Table Talks with New Directions

1 in 10 teens in Knox County have experienced physical dating violence. This is far too many. Join us every Tuesday in February to hear the teenage perspective about what exactly it takes to end teen dating violence. 

In part one of this series of Table Talks, we begin to address one of the most frequently asked questions- Why do survivors stay in abusive relationships? Music: Without You by Avicii

In this episode of Table Talks, we will talk to Julia Armstrong, who is New Directions’ Evening Advocate and Art Therapy Intern. Listeners will gain an inside look into what exactly Art Therapy is, and the importance of offering Art Therapy to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Music 🎶: Without You by Avicii

Leaving an abusive relationship is scary. Using your voice as a survivor to speak out against relationship violence can be even scarier. In this episode of Table Talks: Survivor Speaks, we will hear from Sarah, a survivor. Listeners will gain an inside look into what it means to be a survivor of domestic violence, the courage it takes to leave an abusive situation, and the resilience to be able to...

In this episode of Table Talks, we will talk to Jackie Pack, New Directions’ Legal Advocate. Listeners will gain an inside look into our legal system and the importance of offering emotional support to survivors of domestic violence. Music 🎶: Without You by Avicii

In this episode of Table Talks, we will talk to Katie Steel, New Directions’ Youth Advocate. Listeners will gain an inside look at how domestic violence affects youth and the services and resources offered to children affected by domestic violence. Music 🎶: Without You by Avicii

In this episode of Table Talks, we will talk to Lindsey Lamp, New Directions’ Prevention Coordinator. Listeners will gain an inside look into the world of prevention work, and the different prevention programs New Directions offers to students, teachers, and community members. Music 🎶: Without You by Avicii

In this episode of Table Talks, we will talk to Bailey Sapp, New Directions’ Shelter Advocate. Listeners will gain an inside look into our domestic violence shelter and the services and resources offered to survivors of domestic violence. Music 🎶: Without You by Avicii