Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse
Podcast Description
There is a culture of silence around the issue of domestic abuse and this podcast is here to break that silence. Run by members of JBWS, a domestic violence agency, Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse doesn't shy away from having difficult conversations about abuse to help others recognize that they may be in unhealthy relationships or using unhealthy behaviors themselves.
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The podcast covers a range of topics related to domestic abuse, including teen dating violence, legal protections for victims, emotional abuse dynamics, and societal perceptions of abuse. Episode examples include exploring how the 'Strong Black Woman' stereotype affects Black victims and discussions on the impact of cultural norms on Hispanic victims of abuse.
There is a culture of silence around the issue of domestic abuse and this podcast is here to break that silence. Run by members of JBWS, a domestic violence agency, Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse doesn’t shy away from having difficult conversations about abuse to help others recognize that they may be in unhealthy relationships or using unhealthy behaviors themselves.
Location sharing has become a normal part of relationships for many people but is it actually a red flag? Is it possible to share your location in a healthy way?
In this episode of Unsilenced, JBWS staff member Mary Jane McCarthy explores:
- When asking for someone’s location becomes controlling
- The difference between safety-based sharing and coercive control
- How constant location tracking erodes trust
- Warning signs that location tracking is rooted in abuse
- How location sharing can escalate into digital stalking
- Why refusing to share your location is not suspicious
From teens in new relationships to long-term couples navigating boundaries, we break down how location tracking impacts trust, autonomy, and privacy. You’ll learn how to identify red flags, set healthy boundaries around technology, and recognize when tracking becomes a tool of control rather than care.
While location sharing can be used responsibly, it can also normalize monitoring, suspicion, and other forms of abuse.
CONTENT:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:32) Basics of Location Sharing
(4:26) Is Location Sharing A Red Flag?
(8:54) How Long Before You Check Location?
(12:40) Expectation of Availability
(19:06) Length of Relationship Matters
(24:03) Signs Location Sharing is Rooted in Control
(37:55) Not Sharing Location Is Not Suspicious
(40:25) Constantly Checking Location Erodes Trust
(42:08) Is Location Tracking Stalking?
(47:19) Questions to Ask Before Location Sharing
(51:20) About JBWS and Resources
About JBWS and Resources:
- JBWS's Services: jbws.org/services
- General Resources: jbws.org/resources
- If you notice controlling or unhealthy behaviors in yourself, JBWS can help. Call 973.539.7801 or visit jbws.org/jcnv
- If you don't live or work in either Morris or Passaic County, NJ please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233)
Intro and outro music donated by Billy Morris
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