How Do We Help Families Impacted by Domestic Violence? - with Dr. Barbara Howes in Cass County
Michigan’s problem-solving courts have been extraordinarily successful in solving problems and saving lives, thanks in large part to Dr. Barbara Howes. These innovative courts reach 97 percent of our ...
17 Feb 202134min
Why Couple's Counseling Can Be Dangerous for Victims of Domestic Abuse
Valentine's Day: The day "we" celebrate couples. But love isn't always pink hearts, roses and candy. Couple's counseling can help when things aren't right. But what about when you're in an abusive rel...
10 Feb 202134min
International Efforts to Stop Human Trafficking with Hope for Justice
Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society. On this episode, Richard Shoeberl, US Investigations Team...
27 Jan 202142min
Local Efforts to Stop Human Trafficking with the Kalamazoo Area Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition
The Kalamazoo Area Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition was formed in 2012. The group is a community member organization that comes together to raise awareness and advocate for services in the Kalamazoo a...
20 Jan 202134min
Keeping Our Kids Safe on Social with Bark Technology and Titania Jordan
This is the first in a 3-part special series for National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We kick off our series with Keeping Our Kids Safe on Social with Bark Technology and Titania J...
13 Jan 202134min
How Friend of the Court Helps Families - and Survivors
In many states, Friend of the Court has a negative reputation. They're seen as a faceless organization with no compassion. In Cass County Michigan, the Director and Deputy, and the rest of the staff, ...
6 Jan 202134min
Why a 30-Day Shelter Isn't Realistic for Victims of Abuse
Historically, shelters for victims of abuse were limited to 30 days. However, most of the time when a survivor is transitioning from an abusive home into their own home, it takes longer to make all of...
30 Des 202025min
Surviving Abuse During the Holidays - Do the Holidays Make Abuse Worse?
In this episode, we unpack how the holidays can impact abuse with DASAS therapist Elizabeth Alderson. Resources: Domestic Violence and the Holidays: A Survivor’s Guide The Myth of Holiday Domestic Vi...
23 Des 202036min
