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If ever there were one woman who took on advocacy as a champion, it’s Anne Seymour. Shattered Lives is proud and honored to have her as a guest to share her vast knowledge of victim advocacy. When crime or mass crisis happens, victims are unwillingly thrust into the limelight, adding yet more stress to their most wounded experiences, becoming victimized again. What resources are available to protect and shield victims from approaching media who are often inappropriate? How can the public change it’s appetite for instant access? Anne Seymour will speak to the listeners about her experience with crisis response in Edmund, Oklahoma and Columbine, and how these mass tragedies are continuing to occur. What can we do about it? Anne Seymour will give fact based solutions. She will discuss how media is helping or hurting when crises happen and how social media has changed the landscape of where and how we get our facts, along with mis-information.

Guest: David LaBahn, CEO of The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys   Successful prosecutions are yet another step in the justice system that “that reflect a balance of punishment, compassion and concern for victims and community, including for offenders who are not citizens of the United States.” Keeping the scales of justice balanced puts prosecutors in a unique position, keeping justice in mind and not just “the win” and closure of a case. By utilizing the resources and programs offered through the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, prosecutors can better understand their role and assist in creating safer communities free from crime. The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) was founded as a national "think tank" to represent all prosecutors and provide additional resources such as training and technical assistance in an effort to develop proactive innovative prosecutorial practices that prevent crime, ensure equal justice and make our communities safer. Visit Host Donna R. Gore's website: D

This episode of Shattered Lives will examine the issue of mental health and murder, discussing several different high profile, and lesser known, murders and the perpetrators and discuss  solutions, danger signals, and what can be done to curb the mentally ill potential criminal. The guests for the hour are Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins and Duane Bowers to discuss the personal aspect of mental health and crime, the public policies, and the therapies available for both the criminal and close family members. Visit Host Donna Gore's website: DonnaGore.Com .

The National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) was created as a support for the families and friends of those who died by violence. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio there are state chapters in several other states across the country which hold monthly meetings, provide support, advocacy and court accompaniment. Many POMC Chapters publish their own newsletters and have designed and implemented special programs to meet the needs of survivors in their area. The guest for the hour is Dan Levey, the National Executive Director of POMC. Visit DonnaGore.Com

Shattered Lives hosts Timothy Dimoff, author of several books, including LIFE RAGE, to explain to listeners why America has become a violent and aggressive society and how can the trend be reversed. Violence of all kinds produces victims, and with the growing numbers of victims within the system, more and more resources must be created, to insure victims' rights and to provide the support system needed for victims of violence to live more productively. On the other end of the spectrum, violence also produces more criminals who also have the need for more resources, prisons and jails. Americans are witnessing violence and violent acts in areas we should feel safe within; churches, schools, homes and our workplace, but all have seen recent acts of rage, killing many and putting innocent lives at risk. Visit Donna R. Gore's website: DonnaGore.Com

In 2004 Liza Warner's death was another sad statistic of intimate partner homicide. Wishing to find a way to honor Liza’s life and continue to make it meaningful, her father and step mother, Doug and Shirley Warner, founded Liza’s Lifeline as a way to bring more awareness and provide needed resources to others caught in the web of domestic violence. Shattered Lives is proud to host Doug Warner to discuss the issue of intimate partner homicide and ways to provide better resources to abused women and men with the hope of preventing further tragedies through Liza’s Lifeline. Website: LIzasLifelineSC.Org LIsten each week as host, Donna R. Gore brings a variety of guests and topics to Shattered LIves.  Website: DonnaGore.Com  

GUEST: Will Marling of National Organization of Victim Assistance (NOVA)  NOVA’s mission is to champion dignity and compassion for those harmed by crime and crisis. Founded in 1975, NOVA is the oldest national victim assistance organization of its type in the United States as the recognized leader in this noble cause. NOVA is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

As a victim of crime anyone would want to know that the investigation was conducted professionally, thoroughly, and with the proper conclusions based on the evidence at the crime scene.  Unlike CSI and other popular television shows and movies, the reality of forensics and crime scene investigation is far removed.  Shattered Lives host, Donna R. Gore welcomes back one of her noted previous guests, Peter Valentin, to give listeners a crash course on evaluating a crime scene from a forensic standpoint.

