This week we will hear Ashley Hall’s story -- told by her Mother Lucia, and her sister Jessa. Please note, due to the public nature of this story, real names will be used for this episode. *Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of psychological and physical violence, and murder. Join the Justice for Ashley - Stop Domestic Violence public Facebook group here. ** Resources: The Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support, 24/7 at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788 or chat with someone confidentially at https://www.thehotline.org The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)'s mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates. https://ncadv.org/contact-us For more free mental health resources, please visit SomethingWasWrong.com/Resources Sources: Emma E. Fridel and James Alan Fox: Gender Differences in Patterns and Trends in U.S. Homicide, 1976–2017 http://doi.org/10.1089/vio.2019.0005 Violence and Gender: Published in Volume: 6 Issue 1: March 11, 2019 Petrosky E, Blair JM, Betz CJ, Fowler KA, Jack SP, Lyons BH: Racial and Ethnic Differences in Homicides of Adult Women and the Role of Intimate Partner Violence: United States, 2003–2014. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017; 66:741–746. Jul 21;66(28):741-746. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6628a1. PMID: 28727682; PMCID: PMC5657947. Government of Western Australia Department of Communities Child Protection and Family Support: Fact Sheet 3: Perpetrator Characteristics Adapted from: Perpetrator accountability in Child Protection Practice – A resource for child protection workers about engaging and responding to men who perpetrate family and domestic violence, Department for Child Protection, Government of Western Australia, 2013. The Press-Enterprise: CRIME BLOTTER: San Bernardino woman brutally stabbed; husband sought: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOOL-eQkubQ December 3rd 2013 ** Something Was Wrong’s theme song was originally composed by Glad Rags and is covered this season by Kenna and the Kings. Support and listen to Kenna and the Kings on Spotify, YouTube , and check out their albums!
