Why Doesn’t She Just Leave? Domestic Violence Conundrum
October 11, 2008
Hosted by Susan Bartelstone
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Episode Description
Why doesn’t she just leave? That’s what most people ask when they discuss domestic violence. The answer: because it might require visits to more than 20 (!) different state and social service agencies (especially if children are involved); countless lost time from work; and endless repetitions of her story in order to “just leave.” Back in 1989, San Diego City Attorney Casey Gwinn proposed to simplify the process with a “one stop shop” housing in one place all the agencies and service providers needed to handle domestic abuse cases. Called the Family Justice Center, there are now 35 FJCs in the US and counting. Casey Gwinn then founded the National Family Justice Center Alliance to create a close network between the Centers and share training, technical and funding assistance. This week, Susan Bartelstone interviews this visionary prosecutor about what has proved to be one of the most significant initiatives to help domestic violence victims in the past 20 years. Must-hear sho
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Welcome to Crime Prevention 101, the Personal Safety radio show with an optimistic perspective on a sober subject. Get set for personal safety stories that demand to be heard whether heartbreaking, infuriating or just plain weird; learn about hot crime topics and people who are making the headlines; and find out about the trends and legal developments that are going to impact your life, either positively or negatively, in the future. Most importantly, be empowered and inspired by success stories about people who've fought off an attacker or deterred a crime. You’ll also get a chance to address your own personal safety concerns, either by phone or e-mail. So, tune in to “Crime Prevention 101.” It'd be a crime not to listen!
Susan Bartelstone
Talking the talk because she's walked the walk! Years ago, Susan Bartelstone had a bad break-up with a guy, complete with physical and emotional bruises, and determined to learn how to protect herself. Today, she's a certified Crime Prevention Specialist and personal safety expert, with 17 years combined training in WWII Combatives, self defense and martial arts. Along the way, she deterred five extremely dangerous criminal encounters, fought her way out of a surprise attack and, for more than 18 years, from such organizations as American Express, the U.S. Post Office and the Livery Cab Owners Coalition of New York.. Author of Think Fast and Prevent a Violent Crime: How to Respond to Danger in 20 Seconds (or Less!), which is based on her own experiences, she’s been featured in a long and varied list of media, including the “Today Show,” “America’s Most Wanted” and Self Magazine.
Over the years, she’s helped thousands of people solve their personal safety dilemmas with her personal safety programs and her practical advice—which stresses the many opportunities you have to avoid or defuse a criminal encounter and how to use your brains instead of your muscles in a fight.
