Let's Talk

Let's Talk

By National Runaway SafelineSociety & CulturePhilosophy
Download on the App Store

Let's Talk episodes

  • Let's Talk: A Conversation with the National Runaway Safeline Youth Advisory Board

    For this very special episode of Let's Talk we are happy to welcome guest host Em deCordova, Prevention and Youth Engagement Coordinator at National Runaway Safeline (NRS). Em is joined by Rachel Litchman and Tony Davis-Robinson, NRS Youth Advisory Board Members,  who share their lived experiences, and discuss ways that youth-facing organizations can collaborate with them to make change.

    You can learn more about the Youth Advisory Board by visiting 1800RUNAWAY.org/YAB

    32 min
  • Let's Talk: A Conversation with 6th Street Center for Youth Program Manager Emily Pereira

    For the second week of NRPM we spoke with Emily Pereira, the Program Manager for the 6th Street Center for Youth and Heart Program at Youth4Change. In this episode we discuss developing unique plans for young people in need and the importance of giving them agency over their own journey. We also got to learn all about their mind-blowing National Runaway Prevention Month campaign and the many ways they involved the youth voice.

    Click here to visit Youth4Change.

    Click here to visit 6th Street Center for Youth.

    Click here for the Ghost Poppy + 6th Street Center "Shine A Light" Candle.

    27 min
  • Let's Talk #NRPM2022 with National Runaway Safeline CEO Susan Frankel

    It's officially National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM) and we're joined by Susan Frankel, CEO of the National Runaway Safeline. In this episode we discuss how NRPM has evolved over the past few years, the endless creativity of our NRPM partners, what to look forward to this November, and, of course, the importance of including the youth voice when talking about youth issues.

    To learn more about NRPM and to access the tools, resources and events discussed in this episode visit 1800RUNAWAY.org/NRPM 

    12 min
  • Bonus! Let's Talk: Youth Helping Youth & The Importance of Mental Health Programming in Schools
    In this bonus episode we are joined by Max Neri, an NRS Volunteer! Max shares valuable insight on what effective mental health programming in schools can look like, the importance of youth helping youth, and simple ways young people can make a difference in their own communities.
    Learn more about National Runaway Safeline's Youth Ambassador program for National Runaway Prevention Month, visit 1800RUNAWAY.org/ambassador
    13 min
  • Let's Talk: A Conversation with love is respect Director Angela Lee
    We're kicking off season 3 with the incredible Angela Lee, Director at loveisrespect.org. In this episode we discuss domestic violence, teen dating violence, creating a safety plan, self-care, and the importance of open communication.
    love is respect is the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources. To learn more about this incredible organization, visit loveisrespect.org.
    love is respect's "Self-care Checklist" is available here: https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/self-care-checklist/ 
    37 min
  • Let's Talk: The Trevor Project's 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

    Fresh out of Pride Month we are joined by Dr. Jonah DeChants from The Trevor Project to discuss their 2022 Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health. 

    Through the episode we learn about how youth self-identify, access to mental health resources, and how adults can be the person a young person in need can confide in. 

    From The Trevor Project: "Capturing the experiences of nearly 34,000 LGBTQ youth ages 13 to 24 across the United States, with 45% of respondents being LGBTQ youth of color and 48% being transgender or nonbinary, our fourth annual national survey is one of the most diverse surveys of LGBTQ youth ever conducted." To learn more about The Trevor Project, the 2022 survey and to find their social media, visit TheTrevorProject.org. For a copy of this episode's transcript, visit 1800RUNAWAY.org/transcripts

    36 min
  • Let’s Talk: A Conversation with FYSB Associate Commissioner Kimberly Waller
    In this episode we are thrilled to learn from Kimberly Waller, the Associate Commissioner for the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). Kimberly goes into great detail about the FYSB’s priorities, what effective community-base outreach looks like, and tips on how you can combat youth homelessness locally.
    Transcripts for the Let's Talk Podcast are available at 1800RUNAWAY.org/transcripts
    42 min
  • Let’s Talk: Child Abuse
    For episode 3 we are grateful to have an enlightening conversation with Larel Jacobs (of Childhelp.org) about reporting child abuse, having tough conversations with young people, and why more and more children under the age of 12 are reaching out to crisis service hotlines like Childhelp and National Runaway Safeline.
    Childhelp is a US non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse.
    40 min
  • Let’s Talk: Fenix Youth Project
    In episode 2, we spotlight the winner of our National Runaway Prevention Month 2021 “Shine a Light” Award, the Fenix Youth Project. Led by Executive Director Amber Green, the organization serves youth in eastern Maryland through their 24h youth drop-in-center, and youth organizing group programs. Through this episode, we learn about the mission of the Fenix Youth Project, how they demonstrate true leadership through their vision of young person-centered advocacy, and how their work aligns with what we do at the National Runaway Safeline.
    30 min

About Let's Talk

From the publisher's feed

The Official National Runaway Safeline Podcast