Genesis The Podcast

Genesis Women's Shelter & Support offers domestic violence services to everyone who identifies as a woman. To improve access to services for all intimate partner violence survivors in need of safety, shelter & support, Genesis The Podcast is launching a Pride Month Podcast Series focused on intimate partner violence (IPV) in LGBTQIA+ relationships. Each episode in this series is a dia...

Genesis Women's Shelter & Support offers domestic violence services to everyone who identifies as a woman. To improve access to services for all intimate partner violence survivors in need of safety, shelter & support, Genesis The Podcast is launching a Pride Month Podcast Series focused on intimate partner violence (IPV) in LGBTQIA+ relationships. Each episode in this series is a dia...

Genesis Women's Shelter & Support offers domestic violence services to everyone who identifies as a woman. To improve access to services for all intimate partner violence survivors in need of safety, shelter & support, Genesis The Podcast is launching a Pride Month Podcast Series focused on intimate partner violence (IPV) in LGBTQIA+ relationships.  Each episode in this series is a di...

Genesis Women's Shelter & Support offers domestic violence services to everyone who identifies as a woman. To improve access to services for all intimate partner violence survivors in need of safety, shelter & support, Genesis The Podcast is launching a Pride Month Podcast Series focused on intimate partner violence (IPV) in LGBTQIA+ relationships.  Each episode in this series is a di...

Brain injuries among victims of domestic violence are not typically incidents that make headlines like those of concussions sustained by professional athletes or military veterans. Rather these injuries and the intimate partner violence they stem from are often underreported, under researched, and lack investment for improved methods of diagnosis and robust treatment options from the medical commu...

Research on domestic violence includes decades of collected data that offer more than just statistics about abuse. Included in this collective information are the documented motivations of abusers, knowledge about the dynamics of intimate partner violence, and so much more. We investigate this compendium of information through the lens of a personal story revealing what could have been done to pre...

Established in 1897, Jewish Women International (JWI) has evolved over its 125-year history into a global leader for women’s empowerment. The organization’s 2021 National Needs Assessment of Domestic Abuse in the Jewish Community revealed that Jewish communities in the United States are substantially lacking in safe shelter, legal services, acknowledgement, support, and more. On par with the natio...

The Genesis Annual Luncheon is April 14, 2022 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets, sponsorships, tables and raffle tickets are going quickly but there is still time to get yours and support the critical mission of Genesis Women's Shelter & Support providing safety, shelter and support for women who have experienced domestic violence, and to raise awareness regarding its cause, prevalence and impact...

Now in its 17th year, the Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW) will take place May 23-26, 2022 in Dallas Texas. The first conference of its kind, CCAW is focused on practical solutions that successfully resolve crimes of gender-based violence and is the ideal education and training opportunity for prosecutors, advocates and law enforcement. This year's event will feature 200-plus session...

Approximately 6 million people in the U.S. experience stalking each year with the largest majority of victims being women between the ages of 18-24. Stalking is characterized by a pattern of behavior or unwanted attention that causes victims to feel fear or mental anguish and is a crime in all 50 states and every jurisdiction in America. We take a deep dive on this subject with attorney Elaina Rob...

If you’ve ever attempted to buy a car or make any large purchase that requires financing you have likely worked through the challenging process of getting a loan at a rate and price you can afford. Now imagine that process for a woman who left an abusive relationship and is starting over in every way, especially financially. Or for a person who has difficulty keeping a job due to lack of reliable...

Ann Lowe, Ruby Bridges, Harriet Tubman, and Cassandra Wesley are just a few of the history-making black women Genesis is celebrating throughout the month of February. We explore Black History Month at Genesis through the lens of diversity and inclusion, and we announce the long-awaited opening day of a new Genesis location in South Dallas that will serve their unique needs. And get your calendar r...

