On today’s show, our guest is Ashley Bendiksen, a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault who has transformed her experience to become a vocal advocate, activist and public speaker on issues related to ending gender-based violence. Her work centers on reaching youth and helping empower them to engage in self-discovery and end abuse. Ashley speaks with us about her experiences as a survivor and how she has used those experiences to engage advocacy groups, first responders and other professional audiences on how to help victims transition from survive to thrive.
During the interview, our conversation referenced the following resources:
- Victims’ Bill of Rights in NY
- Chicago’s Mercy Hospital domestic violence mass shooting
- Establishing a Domestic Violence Registry in NY
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