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The SAFE Word is the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance, a nonprofit in Austin, Texas dedicated to stopping violence and abuse. We talk to experts in the violence prevention field to better understand the complexities of domestic violence, sexual assau


    • Jun 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    SAFE Word 16 - Futures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 36:25


    From favorite Austin restaurants to innovative ways to support survivors, our SAFE Futures team shares their insights on the latest episode of the SAFE Word podcast. Learn more about SAFE at www.safeaustin.org.

    SAFE Word Ep 15 - CEOs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 32:59


    On this episode of the SAFE Word podcast, we hear from SAFE Co-CEOs Kelly White (who is about to retire!) and Julia Spann about their decades of anti-violence work. Learn more about SAFE at www.safeaustin.org.

    SAFE Word 14 - SAFEline

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 31:14


    The SAFEline is the front door for anyone who needs support at SAFE. On this episode of the SAFE Word podcast, we hear from Erin Clark and Rachel Caballero, two of the extraordinary people who make the 24-hour Frankie Fowler SAFEline possible. Learn more about SAFE at www.safeaustin.org.

    SAFE Word 13 - Communications Behind the Scenes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 33:36


    The entire SAFE Marketing and Communications team hangs out to talk about oat milk, astrology, and why messaging matters. This is the SAFE Word, the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Learn more about SAFE at www.safeaustin.org.

    SAFE Word 12 - Educating Corporate Donors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 41:24


    Jacqueline Smith-Francis of SAFE's Development team discusses how violence effects different communities, why it's important to educate donors, and delicious Austin pastries. This is the SAFE Word, the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Learn more about SAFE at www.safeaustin.org. Even though this episode was recorded from the safety of our respective homes, we'd still like to give a special thanks to KOOP Radio for giving us a place to record this podcast when we aren't in the middle of a pandemic. And thank you for providing exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at www.koop.org.

    Voices Newscast: A Year Of COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 5:04


    A look how a year of COVID-19 has affected survivors in our community and operations of The SAFE Alliance. This is the March 2021 edition of the SAFE Voices Newscast.

    Love speech: Talking about healthy relationships with your teen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 51:35


    Our panel of SAFE experts discuss the tools and skills you'll need to talk with your teen about building and maintaining healthy relationships. This is a recording of a Love speech: Talking about healthy relationships with your teen, an online panel hosted by SAFE. Panelists include Agnes Aoki (Expect Respect), Vincent Tovar (Strong Start), and Genevieve Deas (Family Support and Advocacy). Moderated by Piper Stege-Nelson (SAFE Marketing and Communications).

    SAFE Word 11 - Supporting Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 33:05


    Jay Balcom of SAFE's Expect Respect team talks about supporting boys and young men, modeling healthy relationships, and the different ways violence affects Black communities. This is the SAFE Word, the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Learn more about SAFE at www.safeaustin.org. Even though this episode was recorded from the safety of our respective homes, we'd still like to give a special thanks to KOOP Radio for giving us a place to record this podcast when we aren't in the middle of a pandemic. And thank you for providing exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at www.koop.org.

    SAFE Word 10 - Peer Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 32:13


    SAFE's Survivor Peer Support team talks about the importance of being there for survivors as they heal on their own terms. Host Antwon R. Martin talks with Lisa Pous, Kay Aguilar, and Devyn Harris of the Peer Support program. This is the SAFE Word, the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Learn more about SAFE at www.safeaustin.org. Even though this episode was recorded from the safety of our respective homes, we'd still like to give a special thanks to KOOP Radio for giving us a place to record this podcast when there isn't a pandemic happening. And thank you for providing exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at www.koop.org.

    SAFE Word 9 - Youth Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 32:53


    We sit down with Jasmine Mathews, Director of Emergency Care, and Eric Byrd, Director of Transitional Living at the SAFE Children's Shelter. This is the SAFE Word, the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Learn more about SAFE at www.safeaustin.org. Special thanks to KOOP Radio for giving us a place to record this podcast and for providing exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at www.koop.org. This episode's transcript will be available soon at www.safeaustin.org.

