Bitcoin as a Tool to Escape Abuse with Linda Parker & Maddison Clyne

 
 

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“The average person I would say doesn’t know about wallets or cold storage…but if we hit that in prevention and teach them, and empower them to own their money, control their lives; if you have that mindset, that’s hard to break.”
— Maddison Clyne

SHOW DESCRIPTION

Linda Parker is CEO and Maddison Clyne is an Associate Director for Women in Distress. In this interview, we discuss their work aiding survivors of domestic violence and their interest in Bitcoin as a means of financial empowerment. They talk about the rise in domestic violence during the pandemic, the challenges faced by survivors, and the importance of education.

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According to a CDC survey, around 41% of women and 26% of men in the U.S. have experienced sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner. It affects millions or people every year. It is a significant public health issue that has devastating physical, emotional, and psychological effects on individuals and families. U.S. crime reports suggest that about 1 in 5 homicide victims are killed by an intimate partner.

Having access to resources and support can can be life-changing for victims. However, there is a critical lack of provision. One organisation providing this much-needed support is Women In Distress of Broward County: it is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and services to individuals experiencing domestic violence in Broward County, Florida. Their mission is to empower and advocate for victims while promoting a violence-free community.

Women In Distress seeks to mitigate the cycle of abuse, power and control dynamics within relationships, societal stigma and shame surrounding domestic violence, and the huge barriers survivors can face when trying to leave an abusive relationship. By offering an array of services, education, and community collaboration, Women In Distress strives to create a society where domestic violence is not tolerated and survivors can rebuild their lives.

The organization offers a range of comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, which include a 24-hour crisis hotline, counselling and therapy, support groups, legal advocacy, and assistance with obtaining restraining orders. Women In Distress also provides specialized programs for children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence, as well as outreach and education initiatives to raise awareness. If you are able to donate please do so.

TIMESTAMPS

00:01:30: Introductions
00:05:25: Women in Distress charity
00:06:31: The extent of domestic abuse
00:12:05: Support, and working with families
00:22:22: Education, coercive control, and prevention
00:27:08: Abuse in the LGBTQ+ community
00:32:09: "Don't Say Gay" law
00:35:58: The role of pop culture in domestic violence
00:43:34: Andrew Tate, and toxic masculinity
00:48:08: The importance of financial literacy as an abuse victim
00:52:55: Bitcoin as a tool to regain ownership of your life
00:55:11: Final comments

 

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