Join host Grace McCormick as she discusses libraries, community spaces, and how libraries are quickly becoming a one-stop shop for a variety of needs with local librarians Emily Kofoid (Graves-Hume Public Library), Emily Schaub (Peru Public Library), and Robert Malerk (LaSalle Public Library). As always, if you or a loved one are in need of assistance, call us any time day or night at 815-673-1555. Follow us @safer.journeys.podcast or @safe.journeys for more information on what we're up to!

Host Grace and Transformative Growth therapist Stephanie Castaneda-Arteaga discuss the differences in therapy usage between young adults, children, and adults - as well as how college students are affected by the world around us. As always, if you or a loved one are experiencing sexual or domestic violence, please give us a call at 815-673-1555, and follow us @safe.journeys and @safer.journeys.podcast, and check out Transformative Growth at transformativegrowth.org.

Join host Grace McCormick for the first episode of season 2 with local community leaders Dylan Conmy (with HumanKIND Initiative) and Jordan Johnson (president of Ottawa IL PFLAG) as they discuss what it's like being queer in a smaller community, and the great things happening for their organizations! As always, if you or a loved one are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, give us a call at our 24/7 support line 815-673-1555, and give us a follow @safe.journeys and @safe.journeys.podcast.

Join Grace as she interviews SANE Nurses (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) about their process, the steps to get examined, and the stigmas surrounding sexual assault. As always, if you or a loved one need help because of domestic or sexual violence, call us now at 815-673-1555. For more information on what we're up to, follow us on Instagram and Facebook @safe.journeys and @safer.journeys.podcast.

This episode concludes Season 1 of Safer Journeys - Season 2 will premiere in April!

Learn about advocacy, privilege, and community through a discussion with our host, Grace McCormick, and advocate and public speaker Ebone Bell. Follow @safe.journeys, @safer.journeys.podcast, and @ebone.bell for more info on the topics discussed in this episode, and as always, give us a call 24/7 at 815-673-1555 if you or someone you know is in need of assistance regarding domestic or sexual violence.

Safer Journeys host Grace McCormick interviews IVCC professor Dr. Kimberly Radek-Hall on feminism, and how it has grown and changed since its inception. How is feminism affected by abuse, and vice versa? As always, give us a call at 815-673-1555 if you or a loved one are in need of assistance regarding domestic or sexual violence. Follow IVCC @ivcc.eagles, and Safe Journeys @safe.journeys and @safer.journeys.podcast.

Learn more about media literacy and what it means to understand the world we're reading about with the founder of Eleven24, Tonjie Reese! Find out more at @_eleven24, and follow us at @safer.journeys.podcast or @safe.journeys for more information on our services and upcoming releases. If you or a loved one are struggling with domestic or sexual violence (and its aftermath) please give us a call at 815-673-1555 any time, day or night.

Join Grace and Illinois Valley Community College's President, Dr. Tracy Morris, as they talk about what it means to be a leader and how community colleges are a stepping stone to a higher quality life. Follow IVCC at @ivcceagles, and as always, if you or a loved one are in need of assistance regarding domestic or sexual violence, give us a call at 815-673-1555.