WHEN DATING HURTS

Katie Sanford is an educator with Laurel House, a comprehensive domestic violence agency in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  Katie has been in prevention education for 3 years. She's worked with Laurel House for 2 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology with a minor in Gender Studies from Bloomsburg University in PA—and is currently attending West Chester University (also in PA)...

We hear from Emily McCoy who is a professional counselor working at Laurel House, a domestic violence agency in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Laurel House serves individuals, families, and communities throughout Montgomery County, PA. Emily earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from West Chester University (PA) and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Villanova Univers...

A different kind of an episode this time. I felt like taking a walk and recording my thoughts around the time of the sixteenth anniversary of my daughter's death by dating violence. I spoke what I was feeling never knowing if I would share this with anyone. I suggest you take a listen. NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email...

It was my great honor to speak with Maria Macaluso this time.  In January 1998, Maria joined the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, PA as the executive director. The Women’s Center is a domestic violence service.  Since 1976, the Women's Center has been a volunteer, community organization whose mission is: Freedom from Domestic Violence and other forms of abuse. Serving approximately 5,000 uniqu...

In 2010, Jasmine Uribe joined Break the Cycle, a nationally recognized non-profit working to end relationship violence with youth ages 12-24.  Now, with over 15 years working to amplify the voices of survivors of violence, Jasmine is a program innovator and pioneer in advancing national dating violence prevention efforts. In her current role as CEO (and Founder) of “Leaders Ending Violence”, Jasmi...

In September 2005, Ann Burke lost her daughter, when Lindsay Ann was murdered by her ex-boyfriend.  Lindsay Ann, who was 23 at the time, was similar to most victims of dating violence. Like my daughter, Kristin, she was not aware of the warning signs associated with dangerous relationships. Lindsay Ann's life was lost because she had never been informed. Since 2005, Ann Burke has dedicated her lif...

I was interviewed by Jerusha Mack from Halton Women's Place, which is located in Ontario, Canada. I felt our interview was so comprehensive, I wanted to share it with our "When Dating Hurts" listeners. Ms. Mack, a licensed teacher and a public education team lead on Halton's Violence Prevention and Community Education team, graciously said yes. Halton Women’s Place provides shelter and crisis serv...

Beth Sturman is the executive director of the Laurel House Domestic Violence Agency. She is also a dear friend of ours.  Laurel House is the largest DV agency in the Philadelphia area. I've known Beth for 15 years and she has explained what I needed to know to be able to speak out on the dating violence epidemic. I consider her a mentor and a friend.  What Beth discusses in this interview can save...

Hi, I'm Bill Mitchell, and this is the When Dating Hurts podcast.  My daughter, Kristin, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in June 2005. It was twenty days after her college graduation. She had a position lined up with General Mills at that time, but never made it that far.  How can women protect themselves from dating violence? One way is to listen to this podcast series. Then share it with those...