Domestic Violence

Our hosts discuss domestic violence and its link to Utah homicides, the international coalition forming against U.S. tariffs, and how and when Utah will redraw its congressional seats.

After two officers were killed responding to a domestic disturbance call, a northern Utah nonprofit is speeding up plans to provide safe housing for survivors of domestic violence.

A man is in the Box Elder County Jail, accused of shooting at officers in Tremonton Sunday night, killing two and injuring another and his police dog.

At a conference co-hosted by Utah State University and Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse, professionals came together to learn about and collaborate on fighting sexual and domestic abuse.

CAPSA is a nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It's at risk of trimming or eliminating vital services due to federal and state funding limitations.

Kerry Bringhurst and Holly Richardson cover big topics of this past legislative session, including nuclear energy promotion and domestic violence prevention funding.

In other news, the 2nd Congressional District primary race between Celeste Maloy and Colby Jenkins is still too close to call. And, Utahns and sheep are both working to remove debris that could spark or further spread wildfires.

The Utah Women and Leadership Project released three new research summaries detailing public perception and awareness of issues affecting women in Utah like domestic violence and sexual assault.

And an update on the bill that would offer student teachers a stipend.

Today we’re going to check in with CAPSA, a domestic violence, sexual abuse, and rape recovery center serving Cache County and the Bear Lake area. We’ll talk about services, reporting abuse, and healing from trauma, among other topics. Well talk with Misty Hewitt, Social Services Director at CAPSA and James Boyd, Chief Development Officer at CAPSA.435.753.2500 is the 24/7 number for CAPSA. Statewide number is 1-800.897.5465.