Breaking the Silence Chester County

Breaking the Silence: Chester County--Same Song, Different Tune. Abuse is like a jazz standard: familiar yet constantly shifting.  Today we will be listening to "In a Sentimental Mood" – originally composed by the great Duke Ellington. And alongside this song, we will be talking about a hugely popular concept discussed often in the domestic violence prevention & education field, "The Cycle of Abuse."  

Amelia speaks with Laura Dushkewich, a member of DVCCC's Board of Directors about the organization's Adopt A Family Holiday Giving Program.  

In today's episode, we talk Carousal and community with Lauren McComas from Salt Performing Arts Center.  

Breaking the Silence: Chester County--Same Song, Different Tune. Abuse is like a jazz standard: familiar yet constantly shifting. we are talking today about both the loss of and the process of rebuilding identity following abuse: Once a survivor leaves and starts over. And we will be listening to "Moonlight Serenade" – an immediately recognizable American swing ballad composed by Glenn Miller – with lyrics later added by Mitchell Parish.  

Amelia speaks with Jerry Shearer and Sarah Haines about the faith community response to domestic violence.  

Amelia speaks with Kristen McGee, the Executive Director of Ann's Heart in Phoenixville.  

Breaking the Silence: Chester County--Same Song, Different Tune. Abuse is like a jazz standard: familiar yet constantly shifting. While we listen to various renditions of Sleepwalk, we will be unpacking an issue that has bubbled up to the surface with recent pop-culture-related headlines about domestic abuse: the myth of the perfect victim.  

Bill Mitchell - the author of "When Dating Hurts" joins Amelia to talk about dating violence and his advocacy journey and story - as well as about his book and podcast.  

Amelia and DVCCC Public Education Intern Cinnamon sit down to discuss how domestic violence impacts victims within the LGBTQIA+ community and the unique barriers they face when seeking support.  

Today we discuss conflict resolution - and when arguments in relationships might be unhealthy or abusive.  

Today on Breaking the Silence, we discuss access to transportation and why it is a social justice conversation.  

Breaking the Silence: Chester County – Same Song, Different Tune Abuse is like a jazz standard: familiar yet constantly shifting. Today as we come back from a rainy Memorial Day Weekend, we are focusing on intimidation while listening to a song that feels almost synonymous with the season – despite the cold and rainy start – and that's "Summertime"