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.
What are healthy financial boundaries? How can you tell if someone is being generous versus attempting to control you? Financial abuse occurs in 99% of abusive relationships and can have devastating consequences.
In this episode of Unsilenced, JBWS staff member Dani Meza explores:
- Signs of financial abuse
- How financial control is a power method of control
- The difference between healthy financial partnership and controlling behavior
- Subtle red flags
- How financial abuse can impact employment
- Questions to help you recognize if financial control is happening in your relationship
Video Content:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:35) What is Financial Abuse?
(2:05) Common Examples of Financial Control
(3:34) How Financial Abuse Traps Survivors
(5:13) Control vs. Healthy Financial Partnership
(6:50) Child Support, Separation & Financial Manipulation
(7:26) Real Patterns Survivors Experience
(10:59) Career Sabotage & Employment Abuse
(13:45) Subtle Signs: “Care” vs. Control
(15:23) Questions to Identify Financial Abuse
(17:03) Consequences, Manipulation & Power
(18:22) Reclaiming Control & Final Thoughts
(19:26) About JBWS & Resources
About JBWS and Resources:
- JBWS’ services: jbws.org/services
- General resources: jbws.org/resources
- If you notice controlling or unhealthy behaviors in yourself, JBWS can help. Call 97.539.7801 or visit jbws.org/jcnv
- If you don’t live or work predominately inMorris County or Passaic County in New Jersey, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org
Intro and outro music donated by Billy Morris
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