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Join Aaron and CeCee from Crisis Center of West Texas as they discuss gender norms and stereotypes—the underlying issues the lead to domestic violence and sexual assault, pop culture as it relates to ending gender-based violence, and engaging men in this movement to end violence right here in West Texas.

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    • Apr 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 14 EPISODES


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    14. SAAM Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 60:33


    This week three guest speakers join CeCee and Aaron to talk about consent and dismantling the patriarchy as avenues of ending the overwhelming epidemic of sexual assault.

    13. SAAM Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 47:10


    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and for this episode, Aaron and CeCee dig into why our culture often blames the survivor for the assault or harassment they experience rather than holding the perpetrator accountable, and how we need to change the narrative in order to end the prevalence of sexual assault and sexual harassment.

    12. Women's History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 50:44


    Join CeCee and Aaron as they talk about women who have pushed the envelope in history in ways that have created ripple effects in moving the needle towards equality. Through their discussion learn how working towards equality for both women and people of color are related to the movement of ending violence.

    11. Online Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 35:26


    This week Aaron and CeCee are talking about all things online dating: the history, their opinions and experiences, safety considerations, and the importance of consent whether in person or online. Join them in the conversation!

    10. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Part 2. From a young person's perspective.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 42:45


    This week CeCee and Aaron have high school student, Isaac Camacho join the podcast to discuss teen dating violence from the perspective of a young person. Learn why teens don't always share with adults, how to reach teens, and why Isaac thinks teens experience violence to begin with.

    9. An Introduction to Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 40:52


    February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month or TDVAM. This week CeCee and Aaron will talk about the history of this movement, the prevalence of teen dating violence, and even about how to talk to young people about healthy relationships. For more about everything happening at Crisis Center of West Texas for TDVAM 2021, check out social media and follow us @crisiscenterwtx or on Instagram @ccwtx_prevention.

    8. Exploring Instances of Stalking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 37:21


    In our last episode, CeCee and Aaron laid out the dynamics of stalking for National Stalking Awareness Month. This week they look at several stalking cases, including one local to West Texas and a couple of celebrity cases, for us to recognize how these dynamics manifest themselves in real situations.

    7. Stalking 101: The history, the dynamics, and how to get support

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 55:50


    January is stalking awareness month, so this week Aaron and CeCee are talking about the history of stalking being seen as a crime, stalking as part of a pattern of abuse, how to get support if you are being stalked, and the laws in place to help survivors of stalking. Join us in the conversation and know that you are not alone!

    6. The Man Box and Toxic Masculinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 53:59


    From a history of masculine and feminine clothing to a discussion of gender roles, Aaron and CeCee dive into masculinity and how the ideals of the “man box” can be harmful to folks of all genders.

    5. Part 2: Exploring High Profile Domestic Violence Cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 37:57


    This week CeCee and Aaron close out our conversation about high profile domestic violence cases that happened in pop culture and use it as a launching point to talk about how cheating can be part of a pattern of abuse and about relationships where both partners are abusive towards one another. There conversation is both informative and thought provoking. Join us!

    4. Part 1: Exploring High Profile Domestic Violence Cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 48:41


    This week CeCee and Aaron talk about two high profile domestic violence cases that happened in pop culture and use it as a launching point to talk about power and control, escalating violence, and offender accountability. The conversation will lead you to think critically about the messages we get from our culture regarding intimate partner violence. Join us in the conversation!

    3. Ending Sexual Assault: From Historical Roots, Current Work, and Becoming Part of the Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 47:09


    Join CeCee and Aaron as they talk through the history of the movement to end sexual assault, clarify what consent means, and encourage us in how to join the movement to end sexual assault and harassment. If you have experienced sexual assault or harassment: you are enough, you are worthy of telling your story, and we believe you.

    2. Some Root Causes of Domestic Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 47:16


    In this episode CeCee and Aaron will explore some societal causes of domestic violence while emphasizing that at its root, the cause of domestic violence is always the choice of the one using abusive behavior. Join us in this important conversation as we wrap up Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

    1. An Introduction to Unplugged: Surviving to Thrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 20:22


    Join CeCee and Aaron as they introduce themselves, Crisis Center of West Texas, and what Unplugged: Surviving to Thrive will be about.

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