Season 2 Episode 6 - Inside the Mariposa Center for Safety with Dominic Johnson

In this episode, we speak with Dominic Johnson, a representative from Mariposa Center for Safety. Formerly known as YWCA Pueblo, the center assists survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, and family abuse. Dominic provides an overview of the center's mission and services, including their emergency shelter, the runaway and homeless youth program, and Teresa's Place for supervised visitations. We delve into the importance of community education, partnerships, and trauma-informed care, and share inspirational success stories of survivors reclaiming their lives. Dominic also discusses outreach efforts for marginalized groups and highlights the core values that guide their work. Learn more about the center's efforts to provide safety, support, and hope to those in need and discover how the community can help further their initiatives.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:10 History and Mission of Mariposa Center for Safety

01:45 Services Provided at Teresa's Place

03:33 Runaway and Homeless Youth Program

05:07 Community Education and Prevention Efforts

07:53 Emergency Shelter Operations

10:45 Staff Training and Core Values

14:20 Challenges and Community Support

15:46 Partnerships and Outreach Efforts

18:33 Personal Journey and Success Stories

23:49 Long-term Goals and Community Involvement