TW: This episodes covers topics relating to sexual abuse. 

As April is sexual awareness month, we decided to dedicate this episode to the topic of sexual respect, specifically in the context of BIPP (Battering Intervention and Prevention Programs) groups. Audrey Hernandez and Erica Reyna-Brodhag join William and Samantha in this episode, both of whom have worked as BIPP facilitators. Sexual abuse is an aspect of domestic abuse that is often overlooked, which is why discussing it openly in the BIPP group setting is such a valuable exercise. In this episode, Audrey and Erica share some of the deeply ingrained belief systems and behavior patterns that they have witnessed amongst the BIPP group participants they have worked with, and some of breakthroughs that have occurred during the sessions.

Here are some resources from today's episode:

The Duluth Curriculum 

What are BIPPs? 

Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) 

You can also email us at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode.