Reaching Out with The Network CT: Recent Episodes
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To promote healthy relationships, educate the public on issues related to domestic violence, and keep people up to date on what The Network is doing. There will be lessons for kids on healthy friendships, feelings, and self-esteem. There will be lessons for teens and older adults on dating violence, sexual assault, healthy relationships, coping skills, etc.
This episode is a little different. We're sharing a recording of a Town Hall discussion on domestic violence and the resources available to those affected. In this recording, you'll hear from State Rep. Tammy Nuccio, Tolland Town Manager Brian Foley, CEO of CCADV Meghan Scanlon, CEO of Interval House Mary-Jane Foster, and CEO of The Network Karen Foley O'Connor. Throughout the discussion they share valuable information as well as answer questions posed in-person, and those submitted anonymously by online attendees.
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You can check out the article referenced here: https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/elder-abuse/what-is-elder-abuse
For information on reporting elder abuse, look here: https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/law_aging/2020-elder-abuse-reporting-chart.pdf
Our hotline is 860-763-4542 or safe connect at: 1−888-774-2900
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Today we are talking to Adrienne Leinwand Maslin. She recently retired from a 45-year career in higher education administration. She is presently creating a TV/web-based series called She's Roxanne! The series will teach 9-12 year olds important life skills and social issues. The more familiar youngsters are with important social issues, the easier their transition to college and adulthood will be. You can get more information at www.shesroxanne.com.
Our focus today will be on picking safe schools, reporting sexual assault or domestic violence on campus and what the process is like, and how to return to school or change your educational path if trauma puts a pause in your education plans.
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Have you ever wondered what our community education program is like or how we promote healthy relationships in the community? Today we'll talk about red flags and green flags, safe dating, and what makes a healthy relationship. We'll also talk about services we have to promote healthy relationships.
Here's another #moreawaremonday podcast that connects to this article: https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/relationships/a-guide-to-healthy-relationships
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For #moreawaremonday we are examining domestic violence in the legal system. For this episode, I'll be getting some information from our Family Violence Victim Advocates, Taylor (Enfield Court) and Colette (Rockville Court). If you'd like to talk to them more, you can call our office at 860-763-7430. We have a directory that will guide you to their extensions. You can also call our 24/7 hotline at 860-763-4542 or reach out to CT Safe Connect at: https://ctsafeconnect.com, (888) 774-2900
A link to our website, socials and articles: https://linktr.ee/thenetworkagainstdomesticabuse
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Hi, Listeners. This episode is all about healthy ways to build trust in a healthy relationship. While we work to prevent domestic violence, we also promote healthy relationships. Trust is an area we often see unhealthy behaviors normalized. Let's learn how to build trust better.
Hello listeners! In this episode we will be talking about Jennifer's Law, Bill 1091. The definition of coercive control, what it means, how the bill can help you and what things to be careful of.
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Today we are talking about mental health. We'll be sharing some tips, coping skills, and ways to seek help.
You can take a mental health screening here: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/
Calling 2-1-1 can help with directing you to resources in your community for mental health, substance misuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, etc.
The suicide prevention hotline is: 800-273-8255
Warm lines: https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-and-Services/Advocacy/Warm-Lines
You are welcome to use our services if you are experiencing domestic violence.
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Today we are talking about male survivors of sexual violence with YWCA New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Service's Men & Boys Advocate Jamaal Wagner. We'll be talking about their experiences, resources available for help, what you can do as someone who might know a man or boy who has experienced sexual violence, and so much more.
If you are interested in the services offered, check out more information here: https://www.ywcanb.org/sexual-assault-crisis-services/
You can also check out statewide information at: https://endsexualviolencect.org/
State hotlines:
1-888-999-5545 ENGLISH
1-888-568-8332 ESPAÑOL
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This episode is for parents, but anyone is welcome to listen who is interested. We are going to be talking to some parents about what worked and what they might have done differently when talking to their children about healthy, unhealthy, and/or abusive relationships.
Episode photo credit to: Photo by Jimmy Dean on Unsplash
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Today we are talking with two amazing teenagers, Anna and Dylan. They are sharing their perspectives of relationships (friends, family, peers, etc.) during the times of Covid-19. We really appreciate them taking the time to talk with us and share their perspective.
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January is National Stalking Awareness Month and it's an important topic, so we wanted to spend some time discussing it. We'll talk about what stalking is and what you can do about it. Please send any questions or comments our way. We'd be happy to talk more with you or use them in a future episode.
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For some the holidays are the best part of the year, but for others they can be difficult. In this podcast, we share some ideas, tips, and things to keep in mind for people who are struggling with the holidays. Please feel free to share any additional ones you have with us. Or any questions or feedback.
Suicide prevention hotline:
800-273-8255
The Network hotline:
860-763-4542
Mental Health, substance abuse, financial, etc.
2-1-1
Hello Listeners! Today we are talking with Courtney, a retired investigator and member of the HART Team in CT about human trafficking. In the podcast, we'll discuss some organizations and resources that I'm posting below as well.
