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This podcast represents the youth of Irvington. We cover topics and concerns that happen in everyday life.
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Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
This week we talk about the uncertainty of the election and how this is the first time in history we will not know who the winner is until later. We talk about how every vote matter regardless what the media says, people in our lives might say, or outside factors. We then talk about how to set boundaries with others whether it is with partners, friends, or family members. We talk about consent, teen pregnancy, the heart beat law, and more. We break it all down in this episode.
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
In this week's episode, we discuss teen dating and teen dating violence. We discuss the terms toxic, healthy / unhealthy, and what does love and lust mean while growing up. We discuss why do people stay in relationships that are toxic and what resources are available.
our website:
www.theimanisafespace.com
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More information in this episode
Resources:
If at any time you feel that you or your teen are in immediate danger, call 911.
Love is Respect
866-331-9474
866-331-8453 TTY
www.loveisrespect.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-SAFE (7233)
800-787-3224 TTY
www.ndvh.org
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline
800-656-HOPE (4673)
www.rainn.org
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
This week's episode, Marcus, Kerissa, and Leila and Guests explore what a peer means to someone and how peer affects us. They delve in further and explore how families can also give peer pressure without us realizing it. Finally, they give tips how they withstand peer pressure themselves.
Check out our website : www.theimanisafespace.com
instagram @imanisafespace
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Resources
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/peer-pressure.html
http://www.yoursevenproject.com/uploads/9/8/1/6/9816891/_7student_peer.pdf
https://classroom.kidshealth.org/classroom/9to12/personal/growing/peer_pressure.pdf
https://www.childnet.com/ufiles/Peer-pressure-lesson-plan1.pdf
https://www.tolerance.org/sites/default/files/documents/bully_upper_handout2.pdf
Safety Centres
Facebook: www.facebook.com/safety
Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/165828726894770
Snapchat: https://support.snapchat.com/co/other-abuse
Twitter: https://support.twitter.com/articles/15789
Childnet: how to make a report – www.childnet.com/resources/how-to-makea-report
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
This is the conclusion of last week's episode. Marcus, Kerissa, and Leila are joined by students from Irvington, NJ (Some are new voices and some you will recognize! ) . They continue to explore and discuss topics such as the Black Lives Matter Movement, Black Culture, racism and prejudice, and all the topics in between.
Information from this episode
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https://neaedjustice.org/black-lives-matter-school-resources/
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
In the first part of this episode, Marcus, Kerissa, and Leila are joined by 5 students from Irvington, NJ. They explore and discuss topics such as the Black Lives Matter Movement, Black Culture, racism and prejudice, and all the topics in between.
Information from this episode
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https://neaedjustice.org/black-lives-matter-school-resources/
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Marcus, Kerissa, and Leila talk about the importance of volunteering and what it is like to volunteer in the pandemic. They talk about why it is difficult to get people involved and how to get more people involved in their community. They talk about Ruth Ginsburg and her impact on history. Why it is important to fight for what you believe in and how there is more than one way to make a difference.
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Information from this episode:
https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/ruth-bader-ginsburg
https://www.oyez.org/cases/2006/05-1074
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Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
In this episode we talk about Suicide Prevention Month. We talk about the statistics, explore the warning signs, and how being in quarantine can play an impact.
We discuss how important it is to have the conversation about suicide prevention because conversations save lives.
Because You Matter.
[The artist that was featured on our episode was kyhan miller, instagram @kyhanmiller]
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More information on this episode:
If you or a loved one is having thoughts about suicide:
- Suicidal Prevention Lifeline 24/7 1-800-237-8255
- They also provide a chat option
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - text 741741
- Check out other resources on Jason Foundation
- A Friend Asks" is a free smart-phone app for android and iPhone that helps provide the information, tools, and resources to help a friend (or yourself) who may be struggling.
Information about the Census 2020
https://2020census.gov/en.html
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
In this week's episode, we talk about the first week back going to school and the virtual experience. Marcus shares his experience at a rally in Trenton, NJ about saving School-Based Counseling. Kerissa and Marcus talk about the importance of peer to peer support. Finally, Marcus and Kerissa talk about why it is important for youth to be involved in today's society and ways they can be.
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
In this episode we are joined by current and graduated students of Imani Center. Together we discuss how the Imani Center changed their lives and what would happen if the center was no longer there. The Imani Center faces being completed defunded by the state and youth of Irvington has made their voices heard on the subject.
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Welcome to our First Episode!
In this episode, we talk about what it was like initially going into quarantine back in March and what the new school year will look like. We give the voices of Irvington, NJ youth a chance to speak!