiviolence intervention with extensive experience working with women who have used abuse in their relationships. On this episode of Unsilenced, Dr. Young Larance examines:The issue with the victim-offender binaryExplains why programs designed for men who have used abuse wi...
2025-03-11
41 min
Monday Mindset With Isha Warriors
Episode 130: What Should I Do If My Friend Is In An Abusive Relationship?
What should you do if your friend is in an abusive relationship?! Find out what not to do and what will be most beneficial in this episode today. Help ISHA WARRIORS help more teens! If we raise $2,000 we get to advertise this podcast and the free work we offer teens to 100,000 people! SHARE MONDAY MINDSET WITH MORE TEENSDonations make it possible for us to continue to produce life changing podcasts and provide free yoga to teens!! DONATE HEREI’ve gone in-depth in previous episodes as to what abuse in a relationship look...
2025-03-04
25 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
How to Recognize Abuse in Teen Relationships, with Maddie Hahn, MSW
Abuse among teens can look different than our typical understanding of domestic violence. In this episode, Maddie Hahn, the manager of JBWS’ Dating Abuse Prevention Program, answers many questions about dating abuse for both teenagers and their parents or guardians. This episode covers: Location sharing, the expectation of constant communication, how we can model healthy relationships for teenagers, how bullies mimic dynamics of power and control we see in abuse, the importance of maintaining our relationship armor, and more. Maddie explains how parents or guardians can casually promote healthy relationships by encouraging di...
2025-02-25
45 min
Monday Mindset With Isha Warriors
Episode 129: Don't Settle For Less (Teen Dating Violence Awareness Series)
I once bought a pair or cheap imitation Oakley sunglasses from a street vendor in NYC. I knew they weren't real, but they looked like the real thing for a whole lot less money. So I bought them. Annd they lasted a matter of days. A cheap knockoff isn't ever going to be the same quality as the real deal. You deserve the real deal in your relationships, but cheap imitations can look really convincing and you may find yourself settling for a knockoff-maybe without even realizing it. Today I talk about the REAL qualities of...
2025-02-24
32 min
Monday Mindset With Isha Warriors
Episode 128: Spot the Signs. Stop the Cycle. (Teen Dating Violence Awareness Series)
Help teens feel the (self!) love!! Help us upload all of our videos onto Youtube so teens all over the world can have access to the tools yoga has to offer them.Donate HERE.No matter who you are or who you love. You are worthy. You are worthy of being loved, being respected and being safe!TEEN DATING VIOLENCE: A Silent EpidemicWe are living in a world where one in three students report experiencing some form of abuse, and more than 2/3...
2025-02-18
32 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Teen Dating Violence, Restraining Orders, and Sexual Abuse, with Shari Genser, Esq
Did you know that teenagers can experience dating abuse? Before reaching adulthood, 1 in 3 teenagers will experience some form of abuse by their partner. In this episode of Unsilenced, Shari Genser, Esq. will discuss what legal protections are in place for teenaged victims of abuse why victims sometimes drop restraining orders, how difficult it may be for teenagers to come forward about sexual abuse, and much more. *Please note: this is not to be used as legal guidance, please seek services if you want unique, individual legal advice.Resources:
2025-02-18
22 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
The Legal System and Domestic Violence with Shari Genser, Esq.
Handling the legal system can be difficult for victims of domestic violence. In this episode Shari Genser, Esq. offers insight into:Restraining orders and court processesThe difference between domestic violence and dating abuseThe role of power and control in abusive relationships*Please note: this is not to be used as legal guidance, please seek services if you want unique, individual legal advice.Resources:Are you in an unhealthy relationship and living or working in Morris County, New Jersey? JBWS can help call our 24-Hour Helpline at 1.877.782.2873 or...
2025-02-11
27 min
Monday Mindset With Isha Warriors
Episode 127: What Does A Healthy Relationship Look Like? #RESPECTWEEK
DONATE TO "SAVE OUR VIDEOS" : HELP TEENS FEEL THE LOVE 8 Elements of a Healthy Relationship (adapted from the Duluth Model Equality Wheel) click here to go to jbws.org. Negotiation and Fairness: Partners seek mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict, can accept change and are willing to compromise. Non-Threatening Behavior: Partners speak and act in ways that cultivate and support a safe and comfortable environment in which they can express themselves and make decisions.Respect: Partners listen non-judgmentally, are understanding and emotionally affirm and value their...
2025-02-10
33 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Domestic Violence and the Black Community: How Stereotypes Can Silence Victims, with Tamu King, MA
It is critical to consider race when talking about domestic violence because there are unique barriers that Black victims face. Tamu King, CEO & Founder of The Changed Mind joins this episode of Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse to talk about how: The "Strong Black Woman" stereotype feeds into the dehumanization of Black women and makes it harder for them to leave abusive relationships There is a stigma associated with domestic violence in the Black community that discourages victims from being honest about what they're experiencing This prejudicial belief that Black women are aggressive or angry makes them reluctant...
2025-02-04
44 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Fear of a Coffee Cup - Why Context is Crucial to Understanding Stalking, with SPARC
Would seeing a cup of coffee terrify you? What if it was made exactly how you like it from that new café you just found? What if you found the cup of coffee in your car, still warm, with a nickname you haven’t used in years scrawled on the side? Julia Holtemeyer of the Stalking Awareness, Prevention and Resource Center (SPARC) joins this episode of Unsilenced to: Explore what constitutes stalking Share real-life examples of stalking - demonstrating why context is imperative to understanding the severity of threats Explain how dangerous stalking can be in an i...
2025-01-28
31 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
"You Can't Ask That!" Exploring Taboo Questions About Abuse with Ninna Roco
Do you have questions about domestic violence that you want to ask but aren't sure if you should? A show on Netflix called You Can't Ask That encouraged people to anonymously ask victims taboo questions about domestic violence. JBWS volunteer Ninna Roco joins this episode of Unsilenced to discuss these controversial questions and provide insight into the dynamics of abuse. Resources:Are you in an unhealthy relationship and living or working in Morris County, New Jersey? JBWS can help call our 24-Hour Helpline at 1.877.782.2873...
2025-01-22
31 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Can "Abusers" Really Change? With Mary Jane McCarthy, LAC
"I don't like the way I've been treating my partner." To end domestic violence, we must normalize reflecting on our behavior and admitting when we make mistakes. Abusing your partner is a choice and there are tools, skills, programs, and services that can help people prevent these behaviors. Mary Jane McCarthy, JBWS' Professional Training Manager, joins this episode of Unsilenced to discuss societal perceptions about anger, coping methods for people using abuse, and how we must change the narrative around domestic violence.Content:(0:00) Introduction (2:20) Feeling...
2025-01-15
25 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Why Do People Abuse Others? With Mary Jane McCarthy, LAC
Why do people abuse their partners or family members? What could cause a person to inflict harm on people they love? These are questions that anyone familiar with domestic violence has likely contemplated at some point. However, there is no universal answer to these questions. Not all people who use abuse have the same life experiences. Some may be mimicking the dynamic of their parents while others may believe they must be in control to avoid being controlled. Sometimes people use abuse in their relationships because their belief systems allow it or because it...
2025-01-07
36 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
BITESIZED - Is It Always Better to Stay Together for the Kids? With Robin Hughes, DVS
A common belief in society is that you "stay together for the kids" but how does this narrative impact victims of abuse? In this mini episode, Robin Hughes, JBWS' Crisis Response Team manager, discusses the challenges facing victims of abuse who have children. Find the full episode here. Are you in an unhealthy relationship and living or working in Morris County, New Jersey? JBWS can help call our 24-Hour Helpline at 1.877.782.2873 or visit jbws.org/services. Do you recognize controlling or abusive behaviors in yourself...
