Behind the Courtroom Door: Understanding the Role of Expert Witnesses in Domestic Violence Trials Season 3 Episode 7 Understanding the role of expert witnesses in domestic violence trials can be challenging. This episode of Genesis The Podcast offers invaluable insights, unraveling the intricacies of these cases. Our guests, Genesis Chief Clinical Officer Ruth Guerreiro and…

Genesis The Podcast Season 3, Episode 6 The 21st century brings a unique set of challenges when it comes to raising boys. In a world that grapples with toxic masculinity, the task of guiding sons through this societal terrain becomes increasingly complex. In our recent podcast episode Jordyn Lawson and Maria MacMullin, two boy moms,…

Aquí en Génesis ayudamos a mujeres y niños que han sido afectados por el abuso doméstico. Una de las maneras que ayudamos es enseñando maneras en cómo lidiar con las emociones. Encontrar cosas que pueden ayudar a mejorar su bienestar en momentos difíciles es muy importante. Mucha de las veces, en nuestra comunidad hispana, nos…

Season 3, Episode 5 Coercive control is a subtle form of domestic violence that is often overlooked but leaves lasting scars on its victims. In our latest podcast episode, we discuss this pervasive form of abuse with renowned Professor Emeritus, social worker and author Evan Stark, focusing on its damaging impact on children. Evan Stark’s…

A Deep Dive Into Grassroots Initiatives, Challenges and Opportunities Season 3, Episode 4   Confronting domestic violence and femicide in Honduras is a formidable challenge. This struggle forms the heart of our latest podcast episode, where we delve into the realities of these issues and the urgent need for solutions.   Domestic violence is a…

Occupational Therapy (OT) has been referred to at Genesis as the missing piece in the healing puzzle, but it may be hard to understand what Occupational Therapy is just based on the name. When you hear the word “occupations” you are likely to think about employment. When Occupational Therapists talk about occupations, they are referring…

Understanding the profound impact of domestic violence on the parent-child bond is essential for mental health professionals, social workers, and the public alike. This intricate connection is the focal point of our latest podcast episode, where we had the privilege of speaking with Ruth Guerreiro, Chief Clinical Officer of Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support. During…

The aftermath of gender-based violence is a complex web of trauma that often remains misunderstood. To address this reality, we launched season 3 of Genesis The Podcast with a profound conversation with Dr. Judith Herman, a notable figure in the field of trauma studies. Her dedication to understanding trauma and supporting survivors has paved the…

This April marks the 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A month intended to focus awareness on the epidemic that is sexual violence and to inspire all of us toward action. The National Crime Victimization Survey tells us that in this country every 68 seconds someone is sexually assaulted and every 9 minutes one…

At Genesis, we often will speak to the fact that domestic violence knows no single race, religion, ability, socioeconomic status, or culture. However,  it is important to recognize that while domestic violence is pervasive in all communities, some communities see greater rates of domestic violence and are impacted by culturally-situated forms of abuse. This is…