Domestic Violence and the Black Community: How Stereotypes Can Silence Victims, with Tamu King, MA

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Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse

JBWS / MC Robinson

31 episodes

4 days ago

There is a culture of silence around the issue of domestic abuse and this podcast is here to break that silence. Run by members of JBWS, a domestic violence agency, Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse doesn't shy away from having difficult conversations about abuse to help others recognize that they may be in unhealthy relationships or using unhealthy behaviors themselves.

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Domestic Violence and the Black Community: How Stereotypes Can Silence Victims, with Tamu King, MA

Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse

44 minutes

9 months ago

Domestic Violence and the Black Community: How Stereotypes Can Silence Victims, with Tamu King, MA

It is critical to consider race when talking about domestic violence because there are unique barriers that Black victims face. Tamu King, CEO & Founder of The Changed Mind joins this episode of Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse to talk about how:

The "Strong Black Woman" stereotype feeds into the dehumanization of Black women and makes it harder for them to leave abusive relationships

There is a stigma associated with domestic violence in the Black community that discourages victims from being honest about what they're experiencing

This prejudicial belief that Black women are aggressive or angry makes them reluctant to involve law enforcement due to fear of being victimized themselves

⁠Find Tamu King's podcast here.⁠

Content of the Podcast:

(0:00) Introduction

(05:27 ) Belief Black Women are Aggressive

(10:25) Strong Black Woman Stereotype

(16:04) Racism and Black Victims

(22:06) Response to "I Don't See Color"

(26:00) Stigma Associated with Domestic Violence

(28:49) Breaking Through The Silence

(35:26) Leaving Can Be Dangerous

(42:11) About JBWS & Services

Are you in an unhealthy relationship and living or working in Morris County, New Jersey? JBWS can help call our 24-Hour Helpline at 1.877.782.2873 or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠jbws.org/services⁠⁠. ⁠⁠

Do you recognize controlling or abusive behaviors in yourself? JBWS can also help. Please call 973.539.7801 or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠jbws.org/jcnv⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you don't live or work in Morris County, NJ please visit https://www.thehotline.org/ or call 800.799.SAFE (7233) Intro and outro music donated by Billy Morris