Guest: Shannon Barry, Executive Director Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS)
Domestic abuse is often described as the silent elephant in the room. It can happen to anyone, regardless of race, income, education, gender, sexual orientation, age or religion. Domestic violence can take many forms. It can be Physical, Emotional, Verbal, Sexual and Economic. The Domestic Abuse Intervention Services which serves Dane County provides many services to help people understand their options and make the best decisions for them.
Shannon Barry discusses the warning signs of domestic violence and how DAIS can help through their 24-hour Help/Crisis Line (608-251-4445 or 800-747-4045); Safe House; Legal Advocacy; Children's Programming; Crisis Response; Community Support Groups; Emergency Pet Foster Care.
For more information, go to www.abuseintervention.org
