Domestic Violence Solutions Interview
The number of domestic violence incidents rose by 8.1% during the national lockdown in the U.S., and this only accounts for the cases which were reported.
Domestic Violence Solutions provides safety, shelter and support for individuals and families affected by domestic violence and works to raise awareness of the cause and impact of abuse.
Find out how we can work to protect more people in their own homes.
Listen here or find us on your favorite podcast app.
May 16, 2021
The Rise of Domestic Violence During Lockdown: What to Do When Home Isn’t Safe
#214 Great.com Talks With... Domestic Violence Solutions
Statistics show that only half of domestic violence victims report the crimes they are subjected to. This is due to the shame and stigma surrounding the complex issue, as well as the perpetrators often being family members, friends and loved ones. The true rates of domestic violence are therefore notoriously hard to track. Clear to see though, are the significant rises in cases throughout the world since the stay-at-home restrictions were imposed. In this episode, we spoke with Jan Campbell from Domestic Violence Solutions (DVS) about their work to tackle the root causes of domestic violence and provision of emergency shelters and support programs for survivors.
Breaking the Intergenerational Cycles of Domestic Violence through Emergency Shelter and Life Development Programs
Due to the level of damage imposed by domestic violence, it unfortunately tends to work in intergenerational cycles where the victims end up acting out similar abusive behaviours they were subjected to. It is vital, therefore, to ensure victims receive the emergency support and safe space they need to recover and not perpetuate violent cycles. First and foremost, Domestic Violence Solutions offer emergency shelter and safe houses for those fleeing domestic violence situations. These allow the initial healing to begin, in conjunction with counselling and clinical support. Once they are back on their feet, DVS also provide support with job seeking and life-development skills in order to open employment opportunities and return survivors to the rhythm of daily life.
Alongside intervention, Campbell details DVS’ various prevention programs which help to educate people and groups as young as elementary school students to ensure that abusive cycles are broken. DVS raise awareness by teaching young people about healthy relationships, ways to handle their feelings and how to set healthy boundaries. Responding to more recent growth in digital violence and manipulation, DVS work to educate about the negative effects of social media and how to deal with digital threats and forms of possessive behaviour.
Listen to the whole interview to hear more about DVS’ educational curriculum and preventative programs to ensure the cycles of domestic violence are stopped in their tracks. You can also visit their website for support groups and emergency services. If you would like to support DVS’ work you can also donate directly to their programs. Let’s work together to break the stigma of seeking support for domestic violence issues.
Want to learn more about Domestic Violence Solutions? You can explore their media section and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Great.com is an innovative charity project working to move money from the online casino industry towards initiatives focused on preventing climate change. So far, Great.com has generated donations of over $2.3 million. This is done by competing with casinos in Google search rankings for online gaming signups coming from search terms such as BetMgm casino Nj and online casino bonus. The profits this generates are then donated to causes working to stop global warming, rather than being reinvested into the casino industry.