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Down the Rabbit HoleHonoring Texas VictimsTrigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence, trauma, and homicide. Please listen with care and step away if you need a break.Behind every statistic is a life. In this episode of Down the Rabbit Hole, William sits down with Tracie and Samantha, and guest Wendy Arias, Coordinated Community Response Coordinator for the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV), to discuss the Honoring Texas Victims (HTV) 2024 Intimate Partner Fatality Report. Wendy walks us through how the report is created, from reviewing homicide cases to working with partners across Texas to ensure accuracy and accountability. The...
2026-01-2158 minDown the Rabbit HoleTCFV's Town Hall 2025We're getting ready for our annual Town Hall! Join William and Roy, along with special guests Gloria Aguilera Terry, our CEO, and Tommi Vincent, a thought leader and passionate advocate, to hear more about this year's Town Hall. We will talk about some of the journeys we've been on with this work, what kitchen gadgets are a must-have, we'll hear about the incredible initiatives Tommi has undertaken, and what it's like serving as a board chair for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Together, we delve into deeper discussion on the inception of Town Hall, how the Honoring Texas Victims...
2025-08-2744 minDown the Rabbit HoleA Peek into TCFV's Legislative Policy ProcessThere are 140 days in every Texas Legislative Session, and it goes fast! Jennifer Mudge is the Public Policy Manager, and Molly Voyles is our Director of Public Policy at Texas Council on Family Violence. During this conversation, they join us to share what our policy team focuses on during the session, the systems that support their work, and how they measure the success of each legislative session, always keeping survivors at the heart. We unpack the experience of preparing survivors to testify and explore the particular successes of the most recent session, before discussing how a new task force...
2025-08-2054 minDown the Rabbit HoleProtective ParentingThis episode involves discussions of sensitive topics, including domestic violence. Please take care of yourself as you listen. If you need to take a break, please do so. What does it mean to be a protective parent, especially while navigating trauma, abuse, or the child welfare system? In this episode of Down the Rabbit Hole, Samantha and Tracie are joined by Barbra Grimmer, a policy coordinator with years of experience in both domestic violence advocacy and child welfare. Together, they explore how the definition of protective parenting has evolved beyond checklists and rigid standards, and how survivors...
2025-05-2147 minDown the Rabbit HoleForensic NursingWhat happens when healthcare and the criminal justice system intersect? In this episode of Down the Rabbit Hole, William, Samantha, and Tracie dive into the world of forensic nursing in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Joined by forensic nursing specialists Karen Carroll and Kalen Knight from the International Association of Forensic Nursing (IAFN), they explore the critical role that forensic nurses play in patient advocacy, evidence collection, and legal proceedings. The conversation highlights the importance of trauma-informed care, the wide-ranging responsibilities of forensic nurses beyond sexual assault cases, and the ethical and legal challenges they navigate daily. You’ll...
2025-04-161h 00Down the Rabbit HoleCoercive ControlThis episode explores the many ways that coercive control is used by unpacking scenarios of intimate partner violence and other forms of abuse. Please listen with care and take breaks as needed. Coercive control is a destructive force that’s embedded in all aspects of relationship violence, but many do not understand what it is and how their lives are impacted by it. To help expose the inner workings of coercive control, TCFV's Prevention team is joined today by Josephine, an advocate and survivor to raise awareness of the many ways coercive control can show up. We le...
2025-03-1950 minDown the Rabbit HoleTDVAM - Youth EngagementYoung people are essential to the future of advocacy and social justice, but how do we create meaningful opportunities for them to engage? In this episode of Down the Rabbit Hole, Samantha, William, and Tracie are joined by TCFV interns Mishal Ali and Veronika Croan to explore youth involvement in the movement to end domestic violence and promote social change. They dive into the challenges young people face when trying to get involved, including organizational hesitancy and lack of awareness, and share creative outreach strategies that make engagement more accessible. The conversation highlights the power of mentorship, the importance...
2025-02-271h 07Down the Rabbit HoleHuman Trafficking Awareness MonthTrigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including sex trafficking, child abuse, labor trafficking, and domestic violence. Please listen with care.
What does human trafficking really look like in our communities and how can we play a role in prevention? In this powerful episode of Down the Rabbit Hole, we are joined by Ada McCloud, a prevention practitioner with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. In our conversation, Ada sheds light on the complex realities of human trafficking and ways the public can help prevent it. She debunks common human trafficking myths, explains key...
2025-01-1556 minDown the Rabbit HoleReCentered and WellnessAs the holiday season approaches, creating trauma-informed spaces is more important than ever. In this episode, William and Tracie are joined by Diane Bocklage, Family Violence Services Manager at TCFV, to discuss how the ReCentered Project helps domestic violence organizations prioritize wellness for survivors and staff alike. By fostering environments of trust, support, and emotional care, ReCentering ensures that trauma-informed practices extend beyond direct services, promoting long-term healing and sustainable wellbeing for everyone involved. You’ll learn how the ReCentered Project empowers centers to make survivor-centered changes, such as revising policies, enhancing staff support, and improving program structures. This al...
2024-12-1934 minDown the Rabbit Hole2024 Honoring Texas VictimsThis podcast contains discussions of intimate partner violence, domestic violence, homicide, and harm to adults, children, and families. Please listen with care. If you need to pause or step away, feel free to do so and return when you’re ready.
When leaving doesn’t guarantee safety, how do we protect survivors? In this episode of Down the Rabbit Hole, we’re joined by our TCFV colleague Tabetha Harrison to break down the data from the Honoring Texas Victims (HTV) report. This year’s findings reveal the heartbreaking loss of 205 Texans to intimate partner homicide, emphasizin...
2024-12-1140 minDown the Rabbit HoleDV & OTIt’s incredibly powerful when a survivor begins to see their true selves again and separate from the trauma they’ve experienced, and occupational therapy is an underrated lifeboat that brings calm and clarity to the tumultuous sea of domestic violence. Today, we are joined by two incredible women from Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support in Dallas – CEO Jan Langbein and Occupational Therapist Saidah Fletcher. Our guests begin with their journeys into the DV movement before detailing the inner workings of the remarkable Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support. We define occupational therapy and highlight its importance in DV, why Ge...
2024-11-2558 minDown the Rabbit HoleLanguage In The MovementDVAM, IPV, DVHRT, PPC, SANE – If you’re not entrenched in the domestic violence movement, or if you're new to the movement, you might struggle to decode some of these acronyms. And even if you’re already playing your part in the movement, the learning curve can be real! Today, as we begin a new season, in Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), we will be taking a closer look at all the language within the movement. We discuss the language used here at TCFV, common acronyms that can be found across the movement, and important terminologies for survivors to unders...
