In this episode of the Tell Me Más podcast, host Victor Cornejo sits down with Jan Langbein, CEO of Genesis Women's Shelter, for an insightful conversation about domestic violence. Jan shares the mission behind Genesis and why raising awareness in the community is so vital. Together, they dive into the different forms of abuse, the root causes that make domestic violence so common, and the importance of openly discussing these issues.

In This Episode:

00:00 Understanding Domestic Violence: A Hidden Epidemic

13:04 The Role of Community and Awareness in Combatting Abuse

26:04 Cultural Perspectives on Domestic Violence

28:10 Legal and Societal Challenges in Addressing Domestic Violence

29:07 The Second Amendment and Domestic Violence

31:31 Divorce Laws and Domestic Abuse

34:27 The Violence Against Women Act

41:21 Preventing Domestic Violence

46:31 Intervening in Domestic Violence Situations

53:39 Supporting Domestic Violence Organizations

Resources:

The Genesis Women's Shelter
Call or Text 214-946-4357 for support

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