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

Resources:

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)

Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse is produced by JBWS, a domestic violence agency serving Morris County, New Jersey. If you're interested in learning more about JBWS, please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ jbws.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Intro and outro music donated by Billy Morris