2024-10-1653 minDown the Rabbit HoleUnpacking the Decision: United States v. RahimiThis podcast explores topics of intimate partner violence, abuse, and other forms of trauma. If you have the strength to listen, please do so with care.
The United States v. Rahimi brought about a telling ruling that could have a widespread impact on the policing of domestic and family violence cases involving firearms. To help unpack the Rahimi decision and its consequences, William and Samantha are joined by Amanda, the Legal Sub-Team Manager at TCFV, who explains how she ended up at TCFV and why she got involved in this line of work. Then, we di...
2024-08-2155 minDown the Rabbit HoleConversations with Representative ManuelTexas State Representative, Christian Manuel, has been
involved in politics for over two decades, and today, we are chatting about how his family's background in education and leadership influenced his passion for
serving others to make the world a better place. Rep. Manuel begins today's conversation by explaining the significance of Juneteenth for Americans before
detailing his early entry into public office and his team's commitment to supporting survivors. Rep. Manuel shares how he turns the concerns of the public into actionable policies, the achievements that he's most proud of from
his time in office, how his position as...
2024-07-1759 minDown the Rabbit HolePRIDE 2024In 2024, Pride is a movement, but it originated as a collection of moments when brave LGBTQ people who were experiencing severe hardships stood up for their
identities. In celebration of Pride month, we are joined by the CEO of The Montrose Center, Avery Belyeu to discuss the LGBTQ+ community, their resilience, the intersection between the community and domestic violence, and
the challenges of being queer in Texas. More specifically, you’ll hear about our guest’s life as an LGBTQ activist, the incredible Montrose Center and what they offer, where Pride originated from, why it is so important, and so m...
2024-06-1956 minDown the Rabbit HoleDown the Rabbit Hole with Senator ZaffiriniIn December 2023, after three decades in office and as the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate, Senator Judith Zaffirini became the first-ever woman elected as Dean of the Senate! However, this was not her first time breaking new ground, as she was also the first-ever Mexican-American woman to become a senator in Texas.
Incredibly, Senator Zaffirini is also an award-winning communications specialist and Vice-Chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development (and more!), and she joins us today to unpack the great work she’s done in her decades-long service to the people of Texas. Se...
2024-05-161h 08Down the Rabbit HoleSAAPM 2024!
This podcast explores topics of homicide, intimate partner violence, abuse, and other forms of trauma. As you are listening, please do so with care and take a break if you need it.
For this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
Month (SAAPM), we are so excited to welcome our friends from the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) onto the show for the very first time! We’re going to talk about our strongest food opinions yet with Megan
Perkins and Madison Jackson, and more importantly, they are going to share all of the amazing things TAAS...
2024-04-1752 minDown the Rabbit HoleA Survivor Who Speaks - The Story & Advocacy of Jamie WrightWhile we may focus our efforts on young people, there is support and education for survivors across the lifespan. Jamie Wright had degrees behind her name and had reared adult children by the time she found herself in crisis. Today, she is a survivor who speaks, advocating for others experiencing and recovering from domestic abuse. She joins the conversation today to share her story, along with insights from her research in her hometown in Southeast Oklahoma. We discuss prevention and accountability for adults and how Jamie’s story breaks the mold of preconceived ideas about what a survivor looks li...
2024-03-2059 minDown the Rabbit HoleTDVAM & Social MediaTW: This podcast explores topics of intimate partner violence, abuse, and other forms of trauma. Please listen with care.
For this year’s Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we wanted to take a closer look at social media and dating violence relationships, and how the two intersect and overlap. Today we are joined by two members of our TCFV Prevention team– Lalitha and Viv. Together with today’s hosts Samantha and William, our guests describe their first experience of social media, how the platforms and the way we use social media have evolved, how social...
2024-02-2159 minDown the Rabbit HoleEconomic Justice and ImmigrationThis podcast explores topics of intimate partner violence,
abuse, and other forms of trauma. If you are listening, please do so with care and step away if you need to.
Welcome back to Down the Rabbit Hole and Happy New Year! To kick off 2024, we’ll be speaking about economic justice and how it pertains to immigrant survivors. We are joined by our wonderful colleague, Lauren Lluveras, who is the Immigration & Economic Justice Policy Manager here at TCFV. Lauren shares how she defines economic justice as well as what it can mean to truly thrive. We discuss wh...
2024-01-1750 minDown the Rabbit HoleHonoring Texas Victims 2022This podcast explores topics of homicide, intimate partner violence, abuse, and other forms of trauma. As you are listening, please do so with care and take a break if you need it.
Released in October 2023, Honoring Texas Victims (HTV) reveals Texas' intimate partner fatality statistics from 2022 and share the victims' stories. Today, we are joined by two of its compilers and TCFV Support to Service Providers team members, Mikisha Hooper and Sarah Hilderbrand. They are here to share their findings from HTV 2022 and to discuss further actions for violence prevention in Texas. Mikisha and Sarah ex...
2024-01-1054 minDown the Rabbit HoleSafety Planning and HolidaysAlthough the holidays often are and can be a time of joy for
many, they can also come with a lot of discomfort and unique challenges for survivors of domestic violence. During this episode, we are joined by Tracy Stebbins and Mickinze VanHerpen with Grayson Crisis Center. They share their
insights on how to best prepare for the holiday season, support survivors, and take care of ourselves as advocates. Join us as we unpack the many layers of safety planning, including offering support around what it means to be safe, harm reduction, and the needs that come along with...
2023-12-1348 minDown the Rabbit HoleGrants & FinanceJoin the TCFV crew as we cover various topics and how they intersect with gender-based violence. This episode will feature Deb Butts, our Finance Manager, and Ryan Thomas, our Grants Writer, as they discuss some of the basics as well as the more nuanced, and sometimes confusing, pieces of Finance and Grants within family violence programs.
Federal Funding Sources for Family Violence Centers & BIPPS:
https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/tcfv_federal_funding_sources_flowchart_2021.pdf
Bookkeeping Toolkit:
https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Nuts-and-Bolts-of-Bookkeeping-A-Toolkit_Complete_v3.pdf
2023-11-1554 minDown the Rabbit HoleTCFV Turns 45!This year TCFV celebrates its 45th anniversary! For today’s conversation, we are joined by TCFV’s most-tenured staff member, Maria Jose Angelelli, Director of Support to Service Providers. She has been part of the organization for 40 years, so what better person to host for our 45th birthday conversation? We talk about all about Maria’s TCFV career journey from volunteer to program director, and then she shares the story of how TCFV came to be and the growth and development she has witnessed over the years. You’ll also learn about the history of communication within our organization, how the...
