Prevention Nation (Prevention Nation)

Holly and Roy discussed the new show Adults Adopting Adults and the abusive behaviors in their relationships.

Coming soon, Prevention Nation discusses the proposed ban on Tik Tok.

Shelby and Roy discuss the question: does your family's opinion of your dating partner matter?

We have Zach from Talbert House Prevention Services (https://www.talberthouse.org/help/community-care-3/) on to talk about responsible drinking which can lead to a healthier community here in Warren County.

What's the weather in Warren County these days?

We're discussing the intersection of pop culture and violence prevention.

We gathered data from over 1,200 youth across the state of Ohio. We asked about what they are experiencing during this pandemic; here are the results.

Follow us @ SAFEonMain to learn more.

We found a very encouraging tik tok of a politician being kind to a stranger. Makes us wonder, how hard is it to just choose kindness towards other? Let's discuss.

Jolynn Hurwitz, the Southwest Ohio Regional Prevention Project Director, comes to Prevention Nation to discuss local initiatives and programs that impact children and families in our community. Here is the Ohio Children's Trust Fund website: octf.ohio.gov

Roy and Abby talk awareness months and discuss February being Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. They share why it's important to talk about relationships and even share a little about dating when they were teens.

https://www.loveisrespect.org/get-involved/tdvam/

Can TikTok be used for good? Definitely.

An introduction to Mental Health Awareness Month. This whole month we'll be discussing the intersectionality between mental health issues and violence prevention.

We discuss the Warren County Foundation's partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and the positive impact it has had in our community. This reading initiative aims to increase literacy of children by delivering new books to them every month for free. More information and enrollment can be found at www.warrencountyfoundation.org/imagination-library.html

Caitlyn and Roy discuss the new docuseries and how the show cast light on victim blaming and system responses to cases or reports of sexual assault and rape.

Roy and Shelby discuss the pressure in society to compare yourself to others and their success.

We got to hear from a fellow staff member about her experience with challenges and triumphs of identifying as LGTB+ in the workplace.

We've seen two stories on the internet lately (mostly TikTok) getting quite a bit of attention. Both of these are similar in the way people are responding to men protecting themselves against being assaulted by the opposite gender. Let's discuss the double standards for males and females going on within our society.

Did you know there existed such an awareness month?! Roy and Holly are discussing the origins of HRAM and how you can join in.

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Check out https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day for more information.

Ava and Matt are on location at Rivers Crossing Church for the annual Warren County Youth Summit. They interview four teens attending the Summit and discuss mental health, substance misuse, and healthy relationships.

Roy and Shelby address the questions: how long to date before engagement/marriage? Is it a red flag if one partner falls a lot faster than the other?

We've got the right secret sauce for an incredible podcast full of pop culture, prevention education, and topics that will make you think. Check out this trailer or any of our episodes to see what we're all about!

Roy talks with Shelby about her time here at Safe on Main. Shelby says goodbye to the office and the podcast to move to Columbus for a new adventure.

Shelby and Roy discuss the Tik Tok trend about spying and stalking dating partners through hidden cameras and why this isn't a good thing.

Shelby and Roy discuss resolutions, why so often we fail at fulfilling our resolutions, and how to make a better resolution.

In this episode we're discussing the history behind Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join in on the conversation with coworkers, friends, and family. You might not be able to see that someone is in need, but asking could potentially save a life!

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For those needing any type of assistance with domestic violence or sexual assault, call out free local hotline 888.860.4084.

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Join us October 20th at 6pm to remember an honor all the victims who've lost their lives due to domestic violence. This will take place at the Warren County Board of Commissioners on 406 Justice drive in Lebanon Ohio.

Brain Juice season 2 opens with new hosts Eli, Drea, and Ian. The three new podcasters start their season with a discussion on just about everything with Prevention Nation hosts Roy and Caitlyn.

Eli, Drea, and Ian attempt a conversation on youth mental health with Season 1 Brain Juice host Ava. Through stories and experiences, the four discuss how being together and engaging in friendship is a protective factor for a person's mental well-being.

Roy and Abby sit down with Richelle Frabotta, a sexuality educator, an LGBTQIA+ health initiatives project manager, and student herself working on her PDH in Educational Leadership. From her more than 32 years of experience in the field, Richelle talks with us about the importance of honesty in education, creating safe spaces, and teaches us how talking about difficult things is a primary way to address difficult things.

https://visibleandresilient.org

Roy, Abby, Jacy, and Jerilyn conclude their conversation on DV and this tragic case. We encourage our listeners to watch the documentary, to support the Gabby Petito Foundation, step up and speak up when you see something, and help raise awareness for DV/IPV/SV and the impact it has on all of us.

We sat down with Keaha our Trauma Therapist here to check in with each other and learn a few tips on how to survive life's unexpected turns.

Ava and Matt talk weather, family, feelings, dreams, and so much more. Stick around for the end, wait, where's the end?

How are you feeling in this new year? Timid, isolated, encouraged, joyful? All are welcome here as we discuss what's to come in 2022. Also enjoy the little easter egg about change in this podcast! ;)

Celebrating all things female and empowerment. Roy has some fun facts and it was just an all around great day to lift up all the queens around us.

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Shelby and Roy discuss breaking up, reflecting on the relationship, moving on to a new normal and opening yourself up to a new relationship.

Caitlyn and Roy discuss the recent docuseries about the set of Nickelodeon and the culture of abuse and secrecy fostered there resulting in many forms of abuse towards children.

Roy and Shelby continue their conversation with Abby about technology, the internet, and social media. They close out their conversation with how it is impacting our mental health and how it challenges perceptions of reality. Hear what they have to say about what to do about it.

Roy and Caitlyn welcome Nate Chrisman, CEO of The Cleft, non-profit for youth. Nate shares his strategies for illuminating possibility for teens and all members of his community. We also talk American Girl Dolls and caring adults.

https://iwantgood.org

We sit with our teens, that are a part of the Warren County Teen Alliance Council, to discuss teen dating violence in light of teen dating violence awareness month. We also discuss how to be an active bystander for a friend or loved one as a part of our Building up Bystanders campaign.

Roy and Shelby discuss the Oscars, the slap heard around the world, and the culture of violence.

Roy and Caitlyn share with each other their Ins and Outs of 2024.

Have you ever noticed how the media covers a story about rape or sexual assault? What we hear on a constant basis can start to influence our view on this matter. Potentially leading to us becoming victim advocates or reinforcing rape culture. We're discussing about a specific case, but the media portrays this narrative for more often than not.

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If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault or rape feel free to call out hotline at 888-860-4084 for help. You can also call the national hotline at 800-656-4673 or visit rainn.org to live chat.

We are having a conversation with one of our TAC members, Mia from Lebanon High School! This conversation could have gone on for a long time, but here are just a few thoughts on the movement of survivors of sexual assault speaking out.

Ava and Matt talk New Year's Resolutions and what mistakes to avoid when making yours.

Meet new cohost Shelby and learn a little about her and why she joined Team Prevention.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! This episode explores some of the history behind this month (it's been official for 20 years now!) and some insight into how this month has changed over the years.

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If you or anyone you know needs help after experiencing sexual assault call our free local hotline 888.860.4084 OR the national hotline 800.656.4673

You can also live chat online with a trained professional at https://hotline.rainn.org/online (y tambien en español)

For the LGBTQIA+ hotline contact The Trevor project at 866.488.7386 or text TREVOR to 202.304.1200

Update on Adults Adopting Adults and we say goodbye to cohost Holly Smith.

We have talked about this before, but let's discuss again. What has life looked like after the conservatorship ended?

Abby and Roy discuss mental health and getting over the post holiday slump.

We discuss abusive behaviors and how Kanye's behaviors are concerning.

John Cummings from the Mental Health Recovery Board of Warren County sat down with us to discuss youth & social media and the impacts on their mental health.

Check out John's podcast at www.messy.fm/mhrbwcc

Roy talks with Brandon Thompson, Outreach Coordinator for Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program serving Southeast Ohio. If you are in need of support and are in the Southeast area of Ohio, call their crisis hotline services at 740 591 4266. Brandon's reading recommendation from the podcast is Citizen by Claudia Rankine.

Continuing with Sexual Assault Awareness Month Ava boldly shares her story and the aftermath of sexual assault.

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"What were you wearing?" Exhibit https://wwyw.forestry.oregonstate.edu/stories

Caitlyn tells Roy all about this season's Love Island show. They discuss the dynamics or relationships and relationships on a reality show. Listeners, leave a comment here with your fav reality show and we will respond with a podcast about it.

Shelby and Roy discuss some summer prevention work and close out an early season 3. Stay tuned for Season 4 as we go back to school.

We're taking a deeper dive into what our organization does as far intervention for domestic violence survivors.

We couldn't provide the community support without you! Consider giving to the Abuse and Rape Crisis Shelter of Warren County this #givingtuesday by visiting arcshelter.com to learn how. Give this podcast a listen to learn about all the service we offer to those in need experiencing violence.

Roy and Caitlyn discuss the state of our mental health and how it's showing up in our individual and shared spaces. They stress the importance of awareness and in seeking help if you are struggling.

