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When you want to prevent something, it is important to know what the root causes of it are. But, unless you know what prevention looks like, you might not be able to address that root cause as effectively. This week Shawn and Amanda discuss what prevention is and give different tools that can be used when working in prevention.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected] or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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Having a partner experience a sexual assault is nothing we ever plan for but knowing how to respond to the disclosure and how to assist in their healing journey can go a long way! We sat down with the author of "When Your Partner Says #MeToo", Shaun Hamilton, to discuss this very topic as he shares his successes and mistakes while helping his partner.

For more about Shaun visit his website shaunhamilton.com or find him on Instagram at @realshaunp. You can find his book HERE on Amazon or wherever books are sold.

Kristin's TedTalk can be found HERE.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected] or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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From strip clubs, to pornography, to escorting and prostitution, many of us are aware of the size of sex industry yet most of us don't know what its like inside of it. How does the sex industry thrive? Who does it target? And what is life like during and after being apart of it? Well that's what we a discussing this week with special guest Hannah Spanke. Hannah spent nearly 8 years of her life in the sex industry and is now a Somatic Attachment Therapist, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, Licensed Authentic Tantra Practitioner, and Life Coach!

You can find out more about Hannah on Instagram and Tik Tok, as well as at her website www.hannahspanke.com!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected] or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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When Clare was a teenager, she was groomed by her neighbor into a sexual relationship. Unfortunately, many other teens have experiences similar to Clare, but it is her mission to use her story to help others. Join us as we hear Clare's story,  her healing journey, and about her mission to help others recognizing the early red flags of grooming.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected] or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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With the Department of Justice seeing an increase in reports of financial sextortion, we felt like it was time to cover it! Just us as we discuss what it is, who does it, who gets targeted, and how parents can recognize potential harm!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected] or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

References and Articles:
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
FBI Report

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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Entering into a domestic violence shelter can be scary when you don't know what to expect. This week we sit down with Program Director Amanda Johnson to help demystify the process and discuss what its like entering into a domestic violence shelter.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected] or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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We made a lot of episodes this year and met some amazing people along the way! Find out which episodes were our favorites and why in this short wrap up episode for 2022! Thank you all for listening this past year and we hope you'll continue to join us in 2023 as we work toward breaking the silence that comes with conversations on domestic and sexual violence!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected] or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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When talking about the impacts of abuse, the spiritual impacts are often overlooked. That's why we have invited author and sexual assault victim advocate Emily Bernath to discuss how abuse can impact someone's faith and how they can go about healing their faith.

For more on Emily, check out her website, emilybernathauthor.com, or find her on her socials here: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To find Emily's book series, The Broken Lenses series, click here.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected] or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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Many men both experience violence from men and commit violence against men, but why is that? Is there a better way? This week we sat down with author Brad Mewhort to discuss some reason why men commit violence, how we change that, and how we can heal from either perpetrating or receiving violence.

Brad offers individual online sessions and men’s groups to help those looking to heal from violence. You can find out more about his work and his book at peacefulmanbook.com. 

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected] or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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Domestic and sexual violence and homelessness often go hand in hand. Those who experience homelessness are more likely to experience domestic or sexual violence and visa versa. With November being Homeless Awareness Month, Shawn and Amanda chat about homelessness, the different types, those most at risk, and what we can do to address it.

If you would like more information on homelessness, head to Nationalhomeless.org! If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, head to the Homeless and Housing Resource Center website, hhrctraining.org!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected] or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.