Episode 16: Trey Sandvig – When Home Isn't Safe

Home should be the safest place in the world. For far too many people, it isn't.

In Episode 15 of Rod & Chris: Unqualified and Unsupervised, we're joined by Trey Sandvig, a Domestic Assault Advocate with ACCESS (Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support). Trey shares what it's really like to help survivors of domestic violence find safety, navigate the legal system, and take the first difficult steps toward a new beginning.

Leaving an abusive relationship isn't as simple as walking out the door. Fear, finances, children, housing, and countless other obstacles can make escaping feel impossible. Trey helps us understand those challenges while explaining how ACCESS provides advocacy, emergency shelter, crisis support, and hope for people who need it most.

This conversation is compassionate, eye-opening, and incredibly important. Whether you know someone who may be in an abusive relationship, work with people in crisis, or simply want to better understand what survivors face, this episode has the power to change how you see domestic violence.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Why leaving an abusive relationship is often the most dangerous time
• What a Domestic Assault Advocate does every day
• How ACCESS helps survivors find safety, shelter, and support
• What to expect when working through the court system
• How friends and family can recognize warning signs and offer meaningful support
• Why no one should have to face abuse alone

If you or someone you know needs help, ACCESS is available 24 hours a day.

Sexual Abuse Crisis Line: 1.800.203.3488
Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1.855.983.4641
Shelter Services Crisis Line: 1.855.696.2980

If this conversation resonates with you, please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share this episode. You never know who may need these resources—or who may become the person someone turns to for help.

Music Credits

Music: "Sergio's Magic Dustbin" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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