My best friend was killed by her ex-husband — this is the message I want men to hear
From Conversations by ABC Australia
April 20, 2026 · 51 min
About this episode
Dave Kramer shares his personal journey of confronting his past and educating others about domestic violence following the tragic death of his friend Hannah Clarke and her children.
Hannah Clarke and her three children were killed in an horrific attack that shocked Australia but for Dave Kramer their deaths were personal, he was friends with Hannah and had witnessed her relationship up close. Dave's own childhood exposure to domestic violence had blinded him to some of the signs that Hannah and her kids were in danger. After Hannah's death, Dave began the difficult work of confronting his past and educating himself on how to recognise abuse and have the confidence to speak out and help. He now helps educate teenagers and young men about respectful and safe relationships and healthy masculinity.If you need to speak to someone 1800respect or 1800 737 732 for the national domestic violence hotline Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 Lifeline on 13 11 14 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Further information smallsteps4hannah This episode was produced by Jen Leake, the executive producer was Eliza Kirsch. It explores domestic violence, coercive control, violence against women, violence prevention, safe and respectful relationships, grief, mental health, trauma, drug use, behavioural science, psychology, To binge even more great episodes of the ‘Conversations podcast’…
People in this episode
Guest: Dave Kramer
Topics covered
- domestic violence
- coercive control
- violence against women
- violence prevention
- healthy relationships
- mental health
- grief
Keywords
- domestic violence
- Hannah Clarke
- Dave Kramer
- healthy masculinity
- respectful relationships
- coercive control
- mental health
- grief
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC Australia, Beyond Blue, Lifeline, MensLine Australia, 1800respect, smallsteps4hannah
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