We're discussing different topics from the viewpoint of a Gen X & Z, plus throwing the middle child Millennial into the mix. How are we different? How are we similar? And how can we move forward to create a better tomorrow?

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You can listen to a lot of commentaries out there on the Britney Spears conservatorship controversy around podcast land. We decided to sit down and talk about the parallels between Britney's situation and thousands of other survivors experiencing domestic violence. This isn't an isolated incident, different forms of violence keep happening in all kinds of relationships, but we're here to hopefully prevent this from happening or help someone experiencing this.

We've also finished season 1 of Prevention Nation! Join us soon for season 2 soon

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If you or a loved one needs help with any type of intimate partner violence or domestic violence, don't hesitate to reach out to our local Warren County hotline at 888.860.4084 or the national hotline at 1.800.799.7233 or visit thehotline.org

Shelby talks with Roy about the High School Power program. She introduces the 5 days and goes into more detail about the first day of Power talking about healthy relationships.

Ian sits down with a guest, Cole, who is new to the WC Career Center this year. They discuss what it's like being in a new school, what kind of challenges you might face, and how to make going to a new school a good thing.

Roy is filing Holly in on the Temptation Island Finale. Spolier: if you're relationship is anything like Kristen & Julian's you may be on the right path ;)

Roy and Shelby share their thoughts on the sensationalized case of Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard from the perspective of preventionists in the field of domestic violence.

Shelby and Roy wrap up their discussion of the Power curriculum. They close with discussion around bystander intervention and support.

Shelby and Roy discuss two different TikTok videos related to toxic masculinity, bullying, and men expressing their emotions.

Roy and Holly are discussing the red flags in teen relationships, how to recognize if your relationships are unhealthy, and where to get help if needed. If you do need help text LOVEIS to 22522.

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Please visit LoveisRespect.org for more information and virtual events around TDVAM. Stand in solidarity on Feb 8th by wearing orange!

Caitlyn and Roy close out 2023 with a review of prevention work through the year. They share highlights from teaching in schools to prevention in the park and then talk about some of the newly developed programming.

Caitlyn and Roy discuss where they've been instead of podcasting lol and how busy the summer has kept them.

Shelby and Roy discuss the potential stressors of the holiday season and the importance of help-seeking behavior along with resiliency.

TW: suicide is discussed. In this episode, Shelby and Roy have a mental health check-in and discuss suicide awareness and prevention, and the importance of being kind and reaching out.

For the suicide hotline: call 988, for the crisis text line: text HOME to 741741.

New year, new name! Our agency has changed its name. We are now Safe on Main! Serving our community through shelter, legal advocacy, and prevention education. Take a listen and see why we've changed in this new year.

Roy and Shelby discuss abusive relationships and how this information is taught in the Power program.

Caitlyn and Roy talk about some harmful cultural norms that support violence against women. They discuss the recent incidents that made the media circuit and what impact, if any, it has on the rest of us.

TW: Sex trafficking discussed. Amy shares her story as a survivor of human trafficking and how she got out.

Sidewalk soldiers website: https://sidewalksoldiers.net/

National human trafficking hotline: 1(888)373-7888 SMS: 233733 (Text "HELP" or "INFO")

How's the weather in your neighborhood? We're checking in with each other to see how things are going.

Exploring all the things you should get out and do in Warren County, Ohio! We know it's been lonely trying to quarantine, but there are still some things you can get out and do while supporting local business.

Caitlyn and Roy remind their listeners to take care of themselves and each other.

Richelle talks with Roy and Abby about sexuality education and how it provides personal power. From working with incarcerated populations to populations with developmental or intellectual disabilities, Richelle says it's all about building autonomy.

https://visibleandresilient.org

Roy brings back Chelsie and they talk about the name Prevention Nation and what to expect from season 5.

Ava and Matt talk protective factors. They share with their listeners some of the ups and downs around family dinners and what time together as a family might look like.

Shelby and Roy continue discussing the Power High School program. Day 2 focuses on the spectrum of unhealthy and abusive dating behaviors.

Season 4: Shelby and Roy open up the season with a discussion on the long term implications of forcing children to share and draw some conclusions how forced sharing may intersect with some concepts around consent.

Host Ava attends her first TAC meeting and discusses Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with some TAC members.

Roy and Shelby share some positive mental health stories and check in on your "weather."

We sat down with a former and a current and TAC member to discuss how mental health and overall well being has been effected by participating in high school and college athletics.

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Noah Starcher has a podcast out called Breathe. Check it out on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

Did you know today is International Men's Day? We are celebrating all men who make this world a better place! We're taking this time to discuss the importance of men's health and well-being.