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Partnered with a Survivor: David Mandel and Ruth Reymundo Mandel

Ruth Reymundo Mandel & David Mandel
Domestic Violence
Coercive Control
Safe & Together Model
Domestic Abuse
Child Protection
Trauma-Informed Care
Child Safety
Intersectionality
Child Maltreatment
Gender-Based Violence
Mental Health
Healing Together Program
Children Mental Health
Child Abuse
Australian Child Maltreatment Study
Innovating Minds
Gender Double Standards
Child Welfare
Rural Communities
Scotland

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

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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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Recent Guests

Trisha McOrmand
Speaker with Cree Métis heritage, advocate for decolonization and systems change
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Cree Métis community advocate
Episode: Season 7 Episode 9: When Systems Fracture Identity: A Métis Perspective on Belonging and Accountability
Kanako Masui
Professor at Nihon Fukushi University; co-chair of DV and Child Abuse Co-occurrence Response Study Group
Nihon Fukushi University
Episode: Season 7 Episode 8: Shifting Domestic Violence Practice in Japan with Professor Kanako Masui
Luke Martin
Training consultant on domestic abuse; LGBTQIA survivor-focused recovery advocate
UK-based recovery programs for LGBTQIA and heterosexual male survivors
Episode: Season 7 Episode 6: Domestic Abuse in Queer Relationships
Helen Fischel
Assistant Professor, Alabama A&M University; program coordinator and educator
Alabama A&M University
Episode: Season 7 Episode 5: AI in Child Protection: Can Technology Make Social Work Safer?
LaSharia Turner
Social work technologist; researcher focused on tech-enabled care
Alabama A&M University
Episode: Season 7 Episode 5: AI in Child Protection: Can Technology Make Social Work Safer?
Dr. Norell Rosado
World-renowned expert on child abuse and child abuse injuries, affiliated with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Episode: Season 7 Episode 4: When Violence Hides In Plain Sight: Expanding Clinical Curiosity to Protect Children with Dr. Norell Rosado
Valerie Frost
Advocate for child welfare, focusing on family violence and child protection
Episode: Season 7 Episode 3: How Systems Become Tools of Coercive Control and What Professionals Must Change: An Interview with Valerie Frost
Nneka MacGregor
Advocate and survivor of gender-based violence
Episode: Season 7 Episode 1: No, You Can’t Arrest Your Way to Healing and Healthy Relationships with Nneka MacGregor
Kenneth Braswell
Nationally recognized leader and advocate for responsible fatherhood, social entrepreneur
Fathers Incorporated
Episode: Season 6 Episode 22: Real Talk, Real Dads: From Brooklyn to Boyhood to Fatherhood with Kenneth Braswell

Hosts

Ruth Reymundo Mandel
Co-host and Chief Business Development Officer of Safe & Together Institute (and related roles).
David Mandel
CEO and founder of the Safe & Together Institute; co-host and thought leader in system-wide change.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Crying

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatherineGigliotti
    Canadaa year ago
  • Professional Development Gift

    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”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Puffchina
    Australia5 years ago
  • Really great work thanks.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AninaPalindrome
    Australia5 years ago
  • Amazing domestic violence / abuse / coercive control resource.

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VibrantBlueB
    Australia6 years ago
  • At last !

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liza welshy
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners praise its survivor-centered approach and practical, real-world insights.
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Regarded as a comprehensive, thought-provoking resource on coercive control and systems change.
Gives professionals useful frameworks for accountability and child safety.

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Season 7 Episode 5: AI in Child Protection: Can Technology Make Social Work Safer?
Q: What are the risks of AI in child protection, especially around data quality, bias, and the risk of faster but poorer decisions?
They warn that untrained or poorly trained AI can entrench existing biases, decontextualize families' stories, undermine liberties, and push for efficiency over justice, stressing that inputs must come from practitioners and survivors, with supervision and ethical guidelines.
Season 7 Episode 5: AI in Child Protection: Can Technology Make Social Work Safer?
Q: Yeah, we're curious about what excites you about technology and what most excites you about AI's role in social work and child protection?
Dr. Turner and Dr. Fischel describe how AI and simulations can accelerate training, enable more personalized and ethical use of tech, and help practitioners think critically about context, bias, and safeguards, while emphasizing the need for human oversight and survivor-centered design.
Season 7 Episode 4: When Violence Hides In Plain Sight: Expanding Clinical Curiosity to Protect Children with Dr. Norell Rosado
Q: How can pediatricians better support mothers in cases of child maltreatment?
Communication is paramount; practitioners should understand the familial context and provide support without making parents feel judged.
Season 7 Episode 4: When Violence Hides In Plain Sight: Expanding Clinical Curiosity to Protect Children with Dr. Norell Rosado
Q: What are the next steps for clinicians who suspect child maltreatment?
The very first step is to ensure that what you're seeing is a bruise or something else of concern. Ask the family how the injury occurred.
Season 7 Episode 4: When Violence Hides In Plain Sight: Expanding Clinical Curiosity to Protect Children with Dr. Norell Rosado
Q: Can you tell people about your work a little bit before we dive into some questions?
Absolutely. Well, I'm going to first talk about what it takes for someone to become a child abuse pediatrician...

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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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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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