Help Us Save Lives Docu-Series TV Episodes

  Saving Seniors from Suicide-

In our research for the other episode on suicide, (SAAD-Suicide, Depression and Anxiety) we discovered seniors are at the highest risk of suicide of ALL age groups in the world now!   Those in the age group 85+ are highest, those ages 75-85 second, then younger adults, ages 25-34 are next. Men over 65 are the highest risk of all. This episode explores reasons for taking their own life, such as the loss of a loved one, financial loss, divorce or eroding health, which is also a major factor that leads to seniors choosing to end their life, rather than live in a nursing home, extended care facility or other choices.  https://www.ncoa.org/article/suicide-and-older-adults-what-you-should-know

 Suicide Crisis Calls- Fact or Fiction- When someone is suicidal and calls the national 988 hotlines the center claims the call is confidential, but that is not always the case in some situations!  The call center staffer MAY trace or geolocate the caller's location, or call 911 for the police to go to the house, and  they MAY forcibly take the caller to a mental hospital! The involuntary detention varies, depending on where the person lives. Once they are released and go home, they may receive a bill from the hospital. The lack of confidentiality is a serious issue. See details here from the SAMHSA website. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/faqs

Naina Baya (otherwise known as Stuti Billore), is an author and video producer from New Delhi, India. 

She works to recognize and help protect women’s and child rights in her country, through her books, lectures, and videos. She shows initiative and dedication in focusing on sustainable human rights in her country, including the production of suicide awareness videos and other projects. Naina will co-host various episodes to shed light on what the situation is for women and children in India. This is the video trailer.

https://youtu.be/-NEAzaWfH5w

 The video on suicide awareness. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA4jnylI6qs

Speed Kills- (Finished video approximately 30 to 60 minutes with sponsor information included). This is the initial 11-minute video we co-produced for the RCMP in Kelowna in 1996 to help teens slow down and live, by avoiding speeding and vehicle crashes. This video will be updated with new information about texting and distracted driving, how to communicate with teens on the importance of safe driving, how the new drug laws impact teenage driving, as well as in-depth interviews of survivors of accidents, and the lessons learned. Vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death in young people worldwide. Sometimes vehicular suicide is deemed a traffic fatality, with less stigma that suicide by vehicle and young drivers are particularly vulnerable. See the initial video.

https://youtu.be/DOsLqckou64

 Help End Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence, and Spousal Abuse- Every six days a woman dies at the hands of her partner! They find themselves in dangerous relationships ruined by domestic violence against them, and their children. This episode will outline steps we can tak to keep women, men, and children safe. See the link below about domestic violence and assault. This is a worldwide epidemic that needs to be addressed and recognized as a growing problem and crisis. Many of these domestic abuses lead to murder or suicide. Below is one example of a woman who could not bear any further abuse and took her own life. See the :42 mark of this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjHxkCAd-6s

 Domestic Violence Worldwide-

This episode delves into how domestic violence is viewed and treated in many countries around the world.  Most victims of domestic abuse and Intimate Partner Violence are women and children, but in some cases, men are at risk and victims as well.

Each year nearly 50,000 women and children are killed by their partners! The laws vary from country to country and this episode interviews women from many countries to understand this dilemma and possible solutions for those at risk. 

For more information, see this website on these types of abuse and possible solutions.

https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/facts-and-figures 

Ending Sexual Assault Against Women and Girls-

Statistics show that sexual assault is far more widespread and under-reported than ever imagined. Often the victims do not wish to relive the events, with the authorities or in court, and women suffer in silence for their entire lifetime. According to this report, only six percent of sexual assaults are reported to police. Sexual assault the most under-reported crime measured in the General Social Survey on Victimization (Adam Cotter, Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics, Statistics Canada, 2019). https://canadianwomen.org/the-facts/sexual-assault-harassment/#:~:text=Only%20six%20percent%20of%20sexual,%2C%20Statistics%20Canada%2C%202019

Discrimination Against Sexual Identity- People of all ages, in every country around the world face discrimination for their sexual identity and choices. For some that leads to bullying and harassment, for others it can lead to death; both at the hands of others, the governments, vigilante groups, or often by suicide. While many countries protect the rights of the citizens of that country, some outright ban any form of sexual identity they do not approve of; thus stripping the rights and freedom of choice for sexual identity. In Canada roughly 4% of the population identifies other than heterosexual, the US is more! https://news.gallup.com/poll/389792/lgbt-identification-ticks-up.aspx

