DANE STILL

Topics: Domestic Violence | Youth Advocacy | Violence Prevention | Mental Health & Wellness | Military Family Support

Youth Advocate • Survivor Voice • National Speaker

Dane Still is a compelling national speaker and youth advocate who brings a rare and vital perspective to conversations around domestic violence, childhood trauma, and resilience. As the eldest son of survivor-advocate Susan Still, Dane was forced—as a child—to witness and record his mother’s abuse at the hands of his father. Today, as an adult, he speaks boldly from the perspective of a child survivor turned changemaker.

Dane’s message cuts through headlines and statistics. With honesty, clarity, and lived insight, he speaks to responders, court officials, military leaders, educators, parents, and—most importantly—young people themselves. His goal: to help adults truly understand the lasting impact of domestic violence on children and to inspire systems that prioritize protection, healing, and prevention.

Dane has spoken alongside his mother on national stages, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and Oprah’s Lifeclass, and continues to deliver keynotes and workshops across the country. His engagements include the Third Judicial Circuit Family Violence Council, U.S. Department of Justice Youth Violence Prevention Conference, National Council of District Attorneys, Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community, Bakersfield American Indian Health Project, and multiple U.S. military installations.

Whether addressing a packed auditorium or a small room of decision-makers, Dane’s voice is unforgettable—and urgently needed.

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TALK TITLES:

Healing Begins with Truth: A Mother and Son Speak Out (Co-presentation with Susan Still)

Audience: Conferences, summits, keynotes, military training
Description:
Together, Susan and Dane Still deliver a transformative mother-son keynote that shows the generational toll of abuse—and the unshakable power of survival, reconciliation, and speaking truth to power.

Through the Eyes of a Child: The Hidden Impact of Domestic Violence

Audience: Responders, educators, court officials, parents
Description:
Dane shares his lived experience as a child caught in the crossfire of domestic violence—offering a raw, unforgettable look into what children see, feel, and remember long after the violence ends. This talk helps adults understand the long-term effects of exposure and what true support looks like.

What Kids Can’t Say: Listening Between the Lines

Audience: Teachers, counselors, parents, military family advocates
Description:
Children often don’t have the language to explain what they’re going through—but they’re always communicating. Dane explores the emotional signals adults often miss and teaches attendees how to recognize trauma, build trust, and become safe havens for children.

From Witness to Warrior: My Story, Our Call to Action

Audience: General audiences, awareness events, youth-focused summits
Description:
A powerful keynote rooted in Dane’s personal journey—from a young boy forced to record his mother’s abuse to a national speaker using his story to break the cycle. This inspiring talk invites reflection, compassion, and collective accountability.

Breaking the Cycle: What Boys Learn from Violence (and How to Interrupt It)

Audience: Youth leaders, men’s groups, prevention professionals

Description:
Dane addresses the silent education boys receive when growing up in violent households—and the ways we can rewrite that narrative through mentorship, healthy masculinity, and support systems that don't fail our sons.

The System Is Watching, Too: A Survivor's Message to Courts, Judges & Justice Professionals

Audience: Judicial systems, legal professionals, court advocates
Description:
With deep clarity and lived knowledge, Dane exposes the gaps in how the justice system handles domestic violence cases—particularly when children are involved. A must-hear session for court professionals seeking to become more trauma-informed and child-centered.