    SAFE Word 8 - Foster & Adopt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 31:57


    We discuss green tea Kit Kats, our paths to Austin, Texas, and what it takes to be a foster or adoptive parent. Host Antwon R. Martin talks with Christina Gietz and Sally Fussel of our Foster and Adopt in Austin team. This is the SAFE Word, the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Learn more about SAFE at www.safeaustin.org. And check out the Foster & Adopt program at www.safeaustin.org/our-services/shelter-housing/foster-adopt/ Special thanks to KOOP Radio for giving us a place to record this podcast and for providing exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at www.koop.org. This episode's transcript will be available soon at www.safeaustin.org.

    SAFE Word 7 - Strong Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 37:20


    We discuss the parenting tips, the majesty of travel, and the power of empathy. Host Antwon R. Martin talks with Chella Moller-Xavier, Lead Parent Educator for SAFE's Strong Start team. This is the SAFE Word, the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Learn more about SAFE at www.safeaustin.org. Special thanks to KOOP Radio for giving us a place to record this podcast and for providing exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at www.koop.org. This episode's transcript will be available soon at www.safeaustin.org.

    SAFE Word 6 - SAFE CARES

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 41:34


    We discuss anime, home-cooked meals, and the incredible work being done to help survivors of sex trafficking heal. Host Antwon R. Martin talks with Latrice Coleman and Andrea Zarate of our SAFE CARES team. This is the SAFE Word, the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Learn more about SAFE at www.safeaustin.org. Special thanks to KOOP Radio for giving us a place to record this podcast and for providing exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at www.koop.org. This episode's transcript will be available soon at www.safeaustin.org.

    SAFE Word 5 - Fatherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 40:26


    We discuss the bias iPhone users have against Android users, the bias Chicago pizza lovers have against Texas pizza, and the role fathers play in creating healthy families. Host Antwon R. Martin talks with SAFE Fatherhood Specialists Marcus Griggs and Jose Olazagasti. This is the SAFE Word, the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Special thanks to KOOP Radio for giving us a place to record this podcast and for providing exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at www.koop.org. This episode's transcript will be available soon at https://www.safeaustin.org.

    SAFE Word 4 - Life Skills and Community Ed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 41:49


    In episode 4 of the SAFE Word, we discuss the wonders of nature, what goes into great pizza, and what it means to support people as they heal. Host Antwon R. Martin talks with SAFE Life Skills Coordinator Cema Mastroleo and Community Education Director Sandra Molinari. The SAFE Word is the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Special thanks to KOOP Radio for giving us a place to record this podcast and for providing exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at www.koop.org. This episode's transcript available at https://www.safeaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ep4_LifeSkillsComEd_Transcript.pdf

    SAFE Word 3 - Volunteering

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 36:58


    This episode's transcript available at https://www.safeaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ep3Volunteering.pdf. In episode 3 of the SAFE Word, we discuss allergies, binge-worthy TV, and the volunteer spirit! Host Antwon R. Martin talks with volunteer-extraordinaire Frankie Fowler and SAFE Volunteer Services Director Christine Langa. We're celebrating National Volunteer Month in style! The SAFE Word is the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Special thanks to KOOP Radio for giving us a place to record this podcast and for providing exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at www.koop.org.

    SAFE Word 2 - Sexual Assault Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 34:01


    This episode's transcript available at www.safeaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Ep2SexualAssaultServicesTranscript.pdf. In episode 2 of the SAFE Word, we discuss roller derby, spring break, and truths about sexual assault that aren't always obvious. Host Antwon R. Martin talks with Juliana Gonzales, SAFE's Senior Director of Sexual Assault Services. The SAFE Word is the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Special thanks to KOOP Radio for giving us a place to record this podcast and for providing exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at www.koop.org.

    SAFE Word 1 - Expect Respect

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 42:41


    This episode's transcript available at https://www.safeaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/SAFE-Word-Ep.1-Transcript.pdf. In this debut episode, we discuss breakfast tacos, aquatic turtles, and the role of consent in preventing teen dating violence. Host Antwon R. Martin talks with Meg Greene and Randy Randolph, both of SAFE's Expect Respect program. The SAFE Word is the official podcast of The SAFE Alliance. Special thanks to KOOP Radio for providing a place for us to record and exceptional community radio in Austin, Texas. Check 'em out at https://www.koop.org/.

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