Silence Hides Violence, Let’s Talk About It-A DV Podcast

In this Domestic Violence Awareness Month episode, we sit down to talk about advocacy and support for survivors and those who walk alongside them with a special guest, Jill Psota, the executive director of Lorain County Safe Harbor.

In this episode Cara sits down with the Executive Director of Lorain County Safe Harbor, Jill Psota, to discuss domestic violence, and to talk about Domestic Violence Awareness Month.   

In this episode, we sit down with a special guest, Sonia Ferencik, to talk about the power of advocacy with a focus on educating year round, how to respond to survivors experiencing barriers while promoting their autonomy and safety. We dive into what Domestic Violence Awareness Month is, and how different groups and organizations highlight survivors and the lives lost through the month.

In this episode Cara sits down to talk with Inez and Ahna, from Lorain County Safe Harbor's Aftercare, Transitions, and Supports department, discussing the work of helping survivors find healing through trauma, supports in rebuilding their lives, and ways in which communities can support the work that is being done alongside survivors.

In this episode we sit down and talk with Kate our summer intern for 2025. Cara and Kate discuss the work of connecting survivors and their families to resources, and all the joyous work of empowering survivors and their children. Original Publication Date: October 13, 2025

In this episode of Silence Hides Violence, we talk with the legal advocacy team at Lorain County Safe Harbor, about the work of legal advocacy, walking alongside survivors as they navigate the courts. They discuss the difference between legal advocates and lawyers, and offer insight for anyone experiencing domestic violence.  Original Publication Date: August, 22, 2025

TW: Sexual Assault is discussed during this episode. In this episode, we sit down with Emmie Clyburn, director of sexual assault services at Riveon's Sexual Assault Services, in Lorain Ohio. We discuss some of the intersectionality of domestic violence and sexual abuse, as well as explore some of the prevention work in place to create safer communities. Original publication date: June 6, 2025

In this episode we sit down with Nathan Dohanos, pre-trial assessment officer for Lorain County Probate Court, to discuss the often misunderstood aspects of human trafficking. Nathan is also a leader of the Lorain County Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking Task Force. Original Publishing Date: May 12, 2025

In this episode we sat down with the M.A.P. (Men's Antiviolence Program) coordinator to discuss the work of batterer's intervention programs. Original Publication Date: May 9, 2025

In this episode of Silence Hides Violence, we sit down with two of the facilitators of the Men's Anti-violence Program, to discuss masculinity, socialization and interpersonal violence, specifically intimate partner violence.

In this episode of Silence Hides Violence, Let's Talk About It: A DV Podcast we sit down with Em Richards of The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio to discuss how to support survivors in the LGBT community, as well as how to support marginalized communities. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode we sit down with the Director of NAMI of Lorain County, Tennille Power, to discuss the important work of addressing mental health for all.

Join us for a conversation around how sexual respect contributes to healthy boundaries and relationships. Our guest for this episode is Colleen Kishman of Family Planning Services of Lorain County.

In this episode Cara and Noah engage in a conversation with Lorain County Safe Harbor's, Men's Anti-violence Program & Outreach Coordinator, Eddy Marflak. 

In this episode we discuss teen dating violence and how prevention work aims to empower the next generation to be healthier and safer in their relationships. We welcome you as we are joined by a special guest, Principal of Lorain County JVS, Megan Champagne.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains themes of human trafficking, sexual abuse, exploitation, and domestic violence.  In this episode of Silence Hides Violence, we sit down with Laura Bartchak, Executive Director of The Harriet Tubman Movement, an anti-human trafficking non-profit, who work with organizations to identify and support victims of human trafficking on the path to liberation.