Down the Rabbit Hole – Details, episodes & analysis

DVAM, IPV, DVHRT, PPC, SANE – If you’re not entrenched in the domestic violence movement, or if you're new to the movement, you might struggle to decode some of these acronyms. And even if you’re already playing your part in the movement, the learning curve can be real! Today, as we begin a new season, in Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), we will be taking a closer look at all the language within the movement. We discuss the language used here at TCFV, common acronyms that can be found across the movement, and important terminologies for survivors to understand. We also unpack how language can be isolating, how language evolves, specific terms to be aware of that may have more than one meaning, and why asking for clarification is always okay. 

This podcast explores topics of intimate partner violence, abuse, and other forms of trauma. While listening, please do so with care.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 

Down The Rabbit Hole | ‘Domestic Violence High-Risk Teams’  

‘Honoring Texas Victims 2023’  

‘OIM - Essentials of Advocacy in Practice’ 

Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) 

This podcast explores topics of intimate partner violence, abuse, and other forms of trauma. If you have the strength to listen, please do so with care. 

The United States v. Rahimi brought about a telling ruling that could have a widespread impact on the policing of domestic and family violence cases involving firearms. To help unpack the Rahimi decision and its consequences, William and Samantha are joined by Amanda, the Legal Sub-Team Manager at TCFV, who explains how she ended up at TCFV and why she got involved in this line of work. Then, we dive into the Rahimi case and begin to understand its core issues before seeing how the case played out in various courts, the underlying issues that made advocates fearful of the final ruling, how Bruen relates to Rahimi, and the ins and outs of the Supreme Court’s decision. To end, we share everything we hope will happen next after the relief of the Rahimi verdict.  

https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/TCFV-2022-HTV-Report_Final-Web2.pdf

Although the holidays often are and can be a time of joy for many, they can also come with a lot of discomfort and unique challenges for survivors of domestic violence. During this episode, we are joined by Tracy Stebbins and Mickinze VanHerpen with Grayson Crisis Center. They share their insights on how to best prepare for the holiday season, support survivors, and take care of ourselves as advocates. Join us as we unpack the many layers of safety planning, including offering support around what it means to be safe, harm reduction, and the needs that come along with being in a rural area and a small town.

Safety Planning Resources:

https://vawnet.org/sites/default/files/assets/files/2016-11/TAGuidance-DVHolidays2011.pdf

https://www.thecenteronline.org/2021/12/14/when-the-holidays-arent-happy-managing-dv-and-its-impacts/

https://www.thehotline.org/resources/safety-planning-for-the-holidays/

https://www.workplacesrespond.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Safe-for-the-Holidays-12.2021-FINAL.pdf

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/news/2021/11/domestic-violence-resources-available-during-holidays

https://www.rainn.org/articles/safety-planning

Join the TCFV crew as we cover various topics and how they intersect with gender-based violence. This episode will feature Deb Butts, our Finance Manager, and Ryan Thomas, our Grants Writer, as they discuss some of the basics as well as the more nuanced, and sometimes confusing, pieces of Finance and Grants within family violence programs.

Federal Funding Sources for Family Violence Centers & BIPPS:

https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/tcfv_federal_funding_sources_flowchart_2021.pdf

Bookkeeping Toolkit:

https://tcfv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Nuts-and-Bolts-of-Bookkeeping-A-Toolkit_Complete_v3.pdf

This year TCFV celebrates its 45th anniversary! For today’s conversation, we are joined by TCFV’s most-tenured staff member, Maria Jose Angelelli, Director of Support to Service Providers. She has been part of the organization for 40 years, so what better person to host for our 45th birthday conversation? We talk about all about Maria’s TCFV career journey from volunteer to program director, and then she shares the story of how TCFV came to be and the growth and development she has witnessed over the years. You’ll also learn about the history of communication within our organization, how the COVID-19 pandemic altered the way in which we do things, how the mission has evolved over the years, and what Maria hopes to see in the future, plus so much more. Lastly, we remind you October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to check in with your local program(s) and see what they’ve got going on for DVAM and how you can get involved this month and throughout the rest of the year. Thanks for listening! 

Please note that this episode talks about the Domestic Violence Movement, so listen with care.  

Here are some of the resources mentioned in this episode:

Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) 

TCFV: A History (pdf version)

The Myers-Tucker-Angelelli Archives⁠ 

National Domestic Violence Hotline 

If you have any questions about this episode, please email us at prevention@tcfv.org.

Welcome to season four of Down the Rabbit Hole! October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and today, October 11th, is Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day. Often healthcare workers are ill-equipped to deal with the nuances that come with treating survivors or dealing with domestic violence situations. So today, we’ve called upon Cathy Glenn to discuss the importance of educating medical professionals on standards of providing detailed care that survivors of abuse so desperately need. After previous experience as an emergency trauma nurse, Cathy is now the Injury Prevention Trauma Outreach Coordinator at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas. Her passion extends to partnering on issues relating to family violence and its intersection with healthcare. She explains why it’s so important for healthcare workers to beef up their knowledge on domestic violence, why she only learned about domestic violence in the ER after already graduating from nursing school, and how the opportunities for violence prevention and intervention in healthcare extend far beyond the emergency room and trauma unit. We also discuss some red flags for telling when someone needs help from an abusive partner, how to extend healthcare services for survivors past their initial treatment date, how to make the ER safe for medical staff, and other ways that healthcare professionals can get involved in issues of domestic violence away from the hospital. We hope you enjoy this fall-inspired, pumpkin-flavored, information-packed season four opener! 

This podcast explores topics of gender-based violence, abuse, and other forms of trauma. Please take care of yourself as you listen to the episode and take breaks as needed. 

For more information about Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day, check out Futures Without Violence's Action Kit.

Also check out IPVhealth.org to learn more about cultivating partnerships between advocates and healthcare professionals.

If you have any questions about this episode or if you are a health care provider looking for family violence training or collaboration opportunities, please email us at prevention@tcfv.org.

William and Samantha are excited to launch Season 4 of DTRH during this upcoming Domestic Violence Awareness Month! We'll be launching this season with a bonus episode to celebrate Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day on 10/11/23. Regular episodes will air every third Wednesday of the month, beginning 10/18/23. Come join us Down the Rabbit Hole!

Trigger Warning: This episode deals with domestic violence, survivors and offenders, and the most recent legislative session. Today, we have a very special show featuring the fabulous and fantastic Maxine LaQueene, as well as returning friends of the show, Krista and Tracie! Maxine is a drag performer, trans activist, and community leader, and her presence and voice during the recent legislative session in Texas has been so powerful and inspiring. Our conversation today focuses on these recent events and how the community has responded, with Maxine sharing the best and worst of Pride Month, reasons to remain hopeful, and how allies can best serve the queer community. We touch on some of the sessions and bills, as well as their impact. One of the strongest messages to come out of our chat is how we all have a role to play and that it is possible to make a difference in your own community. We ask that you please listen to this episode with care, and remember to take breaks when needed. Stick with us through this sometimes difficult conversation with an amazing, empowering performer and a true inspiration, Maxine LaQueene!

Mentioned in today's episode:

Maxine LaQueene on Instagram

Maxine LaQueene on Venmo

Equality Texas

TENT

If you have questions about this episode, please email us at prevention@tcfv.org.

Trigger Warning: This episode deals with domestic violence, survivors and offenders, and the military. 

Our TCFV colleague Tabetha joins us today to explore issues of domestic violence in the military. Tabetha uses her experience and expertise in the military, as a law enforcement officer, and as a survivor advocate to compare and contrast the military response to domestic violence with civilian responses. She points out some surprising dimensions to this conversation that might not occur to civilians, such as the impact of foreign residence, law enforcement differences, and more, while also shouting out some meaningful progress and improvements that have been made in recent years. Tabetha advocates for compassionate and survivor-centered solutions, and at the end of the episode, she shares a little of her vision and hopes for the future.

If you have questions about this episode, please email us at prevention@tcfv.org.

We’re celebrating PRIDE Month with Roy, Tracie, and Hannah! During this episode, we discuss how being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community has influenced each of our guests’ advocacy. Tune in to hear how each of our distinct identities have brought different experiences to our work at the TCFV and beyond. We explore what it means to create a safe space for clients and how subtle changes can illustrate the importance of diversity and inclusion to the community beyond our walls. The conversation also touches on the trauma of managing perception in different spaces, coming together to create an impact, and why practicing what you preach is vital. We discuss safety planning, offer some valuable resources to support queer kids, and offer some hard-earned words of wisdom for new advocates. Join us to hear all this and more today! This episode includes themes of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. It also covers accounts of domestic and gender-based violence. Please listen with care. Happy PRIDE!

Resources mentioned in today's episode:

Lambda Legal 

Equality Texas 

The Network/La Red 

If you have any questions about this episode, please email us at prevention@tcfv.org.