What Compassion Accomplishes
To share information, ideas and resources about domestic abuse and sexual assault. For service providers, survivors and the general public.
Episodes
18 episodes
17. Navigating the Legal System
In today's episode, Chris and Cory chat with Shayla Peel, Idaho Legal Aid attorney who helps survivors at the WCA. Shayla talks about her experiences working with law, common issues survivors face in the legal system, and words of validat...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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28:53
16. Impacts of Violence on Women of Color
In today's episode, Cory and Chris chat with Maya Reneé, WCA Client Advocate and repeat guest on the What Compassion Accomplishes podcast. Maya talks about her experiences working with domestic violence and sexual assault in Montana and Idaho, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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29:45
15. How to Support Survivors While Supporting Yourself
In this episode, WCA's Clinical Services Manager Megan discusses how loved ones can support survivors while setting up boundaries that allow them to take care of themselves. If you or someone you care about have experienced d...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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30:19
14. Safety and the College Experience
In this episode, Grace (Fall intern for the WCA) and Emily discuss their experiences at college, what they wish they would have known going in, and what parents should teach their kids. If you or someone you care about have experienced ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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28:58
13. Fighting for Safety: Taryn's Story
In this episode of What Compassion Accomplishes we meet Taryn Robinson, the WCA's Court Advocate Manager. A firefighter turned social worker, listen to her journey of continuing to fight for safety and female empowerment, just in a different co...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:51
12. Working for Change -- A Survivor's Story
TW: Sexual assaultIn today's episode of What Compassion Accomplishes, Cory and Chris talk with TL Robinson, survivor, CEO and speaker. They discuss the stigma and trauma associated with sexual assault, and TL shares how her experience a...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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33:52
11. Meet the New JVs!
In this episode, Cory and Chris introduce the WCA's 2021-22 Jesuit Volunteers Emily and Caro. Listen to learn what drew them to a year of service with Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest and why they chose to serve at the WCA. If you or so...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:29
Rerelease: Episode 1 What Does Compassion Accomplish
Originally released on April 6, 2021In our very first episode, Becca, Chris and Cory talk about what we would like to accomplish with What Compassion Accomplishes. We will be talking about how we can help break the cycle of domest...
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16:07
10. A Teen Survivor Story of Abuse and Healing
Content Warning: Descriptions of abuse In today's episode, we read a teen survivor's story of abuse and healing. From an anonymous survivor If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dati...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:12
9. Victim Blaming and Barriers
On this episode of What Compassion Accomplishes, Becca and Cory are joined by the WCA's 2021 Spring Outreach Intern, Jess! Listen to their conversation on how victim-blaming can happen with both domestic abuse and sexual assault and how there a...
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16:06
8. What keeps you going?
In today's episode, Cory and Becca chat with Maya Renee, WCA Client Advocate. Maya's talks about what keeps her going, her expertise with direct client services and the importance of support.If you or someone you care about have experie...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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21:32
7. Pivoting in Difficult Times
In today's episode, Cory and Chris talk with WCA Program Director, Dr. Beronica Salazar, on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted our work and the importance of reaching out to friends and family members during difficult times.If you or so...
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27:36
6. Healthy Relationships Matter, No Matter Who is in Them
In today's episode, Cory and Chris talk with Crispin Gravatt, activist and community member. Tune in to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community and the impact that domestic and sexual violence has on the community. What can we do to help?...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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36:18
5. There's Not One Face to Abuse
In today's episode of What Compassion Accomplishes, Cory and Becca talk with Dr. Beronica Salazar, Program Director of the WCA. We discuss the stigma with male survivors and the importance of healing. If you or someone you care about ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:07
4. Meet Bea!
On this episode of What Compassion Accomplishes, Cory and Becca talk with Bea Black, CEO of the WCA! Find out Bea's "why" and what motivates her for this line of work. If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, da...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:56
3. Instilling Hope
In today's episode of What Compassion Accomplishes, Chris and Cory chat with Sherri Cameron, SVU Detective. Sherri talks about her experience and the importance of community partnerships. Information on strangulation and stalking is included in...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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31:37
2. Time to Talk to Your Teen!
In today's episode of What Compassion Accomplishes, Chris and Cory talk with Tracy, Prevention Program Manager at the WCA, about the importance of talking to your teenager! Learn all about the relationship spectrum, how to start conversations w...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:07
1. What Does Compassion Accomplish?
In our very first episode, Becca, Chris and Cory talk about what we would like to accomplish with What Compassion Accomplishes. We will be talking about how we can help break the cycle of domestic abuse and sexual violence in our communit...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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16:07