EP15: Speaking Out Against Domestic Violence

NASW Social Work Talks Podcast

Carla Gonzalez is a clinical social worker and domestic violence survivor who leverages her professional skills and her platform as Miss U.S. World Elite (among other titles) as a vehicle for speaking out against domestic violence, bullying and sexual assault.

Published October 16, 2018

Read a transcript of Episode 15

About Carla Gonzalez

Carla Gonzalez holds a master's in Clinical Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. She has worked in public health for over 20 years. She's a member of the state Human Trafficking Task Force, State and National Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault coalitions, American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Academy on Violence and Abuse, and International Bullying Prevention Association. She was awarded the Individual Anti-Bullying award by the National School Safety Advocacy Council and the Power of One award by the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault.

In addition to Miss US World Elite (2017), she's held the titles of Ms United Nation International (2013-2014), Miss America International (2012), and Miss US of America (2011).

More about Carla Gonzalez

Mentioned in the Podcast

• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
• Futures Without Violence
• YWCA of Oklahoma
• National Network to End Domestic Violence
• Unlock Freedom's #ItStopsWithMe Curriculum
• Cycle of domestic violence (PDF)

Related Resources

Social Work's Role in Responding to Intimate Partner Violence

This NASW social justice brief discusses the psychosocial implications of intimate partner violence for both the survivors and our society.

Domestic Violence Media Toolkit

Social workers are at the forefront in preventing domestic violence and treating domestic violence survivors.

Organizations

• RAINN
• Love Is Respect
• One Love
• Polaris Project
• Purple Purse
• No More

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