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

Thank you for listening to The Spokane Show. Stay safe, stay connected, and let’s keep the conversation going

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

Join Eric as he wraps up his adoption story with an interview of his biological brother.

There are about 4.5 million adopted children in the United States, which is 7% of the population reported in the 2010 Census. This amount includes children who are adopted by relatives or a stepparent.

According to the congressional Coalition on Adoption; on any given day 391,000 children are living in the U.S. foster care system.

113,000 of these children eligible for adoption will wait, on average, almost three years for an adoptive family.

It was estimated that 95,306 children were adopted in the U.S. in 2020, which is about a 17% decrease from 2019.

Public adoptions comprised 58% of the total domestic adoptions in 2020, and private adoptions made up 42%.

According the WA State DCYF, the costs for private adoption can range anywhere from $8,000 to $40,000.

This is Part 1 of a 2 part series about adoption. On this episode we are going to be talking about finding our biological family.

For more than 20 years, Matthew Spaur has published fiction, nonfiction, and journalism. His work has appeared in South Dakota Review, Owen Wister Review, Wisconsin Review, Willow Springs, Into the Ruins, and Heliotrope, and in the anthologies Microsoft in the Mirror and Secrets.

He was the publisher of The Local Planet Weekly, an award-winning weekly newspaper.

Spaur and his teams have won awards and nominations from the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Society for Technical Communications, and the Associated Writing Programs.

He earned a Master in Fine Arts in writing from Eastern Washington University and an MBA from University of Nevada, Reno.

Please visit his website at: https://matthewspaur.com/

Join me on this episode as I talk with Matt about his new book called Making a Small Fortune.

Frank Zafiro (real name Frank Scalise) was a police officer in Spokane from 1993 to 2013, during which time he either did--or commanded the unit that did--virtually every job that the department performs.

He retired as a captain. Frank writes gritty crime fiction from both sides of the badge. He’s written more than forty novels, including the River City series and the SpoCompton series, both set in different versions of the Lilac City.

In addition to writing, Frank is an avid hockey fan (Go, Chiefs, Go!) and a tortured guitarist. He lives now in Redmond, Oregon. Join me as I discuss with Frank his latest projects and his newest release.

One night. Two people. And a nation's problems.

Join authors Frank Zafiro and Colin Conway for another novel in their Charlie-316 series, The Ride-Along

Friday, October 14th at 7 pm at Auntie's Bookstore

Please RSVP below for this free event

Auntie's Bookstore: https://www.auntiesbooks.com/

Frank Zafario's Website: http://www.frankzafiro.com/

Dr. Shawn Horn, is a licensed psychologist, author, podcaster, talk show host, and TEDX speaker. She is host of Inspired Living podcast and expert panelist for the TV show Uncovered: Stories of Overcoming Shame & Struggle.

With over two decades of experience in the mental health field she is now bringing the wisdom of the therapy room to you with her online Inspired Living School where she helps students to heal from shame and acquire skills for wholehearted living.

Dr. Horn's Website: https://www.drshawnhorn.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshawnhorn

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drshawnhorn