Media and Press

Press Information

DAIS can help reporters and other members of the media better understand the often-complicated issues behind domestic violence-related headlines. To speak with a DAIS representative and/or gather helpful information, please contact Emily Barnes, Director of Development & Communications at 608-338-0065, or .

Resources for Reporters

• About DAIS / Contact Information
• Facts: U.S. Domestic Violence
• Facts: Dane County Domestic Violence
• What is DV? Am I Being Abused?
• Definition and Types of Domestic Violence
• Graphic: Power and Control Wheel

DAIS in the media

2013 Coverage

• NBC15 (4/24/2013) Shelters struggle to help a high volume of victims
• The Capital Times (4/2/20130 Churches must step up to help abused wives
• Wisconsin State Journal (3/22/2013) Walker proposes $1.5 billion in capital projects, most of which would be borrowed

(NOTE: To clarify the numbers reported in the above article, the proposed state budget includes $560,000 in state funding, which will go towards the $5.6 million in construction costs for the new DAIS facility. The DAIS Capital Campaign is a $7 million campaign.)

• FOX 47 (3/13/2013) More funding needed to revive domestic violence program
• Channel 3000 (3/13/2013) More funding needed to revive domestic violence program
• NBC15 (3/11/2013) DAIS Honor Project
• Wisconsin State Journal (1/13/2013) Gov. Walker Proposes $560,000 for domestic abuse shelter in Madison
• WKOW27 (1/13/2013) Gov. Walker announces initiatives to protect domestic violence victims
• NBC15 (1/13/2013) Gov. Walker announces domestic violence investment
• Channel 3000 (1/13/2013) Walker announces money to fight domestic violence
• Brava Magazine (February 2013) Mentoring MENS: DAIS program helps teens veto dating violence
• Northside News (Feb/March 2013) DAIS passes half-way point in capital campaign
• Wisconsin Radio Network (1/28/2013) Domestic violence knows no boundaries
• Wisconsin State Journal (1/25/2013) Adocate says murder reveals domestic violence stereotypes
• WKOW27 (1/25/2013) Abuse advocates reach out to victims after domestic violence homicide
• Isthmus (1/17/2013) New Domestic Abuse Intervention Services women’s shelter to be in public setting
• Isthmus (1/17/2013) ‘I loved him so much’: Why one woman stayed with her abusive husband

2012 Coverage

• The Madison Times (10/25/2012) Dating Violence and School Bullying
• WKOW27 (10/22/2012) Domestic Abuse Awareness
• NBC15 (10/22/2012) Spa Shooting: Restraining Order Rules
• WKOW27 (10/15/2012) Dine Out for DAIS 
• WISC-TV (10/12/2012) Dine Out for DAIS
• WISC-TV (10/12/2012) Domestic Violence Awareness
• NBC15 (10/1/2012) Domestic Violence Awareness
• Brava Magazine, October 2012 Issue, Out of Hiding
• InBusiness Magazine (9/18/2012)  Dine Out for DAIS Helps Make Domestic Violence Everyone’s Business
• NBC15 (9/17/2012) Domestic Violence: Help Available.
• Hometown News Group (8/23/2012) Dating Violence and School Bullying (pg. 1, pg. 2)
• The Cap Times (8/17/2012)  Barbara Quirk: Churches should prioritize curbing domestic violence.
• Madison Magazine, September 2012 Issue, The Hard Stuff.
• Sun Prairie Star (8/11/2012) Campaign to renovate DAIS shelter underway.
• The Madison Times (8/8/2012) New day dawning for violence victims: Needed hope and safety on horizon.
• Channel 3000 (8/3/2012) For the Record: Domestic Abuse Intervention Services.
• NBC15 (8/1/2012) DAIS Fundraising For New Domestic Abuse Shelter.
• Wisconsin State Journal (8/1/2012) Domestic violence group hopes new shelter will aid more victims.
• Northside News, August/September 2012, The dawning of a new DAIS.
• Madison Originals Magazine, August 2012-October 2012, pages 14-17, Empowering Victims and Advocating for Change.
• Wisconsin Public Radio News (7/23/2012) Domestic Violence Victims Seeking More Assistance.
• News3, 7/10/2012, Father accused of running down son with SUV.
• Wisconsin State Journal (7/10/2012) Domestic violence response groups reach out to community after killing of young boy.
• 106.7 WTDY Talk Radio (7/10/2012) Shannon Barry’s Interview with WTDY about DAIS and domestic violence in our community.
• The Isthmus Daily Page (6/20/2012) Denise Brown gets personal in her talk about domestic violence at DAIS luncheon.
• NBC15 (6/19/2012) Interview: Sister of Nicole Brown Simpson.
• WTDY (6/2/2012) Interview with Denise Brown and Shannon Barry
• Madison Magazine, June 2012, BEHIND THE SCENES: How One Woman Turned Hurting into Healing for Domestic Violence Victims.
• NBC15 (6/4/2012) DAIS Crisis Intervention.
• The Verona Press (5/26/2012) Sister’s death leads to life-saving advocacy.
• Madison Magazine, June 2012 issue, Know the Warning Signs of Domestic Violence.
• Cambridge News (4/23/2012) DAIS helping those facing domestic abuse.
• Sun Prairie Star (4/19/2012) State of Terror: The Unmasked Horror of Domestic Violence.
• WOLX 94.9 (4/1/2012)  “The Weekend Perspective”
• ABC27 (2/20/2012) The Face Of Domestic Abuse
• NBC15 (2/8/2012) Future Home for Victims of Domestic Violence
• Brava Magazine, January 2012 issue, Happenings: Dress for DAIS Fashion Show

