Safe Keeping

Join SAH Staff as we take a look back at the last 20 years in celebration of our 20th Anniversary! This episode highlights some of SAH staff's favorite memories and hopes for the future of Safe At Home!

Join SAH staff as they discuss how parents, guardians, teachers and school staff can support youth to prevent bullying. Bullying impacts youth of all ages and background. By supporting youth in building their self-esteem and giving them a safe space to talk about concerns with adults, we can prevent bullying from happening and lessen the symptoms for those who are bullied. 

Join Rachel and Gabby as they discuss ways to prepare your child and yourself for going back to school. From easing the first day jitters, to making new friends, to setting achievable goals, they share it all in this episode!

Want to understand more about how one's intersecting identities impact their mental health? Join SAH Staff as we discuss raising awareness about BIPOC Mental Health month and the impacts of different identities on mental health care, access and stigma. 

Wondering how you can spend your summer both binging your favorite shows AND supporting your children and teens in understanding healthy relationships? Join Myra and Gabby as they discuss how popular series can be used as conversation starters in your home! 

Join Safe At Home staff and program staff from partner organization Urban Resource Institute as they reflect on “Denim Day” and sexual assault awareness and prevention activities in middle school programs. Denim Day (April 27th, 2022) is a day of advocacy to promote sexual assault awareness and highlight systemic and individual issues of victim blaming. Tune in to learn more about ways that parents and other adults can support children and youth to build strong foundations for healthy relationships by exploring fundamentals of boundaries and consent.   *Warning: some content may be upsetting to listeners. We ask listeners to take care while listening.

Join SAH Staff and Athalonz CEO, Tim Markison, as he shares the story of his journey to becoming an advocate against child abuse! Tune in to learn more about how you can become an advocate yourself and how you can inspire others. *Warning: some content may be upsetting to listeners, we ask listeners to take care while listening.

¡En este episodio de Safe Keeping, “Como hablar con sus hijos sobre relaciones”, Gabby y Alex explican como empezar una conversación con su hijo/a sobre sus relaciones con amigos y relaciones románticas. Además ofrecen algunos consejos sobre cómo tener estas conversaciones y que decir.  

February is Teen Dating Violence awareness month! Join Rachel, Vanessa and Jennifer as they discuss some of the common red flags that indicate youth might be experiencing TDV. Learn what adults can do to start conversations and support youth in having healthy and happy relationships, both romantic and platonic! 

Join Rachel and Hilda as they discuss the importance behind setting SMART goals that can leave you and your family feeling accomplished and successful!

¡En el cuarto episodio en Español de Safe Keeping, Violencia de Pareja en Poblaciones Inmigrantes, Vianey y Alex identifican los tipos de abuso dentro de la población inmigrante y explican más sobre los derechos de los inmigrantes que son sobrevivientes de violencia de pareja íntima!Además ofrecen información sobre diferentes visas y como puede ser elegible si es un sobreviviente de violencia de pareja íntima y se identifica como inmigrante. 

It's the time of year where many of us are consumed with giving gifts. Have you thought about the best gift that you could give all year round? Join Rachel and Myra as they discuss the importance of the gift of friendship and healthy relationships!

¡En el tercer episodio en Español de Safe Keeping, Paremos el Estigma: Salud Mental, Vianey y Alex explican lo que es la salud mental y un trastorno mental, los tabus que existen y por que es dificil pedir ayuda. Además ofrecen información sobre como ayudar a un ser querido y recursos de salud mental para usted y su familia!

Resilience- the ability to overcome difficult things or challenges; the ability to bounce back. Join Rachel and Alex as they discuss the importance of building resilience and the impact that it has on our mental health. Special guests Rose and Brittney discuss how Safe At Home's Margaret's Place programs support youth in building resilience- and how you can support the youth in your life! 

In honor of #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, join Rachel and special guest, Safe At Home Co-Founder, Ali Torre, as they discuss the importance of raising awareness about DV! Ali shares the history of Safe At Home, the impact our services have had over the years, and the vision for the organization as we continue our mission to end the cycle of violence! Tune in at joetorre.org/podcast Episode 18: Raising Domestic Violence Awareness

¡En el segundo episodio en Español de Safe Keeping, Violencia Domestica 102, Vianey y Alex nos dan más información sobre como se puede presentar la violencia domestica! Únanse con Vianey y Alex mientras ellas hablan más sobre los tipos de abuso en una relación y el rol que la cultura Latina/ Hispana juega en como se presenta y desarolla la violencia de pareja íntima!

Join Rachel from SAH in welcoming Karina Aybar, Psychotherapist and Brides' March Co-organizer, Karina Bernabe, Program Director DWDC Nuevo Amanecer Anti-Domestic Violence Program and Brides' March Co-Organizer, and Maria Lizardo, Executive Director Northern Manhattan Improvement Co. and Brides' March Co-organizer, as they discuss what it means to raise awareness to end domestic violence!  Join the Brides' March on 9/26/2021 in Washington Heights, NYC- visit BridesMarch.com for more information! 

¡Estamos emocionados de presentar el primer episodio en español de Safe Keeping, Violencia Domestica 101! Únense con Gaby y Alex mientras ellas dan una breve introducción para comprender la violencia de pareja íntima, tipos de abuso, y recursos para sobrevivientes.

Have you noticed your child getting nervous about their academic performance? Do you wonder how much pressure your child might be feeling around school? Tune into Safe Keeping's most recent episode to explore how you can support your child's mental health needs as the school year begins!

Understanding the intersections of different identities and how they are impacted by violence is important to being able to end the cycle of violence for everyone. Join Rachel and Vianey as they discuss the nuances of domestic violence within immigrant relationships and how it impacts survivors ability to seek supportive services. *Rachel and Vianey are not attorneys and recommend that anyone seeking legal support speak to an accredited immigration attorney. 

Do you know how you can support youth in your life who have been impacted by bullying? Do you know the warning signs to look for if your child has been bullied? Tune in to Safe Keeping to find out more about Understanding Bullying. 

Sometimes, in relationships there are moments of conflict. Navigating that conflict can determine whether a relationship gets stronger, or takes an even more difficult turn. Join Rachel and Gaby as they explore the importance of communication in conflict resolution for all types of relationships on this episode of Safe Keeping.

Often times, survivors of domestic or intimate partner violence ask themselves "how did I get here?" Sometimes, they may even disclose that looking back, "the signs were all there" and they just didn't see them. Join Rachel and Gaby as they discuss how to identify red flags early on in relationships. While not all red flags indicate an escalation of violence, they can indicate unhealthy relationship patterns that can be addressed early on to prevent ongoing toxic patterns.

Understanding the intersectionalities of identity is necessary to fully appreciate an individual and their experiences. Understanding how these intersectionalities contribute to a person's potential exposure to violence can help you to be a stronger supporter, friend, and ally. Join us as we discuss how particular forms of violence and abuse impact the LGBTQ+ community, and how you can work toward ending the violence.

“She's so CRAZY!” “I think he's bipolar or something.” How many times have you heard this or something similar? Using mental health diagnoses incorrectly or with a negative connotation promote stigma against those experiencing mental health diagnoses or symptoms. Join Rachel and Gaby as they promote Mental Health Awareness through exploration of how language, behaviors and lack of understanding increases stigma around mental health conditions. Learn what you can do to help Stop the Stigma.

“Why don't survivors just leave?” “How does someone let themselves be abused?” These are questions that many people ask about Domestic Violence because they don't understand the dynamic and the impact of the stigma of DV. Join Gaby and Rachel from SAH as they explore how societal stigma around DV can prevent survivors from seeking support. The more you learn the more you can be an upstander and support survivors by creating a safer society.

Looking to educate yourself more on gender roles but don't know where to start? Join Gaby and Rachel as they speak with a very special guest, Troy Vincent, NFL star and Executive Vice President of Football Operations in the NFL. Troy offers his expertise on healthy masculinities, gender roles, and the role men and parents can play in building a better, safer world. 

Did you know April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month? During this month, people across the world come together to raise awareness, especially on Denim Day! Join Rachel and Gaby as they welcome special guest, Isaac, who give an introduction to Denim Day and discusses how youth voices are important in understanding and teaching consent. 

Are you a parent or guardian feeling overwhelmed by all of your pandemic roles? Parenting during Covid-19 has been taken a level that none of us were prepared for. Join Rachel and Gaby from Safe at Home, as they discuss ways to break burnout, rejuvenate yourself, and your family unit in this all new podcast! 

Did you know that domestic violence includes abuse that is more than just physical? Join Gaby and Rachel as they discuss the different types of abuse including financial, emotional, psychological, and more! Listeners will gain a stronger understanding of the nuances of domestic violence and resources to support friends and loved ones who may be survivors. 

Worries about your child starting to date? Want to know how to have open discussions about relationships with your child or teen?Safe Keeping is here to answer those questions and more.  Join Rachel & Gaby from The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation as they discuss tips and tricks to speak with children and teens about creating healthy relationship patterns. 

Could you help a friend experiencing domestic violence? Do you know how to identify warning signs of intimate partner violence? Safe Keeping is here to answer those questions and more.  Join Rachel & Gaby from The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation as they discuss the ins and outs of understanding domestic violence and where you or a loved one can go to get help.