Bullying and Harassment Of Our Youth- Young people and teens face increasing risks of bullying and abuse; not only from other children and teens, but from adults as well. At an age when young people should be exploring life, they find themselves threatened and bullied, or worse yet in danger of school shootings and other risks and hazards. We explore the underlying reasons children and teens bully or are bullied by others and find solutions and steps to help keep our youth safe; not only from other children but from adults as well. Here is a report on the mental health risks from bullying of kids today. https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/bullying-kids-teens

Women and children are vulnerable worldwide. We address men harming, abusing or killing women and children. The root causes of this abuse need to be addressed and changed before the world is safer for women and children. Most face exploitation worldwide, and in many countries the laws are in place to protect MEN, at the expense of women and children. Unless and until men, boys and even governments change their ways, women and children will continue to be at risk. We address these issues in depth, in the TV episodes and other platforms. Here is a short PSA that addresses this. https://youtu.be/yJf1GEZRf5Y?si=Hzy6tnHXmIiSI8_f

Keeping Health Care Workers Safe- Health care work is the HIGHEST risk job in Canada! Stats show 95% of ALL healthcare workers get assaulted, in some manner, in their careers. Workers in hospitals, care homes, and especially in-home care are at risk; often alone and subject to sexual and physical assaults. This is the highest-risk profession in North America and worldwide! Sponsor/product placement is available for this episode.  See the sponsor options below and please sponsor this important documentary episode. See stats in Canada. https://nursesunions.ca/campaigns/violence

 Workplace Safety and Security

Many workers face unsafe conditions which endanger their life and health.  Women Realtors get assaulted working alone in open houses or showing property. Men and women in the military are abused, harassed, and assaulted worldwide, often without any consequences. Children are forced to work, often without pay, as child slaves, in horrible conditions. Sex trade workers are violently abused, raped and often killed at the hands of those outside the law, and even by the very men there to protect them! More laws and enforcement of existing laws are needed to protect men, women and children from risk in the workplace worldwide.

Raymond has worked with Help Us Save Lives since its inception. He was the original producer and has selected others to work with him to co-produce the TV show, both as panelists and guest hosts as well. 

Dinah is the  Founder of Help Inn Folk, based in Atlanta, GA. She is also an author, actress, and counselor. She is a co-host of many of our episodes on abuse, homelessness, and other topics. 

California musician, teacher, and songwriter, Michael Nicholoff, is adding his name as a sponsor to all Help Us Save Lives TV show episodes. He will also co-produce two of those with us, including SAAD (Suicide Awareness and Depression), which is our first episode, and others, to help end abuse, bullying, addiction, and violence against women and children. 

"Suicide prevention is extremely important to me". Michael says. "A great-nephew I never got to meet committed suicide in his early teens. There should never be a death by suicide, because it is 100% preventable." Of interesting note, Michael uses his love of teaching and music to help heal, and give others confidence in themselves, and has done so for over 50 years. 

Roxanne is a spokesperson for many issues, such as suicide awareness, homelessness, and ending abuse. She is a co-host of several episodes. See our interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b_3-oDcQ8M

Erik is the Co-Founder of The Returning Citizen Podcast, in Detroit, MI. He helps integrate returning convicts into society and is well versed in many topics. He is a co-host of some of the episodes.

Donna is the CEO of Modinc Skin Care, based in Los Angeles. Donna has seen first-hand the effects of verbal, emotional, and physical abuse against women and children as a child and mother in Australia. For many years Donna worked in male-dominated industries her entire life. She shares a wealth of knowledge and insight into helping women and children worldwide.

She has extensive experience in business and is the co-host and co-producer of the Help Us Save Lives TV show, filmed in Kelowna, BC and other locations.

Charlie lives and works in Afghanistan to help women and girls in that country.(Charlie, not his real name, to protect his identity) is an advocate for human rights, a dedicated defender of women's rights, and an experienced social worker in various parts of Afghanistan. Currently, Charlie serves as an organizer with a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing a safe and conducive study environment for girls who are restricted due to the high-level restrictions imposed by the Taliban.

 Sarina Lajoie, from faithwilson | Christie's International Real Estate in Kelowna, BC. is actively involved as a Realtor in the Okanagan area of British Columbia, Canada. 

She moved her "tiny house" from Winnipeg, MB across Canada and was featured in a national TV show about her experience. Sarina will co-host several episodes about domestic abuse, violence against women and other topics., including the episode on Keeping Realtors Safe which is an important topic to all women in real estate today. 

 Naina Baya (otherwise known as Stuti Billore), is an author and video producer from New Delhi, India. She works to recognize and help protect women’s and child rights in her country, through her books, lectures, and videos. She shows initiative and dedication in volunteering, focusing on sustainable human rights in her country, including the production of suicide awareness videos and other projects. She will co-host various episodes to shed light on what the situation is for women and children in India. Here is her video on suicide awareness. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA4jnylI6qs