Dismantling the culture that perpetuates domestic violence, one story at a time.

Amanda Kippert is an award-winning journalist

covering gender-based violence and domestic abuse. She is the editor-in-chief of the international nonprofit DomesticShelters.org and co-host of the podcast Toxic. While she would like to believe we have come far in our collective efforts to keep women safe, she sees evidence on the daily that there is still so much to be done. Change starts with speaking out, and Amanda is honored to elevate the voices of survivors, victims and changemakers around the world. 

  • Journalism

    Crafting stories that inform but also inspire change.

    I specialize in reporting on violence against women, amplifying the voices of those often overlooked. 

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  • Speaking

    There’s nothing more detrimental than silence in the face of injustice.

    Available to speak on topics surrounding the complexities of domestic violence, misogyny and the prevention of atrocities against women and girls. 

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  • Toxic the Podcast

    Toxic is an unfiltered space to discuss issues surrounding violence against women.

    Honored recipient of Sonic Bloom Award for Social Changemaker in 2024.

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  • Media

    There is no part of domestic violence prevention and awareness that I want to gatekeep.

    As both a journalist and advocate for survivors, my goal is to share as much information as possible as widely as possible.

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Featured Stories

 

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Did Domestic Violence Victim Libby Caswell Really Take Her Own Life?

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The Hidden Horrors of Reunification Camps

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Arizona Survivor Faces Prison Time for Killing Domestic Abuser

Testimonials

  • “I've worked with Amanda Kippert as part of the DomesticShelters.org content team and I can't imagine how our organization would look without her. In the early days, Amanda was a powerhouse team of one, shaping the messaging, stories, reporting, and all-over content of DomesticShelters.org. As the organization grew and more of us joined the team, Amanda became our Editor-in-Chief and has led our efforts to support survivors of domestic violence through keen reporting, excellent writing, and immense passion for her work. She is an integral part of why DomesticShelters.org has nearly 3 million visitors a year—most of them are reading her journalism."

    – Hannah Craig, director of content for DomesticShelters.org

  • “Amanda is a real deal journalist. She'll respect your story and represent you well.”

    – Rita Smith, nationally recognized expert in domestic violence and former executive director of the National Coalition of Domestic Violence

  • “Amanda Kippert is an incredible journalist who handled my story with the utmost sensitivity and respect. I appreciated that she added relevant statistics to further educate listeners. Her respectful approach made me feel comfortable, and I wouldn't have trusted anyone else with my story. Survivors can count on her to share their stories authentically.”

    – Jazzy, survivor and host of the podcast First Hustle Then Brunch