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Intersections of Race, Sexual/Gender identity, and Sexual and Domestic violence

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On today’s show, Fatima Smith from YWCA, Craijetta Lewis from Safe Harbor, and Sean Smith from VAVP,  talk about how race, gender identity, and sexual orientation, impacts a survivor of violence.

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You can listen to the episode  here

Resources:

WRIR blog

Safe Harbor

YWCA

VAVP

Domestic Violence and Recovery

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and  in it’s honor  today’s discussion is on domestic violence, recovery and community responses. Our guests today are representatives of agencies providing a range of services to respond to survivors of domestic violence and help them heal and recover. Through their combined efforts, they are creating a more systematic approach to helping our community.

Guests:

Linda Tissiere. Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA of Richmond.

Shawntee Wynn, Director of Sexual and Domestic Violence Services at the YWCA of Richmond

Vanessa Durrant, Director of Counseling and Advocacy at Safe Harbor Shelter in Henrico.

Carolyn Leung, Senior Case Manager from Caritas

Listen to the episode here