On the latest episode of Women’s World, host Carolyn Bruna welcomes Dr. Ludy Green to discuss economic empowerment for victims of domestic abuse, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Dr. Green is an activist, author, and Executive Producer of the podcast Ending Domestic Abuse. She also has a new faith-based initiative to assist religious institutions in preventing violence against women and children. Dr. Green’s proven theory is that financial independence empowers women to escape from their abusers. With her guidance, Second Chance Employment has equipped women with skills to interview for and obtain long-term employment.
In the United States, 1 out of 4 women are victims of domestic abuse. Watch to learn about the types of abuse–emotional, economic and physical, and the most common signs of abuse. For more information, visit ludygreen.com, and if you or a loved one are seeking immediate help, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline.