Survivors and Law Enforcement

In this final episode of Voices of Hope, we explore the complex relationship between survivors of abuse and law enforcement. Host Amanda is joined by Lisbet Perez, a nationally recognized advocate and survivor, and Bill Hernandez, a veteran domestic violence detective and expert in trauma-informed policing. Together, they share powerful insights from both sides of the system—highlighting what helps build trust, where barriers still exist, and how survivor-centered approaches are reshaping justice. Through honest conversation and lived experience, this episode sheds light on the work still needed to ensure safety, dignity, and healing for all survivors.

This podcast contains conversations about violence. The content may be difficult to hear, so please take care while listening. 

VOICES of Hope is a four-part series where we explore the lived experiences of survivors navigating towards safety, hope, and healing with support from Family Justice Centers and their partner agencies through honest conversations with survivors, advocates, attorneys, law enforcement, and youth program leaders.

Each episode reveals the transformative power of collaboration and the human stories that move us toward more effective services and support for survivors. From courtrooms and counseling rooms to campgrounds and police precincts. This series offers a rare window into what it truly means to support domestic and sexual violence survivors using a coordinated trauma-informed hope centered approach.