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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 Lyndsey Winchel at devcomm@abuseintervention.org.

Resources for Reporters

DAIS Client Confidentiality Statement (pdf)
Facts: U.S. Domestic Violence (Word doc)
Facts: Dane County Domestic Violence (pdf)
DAIS Fact Sheets

DAIS In the News

2024 Coverage

Wisconsin State Journal (02/03/2024) Domestic abuse tied to 4 of the 10 homicides in Madison last year

Spectrum News (02/22/2024) Escaping an abusive relationship: DAIS offers shelter services for those in need

Channel 3 (02/23/2024) DAIS highlights victim services in the wake of Middleton murder-suicide

Madison 365 (03/29/2024) Madison Alder accused of domestic abuse; alleged victim calls for vote of no confidence

Madison 365 (04/17/2024) In wake of domestic abuse allegations against an alder, Council passes resolution “affirming unwavering support” of survivors; calls for censure and resignation continue

Spectrum News (04/24/2024) DAIS helps those struggling with domestic abuse navigate the legal system

WMTV 15 (09/26/2024) Wisconsin advocate shares personal story of domestic violence in college

Wisconsin Examiner (10/01/2024) Loss of federal victim services funding leaves Wisconsin agencies scrambling

WMTV 15 (10/19/2024) Madison resource fair offers support and resources to those affected by domestic violence

Channel 3 (10/20/2024) Domestic Violence Resource Fair

WORT fm (10/23-2024) Domestic Violence Awareness with Chief Barnes and DAIS’s Shannon Barry

DAIS Media Archive

2023

Wisc. State Journal (11/12/2023) ‘On a path to get much, much worse’: Wisconsin domestic violence deaths reach 22-year high

Channel 3 (10/22/2023) DAIS shares resources for domestic violence awareness in Madison

NBC 15 (09/25/2023) DAIS offers ways to give back during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Wisc. State Journal (09/10/2023) How Madison police are trying to combat gun violence, near-record homicides

Wisc. State Journal (08/10/2023) Dane County’s handling of domestic abuse cases praised, but can improve, report says

2022

NBC 15 (09/29/2022) Dane Co. grant boosts 24/7 text line for domestic abuse intervention

Channel 3 (09/29/2022) New 24/7 text support line launched for domestic abuse victims: 608-420-4638

Cap Times (09/30/2022) $1 million planned for domestic violence services in Dane County budget

Cap Times (07/07/2022) How Wisconsin’s ‘honor’ system for disarming abusers failed Jesi Ewers

2021

2021 Coverage

NBC 15 (10/4/21) How the community can promote awareness of domestic violence
Cap Times (10/3/21) We are still here: DAIS provides support to domestic violence victims amid pandemic challenges
NBC 15 (9/29/21) Family of murder suicide victim speaks out about domestic abuse
ProPublica (9/16/21) He Beat Her Repeatedly Family Court Tried to Give Him Joint Custody of Their Children
Rewire Magazine (8/6/21) How To Help a Friend in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship
State Journal (5/20/21) Madison delivers $225,000 to community partners to address violence
NBC 15 (5/10/21) Movers for Moms Helps Mothers in Shelters
State Journal Public Health Approach (3/10/21) Madison and Dane County Urge Health Approach for Reducing Extremely Pervasive Violence
NBC 15 (2/19/21)
Channel 3 (2/11/21) Cold Stretch Could Lead to Isolation and Worsening Situations for Those Experiencing Domestic Violence
News 3 (1/4/21) Abuse Thrives in Secrecy

2020

Wisconsin State journal (2/27/20) United Way Prioritizes Permanent Housing, Domestic Violence Shelter Loses Funding
Badger Herald (2/28/20) Proposes Title IX Changes Could Affect How Colleges Deal With Dating Violence
89.9FM WORT (3/2/20) Agency Overview
Channel 27 (3/3/20) United Way Cuts
Channel 15 (3/4/20) Celebrate Independence Luncheon to Benefit DAIS
Channel 15 (3/4/20) United Way Funding Chances Impact Some Local Non-Profits
Channel 3000 (3/20/20) Abuse Likely to Spike During Pandemic Experts Say
Channel 15 (3/21/20) Domestic Violence Experts Raise Concerns of Case Uptick Amid Corona Virus Isolation
Madison 365 (3/22/20) Increase in Calls
The Straights Times (3/25/20) Corona Virus Sees Spurt in Gun Sales But Real Worry is Domestic Violence
Daily Cardinal (3/30/20) County Funding
Sun Prairie Star (3/31/20) GoFundMe Set Up to Help Children of Sun Prairie Woman Killed in Domestic Abuse Incident
89.9FM WORT (4/1/20) Supporting Domestic Abuse Victims During Stay at Home Order
Madison 365 (4/15/20) Real Talk With Henry Sanders
WXOW (4/17/20) National Domestic Abuse Texting Helpline Available
Channel 15 (4/17/20) Parents Depleted and Nervous at Home Under Extended Shelter in Place Mandate
Madison College (4/20/20) Impact on Latinx Community
Wisconsin State journal (4/22/20) Safer At Home Lives Up to Its Name in Fewer Calls to Police and Criminal Cases
Badger Herald (4/23/20) Madison’s Only Domestic Violence Shelter Handles Pandemic Related Surge in Demand
Oregon Observer (4/23/20) COVID-19 Impact on Domestic Violence Calls in Oregon Doubled Early in Quarantine
Channel 15 (4/23/20) Calling for Help is Harder In Isolation
WKOW (4/26/20) Capital City Sunday
Daily Cardinal (4/26/20) When You’re Not Safer At Home
Channel 3 (5/1/20) Menstrual Product Access
Studio 88 (5/2/20) DAIS PSA
NBC (5/3/20) It’s Hard to Flee Your Domestic Abuser During Corona Virus Lockdown
Madison Commons/ Madison 365 (7/29/20) Domestic Violence Spikes in Pandemic
WORT-Her Turn (8/27/20) DAIS in the time of COVID-19
Madison Magazine (9/4/20) Impact of COVID-19 on DAIS and check in
Talk Wisconsin (10/22/20) IPV Awareness Month and Overview of Services
Wisconsin Women (10/28/20) DAIS Overview and Prevention Work
WKOW (11/24/20) Holidays during the pandemic may worsen domestic violence situations
Wisc-TV (12/16/20) A new COVID-19 crisis: Domestic abuse on the rise