This week's episode is a break from the heavy story telling to ask the experts. Our expert panel features: 

• Ashley Nix, Assistant District Attorney and Director of the Special Victim's Unit at the Tulsa County DA's Office

• Xavier Graves, Executive Director of the Restorative Justice Institute of Oklahoma

• Detective Amy Hall, Supervisor Family Violence Unit, Tulsa Police Department 

• Aurelius Francisco, Co-Executive Director of Foundation for Liberating Minds 

Listen as they discuss the real on the ground realities of dealing with domestic violence in a state like Oklahoma, that has some of the highest rates of interpersonal violence in the country.

These cases serve as a reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help if you or someone you know is a victim.

• If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency number.

• For confidential support and resources you can reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

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• If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, use a safe computer and contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233. You can also search for a local domestic violence shelter at www.domesticshelters.org/.

• If you have experienced sexual assault and need support, visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) at www.rainn.org or call 1-800-656-HOPE.

• Have questions about consent? Take a look at this guide from RAINN at www.rainn.org/articles/what-is-consent.

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