2023-10-1853 minDown the Rabbit HoleHealth Cares About Domestic Violence DayWelcome to season four of Down the Rabbit Hole! October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and today, October 11th, is Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day. Often healthcare workers are ill-equipped to deal with the nuances that come with treating survivors or dealing with domestic violence situations. So today, we’ve called upon Cathy Glenn to discuss the importance of educating medical professionals on standards of providing detailed care that survivors of abuse so desperately need. After previous experience as an emergency trauma nurse, Cathy is now the Injury Prevention Trauma Outreach Coordinator at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Da...
2023-10-1142 minDown the Rabbit HoleSeason 4 Coming Soon!William and Samantha are excited to launch Season 4 of DTRH during this upcoming Domestic Violence Awareness Month! We'll be launching this season with a bonus episode to celebrate Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day on 10/11/23. Regular episodes will air every third Wednesday of the month, beginning 10/18/23. Come join us Down the Rabbit Hole!
2023-09-2701 minDown the Rabbit HoleContinuing Pride 2023Trigger Warning: This episode deals with domestic violence, survivors and offenders, and the most recent legislative session.
Today, we have a very special show featuring the fabulous and fantastic Maxine LaQueene, as well as returning friends of the show, Krista and Tracie! Maxine is a drag performer, trans activist, and community leader, and her presence and voice during the recent legislative session in Texas has been so powerful and inspiring. Our conversation today focuses on these recent events and how the community has responded, with Maxine sharing the best and worst of Pride Month, reasons to remain hopeful, and...
2023-08-161h 00Down the Rabbit HoleDV & the Military
Trigger Warning: This episode deals with domestic violence, survivors and offenders, and the military.
Our TCFV colleague Tabetha joins us today to explore issues of domestic violence in the military. Tabetha uses her experience and expertise in the military, as a law enforcement officer, and as a survivor advocate to compare and contrast the military response to domestic violence with civilian responses. She points out some surprising dimensions to this conversation that might not occur to civilians, such as the impact of foreign residence, law enforcement differences, and more, while also shouting out so...
2023-07-1951 minDown the Rabbit HoleCelebrating PRIDE as an LGBTQ+ AdvocateWe’re celebrating PRIDE Month with Roy, Tracie, and Hannah! During this episode, we discuss how being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community has influenced each of our guests’ advocacy. Tune in to hear how each of our distinct identities have brought different experiences to our work at the TCFV and beyond. We explore what it means to create a safe space for clients and how subtle changes can illustrate the importance of diversity and inclusion to the community beyond our walls. The conversation also touches on the trauma of managing perception in different spaces, coming together to create an i...
2023-06-2154 minDown the Rabbit HoleMotherhood in the MovementThis podcast explores topics of gender-based violence and other forms of abuse. Please take care of yourself as you listen and take a break if needed.
Parenting is one of those milestones in life that once it starts, it never stops. Being a parent can be extremely difficult for a multitude of reasons. How can being involved in the movement against family violence help you be a better parent? To help answer this question, Samantha is joined by fellow TCFV colleagues and mothers Mikisha Hooper and Barbra Grimmer. The trio begins by sharing their embarrassing a...
2023-05-171h 11Down the Rabbit HoleSexual Respect in the Context of BIPPTW: This episodes covers topics relating to sexual abuse.
As April is sexual awareness month, we decided to dedicate this episode to the topic of sexual respect, specifically in the context of BIPP (Battering Intervention and Prevention Programs) groups. Audrey Hernandez and Erica Reyna-Brodhag join William and Samantha in this episode, both of whom have worked as BIPP facilitators. Sexual abuse is an aspect of domestic abuse that is often overlooked, which is why discussing it openly in the BIPP group setting is such a valuable exercise. In this episode, Audrey and Erica share s...
2023-04-191h 00Down the Rabbit HoleFaith Communities and AccountabilityPlease be advised that this episode carries a trigger warning for domestic violence, religious trauma, violence in relationships, and conversations around offenders and perpetrators, and some listeners may find this upsetting.
Today we welcome Reverend Gen onto the show to talk about the role of faith leaders and communities in helping survivors and promoting offender accountability. In the context of the gender dynamics that are still present in so many religious settings, we see this area of the church's work as a great opportunity to offer support to those who need it most. In our conversation with...
2023-03-1555 minDown the Rabbit HoleTeen Dating Violence Awareness MonthPlease be advised that this episode carries a trigger warning for domestic violence and covers topics that some listeners may find upsetting.
There are many conversations surrounding what education on domestic violence and sexual assault in schools should look like, but has anyone ever considered what the students want? February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM), a month-long campaign focused on raising awareness about teen dating abuse. This is a problem that does not only impact teens but also their friends, parents, and communities. To help us unpack this complex topic is TCFV...
2023-02-151h 04Down the Rabbit HoleGoing Viral and Other Current EventsPlease note that this episode carries a trigger warning for conversations around school shootings, domestic violence, and the cultural perceptions of violence against women.
There is no better way to kick off 2023 than to discuss some of the random current happenings in the media, and, while looking at these happenings, how nonprofit organizations can create an intentional, successful space on social media. Managing engagement can be challenging. It requires you to walk the fine line between creating awareness and solidarity while avoiding triggering and potentially harmful viral trends. There is a need for both blanket education and...
2023-01-181h 03Down the Rabbit HoleBusinesses & Domestic ViolenceShould companies be concerned about domestic violence? What role can businesses play in addressing or responding to domestic violence? Can they play a role in violence prevention? To help us answer these questions is our new colleague Gabby Fuentes, the Public Policy Coordinator-Housing at TCFV. Please note this episode carries a trigger warning for domestic violence. In this episode, we discuss domestic violence in the workplace, the responsibility of businesses to victims and the community, and how organizations can help be the solution, with a particular focus on corporate organizations. We discuss why companies should care about domestic violence...
2022-12-211h 08Down the Rabbit Hole2021 Honoring Texas VictimsTrigger warnings: domestic violence, homicide, suicide, firearms
In 2021, Texas experienced its third-highest recorded number of domestic violence fatalities. Today’s guests, Sarah Hilderbrand and Mikisha Hooper, were both instrumental in the production of the 2021 Honoring Texas Victims (HTV) Report which highlights key statistics relating to domestic violence and gives a human face to the victims by providing deep analyses of the cases. A few things become clear during this discussion; Texas is in the midst of a domestic violence epidemic, there is a strong correlation between firearm possession and domestic violence fatalities, and there are a few ke...
2022-11-161h 01Down the Rabbit HolePrevention and Social Change are ChallengingWelcome back to Down the Rabbit Hole, our first episode of season three! Today, we will be talking to the prevention team about potentially triggering topics surrounding prevention and behavioral changes. We discuss how behavioral change could be possible, why challenging belief systems is a nuanced task, why adults also need prevention education, and the false separation between prevention and intervention services. Evidence-based curriculums are difficult to debate due to their very nature, but we conclude that they still need to evolve to become more inclusive of the people they neglect to represent. You’ll learn why victim blaming is...
