Episodes

It may not be safe or effective to directly confront the abuser in every case, but there are a range of ways bystanders can be involved before, during, or after a situation when they see or hear behaviors that promote violence. Deborah Hackworth goes over some bystander intervention information on this episode. Below are some intervention tips and strategies: Disrupt the situation. Every situation is different, and there is no one way to respond. When you witness a person being harassed, threa...

It may not be safe or effective to directly confront the abuser in every case, but there are a range of ways bystanders can be involved before, during, or after a situation when they see or hear behaviors that promote violence. Deborah Hackworth goes over some bystander intervention information on this episode. Below are some intervention tips and strategies: Disrupt the situation. Every situation is different, and there is no one way to respond. When you witness a person being harassed, threa...

It may not be safe or effective to directly confront the abuser in every case, but there are a range of ways bystanders can be involved before, during, or after a situation when they see or hear behaviors that promote violence. Deborah Hackworth goes over some bystander intervention information on this episode. Below are some intervention tips and strategies: Disrupt the situation. Every situation is different, and there is no one way to respond. When you witness a person being harassed, threa...

Regina Ditmer, Personal Protection Order (PPO) Advocate at the St. Joseph County Courthouse, joins guest host Dan Moyle to talk about her role within DASAS, the difficulties victims face and why she lives to help. Regina offers examples of what her clients face, how she helps and what fires her up about her job. You're getting to know the people behind DASAS with our Spotlight Series of interviews, interspersed throughout our podcast journey. If you need resources or help in any way, call our...

Regina Ditmer, Personal Protection Order (PPO) Advocate at the St. Joseph County Courthouse, joins guest host Dan Moyle to talk about her role within DASAS, the difficulties victims face and why she lives to help. Regina offers examples of what her clients face, how she helps and what fires her up about her job. You're getting to know the people behind DASAS with our Spotlight Series of interviews, interspersed throughout our podcast journey. If you need resources or help in any way, call our...

Regina Ditmer, Personal Protection Order (PPO) Advocate at the St. Joseph County Courthouse, joins guest host Dan Moyle to talk about her role within DASAS, the difficulties victims face and why she lives to help. Regina offers examples of what her clients face, how she helps and what fires her up about her job. You're getting to know the people behind DASAS with our Spotlight Series of interviews, interspersed throughout our podcast journey. If you need resources or help in any way, call our...

"Ann" survived an abuser who nearly strangled her at 18, an abusive partner who held her at gunpoint, sexual abuse and more. In this episode she shares her story to inspire and guide other victims to become survivors. This survivor has had music to help her, friends, groups like Al-Anon and even a boss who stepped in to show support and offer help. Ann says she now strives to be that light for others. "If one person gets help because of one thing I have said... your life can be such a better q...

"Ann" survived an abuser who nearly strangled her at 18, an abusive partner who held her at gunpoint, sexual abuse and more. In this episode she shares her story to inspire and guide other victims to become survivors. This survivor has had music to help her, friends, groups like Al-Anon and even a boss who stepped in to show support and offer help. Ann says she now strives to be that light for others. "If one person gets help because of one thing I have said... your life can be such a better q...

"Ann" survived an abuser who nearly strangled her at 18, an abusive partner who held her at gunpoint, sexual abuse and more. In this episode she shares her story to inspire and guide other victims to become survivors. This survivor has had music to help her, friends, groups like Al-Anon and even a boss who stepped in to show support and offer help. Ann says she now strives to be that light for others. "If one person gets help because of one thing I have said... your life can be such a better q...

Men aren’t the problem. But men are the solution. I didn’t fully understand this statement before getting involved with Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services. But my time in the recording booth with our podcast team has opened my eyes to so much. First, it’s normal to talk about victims with female pronouns because so many domestic violence victims we see are women, and their assailants, men. But we know that victims aren’t only women. Men are victims, too. At the hands of both female and male a...

Men aren’t the problem. But men are the solution. I didn’t fully understand this statement before getting involved with Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services. But my time in the recording booth with our podcast team has opened my eyes to so much. First, it’s normal to talk about victims with female pronouns because so many domestic violence victims we see are women, and their assailants, men. But we know that victims aren’t only women. Men are victims, too. At the hands of both female and male a...

Men aren’t the problem. But men are the solution. I didn’t fully understand this statement before getting involved with Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services. But my time in the recording booth with our podcast team has opened my eyes to so much. First, it’s normal to talk about victims with female pronouns because so many domestic violence victims we see are women, and their assailants, men. But we know that victims aren’t only women. Men are victims, too. At the hands of both female and male a...

