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.

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Ask Ava

Episodes

Ask Ava, Episode 200: “What if my partner is upset that I don’t trust them with my private photos and videos?”

Ask Ava, Episode 199: “Why don’t some survivors talk about the abuse they went through?”

Ask Ava, Episode 198: "What if my partner doesn’t respect my pronouns?”

Ask Ava, Episode 197: “If I know I’m going to be drinking, can I give my partner consent beforehand?”

Ask Ava, Episode 196: “What if my friends are pressuring me into having sex with someone?”

Ask Ava, Episode 195: “Why do people judge survivors of abuse?”

Ask Ava, Episode 194: "How can I stop questioning that the abuse happened to me?"

Ask Ava, Episode 193: "What if my partner makes me feel guilty for seeing my family?"

Ask Ava, Episode 192: "Are all people who abuse also narcissists?"

Ask Ava, Episode 191: "What if my partner blames their abuse on the alcohol?"

Ask Ava, Episode 190: "What if my partner is struggling with their mental health?"

Ask Ava, Episode 189: "What if I lost trust in my partner?"

Ask Ava, Episode 188: "What if my partner shows me porn without my permission?"

Ask Ava, Episode 187: "Why is sexual assault so bad, if there isn’t a pregnancy?”

Ask Ava, Episode 186: "How do I know I have a healthy relationship?"

Ask Ava, Episode 185: "Why do people joke about domestic and sexual violence?"

Ask Ava, Episode 184: "What if my partner says they don’t like my friends?"

Ask Ava, Episode 183: "What if one of my parents is being abused?”

Ask Ava, Episode 182: "What if I'm the strong person in the relationship, and I know I can change them?"

Ask Ava, Episode 181: "What if two people are fighting to date me?"

Ask Ava, Episode 180: "Is it sexual assault to pressure someone into sexual activity?"

Ask Ava, Episode 179: "Why don't people believe victims or survivors of sexual assault?"

Ask Ava, Episode 178: "What if I remember abuse from when I was younger, and I need support now?"

Ask Ava, Ep. 177: Ask Ava Anything! - "Why is it hard for male survivors to ask for help?"

Ask Ava, Episode 176: "Why is it harmful to expect my partner to always answer texts?"

Ask Ava, Episode 175: "What kind of trouble do people get into for crimes like sexual assault?"

Ask Ava, Episode 174: "If my friend is scared, can I report sexual harassment to the school?"

Ask Ava, Episode 173: "What if people blame me for having a developed body?"

Ask Ava, Episode 172: Ask Ava Anything! - "What if my partner threatens suicide if I leave?"

Ask Ava, Episode 171: "What should I do if my partner threatens to hurt my family?"