2022-10-1958 minDown the Rabbit HoleSeason 3 Is Coming!We are excited to announce that Season 3 is coming this month! October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and is the perfect time for a season 3 launch. Season 3 will bring some changes... fewer episodes, longer episodes, and new voices, but as always we will be having some great conversations. We celebrate you coming back for a third season of DTRH, and if this is your first we hope you enjoy it. We wish everyone a safe DVAM. Welcome to the Movement!
**Stat correction: Just under 40% of survivors in Texas who seek shelter are turned away due to...
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Conversations and Connections81. A Conversation with TCFV Prevention Manager William West - Conversations and ConnectionsOne of the Family Crisis Center's partners is the Texas Council on Family Violence, or TCFV. In this episode, Stuart talks with TCFV's Prevention Manger William West about the role TCFV plays in prevention education and how they assist agencies like the Family Crisis Center in their prevention efforts.
2022-09-1937 minDown the Rabbit HoleApproaches to Advocacy: MPH vs. MSWWelcome to the final episode of Down The Rabbit Hole Season 2! Today, Sarah and Victoria join Samantha and William in a battle royale of MSWs and MPHs (Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health)! In all seriousness, in this episode we explore the differences and similarities in the ways the public health and social work fields approach advocacy and violence prevention. Tuning in you’ll hear about our failures during our studies, the paths we took following receiving our Master’s degrees, how to become a licensed social public health worker, and how you can tailor your own...
2022-07-2153 minDown the Rabbit HoleFirearms & Family ViolenceFirearms are a big topic of conversation right now in the country, particularly in Texas, and so, in today’s episode, we take a deep dive into their impact on domestic violence survivors and their communities. Joined by Mikisha Hooper and Mohini Lal, we discuss the Honoring Texas Victims Report and what it tells us about firearms and their role in domestic violence. We talk about firearm prohibitions and transfer protocols that are already in place, pitfalls related to the enforcement of these, why it’s so easy for prohibited possessors to legally buy firearms, the problem of accountability when...
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Down the Rabbit HoleLGBTQ+ Services and PoliciesLGBTQ+ inclusive services and policies are essential to help people understand members of the LGBTQ+ community, increase the safety and security of LGBTQ+ people, and ultimately create a more inclusive world. Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning as we discuss some sensitive topics such as suicide due to lack of acceptance of gender identity and sexual orientation. Today on Down The Rabbit Hole, we are joined by Leslie McMurray. Leslie, among many things, is the Transgender Education and Advocacy Associate at Resource Center--the largest LGBTQ+ service organization in Texas. Tuning in this pride month you will...
2022-06-2342 minDown the Rabbit HoleThoughts in the Wake of UvaldeThe events of the Uvalde school shooting shocked not only America but also the world. The rise in mass shootings in America in recent years is a great cause for concern and reaching solutions will require difficult discussions to be had. In today’s show, the TCFV Prevention Team takes the time to reflect on the recent events in Uvalde and some of the wide-ranging impacts. Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning, as we cover topics related to trauma, mass shootings, and other difficult topics. Listener discretion is advised. We discuss how people are feeling after th...
2022-06-0943 minDown the Rabbit HoleDomestic Violence High-Risk TeamsWelcome back to Down the Rabbit Hole! During today’s episode, we talk about something we have never talked about - DVHRTs, or Domestic Violence High-Risk Teams. Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning for domestic violence and related topics. Today’s guest is our colleague, Dr. David Scott. Join us to hear how he came to train officers on Domestic Violence High-Risk Teams before becoming a policy coordinator. We discuss what a DVHRT is and why leaving domestic violence incidents to the police to manage is insufficient. Dr. Scott shares the goal of DVHRTs - which is to...
2022-05-2645 minDown the Rabbit HoleWhat are BIPPs?We are joined by wonderful co-workers Erika Reyna-Brodhag and Diane Bocklage to discuss BIPPs—Batterer Intervention and Prevention Programs; we break down what they are, the purpose they serve, and how they’re facilitated. Erika and Diane are on the Support to Services Providers team at TCFV, specifically the Family Violence Services sub-team, which supports BIPP services and other programs in a variety of services. Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning; the focus is on offender services and batterer intervention programs, thus we mention domestic violence. The goal of BIPPs is behavior change and accountability, that’s a gi...
2022-05-1241 minDown the Rabbit HoleGrief and IPVGrieving is a normal emotion that everyone will experience during their life. However, the complexities of society and the misconceptions around grief compound the problem, leaving people feeling helpless. Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning for those who are grieving. Tune in to hear us discuss the intersection of grief and intimate partner violence, offering a definition for grief, and considering how the traditional view of grief limits our understanding and in-turn our ability to overcome it. We discuss the intersection of race and gender with regards to grief and why this needs to be acknowledged, before...
2022-04-2842 minDown the Rabbit HoleEconomic JusticeThere’s a common dichotomy in the way society thinks about domestic violence and financial independence: survivors are simultaneously expected to “just leave” and are also somehow expected to avoid poverty. Joining us today to discuss economic justice is Mona Muro! Please note that this episode comes with a trigger warning about economic abuse, domestic violence, white supremacy, and colonialism. Feel free to take a break as needed, but we hope you can join us to learn about what defines economic justice, how we develop our concepts and contexts of economics and finances, and how our movement can challenge the sy...
2022-04-1458 minDown the Rabbit HoleJourneying into the Advocacy WorldAll too often, the people making the rules on survivor care and policy don't have personal experience in this area. This week William and cohost Samantha are joined by Liz Bailey to talk about her journey to advocacy and the importance of diverse survivors' voices in this space. A speech therapist by trade, she is a survivor, an advocate, and the host of a podcast herself, The Pretty Truth, and she is currently writing a book about her experiences. In this episode, Liz shares the steps she found most useful in the lifelong process of regaining self-trust after leaving...
2022-03-3136 minDown the Rabbit HoleReproductive JusticeOn today’s episode of Down the Rabbit Hole, William and Kate are joined by Jennifer Mudge and Mohini Lal to discuss reproductive justice and how it intersects with intimate partner violence. Serving as a TCFV Public Policy Coordinator and Public Policy Manager respectively, Jen and Mohini have many years of demonstrated experience in the gender-based violence and reproductive justice movements between them. Listen in as we reflect on the intersectional nature of reproductive justice and how it encompasses not just the right to choose if, when, and how to have children, but also broader social issues such as en...
