What are the physical health effects of violence against women? Violence has immediate effects on women’s health, which in some cases, is fatal. Physical, mental and behavioral health consequences can also persist long after the violence has stopped.

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.

You're getting to know the people behind DASAS with our Spotlight Series of interviews, interspersed throughout our podcast journey. Meet Regina Ditmer, Personal Protection Order (PPO) Advocate at the St. Joseph County Courthouse.

"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.

Presentation at the 2019 Cass County Domestic Violence Awareness Month Vigil by Dan Moyle.

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.