From 1970s Evidence to Today’s Hope: How GBMC Supports Assault & DV Survivors

In this episode of The NoPixAfterDark, host Aaron Dante sits down with GBMC experts Laura Clary, MSN, RN, FNE-A/P, SANE- A, SANE-P, Program Director of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Domestic Violence program at GBMC (SAFE/Domestic Violence) and Danielle “Dani” Imbragulio, CAC, AAHS, SAFE & Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Coordinator to explore how compassionate care, innovative forensic technology, and dedicated advocacy come together to support survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Learn about Dr. Breitnecker’s pioneering slide preservation, how cold-case DNA testing can bring long-awaited answers, GBMC’s SafeSuite offering free, confidential, trauma-informed care for all ages, and the ways the team supports survivors through notification, safety planning, and community outreach. The episode also addresses common misconceptions about domestic violence, the impact of COVID-19 on survivor access, warning signs friends and family can watch for, and resources for help (see gbmc.org/safe-dv and gbmc.org/coldcase).