S2|E8 Ask the Experts
This week's episode is a break from the heavy story telling to ask the experts. Our expert panel features:
Ashley Nix, Assistant District Attorney and Director of the Special Victim's Unit at the Tulsa County DA's Office
Xavier Graves, Executive Director of the Restorative Justice Institute of Oklahoma
Detective Amy Hall, Supervisor Family Violence Unit, Tulsa Police Department
Aurelius Francisco, Co-Executive Director of Foundation for Liberating Minds
Listen as they discuss the real on the ground realities of dealing with domestic violence in a state like Oklahoma, that has some of the highest rates of interpersonal violence in the country.
These cases serve as a reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help if you or someone you know is a victim.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency number.
For confidential support and resources you can reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, use a safe computer and contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233. You can also search for a local domestic violence shelter at www.domesticshelters.org/.
If you have experienced sexual assault and need support, visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) at www.rainn.org or call 1-800-656-HOPE.
Have questions about consent? Take a look at this guide from RAINN at www.rainn.org/articles/what-is-consent.
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