Monica Daye discusses domestic violence and COVID-19, how now more than ever, people can not leave harmful and abusive situations. It's a hard topic to discuss, but one that we as a nation and a world need to be talking about.
Episode Summary:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Episode start
1:55 - Rob checks in with Jes
3:27 - Jes checks in with Rob
6:53 - Rob warns that this will be a heavy topic
8:04 - Monica joins the conversation
8:17 - Rob frames the conversation
8:58 - Rob references the CNN article
10:13 - Rob introduces Monica and gives some background
12:10 - Jes checks in with Monica
14:39 - Why is StandUp SpeakOut so important?
18:51 - Are you seeing more referrals during the pandemic?
21:19 - Jes talks about codewords for victims to use for help
21:51 - Will we implement a codeword system in the US?
24:25 - What fuels you to do this work?
28:34 - How can we rally around you?
30:44 - Rob and Jes thank Monica
31:54 - Monica thanks Rob and Jes
32:24 - Jes and Rob debrief the conversation
33:52 - Jes introduces Sharon Hirsch
34:27 - Sharon joins the conversation
35:30 - Jes checks in with Sharon
37:27 - Why is your work so essential in our communities?
38:00 - The three main ways Sharon’s work prevents abuse
39:16 - Have you seen the problem worsen during the quarantine?
42:25 - What fuels you to do this work?
43:02 - The trifecta of faith, advocacy, and science
44:42 - How can we rally around you?
47:08 - Jes thanks Sharon
48:21 - Jes and Rob debrief the conversation
Guests:
Monica Daye, founder of StandUp-SpeakOut NC
Sharon Hirsch, President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina
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Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet Homecoming
Rob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network.
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