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Episode 01

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2025/01/29

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47:34

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Family...

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/10/29

October marked the 40th anniversary of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, a groundbreaking tenet of the federal government's response to domestic violence that continues to support the work of communities and organizations serving survivors and their families.But we're not just celebrating a milestone. This special episode is an opportunity for listeners to learn directly from Director Shawndell Dawson about what's to come from the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services

39:17

This Can't Wait: Take Action for Black Birthing...

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/10/17

Virginia Duplessis brings a depth of wisdom to this episode to discuss the experiences of Black birthing people and the barriers they face in seeking quality health care – and how all of this impacts the safety and well-being of their children. As the Director of the National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Associate Director of Health at Futures Without Violence, a mother, and a doula, Virginia offers multiple perspectives that underscore the need for us all to understand the

31:22

Beyond Awareness: Practicing Meaningful Care for...

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/09/25

We are joined by Amanda Gould with the Los Angeles LGBT Center for part two on working with LGBTQ+ survivors – and more specifically, diving into the experiences of Black transgender survivors. Amanda shares that Black trans women have the highest rates of IPV and simultaneously have many barriers to accessing services. Amanda reminds us that trans people are often turned away from services and shelters and may also be mistreated during intakes and screening, contributing to experiences of trauma.We

40:51

Redefining Reproductive Freedom – What we should all...

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/08/19

In this must-listen conversation with Jennifer Haddad Bell, we lift up the experiences of survivors facing reproductive coercion and the critical role of prevention and early intervention in reproductive health. Gain valuable insights from Jennifer about her work in high schools and on campuses, and her advocacy for comprehensive sexual health education for young individuals. This episode includes actionable guidance for healthcare providers in supporting survivors and invites listeners to challenge

52:14

Implementing Restorative Justice: How to create...

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/07/25

Joining us this month are Elle Roberts and Rebecca Berry from the Domestic Violence Network to share their learnings on restorative justice and working with survivors, communities, and people who cause harm. They discuss the ways intergenerational and historical trauma affect both the survivor and the person who causes harm and how these intersecting experiences of violence impacts their relationships. We dive deeper into the roots of restorative justice and how wisdom in indigenous communities has

33:19

Moving Together Against Gun Violence

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/06/28

What's the boyfriend loophole, and what does Congress have to do with it? And with so much already being said about gun violence in the U.S., what's the value of raising awareness?In this episode, Tiffany Garner from Futures Without Violence answers these questions and more, with a focus on the impacts of gun violence on children and teens, talking to young people about gun violence, and the measures that can help to keep kids safe. This episode also explores how the issue of gun violence is

37:42

Beyond Pride: Practicing Meaningful Care for LGBTQ+...

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/06/28

When domestic violence is one of the most critical health issues that LGBTQ+ communities face, we all have a responsibility to make sure that our queer and trans community members who have experienced DV feel undoubtedly cared for and seen in services, legal representation, policy, and other supports and protections.Amanda Gould from the Los Angeles LGBT Center's National LGBTQ Institute on IPV joins us for our special Pride 2024 episode connecting LGBTQ+ liberation and anti-DV work, discussing the

65:00

Undoing Habits of White Supremacy

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/05/20

In this episode, guests Lonna Davis and Karen Tronsgard-Scott share their insights and experiences in operationalizing and humanizing Tema Okun’s work on dismantling racism and white supremacy culture. Lonna and Karen discuss their personal journeys as white women discovering the impact of their own views, values and principles and continuously pivoting as they strive to be authentic allies to organizations, individuals and communities of color. Tune in to hear their stories and explore

42:40

From Mandated Reporting to Mandated Supporting

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/04/15

Joyce McMillan of JMACforFamilies joins us to put into perspective the history and harms of the child welfare system in the U.S. – particularly the targeting of Black children and families and the impacts on survivors of domestic violence (DV). Tune in for a candid discussion about abolition vs. reform and mandated supporting, and learn immediate steps you or your organization can take to improve safety for children and families.

42:59

Children's Reading Series: My Sister Has Superpowers

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/04/02

This is one of our most moving episodes yet – we invite you to tune in, even if you aren't a parent!Rodney and Denys McFadden share their journey of loving, learning, and storytelling while parenting neurodiverse kids – Journee, who has autism, and her brother, Carter. A book that arose from the family's curiosity, nurturing, and unconditional love, My Sister Has Superpowers is our children's reading spotlight for the month of April.