Trauma therapy is constantly evolving and so is the team at Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support through an emerging program of new treatment modalities that keep pace with both trauma experiences and responses. This episode explores the work of up-and-coming researcher and doctoral candidate Nadien Albanna whose personal connection to occupational therapy led to her career in that field as well...

Recy Taylor, Rosa Parks, Relisha Rudd - more than just names and stories, these are women and girls whose lives were upended by violence. And there are countless other black women and girls who experience similarly horrifying incidents. In this episode we explore the history of violence against black women and girls in America, the lack of services available to them, and the solutions that are nec...

Situational Awareness is the broad idea of understanding your surroundings and how you will respond to them. For many of us, especially women, we are taught about situational awareness through self-defense behaviors- venture out in pairs, hide our keys in our hands, carry pepper spray or a whistle, or take a personal self-defense course. But there is more to the idea of situational awareness than...

Two-thirds of mass shootings in the U.S. are committed by perpetrators with a history of domestic violence.  A recent report from the Office of Justice Programs’ National Criminal Justice Reference Service explores the connection between domestic violence and mass shootings offering both findings as well as opportunities for improving prevention and response. Jan Langbein and Jordyn Lawson of Gene...

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and we dive into the details of human trafficking and related criminal activity with expert Janet Jensen, founder of The Jensen Project. Through a unique partnership focused on no-cost civil legal representation for women who experience violence from an intimate partner, Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support and The Jensen Project serve the most pressi...

Abuse by withholding food and proper nutrition is a highly manipulative tactic that can often go undetected among women and children experiencing domestic violence. Trauma-informed services at Genesis include a nutrition program that addresses food insecurity through healthy meals, relationship building, and the restoration of power and control to women and children all with the intention of heali...

Domestic violence shelters remain fully functional 24/7, 365 days of the year - even during the holidays. And just because Genesis clients are in a shelter over the holidays, that doesn’t mean they can’t celebrate, have fun and wait up for Santa! Jan Langbein, CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support has been ringing in the new year at Genesis for 30 years. She’s here to tell us all about holi...

Similar to mindfulness, intentional activity can establish purpose and renewed enthusiasm for living. For survivors of domestic violence, redefining purpose after an abusive relationship is a crucial step in healing and moving forward. To encourage that healing and facilitate client progress in purposeful living, Genesis recently launched an occupational therapy program that complements its suppor...

Trauma from domestic violence is real and among the top concerns expressed by Genesis clients. In response to their needs, Genesis provides a comprehensive clinical counseling program to heal that trauma and restore hope to women and children. Ruth Guerreiro, senior director of clinical services at Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, joins the conversation to discuss the importance of applying...

Génesis está disponible las 24 horas del día para llamar o mandar un mensaje en ambos idiomas inglés y español. Escuche la versión en español que le indica cómo contactar a Génesis Women’s Shelter y Support, un refugio y apoyo para mujeres.   (Genesis is available 24/7 by call or text in both English and Spanish. Listen for the Spanish-only version of how to reach Genesis Women's Shelter &amp...

October and November have been some of the deadliest months of the year for women in Texas. We dive into some of the recent cases around the state and highlight the needs for new policies and opportunities that support the safety of women. We also follow up on last month’s conversation about strangulation and discuss its effects in-depth with Jan Langbein and Jordyn Lawson of Genesis. Specifically...

For many, the holidays are a time of joy and peace and spending time with family and friends. But for women living in abusive relationships, holiday time can be a slippery slope that requires careful planning and thoughtful action steps in order to stay safe. Genesis' own Jordyn Lawson, LPC, joins the show to discuss how women, and those who care about them, can safely navigate the holidays a...

The Hospitality Alliance of Dallas, Texas recently formed the Hospitality Coalition Against Domestic Violence (HCADV), an organization that is taking a stand for women in abusive situations. CEO Kevin Lillis and Genesis' own Amy Norton provide details on the HCDAV - how it works, who it helps and why all hospitality venues have an obligation to support patrons who feel threatened by a partner...