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Lisette Johnson – Surviving Domestic Violence and Gun Violence: Part II

Today Lisette Johnson continues her story of surviving domestic violence and homicide attempt.

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Lisette Johnson – Surviving Domestic Violence and Gun Violence

Today Lisette Johnson guests to tell her story over the next broadcasts. Tune to hear her story and how she impacted changes in gun legislation in Virginia.

Listen to Episode 1 below.. and tune in Friday at 10:00 am to hear Part 2.

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The V Word: Is Rape a Pre-existing Condition?

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The V Word: National Coalition of 100 Black Women

Delta Bowers and Quanda Baker from National Coalition of Black Women talk about how their volunteer driven organization supports survivors of domestic violence and how they educate communities.

National Coalition of 100 Black Women

WRIR 97.3 LPFM

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THE V Word – RHART Program

YWCAA&OTeamToday Rachael Kaufman and Ryan Morris of the YWCA of Richmond return to talk about the RHART program.

 

 

 

 

 

Hospital Accompaniment (R-HART)

The Regional Hospital Accompaniment & Response Team, or R-HART, is an entirely volunteer-based collaborative of advocates who provide support to individuals in the emergency room who have just experienced sexual and intimate partner violence.

The R-HART team of volunteers are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, all year. This team is a collaborative of volunteers from the YWCA Richmond, Safe Harbor and Hanover Safe Place, and serves survivors of all races, sexes, religions, nationalities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In addition to providing emotional support, R-HART volunteers connect survivors with community resources and follow-up services.

For more information about the R-HART program, contact Ellie Minasian, R-HART Coordinator.

YWCA of Richmond

WRIR 97.3 LPFM

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The V Word: Carol Adams Foundation

Today Carol Adams of the Carol Adams Foundation, joins the V Word to talk about the services her foundation provides survivors of domestic violence.

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The V Word: Update on bills through the VA General Assembly session for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

Today Carol gives an update on what bills are progressing through the Virginia General Assembly that impact survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

Agencies tracking these bills and providing opportunities to engage are:

Virginia Legislative Information System

The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance 

 

 

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Trauma Informed Advocacy for Domestic Violence

In today’s V Word, Carol talks about Trauma-Informed Advocacy for Domestic Violence and Mental  Health

 

Links:

WRIR 97.3 FM 

Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance

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Rita Smith – NFL anti-violence education program

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Carol met up with Rita Smith, consultant for the National Football League at the recent End Violence Against Women International Conference in DC. Rita was presenting on her work in the anti-violence field and took time out to speak briefly on what the NFL is doing in response to issues of domestic violence.

 

Links:

WRIR 97.3 FM 

Precise Advisory Group 

 

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