<p>This episode focuses on how individuals—especially thosenavigating dating and romantic relationships—can stay safe, assert their needs, and foster mutual respect. While love and connection are universal, dating can also come with risks. From personal safety to consent conversations to boundary-setting, this episode equips viewers with tools to navigate dating with confidence and clarity. Prevention isn’t just about avoiding harm—it’s about empowering people to choose healthy, respectful relationships.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>In our first segment, we’re joined by Keri Higby, ProgramSpecialist with the Seminole County Sheriff&#39;s Office and Adjunct Professor at the University of Central Florida. Keri created the S.A.F.E. Women’s Self-Defense program and brings over a decade of experience in crime prevention, empowerment education, and community safety.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>In our second segment, we’re joined by Natasha D’Arcangelo,a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works closely with clients processing trauma and rebuilding their sense of self. Natasha’s work frequently involves helping individuals explore what healthy love and connection look like—especially when they’ve experienced harm or have never had a model for respectful relationships.</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>In our third segment, we are joined by Corrine Phillips, aForensic Nurse Examiner with the Victim Service Center. Corrine works directly with survivors of sexual violence and brings valuable insight into the real-world impact of consent misunderstandings and dating violence.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Guest Speakers</strong></p><p> </p><p>Keri Higby</p><p>Title: Specialized Services Senior Program Specialist;Adjunct Professor</p><p>Organization: Seminole County Sheriff&#39;s Office; UCF</p><p>[email protected] or [email protected],407-474-5127</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>Natasha D’Arcangelo, LMHC</p><p>Title: Licensed Mental Health Counselor</p><p>Organization: LBee Health</p><p>Contact information to be displayed on screen: LBee Health<a href="https://lbeehealth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.lbeehealth.com</a></p><p>[email protected]</p><p> </p><p>Corrine Phillips, FNE</p><p>Title: Forensic Nurse Examiner Coordinator</p><p>Organization: Victim Service Center of Central Florida</p><p></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Below are hotlines we recommend:</strong></p><p>VSC Helpline: (407) 500-4325</p><p>National Sexual Assault Helpline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673</p><p>Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873 OR visit <a href="https://myflfamilies.com/">⁠⁠myflfamilies.com⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> to report online.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Victim Service Center of Central Florida, Inc.</strong></p><p>2111 East Michigan Street, Suite 210</p><p>Orlando, Florida 32806</p><p>[email protected]</p><p><a href="https://victimservicecenter.org/">⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/vscflorida ">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuffueEwgTHt44lOG-yQiwA ">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vscflorida/ ">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/victim-service-center-of-central-florida/ ">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vscflorida">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p></p><p></p>