Meet Dan Murphy

Co-Founder | Domestic Violence & Trauma Specialist | Retired Law Enforcement Veteran

Dan is a retired 25-year law enforcement veteran and a nationally recognized expert in domestic violence dynamics, trauma, and resilience.
During his career with the Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department, Dan became one of Montana’s foremost voices in trauma-informed policing and evidence-based domestic violence response.

He currently serves on the Montana Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission, provides expert testimony in criminal and civil cases, and trains agencies nationwide on how to translate trauma science into practical, on-the-ground tools.

Areas of expertise:

• Domestic Violence Typologies: Instrumental vs. Expressive Violence

• Trauma-Informed Policing & Justice System Response

• The Neurobiology of Trauma

• Secondary Trauma & Resilience in First Responders

• Policy and Court Reform for DV-Specific Dockets

Honors include:

• National/International Purple Ribbon First Responder Award (2024)

• Matt Dale Outstanding Advocate of the Year – State of Montana

• Multiple Domestic Violence Officer of the Year Awards

“We can’t fix what we don’t understand. The goal isn’t to be tougher or softer—it’s to be smarter and more human in how we respond.” — Dan Murphy