Laura's House's Podcast

This a Podcast on restraining orders. During this Podcast will be speaking with Adam Dodge, a legal advocate here at Laura’s House about what victims of domestic violence should know about obtaining a restraining order. We will also discuss the various fundamentals of restraining orders – WHO, WHAT and HOW, and practical considerations for restraining orders including paperwork, evidence and the hearing.

In this Podcast, we will define abuse, police involvement, emergency protective orders and temporary restraining orders. Please note that Laura’s House is not a law firm, and this information is mean to be a resource only.

NOTICE TO LISTENERS: The information contained in this podcast is not intended to serve as legal advice or as a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of any particular legal matter. It is recommended that you consult with local domestic violence resources or an attorney before filing for a restraining order.

In this installment of the Laura's House Podcast series, Adriane Nada, a Domestic Violence Clinical Educator at Laura’s House, and Marissa Presley, Laura’s House Prevention and Education Specialist will talk about Teen Dating Violence and the Parent’s Point of View.

Often, parents do not recognize the signs for teen dating violence, and misinterpret behavior as rebellion or acting out. During this Podcast Karen L., a mom who sought help for her teen daughter assuming she was just being rebellious, will share her testimony about how she came to realize her daughter was in an abusive relationship. This podcast will also offer advice and resources for parents who suspect their child is being abused by a dating partner.

In this installment of our series, we will be speaking with Andrea McCallister, Director of Events and Communications here at Laura’s House about the Laura’s Legacy Society, a deferred giving program that honors those caring and visionary individuals who are making a contribution to the future of Laura’s House.

Amy Borst, Clinical Director for Laura's House, and Wayne Pinnell, Laura's House Board Member and Chairman of the Cornerstone Capital Campaign provide an update on Laura's House for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This segment originally aired on KSBR Radio on Monday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Welcome to the Laura’s House Podcast series. In this installment of our series, we will be speaking with Adriane Nada, a Domestic Violence Clinical Educator here at Laura’s House about the definition of love, and how it relates to domestic violence issues. In order to recover from domestic violence, one must learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy love. The question then arises, how can we begin to educate our clients on the differences without first defining and exploring the concept of love… especially when those that have experienced abuse claim to have been drawn to the abuser in the first place because of love? How can one trust love in the future when it has been so deceptive in the past?

In this installment of our series, we will be speaking with Adriane Nada, a Domestic Violence Clinical Educator here at Laura’s House about the domestic violence in the workplace. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control found that victims of severe intimate violence lose nearly 8 million days of paid work – the equivalent of more than 32,000 full time jobs and almost 5.6 million days of household productivity each year. Adriane will talk with us more about why this is happening, and what resources are available to those impacted by domestic violence, as well as their employers, to help mitigate its effect on the workplace.

Pregnant women are 60% more likely to be abused than non-pregnant women. In this installment of our Podcast series, Adriane Nada, a Domestic Violence Clinical Educator with Laura's House will explain more about why this is true, and the impact that Domestic Violence has on pregnant women and their unborn children.

In this installment of the Laura's House Podcast series, we will learn more about “Healing from the Body Up,” a therapeutic technique based on inspiring interventions that address general and specific traumas experienced by those impacted by domestic violence.

In this installment of our Podcast series, we will discuss some of the dangers posed by “texting” when it comes to teen dating violence, learn about the signs that parents can use to identifying whether their teen is in an abusive relationship, and find out more about how the Laura’s House Healthy Emotions and Attitudes in Relationships for Teens (H.E.A.R.T.) program is helping to educate teens, and prevent dating violence before it starts.

For victims of domestic violence, health care is a lifeline. In this installment of our series, we will be discussing how the passage of the “Affordable Healthcare Act of 2010” helps women, particularly those who are victims of domestic violence, ensure that they have access to health care coverage when they need it most.

In this Podcast, Francis Olaveson, a Laura's House shelter staff member, will share share highlights from the “Domestic Violence Counts 2009” survey, a 24-hour census of Domestic Violence Shelters and Services, produced by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV). The goal of the 24-hour census was to gather an unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services within a single day.

Laura’s House is a community-based non-profit organization that empowers individuals and families to lead violence-free lives. We offer a comprehensive range of services including safe refuge for women and children escaping violent homes. We also offer legal support services, counseling, community education, and prevention workshops for teens on healthy relationships and dating violence.

Our mission is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.

Hemali Shah discusses "Parent Alienation Syndrome" or PAS, its definition and origins, and why PAS is so detrimental for women and their children who are trying to rebuild their lives after fleeing an abusive home.

This podcast will share recent statistics; the problems associated with the PAS theory; and ways that PAS is misused by the courts. We will also share how PAS can impact abused women going through divorce or custody cases, and the economic impact it has on women and their children.

Laura’s House is a community-based non-profit organization that empowers individuals and families to lead violence-free lives. We offer a comprehensive range of services including safe refuge for women and children escaping violent homes. We also offer legal support services, counseling, community education, and prevention workshops for teens on healthy relationships and dating violence.

Laura’s House is a community-based non-profit organization that empowers individuals and families to lead violence-free lives. We offer a comprehensive range of services including safe refuge for women and children escaping violent homes. We also offer legal support services, counseling, community education, and prevention workshops for teens on healthy relationships and dating violence.

In this installment of the Laura's House Podcast series, we will be speaking with Lily Habte, a therapist at Laura’s House, about the effects of domestic violence on children.

Studies have estimated that between 10 and 20 percent of children are at risk for exposure to domestic violence. Family violence creates a home environment where children live in constant fear, and children who witness family violence are impacted in ways that are similar to children who are physically abused. Additionally, children exposed to domestic violence at home are more likely to develop social, emotional, psychological and/or behavioral problems than those who are not. Recent research indicates that children who witness domestic violence show more anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger and temperament problems than children who do not witness violence in the home.

Nadia Islam, Director of Client Programs for Laura's House talks with Janeane Bernstein, host of "Momz Rock the House" about Laura's House, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and how the community can become more involved in supporting Laura's House.

Laura’s House is a community-based non-profit organization that empowers individuals and families to lead violence-free lives. We offer a comprehensive range of services including safe refuge for women and children escaping violent homes. We also offer legal support services, counseling, community education, and prevention workshops for teens on healthy relationships and dating violence. For more information, visit www.laurashouse.org.

Laura’s House is a community-based non-profit organization that empowers individuals and families to lead violence-free lives. We offer a comprehensive range of services including safe refuge for women and children escaping violent homes. We also offer legal support services, counseling, community education, and prevention workshops for teens on healthy relationships and dating violence.

Through the Legal Guardians program, Laura’s House partners with law firms to provide effective legal assistance to victims of domestic violence and their families. Laura’s House works with it law firm partners to offer comprehensive training surrounding the legal issues associated with domestic violence, to the lawyers who are providing pro bono legal assistance to those in need.

Because Laura’s House clients need a voice in the legal system, our Legal Guardians program can not only change the lives of the victims of domestic violence, but also change local and global perceptions surrounding domestic violence.

For the Legal Guardians program to succeed in its mission, we need the financial assistance of law firms.

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