Domestic Violence and the Black Community: How Stereotypes Can Silence Victims, with Tamu King, MA

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