This week's episode of Prevention Perspective is all about tips for parents and caregivers about talking to their teens about relationships! Before the school year starts is a great time to have a conversation about the different relationships that your kids are having. Tune in for some tips and questions for self-reflection that can help guide the conversation!

If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273.

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Our guest on Prevention Perspective this week is none other than the WCA's own Chris Davis! Our episodes this month are going to all be geared toward parents and how to support the teens and young adults in their lives. We discuss with Chris ways parents can effectively communicate with teens and spark meaningful conversations about relationships!

If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273.

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This week on the Prevention Perspective, we are talking with Laura, Philanthropy Manager for the WCA! Laura is originally from England, where she previously worked in positions doing violence prevention and education. We discuss the similarities and differences between prevention practices, and dreaming of a worldwide violence prevention network!

If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273.

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This week on the Prevention Perspective, we are talking with Deborah, Financial Empowerment Educator for the WCA. Finances can be a difficult topic for people to discuss, and unfortunately can be used as a means to control someone in an abusive relationship. Listen to hear about how becoming financially empowered can ultimately prevent violence and create healthier communities!

Find more information about the WCA's Financial Empowerment Program here: https://www.wcaboise.org/get-help/financial-empowerment/

If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273.

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June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! This week on the Prevention Perspective, we are joined by Hannah G. from the Elmore County Domestic Violence Council to talk about supporting LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals and ways to be an authentic ally!

Material referenced in this episode:
National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2021 (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2021/)

If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273.

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We are back this week with the second part of our series with Caitlin and Jenn, two of the amazing counselors at the WCA, talking about the connections between mental health and violence prevention.

Material referenced in this episode: 

• "Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" by Lundy Bancroft. 
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html.

If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This week on the Prevention Perspective, we are joined by Caitlin and Jenn, two of the amazing counselors at the WCA, to talk about the connections between mental health and violence prevention. This is part one of a two-part series, so be sure to come back for the next installment! 

Material referenced in this episode: "Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" by Lundy Bancroft

If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273.

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We're talking about all things prevention and outreach on this week's episode of Prevention Perspective! We are joined by Becca, Outreach Specialist for the WCA, to talk about the similarities and differences between outreach and prevention, and how it's important that an organization do both to create long-lasting community change!

If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273.

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In this episode of the Prevention Perspective, two WCA Youth REPs join us to discuss the things they think are most important for their peers to know about sexual violence and the resources that are available to teens.

If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273.

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In this episode of the Prevention Perspective, we continue the conversation about Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual violence is an issue that impacts so many of our friends, neighbors and loved ones. It's on all of us to work toward creating a culture where sexual violence is not tolerated and all survivors are believed and supported!

If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273.

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