2022-03-1752 minDown the Rabbit HoleMasculinity in the MediaClaire and Samantha join William on the podcast today to explore the theme of how masculinity is represented in popular media. Please be aware that this episode includes references to abusive and violent behavior towards women and this may be triggering and upsetting for certain listeners, we advise that if you want to skip certain portions to go ahead and do that. We start off the chat by getting some background from our co-hosts and how they became involved in TCFV before diving into the topic of toxic masculinity and how it crops up in some of the most...
2022-03-0350 minDown the Rabbit HoleTCFV's TDVAM Teen TakeoverThis week, in continued recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), three youth leaders take over our podcast to discuss youth leadership advocacy and activism. Tune in to hear about the challenges each of our guests have faced as teenagers advocating for themselves, and what their experience of backlash has looked like. You’ll hear how they have fought back and inspired others to do the same, and why they believe that teens are uniquely positioned to support other teens. Tune in to hear what they recommend if you want to get involved in youth leadership and how th...
2022-02-1742 minDown the Rabbit HoleTBI & NeurofeedbackToday's episode of Down The Rabbit Hole is about the intersection between traumatic brain injury (TBI) in people who have experienced domestic abuse, and an invaluable healing modality called neurofeedback. Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning for domestic violence. Joining us we have two experts who are widely experienced in the field of helping survivors heal: Josh Brown from Fort Bend Women's Center and Abeer Monem from the Harris Country Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. We start by learning that neurofeedback (also known as neurotherapy) teaches self-control of brain functions to develop healthier emotional patterns, before diving...
2022-02-0344 minDown the Rabbit HoleSarah's Back!It's a new year, and Sarah is back to visit! You can tell none of us are feeling our best, but we were still excited to be together again. Sarah talks about bringing Prevention into new places and spaces. She shares the challenges that she has faced through transitioning from the macro-scale prevention work she did at TCFV to the micro-scale counseling space, some of the enlightening experiences she has had during this journey, and the invaluable lessons she has learned about privilege, self-care and wellness, and creating safe spaces for people who have never had one before. We're...
2022-01-2041 minDown the Rabbit HoleYouth Advocacy & EngagementThis week on Down the Rabbit Hole we are joined by one of our star young people, Santino Camacho, who has been engaged with TCFV on multiple levels, to talk about the important topic of youth advocacy and engagement. As adults, we often lose touch with how busy young people can be and the immense pressure they are under. Not only are they occupied with school work, socializing, and getting ready for college, but they’re also figuring out what they’d like to do with their lives. In our conversation, we discuss why you should never pigeonhole yourself, no m...
2022-01-0647 minDown the Rabbit Hole"Regaining Balance" Housing ReportToday, we are going to be talking about a housing report that Texas Council on Family Violence has produced. Joining us for this very important topic is Molly Thibodeaux, Public Policy Coordinator at the TCFV. Molly was responsible for spearheading the report titled “Regaining Balance: Safe & Stable Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence.” In this episode, she sheds light on why it’s so important that we explore the intersection of housing and domestic violence and the impact of homelessness on survivors. She also explains how the report came about through interviews with transitional housing grantees funded through VOCA fundin...
2021-12-2347 minDown the Rabbit HoleEmerging Research Related to DVToday we are very excited to share an amazing and hope-inspiring conversation with all of our listeners! We are joined by Dr. Leila Wood and Dr. Jeff Temple from The University of Texas Medical Branch Center for Violence Prevention to talk about the latest research on domestic violence and how this can help us all make meaningful progress in improving people's lives! We get into some of the impactful findings that Leila and Jeff have been working with, as well as some of the academic work on the horizon, as we situate the most notable developments in prevention strategies...
2021-12-0942 minDown the Rabbit HoleNo Survivor Justice Without Racial JusticeArlene Vassell joins the podcast this week with Roy and William. Together they discuss the importance of understanding and living out that survivor justice is inextricably linked to racial justice. From the personal to the systemic, racial injustice impacts survivors. Listen along and answer some of these questions for yourself and consider which of the calls to action you are able to take on.
Here are the resources mentioned in this episode:
Fall 2021 PreventIPV Newsletter: No Survivor Justice Without Racial Justice
Here and There: An open letter to white women in the movement...
2021-11-2546 minDown the Rabbit HoleHTV 2020Down the Rabbit Hole welcomes Sarah and Mikisha back this year to discuss the most recent Honoring Texas Victims (HTV) report--TCFV's annual intimate partner violence (IPV) fatality report--which was released October 2021. The report identifies the IPV homicides in 2020 in Texas and provides statistics, analysis, and commentary on the victims, the perpetrators, risk and protective factors, and trends in the data. In addition to discussing the report, Sarah and Mikisha talk about the challenges COVID continues to present for domestic violence services and research.
To find the HTV fact sheet, narratives, and full report, please visit the TCFV...
2021-11-1157 minDown the Rabbit HoleAnti-Violence Work and Racial EquityOctober is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when anti-violence advocates work hard to bring attention to an issue that continues to affect our communities; but it’s also an important opportunity to understand how systems of oppression are interconnected. For the first episode in season two of Down the Rabbit Hole, William and guest host, Rita, are joined by Brenda Sykes, Executive Director of Bay Area Turning Point (BATP), to discuss the intersection between racial (in)equity and domestic violence. Listen in as Brenda reflects on the importance of bringing a racial justice framework to our efforts to...
2021-10-2850 minDown the Rabbit HoleIntroducing Season 2!!!!October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and today is Go Purple Day. We hope you're wearing your purple, and we are excited to announce that after a long break, Down the Rabbit Hole is back! Listen to this quick preview to learn about some of the changes coming this season. Whether you are a regular listener or you're brand new, we look forward to sharing this season's discussions about gender-based violence, social inequities, and prevention with you!
2021-10-2103 minDown the Rabbit HoleReflections and AppreciationsThank you. As this season of Down the Rabbit Hole comes to an end, listen along as Sarah and William reflect on their podcasting journey and express gratitude for the massive amount of support they received. While it's not a blooper reel, his episode is being released (mostly) unedited to give you a small look behind the curtain to give some insight into the podcasting process and a raw glimpse of Sarah's and William's cohosting dynamics.
We appreciate you coming along down all of the rabbit holes this season and hope that you have learned and laughed...
2021-06-081h 01Down the Rabbit HoleQueerness and MasculinityIt's PRIDE month! This week Roy Rios--prevention manager at TCFV--joins the podcast to talk about the the intersection of masculinity and the LGBTQ community. Following the rabbit hole where it leads, the discussion morphs into a conversation about the need for queer representation in media and in prevention work.
From everyone here at Down the Rabbit Hole, we wish everyone a safe and happy PRIDE!
To connect with us about this episode, email us at prevention@tcfv.org.
In honor of PRIDE month, here are some Texas-based LGBTQ-serving organizations...
2021-06-011h 05Down the Rabbit HoleReflecting on the Child Welfare and Domestic Violence Advocacy PartnershipBarbra Grimmer and Shellie Ryan--TCFV CPS Policy Team--join Sarah and William this week to talk about Barbra's and Shellie's partnership and the greater collaboration between the domestic violence advocacy and child welfare systems. They discuss their learning journeys, including successes and pitfalls. Together they all reflect on the issues which arise at the intersection of these two, oftentimes very different, systems.
If you have any questions or want to discuss this topic further, please reach out to us at prevention@tcfv.org.
To learn more about Safe and Together or to attend one of their...
2021-05-251h 08Down the Rabbit HoleDiscussing the Transition from High School to CollegeWhy is the transition from high school to college so important? This is a critical time in young people's lives which provides an amazing opportunity for growth, learning, and relationship building. How can prevention workers, advocates, and other adults maximize this time period to help young people smoothly begin their transitions into adulthood? Sarah and William welcome Hamza Iqbal and Tiffany Storm to discuss all of these things and more. Listen along as they follow this particular rabbit hole's path.
If you have any questions about the episode or want to offer additional thoughts, please reach out...
2021-05-1156 minDown the Rabbit HoleYA FictionVanessa Baum joins Sarah and William this week to talk about the YA--young adult--genre. They discuss why and how this genre is valuable and why so many people get shamed for enjoying it. They consider how YA books, shows, and movies can be used by adults to better engage young people about challenging topics and to reflect on their own adolescent experiences.
To support the Quileute tribe's "Move to Higher Ground" campaign visit https://mthg.org/.
To further the conversation about YA media with us, contact us at prevention@tcfv.org.
2021-05-0454 minDown the Rabbit HoleThe School to Prison PipelineJen Lawson is an Assistant Principal at a high school outside of Texas. She joins Sarah and William this week to talk about the school to prison pipeline--a term that describes the increasing prevalence of schools becoming the settings of young people's first interaction with the law enforcement, criminal justice, and juvenile detention systems. Jen, Sarah, and William share their thoughts on what factors might contribute to this pipeline and hypothesize some possible solutions.
If you are interested in furthering this conversation, please reach out to prevention@tcfv.org.
You can...
2021-04-2753 minDown the Rabbit HoleTech-Enabled AbuseTech-enabled or tech-facilitated abuse can be terrifying, overwhelming, and intimidating to confront. This week Sarah and William welcome Adam Dodge, founder and CEO of EndTAB, to talk about some ways tech-enabled abuse is wielded by perpetrators and ways advocates and prevention workers can approach this huge topic. By consistently applying a prevention lens, Adam helps to make this conversation more accessible for everyone.
Email prevention@tcfv.org with any comments or feedback on this episode or to keep the conversation going.
You can find more resources on tech-enabled abuse at endtab.org.
2021-04-2059 minDown the Rabbit HolePurity CultureSarah and William welcome Kate to her second DTRH episode! Together, they talk about purity culture--what it is, how it manifests itself in harmful self-image and unhealthy relationships, and why it's such an effective tool for patriarchal beliefs and systems.
Of course, all aspects of purity culture were not covered in the episode, so if you have any thoughts or questions about the episode or want to continue the conversation further, please email prevention@tcfv.org.
If you want more information on how to have conversation about sex and sexuality with children...
2021-04-1353 minDown the Rabbit HoleMenstrual Health, Hygiene, and EquityThis week is all about periods. Sarah and William welcome Lizzy MacRae Garvin--a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) professional--to Down the Rabbit Hole to discuss menstruation... what are the challenges, barriers, and stigmas that impact how people view and experience their periods. They talk in both the global and domestic contexts and explore some of intersecting challenges such as homelessness and incarceration.
As always if you have any questions about the episode or want to discuss it further, you can reach out to prevention@tcfv.org.
Here are some resources from the episode:
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2021-04-0657 minDown the Rabbit HoleRanting about Gender BiasSarah and William start this week talking about gender bias in the medical and health fields. The conversation develops into a casual rant about broader gender discrimination and bias in society and its intersections with systemic racism in healthcare. Listen along to hear which rabbit holes they fall down related to this topic and to hear more about what's in store for upcoming episodes.
As always, feel free to reach out to prevention@tcfv.org if you have any reflections on this episode you'd like to share.
Here are two website you can visit to...
2021-03-3059 minDown the Rabbit HoleFurthering the Conversation on TraffickingOn the heels of last week's episode on trafficking conspiracy theories, Sarah and William welcome Elyssa Schroeder to the podcast to talk about taking a human rights approach to trafficking and to explore a brief history. From trafficking's racist roots to addressing common misconceptions to talking about trafficking prevention, this episode tries to cover a lot of ground. Make sure to take a break if you need one, and don't forget to check out the resources below.
National Human Trafficking Hotline: call 1-888-373-7888, text 'BeFree' to 233733, or live chat at humantraffickinghotline.org/chat
P...
2021-03-2347 minDown the Rabbit HoleTrafficking ConspiraciesJoin William and Sarah as they go down a conspiracy rabbit hole! Megan Valdez, a CASA supervisor, guides Sarah and William through several conspiracies on trafficking such as Wayfair, Pizzagate and Save the Children. Through this conversation, Megan also specifically discusses why conspiracies such as these are harmful for survivors of trafficking.
#istoppedcounting #freedomhappensnow #standforher #youngheartsmatter #ourheartsmatter
For more information on trafficking, please visit polarisproject.org or visit the links and references below.
Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. (2016). Human trafficking by the numbers: The initial benchmark of prevalence and economic impact for Texas. h...
2021-03-1652 minDown the Rabbit HolePodcasts & PreventionThis week Sarah and William talk about their favorite podcasts and engaging traditional and nontraditional prevention partnerships. They are joined by Ashley & Brit from Crime Junkie--an award-winning true crime podcast. Sarah and William talk with Ashley & Brit about how they discuss and examine stories involving intimate partner violence and their role as nontraditional, non-expert preventionists.
If you would like to listen to Crime Junkie, you can find them on any platform you listen to podcasts through. Also, feel free to reach out to us for other prevention podcasts from family violence programs in Texas.
2021-03-0946 minDown the Rabbit HoleSupporting Young ParentsYoung parents can face many difficult challenges, making support incredibly important. Join William and Sarah as they welcome Karen Confer and Deana Boggess to discuss the complexities of young parenthood, how domestic violence can affect young families and what supporting young parents should look like.
For more information on the Round Rock ISD's teen parent program, please visit: https://stateandfederal.roundrockisd.org/counseling-services/teen-parent-program/. If you would like to continue the conversation, e-mail Sarah and William at prevention@tcfv.org.
2021-03-0243 minDown the Rabbit HoleBonus Episode!In this bonus policy episode, Krista Del Gallo and Molly Voyles are back! They join Sarah and William to talk about TCFV's role in policy making, our priorities for Texas' 87th legislative session, some advice and perspective for people who want to get involved in policy work generally, and how you can help this session.If you want more information or would like to be put on the policy listserv, please reach out to policy@tcfv.org. As always you can reach out to Sarah and William for any follow up thoughts at prevention@tcfv.org.
2021-02-2548 minDown the Rabbit HoleEating Disorders and Relationship ViolenceIt is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Sarah and William are joined by another member of TCFV's Young Hearts Matter Leadership Board--Vivian Sanchez. The three of them discuss some general information on eating disorders, explore their intersection with intimate partner violence, and then talk about recovery and hopes for the future.
If you have any questions about this episode or want to know how you might be able to incorporate this conversation into your programming, contact prevention@tcfv.org.
If you want to know more about eating disorders or want to reach out for help...
2021-02-2345 minDown the Rabbit HoleGaming CultureIt's still Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This week two of Sarah's best friends join her and William as they broach another huge topic: gaming! They spend some time talking about the positives of gaming culture as well as some of the frustrations and challenges that come along with it. If you have any questions or want to talk with William and Sarah more about gaming culture or how young people are impacted by it, email them at prevention@tcfv.org.
Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropes_vs._Women_in_Video_Games
https://en.wikipedia.o...
2021-02-161h 03Down the Rabbit HoleYouth Advocacy with SAFEWilliam and Sarah welcome Meg Greene and Randy Randolph from SAFE to DTRH. In this episode, we talk about the importance of raising youth voices and how adults can be allies, not only in February but all year round. If you have any question, please e-mail us at prevention@tcfv.org. If you want to hear more about what SAFE has planned for February, please reach out to them at 512.267.7233.
To purchase or look at Expect Respect, please go here: https://www.safeaustin.org/our-services/prevention-and-education/expect-respect/program-manuals-and-one-day-training/
2021-02-0958 minDown the Rabbit HoleYouth SurvivorshipTo kick off Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), Adriana Munoz, from our Young Hearts Matter Leadership Board, joins Sarah and William to talk about youth survivorship. In bravely sharing her own story, Adriana walks us through what it means to be a youth survivor, what support can look like and so much more. If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us at prevention@tcfv.org.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please call the domestic violence hotline (1.800.799.7233) or the dating violence hotline (1.800.787.3224). You can also look for your local d...
2021-02-0256 minDown the Rabbit HolePartnering With Faith-Based OrganizationsNew year, new partnerships? What are the challenges and strategies to working with communities of faith? Join Sarah, William, and their first guest of 2021 Suzanne as they jump down this rabbit hole and explore the possibilities of partnerships between domestic violence programs and faith-based communities.
Check out the Faith Trust Institute at https://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/ for more information on the important role faith partners can play in ending sexual and domestic violence.
If you have questions, comments, or concerns, reach out to the prevention team at prevention@tcfv.org or to Suzanne at sholsomback...
2021-01-2659 minDown the Rabbit HoleStalking Awareness MonthIt's 2021! This year has already been off to an emotional start, and it would be easy to tune it all out. But one thing we shouldn't forget is that January is Stalking Awareness Month. Join Sarah and William in their first episode after a couple weeks off as they discuss stalking, how it relates to intimate partner violence, and some considerations for prevention.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this episode, you can email prevention@tcfv.org.Be sure to check out stalkingawareness.org for some of the information shared in today's episode as...
2021-01-1950 minDown the Rabbit HoleGoodbye 20202020--what a year! While having a casual, fun conversation about movies, tv, living in a pandemic and more, Sarah and William help each other identify their successes during this year of challenges and discuss looking forward into 2021. Listen along and think of the ways you can say good-bye to 2020!We wish everyone a happy and safe New Year's.
If the holidays are an unsafe time for you, please visit our website (https://tcfv.org/survivor-resources/) to find our service directory for family violence programs that operate across Texas. You will also find information on contacting the National...
2020-12-2935 minDown the Rabbit HoleThe Shadow WithinContent Warnings: Discussions of abuse, suicide and some language.
We all have a shadow self--parts of our personalities or lived experiences that we would rather ignore or repress. Join Sarah, William, and their special guest Melissa Prentice as they discuss how we use toxic positivity and gratitude pressure to maintain our shadow selves, often to the detriment of our wellbeing and others'. If you have any questions or would like to come have a conversation with us, feel free to reach out to us at prevention@tcfv.org.
References and Resources:
Bringing Your Shadow...
2020-12-2259 minDown the Rabbit HolePorn Is Not a MonolithSarah and William welcome TCFV's Digital Technology Coordinator Kate Kerns on the podcast this week to talk about positive and negative perspectives on pornography. How does porn relate to relationships, self-esteem, feminism, and intimate partner violence? Listen along to find out.
Learn more about having healthy conversations about sex with children and families from Sex Positive Families at https://sexpositivefamilies.com/ or Instagram @sexpositive_families
Contact us at prevention@tcfv.org if you have any questions or have any ideas about future episodes!
2020-12-1559 minDown the Rabbit HoleNavigating Difficult ConversationsSo far Down the Rabbit Hole has tackled several challenging topics, and with the winter holidays upon us, you may be gearing up for challenging conversations with your friends and family. In this episode, William and Sarah welcome Noah Molina--a member of TCFV's Young Hearts Matter Leadership Board--and his mom Elda Garcia to talk about some strategies to use when having challenging conversations, maintaining your wellness and taking care of yourself during and after these conversations, and loving people while holding them accountable. Elda and Noah use Noah's coming out story and experience as a springboard for discussing how...
2020-12-081h 07Down the Rabbit HoleWorld AIDS Day!In honor of World AIDS Day, William and Sarah welcome Melissa Carr and Brandon Harris from SafeConnect--a project of UT Southwestern! Together, they dive into what HIV and AIDS are, some common myths about them, their intersection with IPV, and why prevention work at this intersection is so important. Additionally, Melissa and Brandon discuss how SafeConnect is aiming to prevent both IPV and HIV and what support for people living with one or both can look like. For more information or if you have any questions, please reach out to us at prevention@tcfv.org.
Resources and R...
2020-12-0150 minDown the Rabbit HoleReflecting with GratitudeFrom being caught off guard by a student's bravery to answering awkward or tough questions, from inspiring mentors to supportive supervisors and coworkers, from the beginning to now... Sarah and William have so many things to be grateful for that have paved their journeys up until this point. On this episode they have a casual conversation to reflect on their time doing prevention work and discuss some of the people that have crossed their paths and some of the experiences that shaped their prevention advocacy.
