Aaron's Story

February is Teen Dating Violence awareness month. That's why in todays podcast Cody's going to discuses teen dating, what's it look like, what resources are available to keep teens safe, and to end things off we'll talk with Olivia a Victim Witness Specialist from Eau Claire, to share any interesting trends and or experiences with working with teens throughout the court process.

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence and or sexual assault, we encourage you to call our 24/7 confidential hotline at 715-834-9578 or email us at director@boltonrefuge.org

Cody discusses his thoughts on how domestic violence and sexual assault are portrayed  in music and film, and why he thinks I could be potentially harmful to survivors.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence and or sexual assault, we encourage you to call our 24/7 confidential hotline at 715-834-9578 or email us at director@boltonrefuge.org 

In this episode Cody first talks with Taylor from Bolton about the COCs rapid rehousing program. Then Cody talks with Sheriff Riewestahl and Katrina from the Eau Claire Sheriffs Department on Kids and Cops program.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence and or sexual assault, we encourage you to call our 24/7 confidential hotline at 715-834-9578 or email us at director@boltonrefuge.org

Cody talks with domestic violence survivor turned advocate Evelyn on her history of domestic violence, her thoughts on family court, and how she got through it all. 

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence and or sexual assault, we encourage you to call our 24/7 confidential hotline at 715-834-9578 or email us at director@boltonrefuge.org

Cody and Bolton's Legal Advocate Bronson dive into End Domestics 2022 domestic homicide report. Cody explains what End Domestics data says, and Bronson goes into why the numbers are what they are, as well as his thoughts on how we can improve Wisconsin's numbers.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence and or sexual assault, we encourage you to call our 24/7 confidential hotline at 715-834-9578 or email us at director@boltonrefuge.org

In this episode Cody discusses a murder case from the 70s that completely changed how the U.S. looked at domestic violence. 
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence and or sexual assault, we encourage you to call our 24/7 confidential hotline at 715-834-9578 or email us at director@boltonrefuge.org

WARNING: In todays episode there is some discusses on the topic of CSAM (Child pornography) and Revenge Porn.  If either of those things are triggers for you, You may want to sit this one out.

In this episode Cody discusses options on how a victim of CSAM or revenge porn can have there unwanted images removed from websites. Special gust  Attorney Winter also stops by to explain why CSAM and revenge porn are so harmful to individuals.

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence and or sexual assault, we encourage you to call our 24/7 confidential hotline at 715-834-9578 or email us at director@boltonrefuge.org

Today Cody talks with Sarah a domestic abuse survivor. Sarah shares her story of abuse and how she healed in hopes that her story will inspire others who find themselves in similar situations to leave there abuser.

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence and or sexual assault, we encourage you to call our 24/7 confidential hotline at 715-834-9578 or email us at director@boltonrefuge.org

A common symptom people who are either in or just left an abusive relationship is anxiety and PTSD.  That's why in todays episode Cody shares some techniques to destress.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence and or sexual assault, we encourage you to call our 24/7 confidential hotline at 715-834-9578 or email us at director@boltonrefuge.org

Pat, the director of Bolton Refuge House, Inc shares with us all things related to Bolton, as well as what it's like to be the director of a non-profit that provides services to individuals affected by domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence and or sexual assault, we encourage you to call our 24/7 confidential hotline at 715-834-9578 or email us at director@boltonrefuge.org