On this episode of The Spokane Show, I sit down with Shauna Kennedy-Carr, Executive Director and Founder of Stop the Silence.

1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men in the Spokane region have experienced domestic abuse at some point in their lives

Change begins when we refuse to look the other way. By recognizing the early warning signs, supporting survivors’ first steps toward safety, and demanding accountability for those who abuse power, we can turn these statistics into history.

2,000 children in Spokane County witness verbal abuse in their homes each year; 1 in 3 youth see adult abuse more than once; 1 in 5 youth experience intimate-partner violence; and 1 in 10 youth have been abused by an adult

Spokane County has the highest reported DV rate in Washington: 14.2 offenses per 1,000 residents (2020) versus the statewide average of 7.2

If you are experiencing violence at home, you are not alone—help is available.* Any of the 24/7 crisis lines listed offer immediate support when you need it; Visit the Spokane Regional Health District's list of Domestic Violence resources at https://covid.srhd.org/topics/domestic-violence-resources/resources

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National Human Trafficking Hotline

Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Languages: English, Spanish.

Learn more

888-373-7888

https://iwantrest.com

When REST started in 2009, the majority of organizations turned away sex trafficking victims because the trauma experience was too complex and the symptoms too overwhelming, implying survivors didn't deserve exit services. We disagreed!

As we discovered gaps in existing services, we committed to building them, always informed by the people we served. This relationship-first and needs-based model has driven REST’s growth.

REST stands for: Real Escape from the Sex Trade

https://youtu.be/FWfxoyEIylI?si=__cnlswv8ztYXqXO

Message from Enid: A piece of my heart for all the women survivors of mistreatment and abuse, for my entire LGBTQ community who have defended our rights to be respected and for my family and friends who saw me suffer and rise. Thank you all for your unconditional support! Blessings and success in everything you do!!!! If you can,

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Join me as I sit down Caleb Altmeyer in the main room of the former déjà vu to discuss the ministry's vision of Helping Captives and the poignant event they held to reclaim the building.

As you listen, may you be inspired by the power of compassion and the resilience of the human spirit.

If you would like to learn more about Helping Captives; please visit their website: https://helpingcaptives.org/about