Ask Ava

Do you have questions about dating violence? Or, do you ever wonder what makes a relationship healthy? Look no further than the Ask Ava Podcast, where experts weigh in on these topics and more - like blackmail, gender, consent, and sexual assault. Questions come directly from New Jersey-based classrooms & groups.

This podcast is recommended for listeners 12+. Subscribe and stream all Ask Ava episodes wherever you get podcasts! Some episodes are also available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@safesoundsomerset

The Ask Ava Podcast is produced by Safe+Sound Somerset. Located in Somerset County, we provide survivor services and prevention programs for domestic, dating and sexual violence. If you need support, please call or text our trained advocates on our confidential, free, 24/7 Helpline: 866-685-1122.

Music is "Fresh Cut" produced by Beats By Dillin.

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Ask Ava

Episodes

Ask Ava, Episode 81: "What services are available to survivors of abuse?"

Ask Ava, Episode 80: "Why is domestic violence a community issue?"

Ask Ava, Episode 79: "If a friend treats you badly, should you confront them?" (Updated!)

Ask Ava, Episode 78: "Does alcohol cause abuse?"

Ask Ava, Episode 77: "What can I do if my partner is blackmailing me?"

Ask Ava, Episode 76: "How do I know I have a healthy friendship?"

Ask Ava, Episode 75: "How can I help my partner, who is struggling with their mental health?" (Updated!)

Ask Ava, Episode 74: "What does a healthy relationship look like?" (Updated!)

Ask Ava, Episode 73: "What happens when I call or text the Safe+Sound Somerset hotline?"

Ask Ava, Episode 72: "What are the warning signs of an abusive relationship?" (Updated!)

Ask Ava, Episode 71: "How can I help a friend in an abusive relationship?" (Updated!)

Ask Ava, Episode 70: "What Can I Do If My Partner Threatens to Hurt My Ex?"

Ask Ava, Episode 69: "How Do I Know My Partner is Gaslighting Me?"

Ask Ava, Episode 68: "Can Teens Develop PTSD from Abusive Relationships?"

Ask Ava, Episode 67: "What If My Partner is Pressuring Me to Send Naked Pictures?"

Ask Ava, Episode 66: "What If My Stress and Anxiety Affect My Partner?"

Ask Ava, Episode 65: "What are the Most Ignored Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships?"

Ask Ava, Episode 64: "What if the Adults Don't Believe Me?"

Ask Ava, Episode 63: "What is a Safety Plan?"

Ask Ava, Episode 62: "Does Abuse Happen in LGBTQ+ Relationships?"

Ask Ava, Episode 61: "Why Do People Abuse Their Partners?"

Ask Ava, Episode 60: "If They Have Nothing to Hide, Why Won't They Share Their Password?"

Ask Ava, Episode 59: "What Is Victim-Blaming and Why Does It Matter?"

Ask Ava, Episode 58: "How Do I Tell Someone They Are Moving Too Fast?"

Ask Ava, Episode 57: Consent Series - "Am I Leading My Partner On If I Change My Mind?"

Ask Ava, Episode 56: Consent Series - "What is the Difference Between Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault?"

Ask Ava, Episode 55: Consent Series - "How Can I Support a Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted?"

Ask Ava, Episode 54: Consent Series - "Does 'Yes' Always Mean 'Yes?'"

Ask Ava, Episode 53: Consent Series - "Do I Have to Have Sex if I'm in a Relationship?"

Ask Ava, Episode 52: Helping a Friend series - "What Should I Do If My Friend's Parents are Abusing Them?"