Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence

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Supporting Immigrant Survivors of Interpersonal Violence Dec 04, 2025

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Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Advocacy Supervisor Lydia Guirguis, Victim Advocate Soo Jin Kim, and counselor Jeannette Aleman, all with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, about supporting immigrant survivors of interpersonal violence. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.

What Does That Mean Nov 20, 2025

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Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Crisis Response Services Program Manager Andrea Nunes-Gardner, ADAPT Supervisor Jennifer Perkins, and domestic and sexual violence counselor Lisa Groat, all with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, to define common interpersonal violence terms. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

The Role of Control Nov 06, 2025

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Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee speaks with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Senior Victim Advocate Vanessa Cullers, and Domestic Relations Unit Supervisor Marwa Hajahmed from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, about protective orders -— the good, the bad, and the misconstrued. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Protective Orders Oct 30, 2025

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Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee speaks with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Senior Victim Advocate Vanessa Cullers, and Domestic Relations Unit Supervisor Marwa Hajahmed from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, about protective orders -— the good, the bad, and the misconstrued. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Sexual Exploitation of Boys Oct 23, 2025

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Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee and Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Human Trafficking and Sexual Violence Coordinator Victoria Nevel-Babla—discuss the disturbing trend of teen boys being sexually exploited. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.

Hollywood and Interpersonal Violence Sep 11, 2025

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Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with ADAPT Counselor Irvin Hernandez and domestic and sexual violence counselor Lisa Groat, both with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, about the ways Hollywood addresses interpersonal violence. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.

Healing Through Art Sep 04, 2025

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Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee discusses how victims of interpersonal violence can heal trauma through art with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Counseling Services Supervisor Kathryn Harlow and art therapist and counselor Linsday Carroll of Golden Art Therapy and Counseling. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Fear-Based vs. Gentle Parenting Aug 21, 2025

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Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee discusses the pros and cons of fear-based parenting vs. gentle parenting with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Crisis Response Services Program Manager Andrea Nunes-Gardner, ADAPT Supervisor Jennifer Perkins, Children, Youth, and Families’ Social Services Supervisor Tanisha Cox, and Social Services Specialist Heather Potter. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Why Does She Stay? Jun 26, 2025

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“Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence” is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions and resources for support for residents of Fairfax County. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with ADAPT Supervisor Jennifer Perkins and domestic and sexual violence counselor Lisa Groat - both with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services - about why victims of domestic violence stay in violent relationships. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Stalking 101 May 30, 2025

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Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee chats with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Outreach and Education Coordinator Abby Picard and Tom Bluestein, VP of George Mason University’s Office of Access, Compliance, and Community, about the basics of stalking. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

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