Conversations and Connections

26. A Conversation About Training Opportunities from the Family Crisis Center. Conversations and Connections

In this episode, Stuart sits down with Kim Riddle to talk about the recent Safer East Texas Training the Family Crisis Center hosted at Angelina College, the importance of such a training for East Texas agencies, and what other training opportunities the Family Crisis Center of East Texas offers.

25. A Conversation About Our Internship Program. Conversations and Connections

The Family Crisis Center of East Texas accepts college students as interns every year.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, we talk with Community Outreach Coordinator Greta Rich about the agency's internship program, and who can qualify for an intern.  We'll then talk with Sadarria Christian, Shelby Brown, and Emily Adams, three of the agency's interns for the spring of 2021.  

24. A Conversation with Lufkin ISD Social Worker Tonja Akridge. Conversations and Connections

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.   In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks to Lufkin ISD Social Worker Tonja Akridge about how teens are affected by abusive relationships.   How does abusive relationships affect their social lives?  What about their school work?  

Want to know more about the Family Crisis Center of East Texas?  Visit our website at https://www.familycrisiscenterofeasttexas.com/

Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fccet 

23. A Conversation with Family Crisis Center of East Texas Board Member Jim McReynolds. Conversations and Connections

In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with Family Crisis Center board member Jim McReynolds.  Mr. McReynolds is no stranger to East Texans.  The former Texas State Representative talks about what it means to him to be a board member, the challenges that such a position has, and what he finds rewarding about serving the community.  

Want to know more about the Family Crisis Center of East Texas?  Visit our website at https://www.familycrisiscenterofeasttexas.com/

Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fccet 

 

A Conversation with Ashley Cook of Harold's House

Harold's House provides an important service to the East Texas region.  They provide a safe and secure place for children to tell their story of being the survivor of sexual assault.  Ashley Cook, the Community Education Director for Harold's House talks about the services her agency provides the community, and the all too real problem of sexual assault of children in our community.  

A Conversation with Operations Director Whitney Burran

In this episode, Stuart sits down with the agency's operations director Whitney Burran about things employers need to know about employees who may be experiencing domestic violence.  What is the employer's responsibility?  What can an employer do to provide support for their employees?  We'll answer these questions and more.

A Conversation About Human Trafficking with Special Investigator Lazaro Robles

In this episode we conclude our four-part series on human trafficking with a conversation with Special Investigator Lazaro Robles with the Department of Family and Protective Services.  

A Conversation About Human Trafficking with Investigator Brandon Lovell

We continue our conversation on the topic of human trafficking.  In this episode, Stuart welcomes back Maria Villarreal from the Family Crisis Center of East Texas and also Investigator Brandon Lovell from the Nacogdoches Sheriff's Office.

Continuing the Conversation with Maria Villarreal on HumanTrafficking

We continue our conversation with the agency's Human Trafficking Specialist Maria Villarreal.  We talk about the differences between human trafficking and sex trafficking, some of the myths associated with human trafficking, and more. 

A Conversation with Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Specialist Maria Villarreal

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and we're devoting the entire month of on the topic.  Stuart sits down with Maria Villarreal to talk about this all-important issue and how it affects East Texas.