Alyssa Rheingold, PhD joins the show to discuss the many ways she's involved in assisting victims of crime through the National Crime Victim's Research and Treatment Center (NCVC) in Charleston, South Carolina. Her experience and research highly qualifies her to speak on behalf of victim service providers and how they can best help those victims they serve through various programs and organizations. Join host, Donna R. Gore and check her website! DonnaGore.Com

Guests for the hour are Kendis Paris, Executive Director of TAT, and Andy Anastasio from New Haven, CT who has done amazing work in the state to bring awareness and education about trafficking through the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut. The mission of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the trucking and travel plaza industry to combat domestic sex trafficking. Join host, Donna R. Gore and visit her website for more! DonnaGore.Com

Our guest for the hour, Leslie Peterson, is the Program Coordinator for the Kids and Teens in Court program at the Chadwick Center for Children & Families in San Diego, CA. She has developed the program in order to prepare for their time in the courtroom. At no time is any court case discussed, the program is non biased and is only for the benefit of the children's experience. Visit Host Website: DonnaGore.Com  

Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins' views on gun control were born out of her own personal family tragedy, losing her sister, brother-in-law, and their unborn child to a 16-year-old "thrill killer." Living every day with the memory of her loss, and continually fighting to keep the killer behind bars, Jenkins has been a vocal activist on her sister's behalf. She brings to the table the issue of the mostly ignored rights of the victims when advocating within the juvenile justice system to keep this "serial killer in the making" behind bars.  Arguing against early release of underage killers who have been tried and sentenced as adults, Jenkins says, "The nationwide campaign to end JLWOP has spent millions of dollars advocating for these convicted murderers to be set free. Not a dime has been allocated for victim outreach or support." On the other end of the spectrum, Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins and her family are active opponents of the death penalty, believing that prevention is the key to alleviating the devastation of cri

  Whether by train, plane or automobile, accident reconstruction is an important part of of determining responsibility and finding out just what went wrong in the aftermath of a crash. The guests for the hour are Crashteams, Inc.,  a company that specializes in accident reconstruction of all kinds.Tim Leggett is the company’s Senior Forensic Engineer and Martin Boisvert is a Senior Accident Reconstruction Expert for New England.

Tonight we will be discussing the newly released book La Bella Mafia. Joining me are the three authors Bella Capo, Morgan St. James and Dennis N Griffin. Visit our website at http://crimewiresite.com

Guest: Audrey Carlson In 2002, 24 year old Elizabeth Anne Carlson was gunned down by an ex-boyfriend in her own home, her sister, Leslie, managed to escape and call for help. The aftermath of losing a daughter to violent crime, intimate partner violence, is excrutiating for a close knit family, but they found unique ways to honor her memory and help others, along with receiving their own needed resources to heal. Joining us for the show is Elizabeth's mother, Audrey Carlson, who is President of the Elizabeth Anne Carlson Memorial Scholarship for the Performing Arts, a foundation that continuously gives to Elizabeth's greatest love, theater and dance. Her passion is embraced by the organization and provides the opportunity to fulfill the dreams of other young talented performers. Through the years since Elizabeth's murder Audrey Carlson has worked with homicide survivors support groups including the organization of the Sandy Hook Victims Support Group which she hopes will grow in the future. Website: http:

Christopher Anderson is the Executive Director of MaleSurvivor. A passionate advocate for the rights of survivors of sexual abuse, Chris joined the organization in 2007 after coming to understand the extent to which the sexual abuse and trauma he suffered as a child profoundly affected his life. He now speaks publicly about his own experiences as a survivor of sexual abuse, how MaleSurvivor helped him progress in his own healing, and about how vital it is that we offer our support to survivors. MaleSurvivor has been instrumental in creating a community and provides essential resources for males who have been sexually victimized at any age. Please join the show and become active in your stance against sexual abuse of any kind. Website: http://malesurvivor.org Please visit Donna Gore's website for updates: http://donnagore.com  

Veering away from the usual crime victim Shattered Lives fare, host Donna R. Gore treats the audience to an enlightening interview with Mark C. Potts, history buff and solver of history’s mysteries! From the mysteries of Atlantis, the Zodiac Killer, and Roswell, NM alien landing to Jack the Ripper, Mark Potts has worked on piecing the puzzles together and coming up with evidence based solutions to age old questions. For complete article and information: CLICK HERE Visit host's website: DonnaGore.Com for in depth articles about crime victim issues, radio shows and guests.

Guest: Ron Fino Author of The Triangle Exit:   From infiltrating corrupt labor unions to Russian Mafia and international arms smuggling. This story will surely fascinate anyone interested in international politics, espionage, arms smuggling or the American, Italian and Russian Mafia. http://ronaldfino.com Visit our website at http://crimewiresite.com

Guest:  Jim Holler, Internet Crimes Against Children Investigator Chief Jim Holler served as Chief of Police for sixteen years of the Liberty Township Police Department in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Chief Holler is an internationally known speaker specializing in crimes against children. Chief Holler became an Internet Crimes Against Children Investigator and has conducted pro-active internet investigations making multiple arrests for possession  and undercover chat related arrests for soliciting from a minor. Visit the website of LadyJustice: http://donnagore.com  

  Gangsters and G-Men, Good Guys and Bad Guys, Mobsters and those who write about them, all aboard in Vegas for the first MOB-CON! Guest list: Dennis Griffin Frank Cullotta