HART: https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/HART/Home
Love146: https://love146.org/
Operation Underground: https://ourrescue.org/
Salvation Army: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/fight-human-trafficking/
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants: https://cirict.org/
I am Jane Doe (documentary): https://www.iamjanedoefilm.com/
Demand Abolition: https://www.demandabolition.org/who-buys-sex/
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
DCF: 1-800-842-2288
Thank you for listening and please send any questions or comments my way!
Hello, listeners! It's Transgender Awareness Week and we are celebrating with an episode on healthy LGBTQIA+ relationships. Please send any questions or feedback our way! We hope you'll enjoy!
Hello, listeners! Today we are talking about domestic violence in the immigrant community, and what ways we can help. I'll be interviewing Wanda Gaines, the Director of Diversity & Accessibility at CCADV. She'll mention working with safe connect. If you are interested in calling, their phone number is 888-774-2900. You can also email and chat at CTSafeConnect.org.
Please send any questions or feedback my way! Thanks for listening!
Hello! Today we are going to be talking to Elise Delacruz from the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence about oppression and how sexual and dating violence impact the lgbtqia+ community. You can learn more about the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence at: https://endsexualviolencect.org/ They have a great LGBTQ section: https://endsexualviolencect.org/lgbtq/
Hotlines:
1-888-999-5545 ENGLISH
1-888-568-8332 ESPAÑOL
Thank you for listening, and feel free to send us any questions or comments!
Photo credit & Thanks to: Jasmin Sessler on Unsplash
Hello Listeners! Today we are talking to Pastor Graham Van Keuren about how faith communities can help with relationships and domestic violence. We'll talk about some of the obstacles a person experiencing domestic violence might face related to religion and what they can do.
Graham Van Keuren is a native of the Philadelphia area who has been in Somers, CT for 15 years as Pastor for the Congregational Church of Somersville (United Church of Christ). He is married to Eric Elley, has a son named Jeffrey, and a pampered pooch. He graduated from Middlebury College in 1994 and received his seminary degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1998. He has experience working with Delaware Futures and as a campus minister for the University of Delaware. He has a background that provides a wealth of knowledge and he is a wonderful person to know and work with. We really appreciate him helping us with some excellent information. To learn more about the Congregational Church of Somersville you can go here: https://www.somersvilleucc.org/
If you have any questions or concerns, please send them our way. We'd be happy to answer.
Stay safe and healthy out there.
Hello, Listeners! Today we are talking to Lyssa Morro, author and artist. She has published a book Night in Day available: https://www.amazon.com/Night-Day-Lyssa-Moro/dp/1535010347. She will be sharing with us her experience healing from abuse. This may be triggering or difficult to listen to for some people. Please reach out if you need support and take care of yourself.
At The Network we have a number of free and confidential services, so if listening to this connects with you, please know that help is available.
We have a 24/7 confidential hotline at 860-763-4542. We have support groups, counseling, court advocacy, a safe house, and more. We are available for all genders, all sexual orientations, all races, all religions, all backgrounds. Whoever you are, you are welcome in our office and we want to help you.
If you are listening from somewhere else in the country, please feel free to contact the national hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/
Hello, listeners! Today we are talking with Carmine DiCenso, Executive Director of the Dakin Humane Society about ways victims of domestic abuse can get help with their pets when leaving a dangerous situation and so much more! They offer a lot of great programs. If you are interested in learning more about them, using their services, or supporting their services, please connect at https://www.dakinhumane.org
Have you ever wondered how government can help with domestic violence? Are you curious about what happens when the police respond to a domestic violence call or how to obtain a restraining order? Today we are learning more about what the Town of East Windsor is doing to help people experiencing domestic violence. We’ll answer these questions and more with Sarah Muska and Sergeant Julia Knowles .
Sarah Muska is a lifelong resident of East Windsor, member of the East Windsor Board of Selectman and a Victim’s Advocate. As a Domestic violence survivor herself, she is very passionate about giving back to her community and creating awareness about topics such as domestic violence, PTSD, and food insecurity. She enjoys hiking, reading, and baking.
Sergeant Julia Knowles has been with the East Windsor Police Department for 7 years and is a supervisor on the midnight shift. She is the Lethality Assessment Program’s coordinator for her department as well as an instructor in Domestic Violence. Sergeant Knowles supervises the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle team as well as the Communications Division. She is Crisis Intervention trained, has a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and is pursuing her Masters degree in Public Administration.
We are so grateful to them for taking the time to talk to us today. If you have any follow up questions or comments, please send them our way.
With 1 in 3 women, 1 in 4 men, and 1 in 3 teens statistically experiencing domestic/dating violence, there is a good chance you will know someone who is in, has been, or will be in an abusive relationship. Would you know what to do or say if someone came to you for help? In this episode we have some general tips to help you with a conversation. Please send us any questions you still have after listening. We're happy to hear from you.
Hello, listeners! Today we talk with Joanna Fornwalt, a licensed clinical social worker for the Town of Enfield Youth and Family Services Department, about suicide prevention and mental health. We really appreciate her taking the time to talk with us.
Here are some resources if you or someone you know is considering suicide:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
2-1-1
Have you ever wondered what issues middle school students are facing? Maybe you've questioned if dating, bullying, or sexting were as common as it sounds? We've asked a very knowledgeable source, a middle school social worker for some insight. If you have more questions, please let us know!
Hello, listeners! Today we are talking to Tyshaunda Wiley, Prevention Program Manager of the Windsor Locks Wellness Coalition about youth and substance abuse. In listening, you will hear CHR mentioned as a resource. Their website is: https://www.chrhealth.org/substance-use/
If you are interested in the Windsor Lock Wellness Coalition, you can learn more at their Facebook page or Instagram.
Facebook page is Windsor locks wellness coalition and Instagram is wl_wellness_coaliton.
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What's the deal with jealousy in romantic relationships? Is it good or bad? How can you cope with it? Today we are tackling the topic of jealousy. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to send them our way. If you'd like some further help dealing with your specific relationship, please call our hotline at 860-763-4542
Hello, listeners! Today, we are talking about Coaching Boys Into Men. If you'd like to get this program started with your teams, please contact me:
Annalisa, Community Youth Educator for The Network at 860-763-7430 ext. 305. or contact Linda Blozie, Director of Training and Prevention, (959) 202-5006.
Thank you Coach Lyver for all the great work you've been doing!
Have domestic violence calls increased during COVID-19? Is help still available to victims who need to call the police like normal? We reached out to the Enfield Police Department to get some answers so we can address some of the concerning news we've been hearing nationally. In our interview we talk with Officer Austin, who has been with the Enfield Police Department for 7 years. He is a field training officer, assistant team leader on the regional hostage negotiation team, a member of the social media team, and an instructor of various subject matters. He is crisis intervention trained, has a bachelors in sociology, and served for 8 years in the army. He is a valuable resource for this information and a pleasure to talk with. Thank you so much to Officer Austin and the Enfield Police for helping with this episode.
Please note that The Network's services are still in place during COVID-19. We are essential and we want to help you. Please call our hotline at 860-763-4542 for any domestic violence concerns or for court based questions, you can talk to our court advocate Taylor at 860-763-7430 ext. 304.
Hello, listeners! Have you ever wondered what it's like to call our hotline at 860-763-4542? Or have you wondered what life in the safe house is like? Then this is the episode for you! Tune in to hear our interview with safe house Manager, Jaime.
Hey, listeners! Tune in to learn more about anger, where it comes from, why it's useful, and how you can control it better. Any age could listen.
Hello, listeners! Let's learn some more about copings skills. This episode will include some that you can try. It will also talk about why coping skills are important and how to use them best. This episode has content that any age can listen to, but it is not specifically for younger people and might not be as interesting to them.
Hello, listeners! We have our first kids podcast episode! This talks about some simple ways to be a great friend.
Hello, everyone! This week is teacher appreciation week, so we wanted to share a quick thank you to all the teachers out there!
Hello, Listeners! We're going to cover the basics of Teen Dating Violence today. If you have any questions about your relationship or you want to talk about your relationship please try our hotline at 860-763-4542 or check out loveisrespect.org. Feel free to send any comments or questions through our social media too!
Hello, Listeners! This episode includes an interview with Erica Petropoulos, the Campus Advocate at the YWCA New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Service. They offer free and confidential services for people who have experienced sexual assault. If you or someone you know could benefit from their services, you can call their English hotline: 1-888-999-5545, their Spanish hotline: 1-888-568-8332, or visit their website at: https://www.ywcanb.org/sexual-assault-crisis-services
Some other resources mentioned are:
National Sexual Violence Research Center
https://www.nsvrc.org
RAINN
https://www.rainn.org
or you can learn more about CT's warm line's here: https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-and-Services/Advocacy/Warm-Lines
Please take care of yourself. If this episode is triggering or makes you realize you want to talk, please do not hesitate to call. Our services are still available. This episode is intended for teens and adults.
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Hello, listeners! This podcast is suitable for any age. It's all clean content. It is intended more for adults and teens in terms of interest level. In this we've included some tips for communicating well in your relationships. If you have any questions, let us know!
Hey, listeners! Do you know what makes a healthy relationship? Let's talk some basics here. If there are any you'd like us to do a deeper dive into, please let us know. Thank you for listening! Any age can listen in terms of clean content, but this is more geared towards teens/adults and may not be as interesting for young ones.
This first episode is an Introduction of The Network and our goals for this podcast. It is appropriate for all ages.
The Network is a non-profit that helps victims of domestic violence and intimate partner violence. We have a 24/7 confidential hotline at 860-763-4542. We also have individual counseling, support groups for adults and children, an emergency safe house, and court advocacy. All our services are free and confidential.