Illuminating Hope

Illuminating Hope

by Hope House, Inc
Non-Profit
Season 3

Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle-Patricia "Tricia" M. Scaglia Attorney At Law

Guest: Patricia “Tricia” M. Scaglia, Scaglia Law Firm, LLC Patricia “Tricia” M. Scaglia, is a solo practitioner in Independence, Missouri. She practices primarily in the area of Family Law and Juvenile Law, frequently serving as a Guardian Ad Litem and mediator. A life-long Kansas City resident, she received her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), where she serves as an adjunct professor. Ms. Scaglia received a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She served as law clerk to the late Honorable Kelly J. Moorhouse, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Missouri and to the Honorable Robert E. Larsen, United States District Court Western District of Missouri. Ms. Scaglia serves on the LINC, Literacy Kansas City Board of Directors, and the Missouri Bar Board of Governors. A frequent CLE contributor, she has provided the Annual Family Law Update for UMKC since 2005 and has presented on the Missouri Legislative Update for the last several years. Ms. Scaglia is licensed in Missouri and Kansas. Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle Welcome to Illuminating Hope, a podcast of Hope House. In the series Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle, we dive into the legal battles that shape the fight for domestic violence survivors. In each episode, we bring you powerful conversations with the legal teams, court advocates, and changemakers working tirelessly to bring justice, protection, and hope to survivors of domestic violence. From the courtroom to policy changes, from survivor rights to legal strategies, we uncover the critical role the justice system plays in breaking cycles of abuse. Whether you’re a survivor, advocate, or someone passionate about justice, this podcast series will empower and inform you." Justice isn’t just about the law—it’s about giving survivors a voice, protection, and a future. Hosts: MaryAnne Metheny, Ilene Shehan and Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1. For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233. hopehouse.net
S3 · E11
May 27, 2025
39:44

Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle-Tamara A. Veit Attorney At Law

Guest Tamara A. Veit received her J.D. from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 2004. In 2004, she began working for McElligott Ewan & Hall PC as an associate attorney. She practices primarily in the area of family law. She is currently a member of a number of legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Eastern Jackson County Bar Association, and the Association of Women’s Lawyers. Tamara has served on numerous boards and committees for these organizations. She is currently on the Board of Directors as Vice President for the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation (KCMBF) and President of the Child Abuse Prevention Association(CAPA). She is also a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts(AFCC). She has planned several conferences, including the KCMBF’s Domestic Violence Alliance and the MO Bar Annual Family Law Conference. Throughout her career as an attorney, she has served as a Guardian Ad Litem to the Court, advocating children’s rights. Tamara has served on the community board for her church and school committees. Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle Welcome to Illuminating Hope, a podcast of Hope House. In the series Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle, we dive into the legal battles that shape the fight for domestic violence survivors. In each episode, we bring you powerful conversations with the legal teams, court advocates, and changemakers working tirelessly to bring justice, protection, and hope to survivors of domestic violence. From the courtroom to policy changes, from survivor rights to legal strategies, we uncover the critical role the justice system plays in breaking cycles of abuse. Whether you’re a survivor, advocate, or someone passionate about justice, this podcast series will empower and inform you." Justice isn’t just about the law—it’s about giving survivors a voice, protection, and a future. Hosts: MaryAnne Metheny, Ilene Shehan and Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1. For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233. hopehouse.net
S3 · E10
May 13, 2025
33:49

Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle-C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Training with Meg and Tracey

C.A.S.A. Training with Hope House CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Volunteers are community volunteers, just like you, who stand up and speak out to help children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Jackson County CASA recruits, trains, and supports these CASA Volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who are in the Jackson County Family Court system until they have a safe and permanent home. Guests: Meg, Director of Clinical Services & Tracey, Adult Therapist Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle Welcome to Illuminating Hope, a podcast of Hope House. In the series Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle, we dive into the legal battles that shape the fight for domestic violence survivors. In each episode, we bring you powerful conversations with the legal teams, court advocates, and changemakers working tirelessly to bring justice, protection, and hope to survivors of domestic violence. From the courtroom to policy changes, from survivor rights to legal strategies, we uncover the critical role the justice system plays in breaking cycles of abuse. Whether you’re a survivor, advocate, or someone passionate about justice, this podcast series will empower and inform you." Justice isn’t just about the law—it’s about giving survivors a voice, protection, and a future. Hosts: MaryAnne Metheny, Ilene Shehan and Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1. For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233. hopehouse.net A special Thank You to our newest reoccurring donor Liz Crenshaw, Farmers Insurance! 816-461-8077
S3 · E9
Apr 29, 2025
24:31

Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle-Guest Crissy Del Percio

Crissy Del Percio has been working with survivors of domestic violence for more than a decade. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Law, and obtained her undergraduate degrees from the University of Kansas. Although she loves working with Hope House, she looks forward to the day when her services are no longer needed because Kansas City has overcome the issue of domestic violence. Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle Welcome to Illuminating Hope, a podcast of Hope House. In the series Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle, we dive into the legal battles that shape the fight for domestic violence survivors. In each episode, we bring you powerful conversations with the legal teams, court advocates, and changemakers working tirelessly to bring justice, protection, and hope to survivors of domestic violence. From the courtroom to policy changes, from survivor rights to legal strategies, we uncover the critical role the justice system plays in breaking cycles of abuse. Whether you’re a survivor, advocate, or someone passionate about justice, this podcast series will empower and inform you." Justice isn’t just about the law—it’s about giving survivors a voice, protection, and a future. Hosts: MaryAnne Metheny, Ilene Shehan, and Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1. For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233. hopehouse.net
S3 · E8
Apr 15, 2025
27:39

Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle-The Guardian Program

Guardian Program Supervised Visits & Monitored Exchanges of Custody A secure, off-site facility where custodial parents safely exchange custody of their children and/or children participate in supervised visits with their non-custodial parent. Guests: Randa, Director of Outreach Services & Serena, Guardian Program Manager Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle Welcome to Illuminating Hope, a podcast of Hope House. In the series Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle, we dive into the legal battles that shape the fight for domestic violence survivors. In each episode, we bring you powerful conversations with the legal teams, court advocates, and changemakers working tirelessly to bring justice, protection, and hope to survivors of domestic violence. From the courtroom to policy changes, from survivor rights to legal strategies, we uncover the critical role the justice system plays in breaking cycles of abuse. Whether you’re a survivor, advocate, or someone passionate about justice, this podcast series will empower and inform you." Justice isn’t just about the law—it’s about giving survivors a voice, protection, and a future. Hosts: MaryAnne Metheny, and Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1. For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233. hopehouse.net
S3 · E7
Apr 1, 2025
29:01

Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle-Guest Nancy Putman

Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle Welcome to Illuminating Hope, a podcast of Hope House. In the series Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle, we dive into the legal battles that shape the fight for domestic violence survivors. In each episode, we bring you powerful conversations with the legal teams, court advocates, and changemakers working tirelessly to bring justice, protection, and hope to survivors of domestic violence. From the courtroom to policy changes, from survivor rights to legal strategies, we uncover the critical role the justice system plays in breaking cycles of abuse. Whether you’re a survivor, advocate, or someone passionate about justice, this podcast series will empower and inform you." Justice isn’t just about the law—it’s about giving survivors a voice, protection, and a future. Guest Nancy K. Putman is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in family law, civil litigation, and criminal prosecution. She has been practicing law in Missouri and Kansas since 1989 and currently serves as an attorney at the Law Office of Nancy K. Putman in Prairie Village, Kansas, where she specializes in family law and civil litigation. Since 2011, Nancy has also worked as a Contract Attorney for Hope House, providing legal representation to survivors of domestic violence in protective order hearings, child custody disputes, divorces, and other civil matters. She actively collaborates with law professors, community partners, and legal professionals to enhance domestic violence advocacy and education. Additionally, she mentors law students, coordinates pro bono legal services, and serves on multiple domestic violence coordinating committees in Jackson County, Missouri. Nancy’s legal career includes roles as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in both Jackson County, Missouri, and Sedgwick County, Kansas, where she handled high-profile cases involving sexual offenses, child abuse, and domestic violence. She has also served as a Special Prosecuting Attorney. Throughout her career, Nancy has been a dedicated advocate for victims, a respected legal educator, and a leader in policy development surrounding domestic violence and child protection laws. Hosts: MaryAnne Metheny, Ilene Shehan and Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1. For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233. hopehouse.net
S3 · E6
Mar 18, 2025
35:26

