Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
Legal Aid in Action
Legal Aid in Action is the official podcast of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. We explain the law in plain, simple words. We share real stories. And we show what justice looks like in everyday life. Legal Aid gives free legal help to people who cannot afford a lawyer. We help with things like eviction, domestic violence, consumer fraud, public benefits, and family law. Every day, our lawyers and staff work with people across Middle Tennessee to help them stay safe, stay housed, and take care of their families. On this podcast, we break down common legal problems in e...
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Talking Domestic Violence — What Is the Safe at Home Program? 10.07.2026 33:50
Send us Fan Mail Did you know that your home address could be found in public records? For someone trying to escape an abusive situation, that can be very dangerous. In this episode, host Dean Hinton sits down with Stacy Scruggs, Program Coordinator for Tennessee's Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program. Safe at Home is a free statewide program that gives victims of domestic violence, s...
Talking Domestic Violence — Resources Outside Nashville and How to Prepare to Leave 03.07.2026 34:10
Send us Fan Mail This is Part 4 of our conversation about domestic violence with Heather Herrmann, Heather Herrmann is the Director of Education for the Metro Nashville Office of Family Safety, with over 18 years of experience in mission-driven nonprofits. In this episode, host Dean Hinton and Heather cover two very important topics. First, they talk about resources outside of Nashville. If you do...
Talking Domestic Violence — Safety Assessments, Family Safety Centers, and Resources 29.06.2026 32:52
Send us Fan Mail This is Part 3 of our conversation about domestic violence with Heather Herrmann, Director of Strategic Learning & Development at Metro Nashville's Office of Family Safety with more than 18 years of experience in the domestic violence field. In this episode, host Dean Hinton and Heather talk about three important things that can help keep you and your family safe. First,...
Talking Domestic Violence -- Physical Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Warning Signs of an Abuser 19.06.2026 36:21
Send us Fan Mail Host Dean Hinton continues a discussion of domestic violence with advocate Heather Herrmann by covering physical abuse, sexual violence, and pointing out warning signs of an abuser. Heather is the Director of Strategic Learning & Development at Metro Nashville's Office of Family Safety with more than 18 years of experience in the domestic violence field.
Talking Domestic Violence — What You Need to Know 12.06.2026 24:52
Send us Fan Mail In our first domestic violence episode, host Dean Hinton, an attorney at Legal Aid Society, sits down with Heather Herrmann, Director of Strategic Learning & Development at the Metro Nashville Office of Family Safety. Heather explains what domestic violence is, how to spot the warning signs, and what you can do if you or someone you know needs help. Dean and Heather also talk...
Talking Legal Aid With Executive Director DarKenya Waller, Part III 05.06.2026 28:30
Send us Fan Mail DarKenya finishes her discussion about Legal Aid by overcoming myths and misconceptions as well as revealing the future of our firm.
Talking Legal Aid With Executive Director DarKenya Waller, Part II 05.06.2026 38:33
Send us Fan Mail DarKenya continues the discussion of leading the largest nonprofit law firm in Tennessee by talking about how Legal Aid is funded, how we select our clients, and how potential clients might reach us.
Talking Legal Aid With Executive Director DarKenya Waller, Part I 05.06.2026 37:21
Send us Fan Mail DarKenya Waller introduces herself as head of the largest nonprofit law firm in the state of Tennessee, explains how Legal Aid helps clients, how clients reach us, and the impact Legal Aid has had in its almost 60-year existence.
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