Julia Foos, a Community Education Coordinator from the North Shore suburbs of Chicago,  discusses her role at Sarah's Inn, an organization dedicated to helping domestic violence survivors. Julia, who has a background in social work and gender studies, joined Sarah's Inn after discovering their podcast during COVID.   She highlights Sarah's Inn's comprehensive services, including crisis lines, counseling, legal aid and the PAIP program which helps perpetrators of domestic violence unlearn toxic behaviors.  Julia emphasizes the importance of addressing both survivors and perpetrators to prevent reoffending.  She also mentions Sarah's Inn TV, a digital platform launched during the pandemic to reach out to survivors and educate the public.  Julia describes methods to seek support and create safety plans for recovery from domestic abuse. 

KEY HIGHLIGHTS: 

1. Julia shares her background, education and her involvement in various volunteering and leadership opportunities.
2. Julia discusses her internships in elder care, youth exploitation prevention, suicide prevention and emphasizes her passion for women's rights and domestic violence advocacy. 
3. Overview of Sarah's Inn's history and expansion as a critical Chicago resource. 
4. Julia explains the PAIP program for perpetrators of domestic violence to help unlearn abusive and toxic behaviors. 
5. Julia gives details about Sarah's Inn TV, a multi-media broadcasting resource for survivors of domestic violence. 
6. Julia discusses upcoming plans and events for Sarah's Inn during 2025. 
7. Julia gives advice to survivors of domestic violence who haven't left their relationship or have just recently left their abusive partnership. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

Sarah's Inn Website 

PAIP Program at Sarah's Inn 

Sarah's Inn TV 

www.financialabusehelp.net