In today's episode, Chris and Cory chat with Shayla Peel, Idaho Legal Aid attorney who helps survivors at the WCA.  Shayla talks about her experiences working with law, common issues survivors face in the legal system, and words of validation and advice she would give to survivors.  If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.7233 or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208.343.7025 or 208.345.7273. Follow us on social media! @wca_boise For more information and resources, chec ..read more

In today's episode, Cory and Chris chat with Maya Reneé, WCA Client Advocate and repeat guest on the What Compassion Accomplishes podcast. Maya talks about her experiences working with domestic violence and sexual assault in Montana and Idaho, the importance of communication and education, and the impacts of violence on women of color. If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273. Follow us on social media! @wca_boi ..read more

In this episode, WCA's Clinical Services Manager Megan discusses how loved ones can support survivors while setting up boundaries that allow them to take care of themselves.   If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines (Sexual Assault:  208-345-7273; Domestic Abuse:  208.343.7025). Follow us on social media! @wca_boise For more information and resources, check out our website: wcaboise.org Contact us at outreach@wcaboise.org ..read more

In this episode, Grace (Fall intern for the WCA) and Emily discuss their experiences at college, what they wish they would have known going in, and what parents should teach their kids. If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines (Sexual Assault:  208-345-7273; Domestic Abuse:  208.343.7025). Follow us on social media! @wca_boise For more information and resources, check out our website: wcaboise.org Contact us at outreach@wcaboise.org ..read more

In this episode of What Compassion Accomplishes we meet Taryn Robinson, the WCA's Court Advocate Manager. A firefighter turned social worker, listen to her journey of continuing to fight for safety and female empowerment, just in a different context. "Sometimes we think we have to be able to solve people's problems when really all they need is for somebody to believe them, for somebody to listen to what they're saying and to provide compassion." - Taryn Robinson If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Ho ..read more

TW: Sexual assault In today's episode of What Compassion Accomplishes, Cory and Chris talk with TL Robinson, survivor, CEO and speaker. They discuss the stigma and trauma associated with sexual assault, and TL shares how her experience as a survivor motivated her to create an app that allows sexual assault survivors (and supporters and advocates) to share their experiences in a safe community. If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-34 ..read more

In this episode, Cory and Chris introduce the WCA's 2021-22 Jesuit Volunteers Emily and Caro. Listen to learn what drew them to a year of service with Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest and why they chose to serve at the WCA. If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines (Sexual Assault:  208-345-7273; Domestic Abuse:  208.343.7025). Follow us on social media! @wca_boise For more information and resources, check out our website: wcabo ..read more

In today's episode of What Compassion Accomplishes, Chris and Cory chat with Sherri Cameron, SVU Detective. Sherri talks about her experience and the importance of community partnerships. Information on strangulation and stalking is included in this podcast. If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273. Follow us on social media! @wca_boise For more information and resources, check out these websites! wcaboise.org ..read more

Originally released on April 6, 2021 In our very first episode, Becca, Chris and Cory talk about what we would like to accomplish with What Compassion Accomplishes.  We will be talking about how we can help break the cycle of domestic abuse and sexual violence in our communities and the importance of conversation and education.  If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273. Follow us on social media! @wca ..read more

Content Warning: Descriptions of abuse In today's episode, we read a teen survivor's story of abuse and healing. From an anonymous survivor If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, dating or sexual violence please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or one of the WCA's 24-hour hotlines at 208-343-7025 or 208-345-7273. Follow us on social media! @wca_boise For more information and resources, check out these websites! wcaboise.org lovisrespect.org Want to hear a specific topic? Contact us at outreach@wcaboise.org ..read more