Domestic Violence – How We Might Help

A Series on Gender Based Violence

This series is shared in observance of 16 days of activism, a United Nations campaign which started on November 25th, 2017 on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends this weekend, December 10th, 2017, on Human Rights Day.

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The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children

This series focuses on the impact of domestic violence on the child.

KBCS’s K.D. Hall speaks with Dr. Tracee Parker, from Coalition Ending Gender Based Violence. Dr. Parker is a domestic violence expert who also formerly ran the Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program.

Hall also interviewed Shawn Carter, Ingraham High School football coach, who shares his experience of growing up witnessing domestic violence in his household.

This six-part series focuses on how children coping with the trauma of witnessing abuse, deal with the impact as they transition into adulthood.

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Sexual Abuse Survival: Men

It’s estimated that 1 in 6 men will experience some form of sexual victimization before age 18. Many times it takes years or decades for a survivor to share their story. DJ Burr is a Psychotherapist and sexual abuse survivor. He also produces the podcast, Journey On: Survivors Healing from Sexual Abuse and Assault.

KBCS’s Yuko Kodama spoke with Burr about his experience with a sexual predator and the journey to recovery. (more…)

Interview With a Sexual Abuse Survivor

When people in the public eye are noted as a sex offender in the media, how does the experience impact those who have survived sexual abuse? KBCS’s KD Hall interviews Kristal Clark, a sexual abuse survivor and founder of Rock Paper Scissors. Krtisal shares her view of recent highly publicized events regarding celebrities being accused of sex offences and how she has coped with the trauma of abuse.

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