https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-their-shoes--4638048enEducationCopyright DCFOFhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/761b34543d77a0fe375be3a4d896d7c8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-their-shoes--4638048Fri, 23 May 2025 17:15:11 +0000DCFOFDCFOFfeeds@spreaker.comDomestic and sexual violence are detrimental to far too many individuals and families, yet such abuse continues to thrive in our communities. Join Hillarye Hightower, an expert in intimate partner and sexual violence prevention and Director of...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-39--50470744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50470744Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:12:44 +0000DCFOFA Breath of Hope with Rachelle Pinkerton meets All Things Legal with Donna Bloom! This episode details Donna's and Rachelle's experiences of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial as they both lean on their expertise to lend explanations to certain...4205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-38--49748206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49748206Tue, 10 May 2022 18:42:49 +0000DCFOFThis month's A Breath of Hope with Rachelle Pinkerton is full of amazing tips for how to be supportive of someone experiencing domestic or sexual violence!3725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-37--49571802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49571802Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:39:51 +0000DCFOFSpecial guest Daysia Pinke, SAT Coordinator. Hear about the history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, our Survivors Advocacy Team, and our upcoming Family Day Out event.2265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-36--49493519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49493519Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:27:25 +0000DCFOFA Breath of Hope with Rachelle Pinkerton is back for April as we discuss Kim and Kanye.3479falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-35--49307040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49307040Sun, 03 Apr 2022 23:37:31 +0000DCFOFA rundown of Denton County Sexual Assault Awareness Month events for April 2022.695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-34--49175282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49175282Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:05:09 +0000DCFOFListen to a new monthly segment of In Their Shoes called Accountability Counts, which features David Almager, DCFOF's Battering Intervention and Prevention Program Director.4769falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-33--49071108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49071108Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:47:17 +0000DCFOFIn March's "All Things Legal" segment, hear from Staci Schwartz Whitman about what it has been like to be a fairly new attorney at a family violence crisis agency during a pandemic.2530falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-32--48926259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48926259Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:01:49 +0000DCFOFA new monthly series - A Breath of Hope with Rachelle Pinkerton! Hear from expert and survivor, Rachelle Pinkerton, about all things domestic violence related.4009falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-31--48836260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48836260Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:42:18 +0000DCFOFListen as youth expert, Abbi Deaderick, and DCFOF Client Services Specialist, Nicole Owens, discuss Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.3795falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-30--48777671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48777671Thu, 17 Feb 2022 23:29:32 +0000DCFOFCommunity Educator, Cassandra Berry, hosts a Black History Month discussion with fellow DCFOF Staff: Executive Director - Toni Johnson-Simpson, Crisis Intervention Specialist - Sapphire Beverly, Residential Advocate - Epiphani Lowe, High-Risk...3738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-29--48396087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48396087Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:46:20 +0000DCFOFJanuary is National Stalking Awareness Month. Listen in to learn more!1390falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-28--48270443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48270443Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:54:02 +0000DCFOFHear DCFOF Community Educator, Cassandra Berry, discuss the importance of an upcoming Black History Month x Domestic Violence Awareness event - An Evening of Raised Awareness.1888falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-27--47920046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47920046Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:04:11 +0000DCFOFEnd of the year greetings and a recap of 2021.406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-26--47825817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47825817Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:51:08 +0000DCFOFHear from trauma expert therapist and Instagram sensation, Dr. Danica Harris, AKA @theempoweredtherapist, discuss Trauma and the Holidays.2519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-25--47721825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47721825Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:36:47 +0000DCFOFHear from everyone's favorite lawyer, Donna Bloom, for this month's episode of All Things Legal. Donna speaks about DCFOF's Legal Services.3017falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-24--47538824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47538824Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:23:07 +0000DCFOFHost, Hillarye Hightower, shares about Denton County Friends of the Family's Adopt a Family holiday drive.750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-23--47206753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47206753Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:54:50 +0000DCFOFHear Lt. Matt Cain of Denton Police Department, Donna Bloom, and Lori Nelson, Director of Community Engagement at Denton County Friends of the Family discuss Domestic Violence High Risk Teams and their value.4414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-22--47069757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47069757Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:52:11 +0000DCFOFA few nuggets of information about how pets are impacted by domestic violence.763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-21--46960684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46960684Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:31:08 +0000DCFOFHear about some of the dynamics, red flags, and warning signs of domestic violence.1240falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-20--46836526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46836526Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:15:32 +0000DCFOFOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Check out the events DCFOF is having this month.1210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-19--46730459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46730459Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:32:20 +0000DCFOFHispanic Heritage Month in the USA runs from September 15 - October 15. Hear from Nubia Torres, Program Director at Catholic Charities Dallas, and Donna Bloom, Director of Legal Services at Denton County Friends of the Family, for this month's All...3295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-18--45807941https://www.dcfof.org/backtoschool]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45807941Fri, 23 Jul 2021 02:00:32 +0000DCFOFStephanie Honeycutt, Community Resource Coordinator, discusses DCFOF's Back to School Drive and how to be involved. https://www.dcfof.org/backtoschoolhttps://www.dcfof.org/backtoschool]]>1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-17--45047745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45047745Wed, 26 May 2021 12:50:13 +0000DCFOFLearn about the intersections of domestic violence and child protective services, as well as services targeted for parents at that intersection, from expert Nicole Owens.1974falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-16--44446792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44446792Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:42:36 +0000DCFOFThis month's episode of All Things Legal isn't just Donna Bloom, Denton County Friends of the Family's Director of Legal Services and domestic and sexual violence guru, but also our very special guest, Mona Muro, Economic Justice Policy Coordinator at...3233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-15--44320981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44320981Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:12:22 +0000DCFOFHear from expert, Cassandra Berry, about how Intimidation shows up in domestic violence.1998falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-14--43710125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43710125Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:29:12 +0000DCFOFThis week's guests are Argyle, TX Chief of Police, Emmitt Jackson, and his personal hero - Penelope Smith - who just happens to be his Mom. They share their personal experiences with domestic violence that have shaped their careers, and especially...3073falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-13--43606268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43606268Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:33:48 +0000DCFOFHear from Pilot Point, TX activist, domestic and sexual violence advocate/expert, Khadijah Benford, share some of her experiences being a Black woman in the domestic and sexual violence field, as well as a small community.2059falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-12--43405486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43405486Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:19:23 +0000DCFOFThis month's episode of All Things Legal featuring the great legal mind of Donna Bloom discussing the intersection of domestic violence and child protective services in Texas.3256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-11--43292998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43292998Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:06:23 +0000DCFOFKicking off Black History Month by hearing from guest Toni Johnson-Simpson, one of the few Black Executive Directors of a domestic and sexual violence crisis agency in Texas! Learn about her neat journey in this work.3025falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-10--43132580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43132580Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:52:22 +0000DCFOFHear from expert counselor, Cyndi Grady, and expert educator, Taylor Gleitz about minimization, denial, and blame in domestic violence relationships.1810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-9--43027807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43027807Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:27:36 +0000DCFOFThis week's episode features 3 amazing experts - Lisa Beijan, Sarah Lehman, and Daysia Pinke - in the area of describing how children are used in domestic violence.3597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-8--42917865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42917865Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:59:33 +0000DCFOFWe enter an upcoming series on unpacking the pie pieces of the Power and Control Wheel. Hear in this episode from Economic Abuse and Coercive Control expert, Stephanie Aguilar.2578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-7--42807614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42807614Wed, 06 Jan 2021 03:04:54 +0000DCFOFGet to know a little about podcast host, Hillarye, and how she ended up in the domestic and sexual violence field.1605falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-6--42722462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42722462Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:12:32 +0000DCFOFLearn about some definitions and dynamics of domestic and sexual violence, as well as services that Denton County Friends of the Family offers.1847falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-5--42632434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42632434Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:15:24 +0000DCFOFTune in to this month's "All Things Legal" session of In Their Shoes and hear from one of the greatest legal minds of our field - Donna Bloom. She discusses the details of protective orders.4316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-4--42501034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42501034Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:27:43 +0000DCFOFDCFOF Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) Director, David Almager, explains BIPP and how it works with offenders of domestic violence.2792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-3--47710903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47710903Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:35:00 +0000DCFOFReloaded recording of Episode 3 - a chat with Cassandra Berry about DCFOF's Our Community Matters Initiative.2093falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-2--47711077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47711077Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:52:00 +0000DCFOFHear from long-time donor and volunteer Nancy Rodriguez and her experiences with DCFOF's Adopt-a-Family program.2387falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-their-shoes-episode-1--47710860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47710860Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:32:00 +0000DCFOFReloaded version of Episode 1 - host Hillarye Hightower interviews Dr. Deborah Cosimo about The Silent Witness Project.1247falsefull