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FEATURING

• Sydney Conrad​​, MSH Director of Education + Training

• Sophia Rodriguez, Prevention and Education Coordinator with Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S.

• Kristine Peterson, domestic violence survivor and advocate

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SUMMARY

The discussion covers: 

• How to recognize signs of domestic and sexual violence 
• Ways faith leaders can support congregants experiencing intimate partner violence
• Why the faith community is a vital part of the victim support and recovery process
• Free support, education, and trauma recovery resources available to faith leaders and their congregations​

   

FEATURING

• Sydney Conrad​​, MSH Director of Education + Training

• A brave teen survivor speaking about her experience with teen dating violence, what she learned, what she would have wanted her friends and family to know and more about her journey to overcome the experience

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SUMMARY

The discussion covers: 

• Tools, resources, and guidance around how to talk about healthy dating and relationship safety

FEATURING

• Sydney Conrad​​, MSH Director of Education + Training

• MSH donor Ellen Frazier

• Partner Pledge participants Adrienne and Charles Frizzell of Frizzell Allstate Agency

• MSH community volunteer Elizabeth Ballard

• MSH board member Don Smith of Hendrick Automotive

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SUMMARY

The discussion covers: 

• The reasons our supporters choose to give

• Meaningful ways to get involved with our mission

• The immense impact our community has on the sustained success of My Sister's House

PART I

Our panelists highlight barriers faced by domestic violence victims and why coming forward to seek help during and after abuse can be so difficult.

FEATURING

• Sydney Conrad​​, MSH Director of Education + Training

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SUMMARY

The discussion covers: 

• The role local Law Enforcement plays in supporting victims of domestic violence 

• The role of LEVA's (Law Enforcement Victim Advocates)

• The ways in which My Sister's House partners with Law Enforcement to better serve victims of domestic violence

FEATURING

• Sydney Conrad​​, MSH Director of Education + Training

• Tessa Murray, MSH Therapist

• Jamilah Frazier, MPA, Center Administrator
  Charleston Dorchester Mental Health

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SUMMARY

The discussion covers: 

• Mental health and domestic violence survival

• How victims experience and recover from the mental health impacts of abuse, and

• How individuals can help those suffering from mental health challenges as a result of their DV trauma.

FEATURING

• Sydney Conrad​​, MSH Director of Education + Training

• Khalilah Sumners, MSH Director of Victim Services

• Sarah Oliver, The Formation Project

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SUMMARY

Discussion of vital community case management services:

• What is Community Case Management?

• How does Community Case Management support victims on their journey to survival?

• How can victims in the Lowcountry access Community Case Management services and benefit the program?

FEATURING

• Sydney Conrad​​, MSH Director of Education + Training

• Khalilah Sumners, MSH Director of Victim Services

• Whitney Jones, Family Engagement Services Facilitator, Lowcountry Region with South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS)

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SUMMARY

The discussion covers: 

• The questions to expect as a first-time Crisis Line caller

• What happens after you speak with a victim service expert

• Our range of personalized supportive services, including housing, transportation, basic needs, and more

• Coordination of care for shared MSH/DSS clients and how our agencies work together to better serve DV victims across the Lowcountry

FEATURING

• Sydney Conrad​​, MSH Director of Education + Training

• Tessa Murray, MSH Therapist

• Kat Wehunt, Executive Director, The Formation Project

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SUMMARY

The discussion covers: 

• How to recognize emotional abuse and coercive control: signs, warnings, and red flags

• How to support a friend or family member experiencing this type of abuse

• What barriers are faced by victims of emotional abuse/coercive control

• Services and support systems available to victims - My Sister's House programs and partner programs

• Spotlight on Trafficking Awareness Month, highlighting The Formation Project

PART II

Our panel reconvenes for an engaging panel discussion around solutions and practices that support victims of intimate partner violence. 

FEATURING

• Sydney Conrad​​, MSH Director of Education + Training

• Terry Spann, Jr (childhood survivor now filmmaker)

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SUMMARY

The discussion covers: 

• Domestic violence from the perspective of a child, including:

• a personal story and helpful tips for parents regarding talking with your kids about healthy relationships, supporting others experiencing abuse, and more

FEATURING

• Sydney Conrad​​, MSH Director of Education + Training

• Chandler Massengale, LMSW 
  Mental Health Coordinator, We Are Family

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SUMMARY

The discussion covers: 

• Forms of abuse unique to the LGBTQIA+ community

• Access to services, resources, and support

• Ways in which our inclusive services are tailored to support each individual client

FEATURING

• Sydney Conrad​​, MSH Director of Education + Training

• Adriana Mattingly, LISW-CP, Sexual Assault Services Program Coordinator and Project Therapist, MUSC

• Alex Russell, MSW, Executive Director of Tri-Country S.P.E.A.K.S.

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SUMMARY

The discussion covers: 

• How sexual violence impacts the overall health of our community, 

• How community agencies are working individually and in coordinated effort to support victims and end sexual violence, and

• How individuals can help those others impacted by sexual violence and help bring an end to sexual violence in our community.

FEATURING

• Sydney Conrad​​, MSH Director of Education + Training

• Tiffany Hall, MSH Parent/Child Advocate

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SUMMARY

Discussion of critical aspects of engaging with your teen to discuss:

• Preparing to Date

• Toxic Thinking

• Upstander vs. Bystander Behavior

• Recognizing the Signs

• Continuing the Conversation

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RESOURCES

• Teen Dating Safety

  • Tips for Connecting​

  • Relationship Spectrum 

  • Worksheet + Discussion Guide

  • Additional Resources