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January 14, 2025 25 mins

"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.


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


Content:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:20) Feeling Angry vs. Feeling Sad

(4:29) Time Outs And Accountability Planning

(10:14) Abuse Intervention Programs Keep Families Safer

(15:08) Admitting When You Have Used Abuse

(19:01) Home Should Be Peaceful

(21:04) Not Tolerating Abusive Behavior

(24:06) About JBWS & Resources


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

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