2020-11-2455 minDown the Rabbit HoleWhite Supremacy: Part 2William and Sarah welcome back Molly, Mona, and Rita to continue their conversation on white supremacy. This week the conversation centers around how white supremacy is displayed in the movement to end domestic violence. History, policy, funding, prevention, and service provision are all touched on as the group journeys down this rabbit hole. If you have any questions, comments or want to continue this conversation, please reach out to us at prevention@tcfv.org.
References and Resources:
Please Note that 31% of survivors stated that no or poor police response was a challenge for them, not 27% as m...
2020-11-1757 minDown the Rabbit HoleWhite Supremacy: Part 1All oppressions are interlinked. You cannot be fully supportive of the antiviolence movement without rejecting white supremacy and embracing antiracism. Sarah and William are joined by THREE amazing guests this week! Mona, Molly, and Rita are champions of racial equity work at TCFV and are here to talk with Sarah and William about white supremacy. What is it? How is it perpetuated? Is it the same thing as racism? What does being antiracist mean? Join them as they navigate this conversation, keeping in mind that white supremacy, racism, and their antiracist antidotes are complex topics and cannot be fully...
2020-11-1052 minDown the Rabbit HoleMasculinity: Healthy vs. HarmfulThis week Sarah and William are joined by Sarah's partner Cory as they go down the rabbit hole of masculinity. Using a report from Promundo as a guide, they explore 7 pillars of harmful masculinity. With brief overviews and initial reactions to each pillar, they only scratch the surface of what masculinity is, how traditional views of masculinity can be harmful, and what healthy masculinity can look like. If you are left with questions, please e-mail us at prevention@tcfv.org.
Resources:
The Man Box: A study on Being a Young Man in the US, UK and M...
2020-11-031h 08Down the Rabbit HoleHTV VigilIn this special vigil episode, TCFV honors those who lost their lives due to domestic violence throughout Texas 2019. This episode may be difficult to listen to, and we encourage you to take care of yourself while listening. If you or someone you know needs help or support, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233.
Resources:
HTV Report: https://tcfv.org/honoring-texas-victims/
National Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/
Local Service Directory: http://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/tcfv_srv_directory_2019.pdf
2020-10-2817 minDown the Rabbit HoleHonoring Texas VictimsContent Warning: Discussions on IPV fatalities
Every year, TCFV creates a report on intimate partner violence (IPV) fatalities in Texas. This report highlights how deeply rooted IPV is in the state of Texas and pays tribute to those who lost their lives. In this episode, Mikisha Hooper and Sarah Hilderbrand -- from our Support to Service Providers team -- discuss the complexities of putting this report together, the fatality numbers for 2019 and their hopes for this project. If you have any questions or comments, please e-mail us at prevention@tcfv.org.
References and Resources:
HT...
2020-10-2757 minDown the Rabbit HoleSurvivors and Perpetrators: Odds Are You Know One.With statistics like 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experiencing intimate partner violence (NCADV), the chances of us knowing a survivor and/or a perpetrator are high. But, what do you do when someone comes to you and discloses that they are experiencing or utilizing abuse? Join Sarah and William as they discuss what support and accountability can look like when it comes to our own relationships.
Content Warning: Discussions on intimate partner violence and disclosures of abuse
References and Resources:
https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS
https://www.ihollaback.org/bystander-resources/
https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/d...
2020-10-2052 minDown the Rabbit HolePregnancy & DVJoin Sarah and William as they welcome Krista Del Gallo--a policy manager at TCFV--to talk about the intersection of domestic violence and pregnancy. This topic is full of rabbit holes from reproductive coercion to paternity to domestic violence risk factors. This conversation is important for advocates, healthcare professionals, and for anyone who may become or know someone who could become pregnant. Information will also be given about Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day and how allied health professionals can increases their support for family violence survivors and programs.
Resources & References:
https://vawnet.org/material/fact-sheet-domestic-violence-and-pregnancy
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2020-10-1346 minDown the Rabbit HoleWelcome to DVAM!October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)! To kick it off, Sarah and William interview two different agencies: The Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV) and Eastland County Crisis Center (ECCC). In this episode, you will learn more about what DVAM is, why it is important, and what these two agencies are doing to spread awareness about domestic violence in their communities. If you have any questions left from this conversation, feel free to reach out to prevention@tcfv.org. If you would like to find a local domestic violence program near you, please visit TCFV's service directory: h...
2020-10-061h 01Down the Rabbit HoleTitle IXIn this episode, Sarah and William welcome Breall Baccus as the first guest on DTRH! Breall is a coordinator at TCFV on the program policy team. Before coming to TCFV, she did extensive work with Title IX for a university. Join Sarah, Breall, and William as they go down a rabbit hole about Title IX-- a brief history, reporting and investigations, context about some of the new Department of Education rules, survivor resources, and prevention partnership possibilities. If you have any questions left from this conversation, feel free to reach out to prevention@tcfv.org.
Content Warning: Some m...
2020-09-2950 minDown the Rabbit HoleDomestic Violence MythsThere are many different misconceptions and myths concerning domestic violence. Join Sarah and William as they discuss what some of those myths are and why they are not accurate. For any questions, comments or suggestions for future topics, feel free to reach out to prevention@tcfv.org.
2020-09-221h 02Down the Rabbit HoleTimeline of the DV MovementIn this episode, we go through and discuss the history of the domestic violence movement, the waves of feminism and celebrate a few female firsts. Although this does not encompass all the hardships faced or victories celebrated by advocates and survivors in the movement, we do provide a brief over view of how the movement came to be. For any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to us at prevention@tcfv.org.
Trigger Warnings: stories domestic violence and sexual assault.
References:
Websites - Archive | NPS | NCADV | NCDSV | Oyez | Pacific University
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2020-09-151h 00Down the Rabbit HoleUnderstanding Gender-Based ViolenceIn this episode, Sarah and William set a foundation for following conversations. Join with them as they define what gender-based violence means, how prevalent it is and what current prevention strategies look like in the state of Texas. For any questions, comments or suggestions for future topics, feel free to reach out to prevention@tcfv.org.
Sources:
NYC | Women for Women International | NCADV | WHO | Love is Respect | Honoring Texas Victims
2020-09-0843 min
Down the Rabbit HoleWelcome to Down the Rabbit Hole!Down the Rabbit Hole is a podcast centered around discussions on the root causes and consequences of gender - based violence. At TCFV we believe in the power of prevention which is rooted in relationship building and connectedness. Before we dive into the more difficult topics, we felt it was important for you to get to know us better. In this episode, you'll learn a little bit about us on a personal level including what our hopes and dreams are for this podcast.
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