In this episode, I talk about sexting and sextortion and how these cases are on the rise. I discuss red flags and tactics to look for before falling victim to this, as well as, what to do if you find yourself the victim of sextortion.

For more info visit: missingkids.org, and stopsextortion.org.

During this episode, Trishana Jones and Olivia Bass with the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV) discuss what they see with teen dating violence and best practices for dealing with the issue. They give advice for teens, parents, friends, adults, etc., so that everyone can be educated on the topic and know how best to react if they ever find themselves faced with TDV.

nccadv.org

*Trigger Warning* DV Homicide & Abortion

This week, we have Alex Pyun, Amber Featherson, and Kileem Slayton with LoveSpeaksOut in Mecklenburg County join us to talk about their program and why it's important for teens. Also joining them are two survivors from their Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau, Elena Rogers and Brandy Alexander. Elena is a secondary survivor, losing her sister to a domestic violence homicide just two years ago. Brandy is a survivor who began dating her abuser in high school as teens and has since raised 3 children and left that relationship and has published a book about her life and experiences.

Brandy's website: therealbrandyalexander.com. Here you can info on her book and where to purchase.

*Trigger Warning*: SA, abortion, assault.

The wonderful Tanisha Bagley joins us this week to share her story of survival and how it has shaped her today. You can find more information on Tanisha's work and her book on her website: https://www.tanishamichele.com/.

In this episode, I discuss how to know if you are in an abusive teen relationship; and what to do if you are the victim or if you are the parent of a victim or abusive partner. This episode is great for teens and parents alike to understand this issue and its effects.

Hi everyone! We're back with the same show, just a little restructured and now available on Spotify! In this episode, I talk about the basics of Domestic Violence, the different kinds of abuse, and some hard hitting statistics around the topic. Please feel free to use the Q&A link as mentioned to submit any questions or comments, you can remain completely anonymous!