2024-12-17
11 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Mental Health, Suicide, and Abuse with Jessica Testa, LAC
Suicide. It’s a topic that many people are hesitant to discuss. They may worry that broaching the subject might give someone the idea to end their life or they may choose to stay silent because they simply don’t know how to talk about it. But suicide is a real risk, particularly for those struggling with domestic violence. Jessica Testa, LAC, a counselor at JBWS, joins this episode of Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse to explore the relationship between mental health issues and abuse, how to support someone struggling with suicidal thoughts, and the s...
2024-12-10
39 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Does The Notebook Romanticize Abusive Behavior? With Mary Jane McCarthy, LAC
Twenty years ago, The Notebook debuted in theaters and people fell in love with the passionate, enduring relationship between Noah and Allie. Their intense, all-consuming devotion to each other shaped a generation's perception of true love. But is this a good thing or does it romanticize abusive behavior ? Should we find it sweet that he wrote daily letters to her for a year without receiving a reply? Is it romantic that he built a house for her, years after they broke up? Or do we just find it beautiful because Allie wanted to be...
2024-12-03
38 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Does Abuse Get Worse During the Holidays? With Robin Hughes, DVS
The holidays can be an isolating, scary time for people experiencing abuse. Time off from work, the increase in substance use, financial strain, and the pressure to make happy holiday memories create a perfect storm for abuse. Robin Hughes, manager of JBWS' Crisis Response Team, joins this episode of Unsilenced to explore why abuse may escalate during the holidays and how to support a loved one that may be experiencing abuse. Content:(0:00) Introduction(1:39) Escalation of Abuse & Decrease In Calls For Help(7:32) Stressors That Contribute To Abuse
2024-11-26
31 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
What Does Emotional Abuse Look and Feel Like? with Dr. Danielle Graddick, PsyD.
Words hurt. Emotional abuse can damage a person's sense of identity, hurt their self-worth, and make them doubt their reality. However, because there are no physical signs of emotional abuse, it can be difficult to recognize. Sometimes abusive behavior can be masked as concern for your partner. "I don't think you should eat this meal, maybe get a salad instead" or "I don't think you should wear that outfit today, I don't trust the people you're going to see." It can be insidious and grow over time. Dr. Danielle...
2024-11-19
37 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Anna Kendrick on Call Her Daddy & Why Abuse Isn't Always Easy to Recognize with Maddie Hahn, MSW
Abuse isn't always that easy to recognize. This concept is highlighted in Anna Kendrick's episode of Call Her Daddy where she explores how abuse is designed to make you question yourself. Maddie Hahn, the manager of JBWS' Dating Abuse Prevention Program, joins this episode of Unsilenced to discuss elements of Anna's episode of Call Her Daddy including the dynamics of abusive relationships, why conversations about warning signs are important, and how abuse can go unnoticed. Content:(0:00) Introduction (2:04) Abuse Doesn't Always Look The Same(3:50...
2024-11-12
24 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Is Self-Care Realistic for Victims of Abuse? with Maria Lagattuta, LCSW
Self-care is often portrayed as luxurious vacations, trips to the spa, or expensive meals out. However, these methods aren't always accessible to people experiencing abuse. Their partners may control their finances, their schedule, and their relationships. So, how can victims of abuse take care of themselves? Maria Lagattuta, director of JBWS' Morris Family Justice Center, joins this episode of Unsilenced to discuss how self-care can feel overwhelming and like just another responsibility. She explores how we must redefine self-care, focus on progress not perfection, and find small ways to look after ourselves. Because self-care...
2024-11-05
34 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Diddy and Baby Oil - How Halloween Costumes Can Harm Victims of Abuse with Dr. Danielle Graddick, PsyD
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Diddy and baby oil. Rhianna and Chris Brown. These are just some of the many costumes people wear for Halloween that minimize or glorify sexual assault and domestic violence. But what motivates a person to dress as a victim of abuse or a person who has caused harm in their relationship? Psychologist and JBWS board member, Dr. Danielle Graddick joins this episode of Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse to explore why people dress as victims of violence and the effect it has on people experiencing abuse.
2024-10-29
31 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
How Culture Impacts Hispanic Victims of Abuse with the Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs
How does cultural identity impact a Hispanic victim’s journey to safety? Are there cultural messages about family, gender roles, and silence that can complicate leaving? How do language barriers make it difficult to access serivces? Members of the Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs (MCOHA) join this episode of Unsilenced to answer these questions. Content: (0:00) Introduction (1:34) How Culture Impacts Abuse(5:15) Abuse Has Been Normalized(7:08) There is a Stigma Associated with Abuse(9:08) Family Messaging About Abuse (14:57) Hispanic Women Are Taught to Neglect Th...
2024-10-22
35 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Is It A Joke? Or Is It Abusive? With Fiorella Diaz, LSW
Are jokes always harmless, especially if only one person is laughing? Fiorella Diaz, LSW, the director of housing and supportive services at JBWS, answers the question: "Is it a Joke? Or is it Abusive?" This episode discusses the issues with these pranks, the core tenants of non-harmful jokes, and how we can all do our part to help people impacted by domestic violence. Content:(0:00) Introduction (1:34) When Pranking Goes Too Far(3:45) Humiliation is a Form of Power and Control(7:17) How These Pranks Hurt (11:44) Good Humor...
2024-10-15
28 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Why Won't Victims of Domestic Abuse Just Leave? with Robin Hughes, DVS
If someone is being abused by their partner, wouldn't leaving the relationship be the easiest solution? This is a question that we hear frequently as a domestic violence agency. However, it's based on the assumption that it is easy to leave an abusive relationship and that leaving will automatically make the victim safer. Robin Hughes, manager of JBWS' Crisis Response Team, joins this episode of Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse to talk about why it isn't that easy to "just leave" a relationship and how leaving is actually the most dangerous time in a victims life.
2024-10-08
42 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Why We Must Start Talking About Abuse with Diane Williams, LCSW
Why does talking about abuse make us so uncomfortable? Is it difficult for us to think that our loved ones might be harming another person? Or maybe we don't how to talk to someone experiencing abuse. Either way, it can be difficult to have conversations about abuse but that is also exactly why we must start talking about it. In this first episode of Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse, Diane Williams, the President and CEO of JBWS, explores why we don't talk about abuse, the shame that often accompanies experiencing abuse, and how we...
2024-10-01
28 min
NMCADV Speaking Of Podcast
10. Speaking Of Ep. 10 - Lisa Young Larance
This week we are speaking with Dr. Lisa Young Larance. Lisa will share the rich history of her work in the movement to end domestic violence by working with Women Who Use Force and Abuse Intervention Programs. Lisa Young Larance, PhD, LCSW, LMSW, is a distinguished practitioner-researcher with wide-ranging clinical, community, and prison-based practice experience. Her direct service work includes providing individual trauma-informed therapy, co-facilitating intervention groups, and program design and implementation. Dr. Young Larance’s macro-social work practice is rooted in meeting organizational and community needs while serving violence-involved families. She is known globally as an an...
2024-10-01
54 min
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Introducing Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse (Trailer)
Launching on October 1, 2024, Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse is a podcast produced by JBWS that aims to end the culture of silence that surrounds domestic violence by increasing conversations about abuse. Through raw and unfiltered conversations with survivors of abuse, people who have used abuse, psychologists, social workers, and others impacted by domestic violence, this podcast intends to end the stigma associated with abuse. Guests speak candidly about abuse, societal perceptions of domestic violence, barriers to assistance, and how to reach out for help. Are you in an unhealthy relationship and living or working in...
2024-08-30
02 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat Barbarito
Escaping Domestic Abuse with Matthew Troiano
Experiencing abuse at the hands of a significant other can scar both body and soul and instill a deep sense of shame, but even the most shocked, hurt, and paralyzed survivors of domestic violence can leave these dangerous situations with the help of numerous available resources and allies. In this sensitive discussion, host Pat Barbarito and featured guest Matthew Troiano examine the process, challenges, and ultimate rewards of seeking justice after experiencing intimate partner violence. Highlights include understanding:What constitutes domestic violence – harassment, stalking, terroristic threats, emotional/financial control, assault, rape – and that...
2022-05-25
43 min