Empower Girlfriends Podcast — Episode 12

This powerful episode delves into intimate partner violence (IPV) through the lived experiences of Black women, revealing how abuse can erode autonomy, increase HIV risk, and limit access to prevention tools like PrEP and testing. It highlights the urgent need for trauma-informed, culturally affirming support that addresses both safety and sexual health. By connecting IPV and HIV prevention, the episode underscores the importance of empowering Black women with the resources and care they need to heal and thrive.

Learning Objectives: 

• Identify at least three ways intimate partner violence (IPV) can increase a Black woman’s vulnerability to HIV infection.
• Explain the role of trauma-informed care in supporting HIV prevention and treatment efforts for survivors of IPV.
• Describe two or more culturally responsive strategies to improve HIV awareness and access to prevention tools (e.g., PrEP, testing) for Black women experiencing IPV.

Moderator: Amy Zamot

Faculty: Marnina Miller, Tana Pradia