"This week's podcast focuses on cyberstalking, the repeated use of electronic communications to frighten or harass someone. Join us as we discuss statistics, tactics used by cyberstalkers, and the story of Christine Belford."

The Dillon County Center discusses how January marks the 17th annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM), an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking.  Additionally, this episode will discuss the beliefs and facts about abuse.

The Darlington team talks about domestic violence and the holidays, the pandemic lockdown, and recognizing volunteers while socially distancing.  

We discuss unrealistic holiday expectations, financial pressures, and increased alcohol consumption raising stress levels that can contribute to incidents of domestic violence.  Also discussed were ways to avoid these factors and how to get help should someone experience a violent situation, especially during a time when personal interaction is limited or restricted due to COVID.

The real spirit of Christmas can be found through a serving heart. I often have to remind people that we were created to serve one another and, we all need a little help from time to time because no one is meant to go through life alone. If life has given you blessings, it's important to share those with your community. 

When people find out I worked with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse, they ask me what does that entails and what can they do to help. I tell them to serve the people in their community by finding out the need and supplying it or connect with an organization that's already providing the services. 

Come listen to how you can spread the Spirit of Christmas, all year. 

Podcaster: Wendy Charles, Marion County Volunteer Coordinator 

Come listen to our interview with Madalyn Ard, Miss Clemson USA 2021 as she talks about her personal experience with domestic violence and her platform to spread the message of what love is and is not. 

This podcast takes the listener on a journey of Connecting, Contributing, Collaborating, and Communicating. Challenges the listener to stretch their thoughts of contributing to a worthy cause.

A discussion about the history of Domestic Violence, illustrating how the country has been slow to respond to the needs of victims, through the enactment of laws, legislation, and the creation of victim service programs.  With a focus on exploring ways to find a solution to ending violence by creating programs that are proactive instead of reactive.

This is a quick podcast to give you tips and resources on how to support friends and family members who may be living in the home with an abuser during these uncertain times. 

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