
Partnered with a Survivor is a professional-focused podcast created and produced by Ruth Reymundo and hosted by the Safe & Together Institute. What began as intimate conversations between Ruth and David Mandel—founder of the Institute and creator of the Safe & Together Model—about violence, relationships, abuse, and the systems that respond to them has grown into a global conversation about system... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 131 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNewsRelationshipsPolitics | |||

If your picture of domestic abuse is still “bigger person equals perpetrator,” that assumption can derail safety planning in minutes, especially in same-sex relationships and LGBTQ families.
In this episode, Ruth and David sit down with Dr. James R... more
Systems don’t just “break” on their own. They do what they were designed to do, and too often that means extracting money, labor, and dignity while claiming to keep us safe.
In this episode, David and Ruth sit down with Trisha McOrmond, a Red River... more
Ruth and David are recording from Okayama, Japan, and the shift you’re about to hear is bigger than language.
Professor Kanako Masui of Nihon Fukushi University joins David and Ruth to explain why so many domestic violence and child protection syst... more
The most useful conference debriefs aren’t about highlights—they’re about what shifts in you when you listen closely. From the Sydney coast, Ruth and David wrap up a three-and-a-half-week Asia Pacific tour and talk through the moments that changed th... more
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Listening to your podcast made me realize that there was nothing more I could’ve done. I frequently reflect on the abuse, time that I left, the divorce, and the post separation abuse I continue to endure and think about what I could have done differently. I didn’t do it wrong. There was just nothing more I could do. One day my kids will be grown and I will finally be out of this and I hope they’ll be something that I can do to make it better somehow for others. When you have kids you never re... more
For those working in the FDSV Sector this podcast is a wonderful addition to self directed learning in the area of MBC, family safety intervention and prevention strategies. Plus some quality topics to reflect on such as how we as agents in a patriarchal system respond to the “angry survivor”.
If one single episode stands out, it’s the 14 year old boy, especially when he talks about how child protection failed this family and why. I’m a child protection social worker and I’ve asked for it to be added to the casework practice resources.
This is the best podcast series on domestic violence/abuse and coercive control that I’ve found.
It is not only validating, but informative, thought provoking and challenging.
There is so much amazing work being done around the world, but this is my single recommendation to anyone and everyone.
Thank you!
Discussions happening by the professional services that are talking realities and not giving excuses for the downfalls. Domestic abuse is not the victims fault and we shouldn’t be ashamed to say that we have had to experience that.
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Two hosts lead a professional-focused discussion on domestic violence, child safety, and systems accountability. Episodes frequently explore coercive control, survivor-centered practices, how institutions respond to abuse, and the intersection of policy, education, and technology with real-world practice. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on survivor voices, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a persistent drive toward accountability and culture change across domains like social work, law, and child welfare. The format often features experts, researchers, and advocates, delivering practical insights for practitioners, sponsors, and prospective guests seeking to influence systemic outcomes.
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Recent guests on Partnered include:
1. Trisha McOrmand
2. Kanako Masui
3. Luke Martin
4. Helen Fischel
5. LaSharia Turner
6. Dr. Norell Rosado
7. Valerie Frost
8. Nneka MacGregor
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