Voices Against Violence
by Harmony House
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How do you prevent domestic violence?
How do you prevent domestic violence?
About this podcast
Welcome to the Harmony House Voices Against Violence Podcast site—a dedicated space crafted to educate, empower, and serve as a voice for all survivors of domestic violence, past, present, and future. Our goal is to provide an extensive range of resources and insightful content that not only informs but also inspires action and advocacy. Through in-depth discussions, compelling interviews, and engaging topics, we aim to shed light on the crucial issues surrounding domestic violence, offer support, and amplify the voices of survivors.
Join us as we work together to create a supportive community, drive change, and ensure that every survivor's story is heard.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 98 episodes
- How do you prevent domestic violence? · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 34Domestic violence is preventable. Charity and Kirstyn define primary prevention, how prevention works to reduce violence, and debunk the common misperception that the solution is…
- Book Chat: Nobody's Girl, A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice by Virginia Giuffre · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 33Please note, this episode contains descriptions of domestic and sexual violence and child sexual abuse. Charity is joined by Community Education Coordinator Emily Stoinski of…
- Working Together for a Cause · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 32Harmony House's Development Director, Carl, joins Charity and Kirstyn on this episode to talk about the importance of building relationships with individuals and organizations in…
- Shaping the Next Generation: A Conversation with Paula Rector · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 31Charity and Kirstyn welcome award-winning community partner, Paula Rector to the podcast. Paula discusses a career rooted in a passion for domestic violence prevention and…
- What is the Power and Control Wheel? · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 30Power and control wheels are used all over the world and have been translated into 40 languages. On this episode, Charity and Kirstyn give a guided tour of this resource…
- A Conversation with Missouri Representative Cecelie Williams · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 29This episode contains graphic descriptions of domestic violence which may be disturbing or triggering. Please be advised. Charity and Kirstyn are joined by Missouri…
- How Can I Support Harmony House? · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 28New Development Coordinator, Sara, joins Charity and Kirstyn to discuss the numerous opportunities available for people to support the mission and work of Harmony House. From the…
- Is it Abusive If: Isolation · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 27Charity and Kirstyn discuss the tactic of isolation as a form of coercive control. Listen to learn warning signs, common expressions and how you can support survivors…
- You Asked, We Answered · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 26What does a healthy relationship mean to you? Why don't people just leave abusive relationships? Charity and Kirstyn address responses to those questions given by attendees at…
- Camp Hope: Building Hope and Healing for Youth · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 25Charity and Kirstyn are joined again by Greene County Family Justice Center Program Director Jamie and Program Coordinator Courtney to discuss Camp Hope, a new initiative to…
- How do we prevent Domestic Violence? · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 24An educated community is a safer community. After all these episodes, Charity is featured as our guest on VAV to teach us more about her role educating the community and…
- One Stop Shop for Victim Services: What is a Family Justice Center? · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 23Charity and Kirstyn sit down with the Program Director and Program Coordinator of the GCFJC, Jamie and Courtney, to learn more about the only Family Justice Center in Missouri…
- Supporting LGBTQIA+ Survivors (with The Glo Center) · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 22Charity and Kirstyn invite the Glo Center to share about the ways LGBTQIA+ individuals experience abuse and barriers to care. The Glo Center serves the LGBTQIA+ community in the…
- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Month · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 21May was Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Awareness Month. The American Indian Center joins Chairty and Kirstyn for a discussion of the resources the American Indian…
- Navigating Mental Health Resources · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 20Charity and Kirstyn sit down with Dr. Lillard, Director of Behavioral Health Services from Healthy Blue, to discuss the barriers survivors face when accessing behavioral health…
- Frequently Asked Questions about Domestic Violence · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 19Charity and Kirstyn answer the questions they are asked the most frequently about domestic violence. Join us as we dispel myths, address stigma and more! Do you have a question…
- What does a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) do? · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 18Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) play a critical role in the care of survivors. Join Kirstyn and Charity as they sit down with a local medical practitioner, for a…
- Tactics of Abusers: DARVO · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 17Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender. Kirstyn and Charity discuss the ways abusers and abusive systems work to discredit and blame victims.
- Safety Planning: Where do I begin? · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 16Advocate Office Operations Manager, Brooke joins Charity and Kirstyn to discuss the ins-and-outs of safety planning. It’s not just a process or a checklist, it’s a way of…
- Domestic Violence in the News · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 15Power and control in the headlines. Charity and Kirstyn discuss recent news stories, including a hope filled legislative update.
