04/22/2026
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month—and this is a conversation that matters.
On this episode of the YHAP Podcast, we sit down with Leticia Manzano, Director of Violence Prevention Training at HAWC, to talk about the realities behind domestic violence and s*xual assault, the myths that keep people silent, and what real support actually looks like.
With 28 years of experience and newly appointed as Co-Chair for the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force through the Texas Governor’s Office, Leticia brings truth, clarity, and compassion to a topic many avoid—but too many live through.
We break down:
• What domestic violence and s*xual assault really look like (it’s not always physical)
• The biggest misconceptions survivors face
• Why “why don’t they just leave?” does more harm than good
• The intersection between domestic violence and s*xual assault
• How to safely support someone you love (The 3 R’s)
• What healing actually looks like—and how survivors reclaim their power
1 in 3 people will experience domestic or s*xual violence. This isn’t rare. It’s real. And it’s closer than most people think.
If you or someone you know needs support, resources are available—and you are not alone.
At You Have A Purpose Foundation, we believe your story still holds value. What you’ve been through does not disqualify you from who you’re meant to become.
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