Can Abuse Be Prevented? With Mary Jane McCarthy, LAC

"I don't like the way I've been treating my partner." To end domestic violence, we must normalize reflecting on our behavior and admitting when we make mistakes. The stigma and shame around abuse prevents victims from seeking services and stops those using abuse from being honest about their behaviors.

However, abuse is a choice and there are tools, skills, programs, and services that can help people prevent these behaviors. Mary Jane McCarthy, the Professional Training Manager at JBWS, joins this episode of Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse to discuss societal perceptions about anger, coping methods for people using abuse, and how we must change the narrative around domestic violence.

If you notice controlling or unhealthy behaviors in yourself, JBWS can help. Call 973.539.7801 or visit jbws.org/jcnv.

If you are 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.

⁠⁠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