Domestic Violence: Breaking the Silence
July 16, 2025 • Season 3: Episode 30
Domestic violence cuts across all layers of society, affecting people of every age, background, and socioeconomic status. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Holly Thacker welcomes attorneys Ashleigh Holmes and Alexandria Ruden to break down the critical facts about intimate partner violence that everyone should know.
The statistics are sobering: a woman is assaulted by an intimate partner every nine seconds in the United States. The National Domestic Violence Hotline receives a staggering 775,000 contacts annually. But behind these numbers are real people facing complex, dangerous situations that aren't always visible to others.
Whether you're personally affected by domestic violence, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand this pervasive issue, this episode provides crucial insights that could save lives. Remember, no one deserves to live in fear, and there are resources available to help:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: call 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 with confidential support 24/7/36
- domesticshelters.org
- Ohio Secretary of State Safe at Home Program: find an application at SafeAtHomeOhio.gov or call 614.995.2255
- Ohio Domestic Violence Network - Reports & Fact Sheets
- Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN): 1-800-934-9840
- National DV Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Journey Center for Safety and Healing: 1-216-391-HELP (4357)
- Ohio Legal HELP: 1-614-285-6710
- The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland: 1-888-817-3777
- Jewish Family Services Association (JFSA)
- Witness Victim Services & Family Justice Center: 216-443-7345
- Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court: 216-443-3155 (Domestic Violence Advocate)
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