15:52

Elevating Youth Voices: Lessons from the field

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/02/06

In this mini-episode, William West from the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) shares guidance on how to authentically engage young people on their terms. He discusses learnings from an internal assessment to continue creating meaningful connections and including youth in the work of violence prevention. Rather than defaulting to transactional, extractive, or tokenizing approaches to engagement, William stresses the importance of intentional conversation and deep listening to elevate youth

49:31

Teen Dating Violence & LGBT Youth

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/02/06

If you've ever wondered how to connect with, serve and create safe spaces for LGBT+ teens, you do not want to miss this conversation! In this episode, curated specifically for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Andrew Sta. Ana discusses primary prevention and interventions for LGBT adolescent survivors of dating violence. Andrew also explains why culturally responsive services are so critical and what best practices and policies may look like when serving is a priority.This episode includes

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Supporting LGBTQI+ Survivors of Domestic Violence

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2024/01/12

In this episode, we are joined by Catherine “Cat” Shugrue Dos Santos, Deputy Executive Director for Programs at the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP). Through this conversation, we learn simple and culture-specific ways to partner with and serve LGBTQI+ survivors of domestic violence. Cat generously shares her expertise around meaningful ways to improve services and interventions for survivors. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who wants to better support the LGBTQI+ survivors in

50:33

Let's Talk About Language Justice

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2023/11/16

In this episode, we are joined by Noemi Gonzalez-Rocha and Liliana Herrera, both certified interpreters, licensed trainers, coaches and consultants. Our guests generously share their wisdom and expertise on what it means to practice language justice. Additionally, through this conversation practitioners and organizations will learn what steps they can take to prioritize this aspect of inclusion by ensuring that all services and interventions are delivered in the language of the families they

35:32

Resource Disparities in Puerto Rico; Serving...

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2023/11/16

En este episodio, Vilma Gonzalez de Coordinadora Paz para la Mujer y Romelinda Grullon del Centro de la Mujer Dominicana nos acompañan y comparten el impacto que ha causado las limitaciones de recursos en la isla para los servicios de violencia de género. También discutimos la realidad de trabajar con sobrevivientes incluyendo inmigrantes indocumentados en Puerto Rico.In this episode (Spanish), Vilma Gonzalez of Coordinadora Paz para la Mujer and Romelinda Grullon of the Dominican Women's Center

47:39

DVAM Spotlight: Working with People Who Use Violence

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2023/10/16

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Juan Carlos Areán, who shares his expertise and valuable insight on working with people who use violence (PUV). Juan Carlos discusses how the work has evolved, what is new in the field, and what exciting new practices we can look forward to. Tune in to learn about best practices such as using relational and systemic strategies to develop accountability and encourage positive change. Also shared in this discussion are resources and suggestions on what steps

33:49

DVAM Spotlight: We Need a Cultural Lens on ACEs

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2023/10/16

In this episode, Dr. Rocio Chang discusses Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the connection they have to chronic health conditions, mental illness, and substance use in adulthood. She emphasizes that practitioners working with BIPOC communities can consider culturally relevant experiences that weren’t necessarily considered when ACEs was originally developed in the 1990s by Vincent Felitti and Robert Anda. Some of these considerations include experiences of immigration, institutional racism,

48:48

Summer Pick! Together Unbroken: Stories, Law,...

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2023/08/30

We can't say enough about Sara Block's indispensable new book – an absolute must-read if you are a child welfare professional, domestic violence advocate, attorney or judge, health service provider, or other professional whose work impacts children and families.In this special episode, Sara joins our host, Wendy, for a conversation around the complex intersection of child welfare and domestic violence – the systemic failures, advances, and needed radical transformation of the child welfare system

56:10

The Supreme Court and the Indian Child Welfare Act

PIVOT Towards Promising Futures ·

2023/08/09

Did you know the Supreme Court narrowly upheld the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in June? What does this mean for Indian children and families, tribal sovereignty, and for YOU?Tune in to a conversation with Wendy Mota and Mary Kathryn (MK) Nagle discussing the implications of the ruling – and specific steps you can take to protect #ICWA and defend the rights of children to remain within their cultural communities. Presented by Promising Futures at Futures Without Violence

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