Previous Media Coverage

• 12/21/2011 Verizon Foundation Donates $15,000 To Domestic Abuse Intervention Services Inc. In Wisconsin
• Northside News, December 2011/January 2012 issue Jewelers Workshop gives Domestic Abuse Intervention Services a big Northside welcome
• WTDY (11/4/11) All About Living with Carol Koby: Domestic Abuse Services Partner with Law Enforcement
• Madison Magazine (11/4/11)  Fall Fashion for a Good Cause
• WKOW (7/7/11)  MPD Domestic Violence Calls Are Common
• Madison Magazine  Spotlight:  Volunteer Strives to Help Abused Women
• Wisconsin State Journal (5/18/11)  Domestic Abuse Victims to Get a New Safe House
• State Journal (1/3/11):  Spike in Domestic Violence Homicides Reversed in 2010
• NBC 15  Quadruple Homicide: One Year Later
• Madison Magazine: Everyone’s Problem and 32 People You Should Know
• Verizon Wireless Press Release: Area Domestic Violence Survivors Benefit From Verizon Wireless Grant
• Wisconsin State Journal (5/19/10): Dane County Domestic Abuse Shelter Sees Surge in Calls for Help
• Capital Times (4/14/10): Building Better Men: Advocates Help Fight Teen-date Violence
• WKOW (4/14/10): Domestic Abuse Counselor Talks About Safe Options
• Fox 47 (3/2/10) Shades of Grey: Recognizing the Warning Signs of Domestic Violence
• The Capital Times (2/21/10) Domestic Violence Bills Aim to Protect Victims
• WKOWTV (1/19/10): Family Donates to Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
• NBC 15 (1/14/10): Benefit for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
• WKOWTV (1/14/10): Murder Victims’ Family Holds Domestic Violence Benefit
• Channel 3000 (1/14/10): Event Raises Awareness About Domestic Violence
• WKOWTV (1/6/10): An Alarming Spike in Domestic Homicides
• The Capital Times (12/26/2009): Brutality of Domestic Violence Up This Year
• Wisconsin State Journal (12/16/2009): Darald Hanusa: Outrage Absent Over Domestic Abuse
• The Capital Times (12/10/2009): Judith Munaker: We Must Stand Up for Victims of Domestic Violence
• The Capital Times (11/12/2009): Editorial Provides Insight into Domestic Abuse
• NBC15 TV (10/29/2009): Special Assignment: Domestic Violence, A Family’s Loss
• WKOW TV (10/29/2009): Assembly passes five bills protecting domestic abuse and sexual assault victims.