Dr. Lukas Konandreas is not only a full-time emergency room doctor, he is also the author of Better Dead Than Divorced and an advocate for domestic abuse victims. A romance. A forced marriage. A scandalous affair. A hit man. Better Dead Than Divorced is the true story of a young woman whose path crosses with a charming playboy. Their fates collide into a love affair. He asks her to have sex, since “We are to get married anyway” and she gives in. He reneges his promise, but the young woman’s fam...

Dr. Lukas Konandreas is not only a full-time emergency room doctor, he is also the author of Better Dead Than Divorced and an advocate for domestic abuse victims. A romance. A forced marriage. A scandalous affair. A hit man. Better Dead Than Divorced is the true story of a young woman whose path crosses with a charming playboy. Their fates collide into a love affair. He asks her to have sex, since “We are to get married anyway” and she gives in. He reneges his promise, but the young woman’s fam...

Dr. Lukas Konandreas is not only a full-time emergency room doctor, he is also the author of Better Dead Than Divorced and an advocate for domestic abuse victims. A romance. A forced marriage. A scandalous affair. A hit man. Better Dead Than Divorced is the true story of a young woman whose path crosses with a charming playboy. Their fates collide into a love affair. He asks her to have sex, since “We are to get married anyway” and she gives in. He reneges his promise, but the young woman’s fam...

When you face online harassment or abuse, it affects you in real life. Sometimes the threats come right to your front door. So what happens when an abuser takes their attacks online? Or what are you supposed to do when online abuse occurs and you're not feeling safe? What makes online abusers tick? Most people have come across trolls, haters or even worse on the internet. Especially for people in underrepresented groups, the internet can be a place where safety does not seem a given. Geraldine...

When you face online harassment or abuse, it affects you in real life. Sometimes the threats come right to your front door. So what happens when an abuser takes their attacks online? Or what are you supposed to do when online abuse occurs and you're not feeling safe? What makes online abusers tick? Most people have come across trolls, haters or even worse on the internet. Especially for people in underrepresented groups, the internet can be a place where safety does not seem a given. Geraldine...

When you face online harassment or abuse, it affects you in real life. Sometimes the threats come right to your front door. So what happens when an abuser takes their attacks online? Or what are you supposed to do when online abuse occurs and you're not feeling safe? What makes online abusers tick? Most people have come across trolls, haters or even worse on the internet. Especially for people in underrepresented groups, the internet can be a place where safety does not seem a given. Geraldine...

Executive Director of DASAS Rose Ludwick brings information on the Crime Victims Compensation Fund in this episode of I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship. The Crime Victim Services Commission (CVSC) Compensation Program may help crime victims, who sustained a personal physical injury, and their immediate families with the financial costs of crime. Costs that may be eligible include medical treatment, counseling, funerals, crime scene clean-up, grief counseling and loss of income or support not p...

Executive Director of DASAS Rose Ludwick brings information on the Crime Victims Compensation Fund in this episode of I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship. The Crime Victim Services Commission (CVSC) Compensation Program may help crime victims, who sustained a personal physical injury, and their immediate families with the financial costs of crime. Costs that may be eligible include medical treatment, counseling, funerals, crime scene clean-up, grief counseling and loss of income or support not p...

Executive Director of DASAS Rose Ludwick brings information on the Crime Victims Compensation Fund in this episode of I'm Not In An Abusive Relationship. The Crime Victim Services Commission (CVSC) Compensation Program may help crime victims, who sustained a personal physical injury, and their immediate families with the financial costs of crime. Costs that may be eligible include medical treatment, counseling, funerals, crime scene clean-up, grief counseling and loss of income or support not p...

Tori Lawrence, Child Advocate at DASAS joins the show to discuss how to talk to children who experience domestic violence. When It’s Time to Talk Talking about abuse is never comfortable. It can be particularly difficult to discuss the topic with your children. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t say anything. Children have this elephant-in-the-room problem, and it can really create a kind of wedge between the child and parent. That’s when we start to see behavioral issues. Experts say those...

Tori Lawrence, Child Advocate at DASAS joins the show to discuss how to talk to children who experience domestic violence. When It’s Time to Talk Talking about abuse is never comfortable. It can be particularly difficult to discuss the topic with your children. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t say anything. Children have this elephant-in-the-room problem, and it can really create a kind of wedge between the child and parent. That’s when we start to see behavioral issues. Experts say those...

Tori Lawrence, Child Advocate at DASAS joins the show to discuss how to talk to children who experience domestic violence. When It’s Time to Talk Talking about abuse is never comfortable. It can be particularly difficult to discuss the topic with your children. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t say anything. Children have this elephant-in-the-room problem, and it can really create a kind of wedge between the child and parent. That’s when we start to see behavioral issues. Experts say those...