Episode 25: Gina Gist talks Empowering Victims of Domestic Violence/Domestic Assault

Do you or someone you know need help from an abuse (physical, emotional, financial, etc.) situation? Would you even be able to recognize the signs of someone needing an ear or who needs pointed in the right direction? Did you know that there is FREE, confidential help at the Albion Fellows Bacon Center for those in need. "1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc." according to the The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). So chances are that you know someone that this affects. Will you be ready to help? Do you know what to do when someone finally feels brave enough to confide in you?

Gina Gist does a phenomenal job explaining Albion Fellow Bacon Center's history and services. She also tackles the psychology of why a victim might stay, how they work with victims, and how to help as a friend or loved one. This non profit is an invaluable gift in our community protecting and advocating for multiple counties worth of victims. So if you need help, CALL! If you would like to volunteer, CALL! If you would like to donate money, set up a fundraiser, or help cook for their meal train, CALL! https://albionfellowsbacon.org/

1-800-339-7752
Domestic Violence: 1-812-422-5622
Sexual Assault: 1-812-424-7273