In today's world, we not only have to protect our kids when they go out of the house, but we also need to protect them when they go online.  From video games to social media, our kids run the risk of being subjected to potential predators.  In this episode, Stuart talks to agency Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Specialist Maria Villarreal about how predators use video games and social media to contact kids. 

When it comes to discussions regarding relationship violence, the LGBTQ community is often overlooked.  In this episode, Stuart talks with agency counselor Shelby Brown about how interpersonal violence affects and how it is dealt with the in the LGBTQ community. 

A lot of college students can encounter tough times, but for students at Angelina College, there's a way that can make a student's life a little easier with the Roadrunner Market.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with Director of Student Affairs at Angelina College, April Wallace.  April explains what the Roadrunner Market is, how it works, and how it can help students in need.

Students at Angelina College have a new resource available to them.  The Public Health Resource Center gives students a place on campus to help take care of basic health needs. Stuart talks with Anndrea Pickett with the Angelina County and Cities Health District about this new service available to Angelina College students.

As the spring college semester wraps up, we must say goodbye to our spring college interns.  In this episode, Stuart talks with interns Madi and Cynthia about what their experience has been like as interns for the Family Crisis Center and what their future plans hold for each of them!

With the month of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Stuart has a conversation with Sgt. Brandan Lovell with the Nacogdoches Sheriff's Department on his duties as an investigator of sexual assaults in the county.  

In the episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with SFA grad student Kate West, who also happens to work at the University's Title IX office.  Stuart and Kate talk about how colleges and universities handle sexual assault reporting and what students can do if they experience an incident of sexual assault. 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with agency Sexual Assault Services Coordinator Marilyn Toc about what the month means and why our community needs to be aware of this issue. 

We're taking another listen to this episode from 2020!  When most people think about the Family Crisis Center of East Texas, our safe house, or "shelter" is one of the first things that come to mind.  In this episode, Stuart sits down with Program Director Glenna Harkness about how the safe house operates and the requirements for those who reside there.  Remember, if you need services from the Family Crisis Center of East Texas, help is just a phone call away via our 24-hour hotline at 1-800-828-7233!

Mindfulness meditation is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as to "center" yourself.  In this episode, Stuart talks with agency counselor Matthew Craven about what mindfulness is, it's benefits, and we'll even conduct a brief session for you!  You might want to check out mindful.org for more information!