About Silence Hides Violence, Let’s Talk About It-A DV Podcast
Silence Hides Violence, Let’s Talk About It, A DV Podcast, explores subject matter around relationships with a focus on prevention of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and exploitation.
We podcast from our office at Lorain County Safe Harbor, Lorain County Ohio’s only domestic violence agency.
Season 2, Episode 9: Raising Awareness & Advocacy around DVAM
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.
29 Aug 2026
Season 2, Episode 8: Communities of Care
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.
3 Aug 2026
Season 1, Episode 5: Discussion with Administrative Intern Kate C.
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
3 Aug 2026
Season 1, Episode 4: Legal Advocacy
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
3 Aug 2026
Season 1, Episode 3: Sexual Assault Services
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
3 Aug 2026
Season 1, Episode 2: Fighting Human Trafficking
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
3 Aug 2026
Season 1, Episode 1: Batters Intervention Program
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
24 Jul 2026
Season 2, Episode 7: Masculinity, Socialization, & Interpersonal Violence
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.
24 Jun 2026
Season 2, Episode 6: Supporting LGBT Survivors & Marginalized Individuals
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.
30 May 2026
Season2 Episode 5: Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy
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.
1 May 2026
Season 2_Episode-Sexual Health & Relationships
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.
31 Mar 2026
Season 2, Episode 3: Gender Expectations
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.
27 Feb 2026
Silence Hides Violence S2.E2_Teen Dating Violence
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.
30 Jan 2026
Season 2. Episode 1. Human Trafficking Awareness Month
For this episode we sit down with Laura Bartchak, executive director of the Harriet Tubman Movement, to talk about advocacy and prevention work around human trafficking.
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