Speaking Up About Abuse

Speaking Up About Abuse is an audio-only course. According to the CDC, one in three women experience domestic violence in their lifetime and one in five women experience sexual abuse. These figures are even higher for Black women. In this course, licensed therapist, social worker, and burnout expert Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of talking about abuse and violence against women, and how we can take collective action to fight it. This course is part of the Black Girl Burnout series, a collection of podcasts dedicated to helping Black women manage the stress of daily living and preventing the detrimental effects of burnout. You’ll learn how to identify warning signs of abuse, safely report domestic violence and sexual assault, and speak up for victims in your community or workplace. After this course, You’ll have the tools and knowledge to advocate for victims and work to end violence against women.