Domestic violence weighs heavily on those who have been affected, but healing, empowerment, and external support can shine a light at the end of the tunnel. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews Krystal McLeod, J.D., the executive director of NYU Center on Violence and Recovery, about what it takes to rebuild life—both pragmatically and emotionally—following domestic violence.

A practitioner and national advocate for using restorative approaches to address the root causes of violence and counteract the harms caused by the United States’ criminal legal system, Krystal McLeod, J.D. leads a multidisciplinary team deeply committed to reimagining their nation’s response to violence.

In this episode, Krystal McLeod, J.D. reveals that domestic violence not only accounts for 15% of all crimes in the United States, but is also hugely underreported. She shares that, because domestic violence often leaves survivors feeling powerless, a major component of the recovery process is the need for a sense of autonomy and agency.

Together, Marie and Krystal McLeod, J.D. discuss the various challenges in rebuilding life after trauma, as well as habits and practices that may prove useful in supporting the road to recovery. So, tune in to this episode for eye-opening insights on the complexities of domestic violence recovery.

If you are in Australia and are, or know someone who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence, call any of the following hotlines: 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978 Elder
Abuse Help Line: 1300 651 192

Follow Krystal McLeod, J.D.’s work via https://centeronviolenceandrecovery.org

Connect with Krystal McLeod, J.D. through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-mcleod-43506376/

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