Country Music on Domestic Violence - Companion Blog Post for Episode 12

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I talked with some folks from Safe Harbors, a non-profit in Wallowa County, Oregon. Safe Harbors helps those experiencing intimate partner violence. They also provide community outreach and education.

I [Sarah] had a great conversation with Marika, Katherine, and Shauna about the songs on the  “Country Music on Domestic Violence” playlist. To read the lyrics to the songs on the playlist, here’s a Google Doc.

While our playlist is a representative sample of country songs that deal with violence and abuse, we know it’s not complete. If there’s a song that’s important to you that discusses these issues, we’d love to hear about it.

We hope you enjoy the interview!

And if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can visit this website, call 1-800-799-SAFE (3224), or text START to 88788. If you want to learn more about recognizing abuse and how to help someone experiencing it, spend some time reading here.