CAP Presents: A Morning Cup of Advocacy

Good morning, Charles County! It's been a while! We're here to let you know what we've been up to, and to talk about runaway and homeless youth. Resources mentioned in this episode: National Runaway Hotline- federally-designated national communication system for runaway homeless youth and their families: 1800-Runaway (1800runaway.org) Locally, YESS of Charles County- http://yessofcc.org/services/ CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Good morning, Charles County! Welcome back! Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Erica and Nichole give you some updates on what CAP has been up to, and more on domestic violence, the cycle of abuse and how to help those who need it. Angel Tree- If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044FA5AA2CA7FA7-capangel CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Good morning, Charles County! Welcome back! Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Erica and Nichole give you some updates on what CAP has been up to, and some statistics on domestic violence. Angel Tree- If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044FA5AA2CA7FA7-capangel CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Good morning, Charles County! Today, Erica and Nichole tell you a bit about Address Confidentiality, before an interview with our Executive Director, Annette Gilbert-Jackson. CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Good morning, Charles County! This is the last of two episodes on survivors of childhood abuse. Relating to this week's episode: Tri-County Youth Services Bureau, for child survivors of child abuse- (301) 609-9887 Center for Children, for child survivors of abuse- (301) 645-1837 If you believe a vulnerable adult may be abused or neglected, report to Charles County DSS, Adult Protective Services. Department of Social Services if you need to report at (301) 392-6739 CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline (You can also call us if you are an adult survivor of childhood abuse) - (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Good morning, Charles County! This is one of two episodes on survivors of childhood abuse. Be sure to tune in for part two next week! Relating to this week's episode: Tri-County Youth Services Bureau, for child survivors of child abuse- (301) 609-9887 Center for Children, for child survivors of abuse- (301) 645-1837 If you believe a vulnerable adult may be abused or neglected, report to Charles County DSS, Adult Protective Services. Department of Social Services if you need to report at (301) 392-6739 CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline (You can also call us if you are an adult survivor of childhood abuse) - (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Good morning, Charles County! This week, Erica and Nichole talk about boundaries- tips about healthy boundaries and what to do if someone doesn't respect yours. CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Good morning, Charles County! This week, Erica and Nichole discuss how domestic violence and sexual assault affect survivors in the LGBTQ+ community. Resources for LGBTQ+ Survivors- PFLAG Leonardtown, located in St. Mary's County but they do represent all of Southern Maryland. PFLAG Leonardtown is an all volunteer organization run by parents, family members, LGBTQ+ individuals, and their friends. Each of us came for help, found support, and joined the organization to assist others on their journey to acceptance. The PFLAG National organization provides assistance to over 500 independent chapters nationwide. https://www.pflagleonardtown.org/ The LGBT National Help Center provides "free and confidential telephone and internet peer-counseling, information and local resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning callers throughout the United States." https://www.glbthotline.org/ National Center for Transgender Equality- NCTE is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgender people. https://transequality.org/ The Network/L.A. Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, BDSM, polyamorous, and queer communities. Rooted in anti-oppression principles, our work aims to create a world where all people are free from oppression. We strengthen our communities through organizing, education, and the provision of support services. http://tnlr.org/en/ The Show Me Love, DC! campaign raises awareness about healthy relationships and provides resources for LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence. https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/Show-Me-Love-DC-113191848698546/ CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Good morning, Charles County! This week, Erica and Nichole discuss how domestic violence and sexual assault affect communities and survivors of color. Resources relating to this week's episode: Women of Color Network 1-800-537-2238 www.wocninc.org Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community 1-877-643-8222 www.dvinstitute.org National Latino Network for Healthy Families and Communities 1-651-646-5553 www.nationallatinonetwork.org National Indigenous Women's Resource Center 855-649-7299 www.niwrc.org Asian and Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence 1-415-954-9988 www.apiidv.org CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Good morning, Charles County! This week, Erica and Nichole talk about why someone would stay in an abusive relationship, what it takes to leave and what to do next. Angel's Watch Shelter (Charles County)- (301) 274-0680 CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Good morning, Charles County! This week, Erica and Nichole give a breakdown of the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), it's history, and step by step how it works as a tool to decrease the amount of homicides related to domestic violence. For more on the LAP/to see the mentioned TED Talk with Dave Sargent, click the link below. https://lethalityassessmentprogram.org/2018/10/19/lap-ted-talk/ You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Good morning, Charles County! This week, Erica and Nichole talk a while about what makes a healthy relationship and some warning signs you should look for, to recognize if a relationship is unhealthy. Since it's still Mental Health Month, here's a link to Mental Health America, where you can take free mental health screenings online. https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Welcome back! May is Mental Health Month, so we wanted to give you an episode all about how important it is to ensure you're taking care of your mind. Erica and Nichole give some statistics, and information that may help you. Take free mental health screenings at Mental Health America- https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Good morning! In this episode, Erica and Nichole talk about the ins and outs of our 24/7 crisis hotline, answering some questions you may have. Be sure to listen until the end, this week we feature our first guest- our hotline supervisor, A'Lyce Bowman. CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

Welcome back! In this episode, Erica and Nichole give some background on peace & protective orders. What is the difference? Why would you need a protective order? What should you do if the aggressor contacts you once an order is granted? Answers to these questions and more! Tune in. CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/

In this introductory episode of our podcast, Erica and Nichole introduce themselves, discuss Center for Abused Persons' services in Charles County, and give some insight as to why they feel it's important to do the advocacy work that they do. CAP's 24/7 Crisis Hotline- (301) 645-3336 You can find Center for Abused Persons on social media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centerforabusedpersons/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/CAP_Charles Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/centerforabusedpersons/ And finally, for updates/events/more on our services- check out our website. https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/