Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change

Empowering Youth

On this episode of Outspoken, our educators discuss what empowering youth looks like and how it helps prevent violence in our communities. Listen now to learn how to effectively empower the youth in your life! 
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Resources 
Stop The Hurt  
Love is Respect 
Safe Bae  
Right to Be  
The Trevor Project  
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources 
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Movie Series: It Ends With Us

Join us on the latest episode of Outspoken as our educators discuss the film, Its Ends with Us. This film has sparked lots of conversations about Domestic Violence and we wanted to take the opportunity to unpack some of the themes that were brought up, how media often depicts abuse, and ways to support survivors. 
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of this podcast episode.
#DVAM #Outspoken #Podcast #NewPodcastAlert #HCWC #ItEndsWithUs #DomesticViolence 
 
Resources 
Stop the Hurt: https://stopthehurt.org/  
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/ 
National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org 
HCWC 24-Hour HELPline 512-396-4357 (HELP) 
HCWC’s 2024 Domestic Violence Take Action! Toolkit: https://stopthehurt.org/download-our-2024-domestic-violence-awareness-month-toolkit/ 
Link to ‘9 Ways to be Accountable When You’ve Been Abusive’ article by Kai Cheng Thom: https://transformharm.org/ca_resource/9-ways-to-be-accountable-when-youve-been-abusive/ 
Adult Safety Plan: https://stopthehurt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-DVAM-Safety-Plan.pdf  
Youth Safety Plan: https://stopthehurt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Youth-Safety-Plan.pdf  
 
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources 
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LGBTQIA Relationships

On this episode of Outspoken, our hosts discuss LGBTQIA relationships, and specific ways they can be healthy and unhealthy. They also explore what it means to support LGBTQIA youth and be better bystanders, so we are all safe in our communities – no matter who you love or how you identify. 
Resources:  
LGBTQIA Relationships: https://stopthehurt.org/lgbtq-relationships/ 
Supporting LGBTQIA Youth: https://stopthehurt.org/providing-support-to-a-vulnerable-population/ 
Dating in the Closet: https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/dating-in-the-closet/ 
Supporting Your Partner Through Transition: https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/supporting-your-partner-through-transition/ 
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources 
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Preventing Child Abuse: Interview with Child Advocacy Center Director

Megan and Kirsten interview HCWC’s Child Advocacy Center Director, Ashley. They discuss misconceptions and myths around child abuse, and what parents and caregivers can do to keep kids safe. 
Resources:  
Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month Toolkit:  
Article on Preventing Child Abuse:  
Why Children may not Disclose: https://stopthehurt.org/why-children-may-not-disclose-abuse/ 
When Child Discloses: https://stopthehurt.org/when-a-child-says-metoo/ 
Mandating Reporting: https://stopthehurt.org/mandated-reporting/ 
Helping Children Process Trauma: https://stopthehurt.org/helping-children-process-trauma/ 
 If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources   
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Emotional Abuse in Relationships

In this episode our hosts discuss emotional abuse. What is it? What is gaslighting? How does emotional abuse relate to boundaries? It’s important to remember that abuse is not just physical. 
Resources: 
https://stopthehurt.org/shining-a-light-on-emotional-manipulation/  
For more information on emotional abuse visit, https://stopthehurt.org/emotional-abuse-not-all-abuse-leaves-bruises/  
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources 
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Episode Rewind: Self-Love, Boundaries, & The Holidays

Join us for this episode rewind as Kiara, Kirsten, Megan, and Claudia discuss showing yourself love during the holidays through self-care, self-affirmations, and a lot of boundary work. #Boundaries #SelfLove #SelfCare #Outspoken #NewPodcastAlert #SocialChange #BeOutspoken  Listen now at stopthehurt.org/outspoken and anywhere you listen to podcasts. 

How to Support Domestic Violence Survivors: Interview with a Children’s Counselor and Advocate

Kirsten interviews HCWC’s Shelter Children’s Counselor, Melainie, and Bilingual Legal Advocate, Diana. They discuss misconceptions and myths around domestic violence, family violence shelters, and what we can do to support survivors.
Resources:
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Toolkit: https://stopthehurt.org/resources/
Article on Emotional Abuse: https://stopthehurt.org/not-all-abuse-leaves-bruises-but-survivors-still-carry-the-scars/
Article on Men as Victims: https://stopthehurt.org/forgotten-victims/
Article on How to Support Someone in an Abusive Relationship: https://stopthehurt.org/how-to-safely-support-someone-in-an-abusive-relationship/
Article on Safely Leaving an Abusive Relationship: https://stopthehurt.org/staying-safe-while-leaving/
Article: “Shining a Light on Emotional Manipulation” https://stopthehurt.org/shining-a-light-on-emotional-manipulation/
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources 
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Misconceptions Mini-Episode: Grooming, Child Abuse, Drag & Trans Youth

Claudia and one of HCWC’s Children’s Counselors discuss misconceptions about trans people, drag performers, grooming and child abuse. They explore how adults can better support LGBTQIA+ youth and be advocates for change. 
Resources:  
The Trevor Project: (866-488-7386) https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860  
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text: 988  
GLSEN: https://www.glsen.org/ 
TENT: https://www.transtexas.org/ 
Trans Youth Equality Foundation: https://www.transyouthequality.org/ 
Equality Texas: https://www.equalitytexas.org/ 
PFLAG: https://pflag.org/ 
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault or harassment and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources    
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Below Deck Down Under: Reality TV & Handling Sexual Assault

Kiara, Kirsten, Claudia, and Megan discuss takeaways from the episode of Below Deck: Down Under that sparked online conversations about sexual assault & harassment, consent, and bystander intervention. Our educators talk about what the show got right about responding to sexual assault & harassment and how we can interact with sexual assault in similar ways in our own communities.
Resources:
Bystander intervention resources: https://righttobe.org/
Below Deck cast break down: https://www.whattowatch.com/features/below-deck-down-under-season-2-cast-meet-the-crew-of-the-northern-sun
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault or harassment and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources 
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Summer Movie Series: Barbie

As a part of the Outspoken Summer Movie Series, Kiara, Kirsten, Claudia, and Megan discuss takeaways from the film, Barbie, and how we can challenge social norms and empower each other. 
Resources: 
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