Understanding Domestic Violence: Knowledge Is Empowerment Part 3

Let's talk physical, sexual and reproductive abuse! Welcome to Understanding Domestic Violence: Knowledge Is Empowerment, the podcast series dedicated to uncovering the truth about domestic violence and empowering you with the tools and knowledge to create change. In this series, we’ll explore the many dimensions of domestic violence, physical, emotional, psychological, financial, and beyond. Each episode is designed to educate, challenge misconceptions, and provide actionable insights for individuals, families, and communities. Because the more we understand, the more equipped we are to recognize the signs, support survivors, and prevent domestic violence. Today's guests are Hope House Therapist Tracey. Tracey is a skilled Family Service Specialist and Therapist with a deep passion for strengthening family bonds and promoting resilience. Tracey’s approach, combined with her dedication to understanding and connection, ensures her clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive together. Hosts: MaryAnne Metheny, and Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1. For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233. hopehouse.net
S3 · E5
Mar 4, 2025
28:05

Understanding Domestic Violence: Knowledge Is Empowerment-Teen Dating Violence Awareness

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to shed light on an issue affecting so many young people. That's why we're re-publishing this important episode—to continue the conversation and ensure teens, parents, and educators have the tools to recognize unhealthy relationships and promote safe, respectful love. Awareness leads to prevention, and prevention saves lives. Stay tuned as we revisit this crucial discussion. Welcome to Understanding Domestic Violence: Knowledge Is Empowerment, the podcast series dedicated to uncovering the truth about domestic violence and empowering you with the tools and knowledge to create change. In this series, we’ll explore the many dimensions of domestic violence, physical, emotional, psychological, financial, and beyond. Each episode is designed to educate, challenge misconceptions, and provide actionable insights for individuals, families, and communities. Because the more we understand, the more equipped we are to recognize the signs, support survivors, and prevent domestic violence. Today's guests are Hope House Board of Director Jaime Simpson and an anonymous teen. Hosts: Tina Johnson and Jaime Simpson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1. For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233. hopehouse.net
S3 · E4
Feb 18, 2025
29:41

Understanding Domestic Violence: Knowledge Is Empowerment Part 2

Welcome to Understanding Domestic Violence: Knowledge Is Empowerment, the podcast series dedicated to uncovering the truth about domestic violence and empowering you with the tools and knowledge to create change. In this series, we’ll explore the many dimensions of domestic violence, physical, emotional, psychological, financial, and beyond. Each episode is designed to educate, challenge misconceptions, and provide actionable insights for individuals, families, and communities. Because the more we understand, the more equipped we are to recognize the signs, support survivors, and prevent domestic violence. Today's guests are Hope House Therapist Tracey. Tracey is a skilled Family Service Specialist and Therapist with a deep passion for strengthening family bonds and promoting resilience. Tracey’s approach, combined with her dedication to understanding and connection, ensures her clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive together. Hosts: MaryAnne Metheny, and Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1. For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233. hopehouse.net https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PowerandControl.pdf
S3 · E3
Feb 4, 2025
29:28

Understanding Domestic Violence: Knowledge Is Empowerment-Stalking Awareness

Julia Holtemeyer (MPP) is the Resource & Training Specialist for SPARC (the Stalking, Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center), an AEquitas initiative. In her role, she provides training and technical assistance, develops original resources, and collaborates with partners to enhance the ability of multidisciplinary professionals to recognize and respond to stalking. Julia’s work in gender-based violence began more than 15 years ago as a college student, when she worked at a rape crisis center and as a peer health educator. Since then, she has worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania, in gender integration in global health with USAID, and to improve how multidisciplinary professionals identify and respond to domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. SPARC (Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center) is a federally funded project providing education and resources about the crime of stalking. SPARC aims to enhance the response to stalking by educating the professionals tasked with keeping stalking victims safe and holding offenders accountable. To stay up-to-date on SPARC’s resources and offerings, follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter) @FollowUsLegally and/or subscribe to our quarterly newsletter. SPARC does not provide direct services to victims. We recommend that stalking victims work with a local victim advocate, and the Victim Connect hotline can help connect victims with one. Local victim advocates can help plan for safety, discuss legal options, and connect victims with additional services. Victim Connect can be contacted at https://victimconnect.org/ for online messaging and information, and by phone at 1-855-484-2846. Local domestic violence and sexual assault support services/organizations often work with stalking victims/survivors, even when those victimizations are not part of the stalking. Unfortunately, there are no hotlines and few support service organizations that specifically work with victims/survivors of stalking. Hosts: MaryAnne Metheny, Ilene Shehan, and Tina Johnson If you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1. For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233. hopehouse.net
S3 · E2
Jan 21, 2025
36:23
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