Beth Flory is the CEO of Safe House in Henderson, Nevada, a comprehensive domestic violence agency supporting survivors and their children. Beth explains how Safe House provides a 62-bed emergency shelter in a confidential location, a 24/7 crisis hotline, victim advocacy through the legal process, licensed counseling, and community outreach.Always free of charge.

Beth shares why this work matters so much in Nevada, a state that consistently ranks among the highest for domestic-violence-related homicides. She also explains how domestic violence can lead to homelessness, and how Safe House helps remove barriers through practical support like safety planning, help obtaining vital documents, and even assistance with security deposits and first month’s rent.

The conversation explores the cycle of violence, incident, honeymoon phase, tension building, and repeat, and how generational patterns can continue when children grow up in violent homes. Beth highlights financial abuse as a major trap: controlling income, stealing paychecks, opening credit cards in a victim’s name, and creating debt that makes it harder to leave. She also describes how abusers with resources can use the legal system to wear victims down, and how advocates and community partners like Legal Aid can help survivors navigate court.

Beth’s path to leadership is a core theme. After a personal experience that pushed her to work in violence prevention, she joined Safe House in 2008 as an entry-level residential advocate. She worked overnight shifts, supported clients in crisis, later became a children’s advocate, then moved into operations,handling HR, volunteers, bookkeeping, and pandemic protocols, before being succession, planned into the CEO role.

Beth also speaks openly about the emotional weight of trauma work, the need for self-care, and being trauma-informed not only with clients but with staff, many of whom are survivors themselves. The episode closes with a simple but powerful takeaway: when someone is in crisis, don’t overthink it,just say, “I’m here when you need me.

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00:00 Introduction to Safe House and Beth Flory

03:27 Understanding Domestic Violence and Safe House Services

14:15 Beth's Personal Journey into Social Services

17:41 The Interconnection of Gambling Addiction and Domestic Violence

22:34 Challenges in Providing Support and Resources

25:58 The Emotional Toll of Supporting Victims

32:12 Transformative Journeys: From Crisis to Resilience

37:44 Climbing the Ranks: A Personal Journey to Leadership

45:58 Building a Supportive Community in Leadership

48:22 Being There: Simple Ways to Support Someone in Crisis