When Home Isn’t Safe: Domestic Violence Awareness with Special Guest Janisha Rodriguez: Episode 86
Send us Fan Mail The Consultation | Episode 86: When Home Isn’t Safe: Domestic Abuse Awareness with Special Guest Janisha Rodriguez If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, support is available. Denton County Friends of the Family 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 940-382-7273 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) National Domestic Violence Hotline website: https://www.thehotline.org/ Home is supposed to be the safest place in the world. But what happens when it becomes the place you’re most afraid to be? In Episode 86 of The Consultation, hosts Sara Compton and Joshua Floyd recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month with special guest Janisha Rodriguez, a victim services attorney at Denton County Friends of the Family (DCFOF). Together, they discuss the realities of domestic abuse, the barriers survivors face when trying to leave, and the resources available to help individuals and families find safety. Domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence. It can include emotional abuse, financial control, intimidation, isolation, coercion, and other behaviors intended to establish power over another person. Leaving an abusive relationship can be complicated and sometimes dangerous, particularly when children, finances, housing, and safety are involved. In this episode, we discuss: • How to recognize patterns of power and control • Forms of abuse that may not leave visible injuries • Protective orders and safety planning in Texas • Why leaving an abusive relationship can be difficult • How abuse and control may continue after separation, including through family court proceedings • Domestic violence concerns involving custody and co-parenting • How friends and family can support survivors without judgment • The role of advocacy organizations, legal services, counseling, and emergency shelter in helping survivors move forward Meet Our Guest: Janisha Rodriguez Janisha Rodriguez is a victim services attorney at Denton County Friends of the Family. Before joining the organization, she worked as a family law legal clerk in New Jersey and later served as a special victims prosecutor in the Bronx. Her work is dedicated to supporting women, children, and survivors of abuse. Denton County Friends of the Family is a nonprofit organization serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through services that may include crisis intervention, emergency shelter, safety planning, legal advocacy, counseling, and support groups. Learn more about DCFOF and available resources: https://dcfof.org/ Crisis services: https://dcfof.org/crisis-services/ Emergency shelter: https://dcfof.org/emergencyshelter/ Counseling: https://dcfof.org/counseling/ Advocacy and legal services: https://dcfof.org/advocacyandlegal/ Transitional housing: https://dcfof.org/transitional-housing/ About the Hosts Sara Compton and Joshua Floyd host The Consultation, where they explore family law topics, legal questions, and the challenges families face during major life transitions. Through conversations with attorneys and special guests, they aim to provide insight into complex legal issues and the experiences of the people affected by them. Important Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Listening to this episode does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every situation is different, and individuals should seek advice from a qualified attorney regarding their specific circumstances. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If it is safe to do so, contact a domestic violence hotline or local support organization for confidential assistance. Keywords: domestic violence awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, domestic abuse, Texas family law, protective orders in Texas, domestic violence resources, family violence, safety planning, domestic violence and child custody, emotional abuse, financial abuse, coercive control, survivor advocacy, Denton County Friends of the Family, The Jimenez Law Firm, The Consultation podcast, Sara Compton, Joshua Floyd, Janisha Rodriguez. Instagram: @jimenezlawfirm_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimenezfirm/ X: https://x.com/jimenezlawfirm_ Youtube: https://youtu.be/Lr3QNK1O6Iw Support the show



