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Resources Are Available For Domestic Abuse Survivors

By Steve Kraske,

Mackenzie Martin, Zach Wilson

Published March 10, 2021 at 5:46 PM CST

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Woman lying on the bed with her hands covering her face. — The nonprofit Safe In Harm's Way aims to connect resources to victims of domestic abuse.

For domestic abuse victims, the coronavirus pandemic has made their situation that much more difficult.

Now more isolated, sufferers are trapped at home with their abusers more than before.

This separation from others caused by the pandemic makes it unlikely that coworkers or friends will notice the signs of abuse and reach out to offer support. Caroline Markel Hammond talks about her organization's mission to address all types of abuse and shares her experience as a survivor.

Caroline Markel Hammond, CEO and Founder of Safe In Harm’s Way

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Mackenzie Martin

As senior podcast producer for KCUR Studios and a host of A People’s History of Kansas City, I interview everyday people and dig through old newspaper articles to unearth stories of the visionaries and renegades who created this region. I focus on bringing the past to life, so we can all better understand the city we live in today. Email me at mackenzie@kcur.org.

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Zach Wilson

As Up To Date’s senior producer, I want to pique the curiosity of Kansas Citians and help them understand the world around them. Each day, I construct conversations with our city’s most innovative visionaries and creatives, while striving to hold elected officials accountable and amplifying the voices of everyday Kansas Citians. Email me at zach@kcur.org.

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