Ep 199: Changing the System From the Inside: A Law Enforcement Perspective on Domestic Violence with Captain Eric Threlkeld

What if the most important parts of your story were never being asked about?Many survivors share a similar fear when the call in law enforcement for help:What if they only look at what happened that day… and not everything that led up to it?I'm talking with law enforcement captain, Eric Threlkeld who has over 30 years of experience to talk about something that needs to be discussed more openly: why domestic violence cannot be understood by looking at a single incident, and why patterns of coercive control matter far more than one moment in time.We talk about what officers are typically trained to look for, what often gets missed, and what happens when professionals start asking different questions.This conversation also highlights something I want survivors to hear clearly: there are people inside these systems working to better understand coercive control and push for change.Inside this conversation, we discuss:• Why domestic violence is a community issue, not just a law enforcement issue• Why focusing on one incident can miss the real danger• How trauma impacts how survivors tell their stories• Why survivors may appear overwhelmed or emotional when finally asking for help • Why lethality assessments matter • How multidisciplinary teams can improve outcomes • The role survivors and advocates play in creating change • Why this work can feel discouraging and why it still mattersIf you have ever worried that professionals only saw your reaction instead of what you were reacting to, this episode is for you.Book - STRANGLED: A Survivor's Plea To Men Who Look The Other Way https://www.amazon.com/STRANGLED-Survivors-Plea-Look-Other/dp/B0G8RZX8LVPlease leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpcIf you want to support the show, you may do so here at Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/Wondering where to start? Check out our top free resources - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/resources.htmlIf you're interested in guesting on the show, please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7Where to find more from Rising Beyond:Rising Beyond FacebookRising Beyond LinkedInRising Beyond Pinterest