How Employment Can Change the Domestic Abuse Cycle

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 9, 2014

Domestic violence is often enabled by economic captivity. Dr Ludy Green, President and Founder of Second Chance Employment Services and author of Ending Domestic Violence Captivity: A Guide to Economic Freedom (Volcano Press, 2014), discusses her work to break the cycle by giving victims of domestic violence training, employment opportunities, and more. The number Dr Green read on air, for help, is 888-331-7451. There are links to resources below as well.

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