Do you enjoy the Franciska Show? Then please consider treating me to a cup of coffee:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/franciska   This episode addresses the critical need for supporting abuse survivors within religious communities and delves into the complexities of confronting abusers and enablers. It highlights the importance of maintaining distance to not endorse abusers, discusses the challenges in exposing abusers sensitively, and advocates for informed and compassionate approaches by community leaders. Furthermore, it explores issues of sexual assault, consent, and the impact of pornography on adolescents, emphasizing the necessity of addressing boundaries and toxic messages around sexuality.   Shana Aaronson holds a Bs. in Psychology, as well as certification and training in educational guidance counseling, abuse prevention, and IFS Therapy. Her experience began with mentoring at-risk youth within several programs. She was assistant director at Tzofiah, a residential, therapeutic home for adolescent girls where she supervised staff, co-facilitated DBT group sessions, and coordinated Tzofiah’s administrative needs. She became the social services coordinator for Magen Child Protective Services, supporting families where children had been physically and sexually abused, then case manager and Magen’s executive director. Shana volunteers as Jewish marital law coach and birth assistant for women with histories of sexual and physical abuse. She lives with her family in Mateh Yehuda, Israel   Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network.