Episode #193: Cyber Abuse is a form of Domestic Violence with Attorney Allison Mahoney

Today’s conversation is an important one, but may be triggering for some. Guard your heart and be gentle with yourself as you listen.    Rhonda sits down with Attorney Allison Mahoney to discuss abuse including: coercive control, sexual abuse and cyber sexural abuse. Here are some things they cover:   Learn the various types of abuse. What is cyber image based abuse? Set realistic expectations. What steps can you take? Find an advocate and build your team! About today’s guest:   Allison Mahoney founded ALM Law in December 2022. They represent survivors of abuse, helping them to share their stories, find justice, and regain control of their lives.  Their clients are survivors of sexual abuse, cyber sexual abuse, and domestic violence as well as children harmed while in the custody of child welfare systems.   Allison has represented survivors for over a decade. She was previously a Senior Staff Attorney and the Interim Deputy Director at A Better Childhood, a nonprofit that investigates foster care systems across the country and files civil rights class action lawsuits on behalf of children. Prior to ABC, Allison was the Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Project Attorney at Lawyers for Children, where she represented children in foster care in Manhattan.   Allison is licensed in New York, Colorado, Illinois, and the District of Columbia. She’s on the Board of Directors at Response, a nonprofit that works with survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in Colorado, and YouthZone, a Colorado diversion and advocacy program. Connect with Allison:   Website https://almlawllc.com/ Social Media   Instagram.com/almlawllc/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/alm-law/ Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.    🌟 Master Your Next Move in Divorce: Watch our FREE Masterclass and learn how to empower your divorce journey with confidence, clarity, and control.   🎥 FREE MASTERCLASS: Get Instant Access     We love putting out great content for you!  Do us a favor?   Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Download and share with a friend who might need to hear these conversations. Leave a positive podcast review - ratings and reviews help others find the show!  

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