Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence

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Who Commits Violence Oct 26, 2023

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On this edition of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Andrea Nunes-Gardner, Crisis Response Services team program manager with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services; and Gretchen Soto, licensed professional counselor of Soto Training and Consultation Services; to dispel stereotypes about the people who commit violence and how accountability for their behavior is part of the solution. 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 Fairfax County podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Dads As Caregivers Oct 12, 2023

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On this edition of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Ricardo Sanchez, Resident in Counseling in Domestic and Sexual Violence Services ADAPT (Anger and Domestic Abuse Prevention and Treatment) program; and Bennie Herron, Father Engagement Supervisor in the Department of Family Services Children Youth and Families Division; about the role fathers can play in modeling healthy relationship behavior for their children. 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 Fairfax County podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sep 28, 2023

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On this edition of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Lydia Guirguis, Advocacy Services Supervisor in Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, and Colleen Armstrong, On-Call Crisis Line Specialist for DSVS, about why Domestic Violence Awareness Month, also known as DVAM, is so important and ways we can support survivors. 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 Fairfax County podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Supporting Children and Teens Who Have Been Sexually Assaulted Sep 14, 2023

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On this edition of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Kathryn Harlow, domestic and sexual violence counselor for Domestic and Sexual Violence Services; Sam Carrico, Volunteer and Partner Services supervisor with the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program in the Department of Family Services Children Youth and Families Division; and Michele Thames, former executive director of SafeSpot Children’s Advocacy Center; to talk about the best ways to support children and teens who have been sexually abused. 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 Fairfax County podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Parenting After Domestic Violence Aug 31, 2023

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On this edition of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Sarah Freeman, licensed professional counselor with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services; Jennifer Perkins, ADAPT counselor, also with DSVS; and Marcus Garr, Parenting Education Programs Supervisor, Children Youth and Families Prevention Programs in the Department of Family Services, about parenting after domestic 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 https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other Fairfax County podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

How Do You Show up to Do the Work When the Work Is Really Difficult? Aug 17, 2023

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On this edition of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Kathryn Harlow, domestic and sexual violence counselor for Domestic and Sexual Violence Services; and Jennifer Hannett, of The Gil Institute, about showing up to do the work when the work is really difficult. 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 Fairfax County podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships Aug 17, 2023

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On this edition, host Kendra Lee talks with Jennifer Perkins, ADAPT Counselor; Abby Picard, Human Trafficking and Sexual Violence Coordinator; both with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, and Monica Hunasikatti, Survivor Community Specialist with the Virginia Anti-Violence Project, about violence in the LGBTQ+ community. 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 Fairfax County podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts

History of the Anti-Violence Movement and the DSVS Story Aug 17, 2023

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On this inaugural edition of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Toni Zollicoffer, Deputy Division Director of Fairfax County, Virginia’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Services; and Ina Fernandez, Director of Loudon County, Virginia’s Department of Family Services, about the history of the anti-violence movement and DSVS’ journey toward showing up for the community. 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 Fairfax County podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts