domestic abuse

Episode 19: Lisa Fischel-Wolovick on “Traumatic Divorce and Separation” and its effects on families and children

August 24, 2018 Children, Divorce and Custody, Domestic Violence, Gender-Based Violence, Image, Podcasts, Policy, Trauma and Abuse

On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Lisa Fischel-Wolovick, an attorney who has represented battered women for almost thirty years. She is also the author of numerous publications including her recent book: Traumatic Divorce and Separation:  The Impact of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse in Custody and Divorce, just recently published by Oxford Univ. Press, this…

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Episode 18: Laura Fernandez of Sanctuary for Families on serving survivor needs and trauma from abuse

August 23, 2018 Divorce and Custody, Domestic Violence, Gender (Justice), Gender-Based Violence, Image, Media and Culture, Podcasts, Sexism and Misogyny

On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Laura Fernandez, the Clinical Director at Sanctuary for Families, a leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence in New York City.  At Sanctuary, Laura provides leadership, management, and strategic direction for all clinical services citywide, including…

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Episode 16: en(gender)ed Reflections on the “Family Court” series–a look back with our guest, Michael

August 9, 2018 Children, Divorce and Custody, Domestic Violence, Gender-Based Violence, Podcasts

Greetings en(gender)ed listeners: This is the second “Reflections” episode where I examine a series of interviews with my friend, Michael.  He joins me as we reflect back on episodes, 7 (Nancy S. Erickson), 9 (Joan Meier), 10 (Barry Goldstein), 11 (Kathleen Russell), the first set of episodes on the first family court crisis.  Michael and…

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Episode 14: Ben Atherton-Zeman on teaching feminism and undoing sexism through drama

July 27, 2018 Feminism, Gender (Justice), Gender-Based Violence, Image, Media and Culture, Men and Masculinity, Podcasts, Prevention, Sexism and Misogyny

On today’s episode, our guest is Ben Atherton-Zeman, a public speaker and comedic performer on issues of violence prevention.  His one man show, “Voices of Men” has been performed in over 46 states and around the world, including four continents.  Ben has spoken and performed at military installations, colleges, high schools, public theatres, conferences, houses…

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Episode 12: Tom Digby on Men, Masculinity and Heterosexual Love

July 12, 2018 Children, Domestic Violence, Feminism, Gender (Justice), Gender-Based Violence, Image, Media and Culture, Men and Masculinity, Podcasts

On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Tom Digby, author of Love & War: How Militarism Shapes Sexuality and Romance. The book, Love and War, provides a new way to view heterosexual love, as well as the impact of misogyny in the everyday lives of men and women. Tom’s work has been widely shared…

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