Sanctuary for Families

Episode 56: en(gender)ed Reflections on the criminal justice system

June 27, 2019 Domestic Violence, en(gender)ed Reflections, Gender (Justice), Gender-Based Violence, Media and Culture, Men and Masculinity, Podcasts, Rape and Sexual Assault, Sexism and Misogyny, Trauma and Abuse

In this “Reflections” episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on episodes on the criminal justice system – Episode 47: Dorchen Leidholdt on incarcerated women and survivors of gender-based violence, Episode 48: Dawn Elizabeth Wilcox of Women Count USA on femicide as a national crisis, Episode 49: Rachel Louise Snyder on “No Visible Bruises” and domestic violence…

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Episode 29: en(gender)ed Reflections on the needs and impact of domestic violence on survivors and children–a look back with our guest, Michael

November 8, 2018 Children, Divorce and Custody, en(gender)ed Reflections, Media and Culture, Podcasts, Rape and Sexual Assault

This is the fourth “Reflections” episode where I examine a series of interviews with my friend, Michael.  He joins me as we reflect back on episodes, 18 (Laura Fernandez of Sanctuary for Families on serving survivor needs and trauma from abuse) and 19 (Lisa Fischel-Wolovick on “Traumatic Divorce and Separation”),  20 (#SurvivorStories with Rosaura Torres Thomas…

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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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