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Voices Against Violence

Voices Against Violence

by Harmony House

Education Society & Culture

Season 2

Shaping the Next Generation: A Conversation with Paula Rector

Charity 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 advocacy. She shares stories from her experiences as a Senior Criminology Instructor at Missouri State University, board member for The Rebound Foundation, and her service as a former Harmony House board member.

What is the Power and Control Wheel?

Power 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, explaining each segment of the wheel with its tactics and examples of behaviors, and how this tool is used to help survivors and educate others on the complex dynamics of domestic violence.

A Conversation with Missouri Representative Cecelie Williams

This episode contains graphic descriptions of domestic violence which may be disturbing or triggering. Please be advised. Charity and Kirstyn are joined by Missouri Representative Cecelie Williams for a powerful conversation. She discusses legislative updates and her legislative advocacy, including sponsoring and getting passed HB1908 which bans judges from delaying a divorce due to pregnancy. Rep. Williams shares her own harrowing experience of abuse and offers inspiring words for other survivors.

How Can I Support Harmony House?

New 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 upcoming Golden Hour Gala happening next month to fundraising to third party events, Sara explains it all and shares how others can get involved. Event info: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026goldenhourgala/ NOTE: Since recording this episode the event has sold out. Visit myharmonyhouse.org for more information on other news and events.

Is it Abusive If: Isolation

Charity 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 experiencing isolation.

You Asked, We Answered

What 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 recent prevention trainings. Watch this episode as a video on YouTube!

Camp Hope: Building Hope and Healing for Youth

Charity 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 Greene County. Camp Hope is a program for youth impacted by domestic violence and trauma. Jamie and Courtney explain the purpose of the program, how it benefits youth, and ways for families and community members to get involved.

How do we prevent Domestic Violence?

An 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 preventing DV. To schedule a training with Charity, please reach out here: charityj@myharmonyhouse.org

One Stop Shop for Victim Services: What is a Family Justice Center?

Charity 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. To learn more about Family Justice Center click here.

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Survivors (with The Glo Center)

Charity 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 Ozarks through support, resources, education, and advocacy, to create a more inclusive and welcoming community where all can thrive. The Glo Center

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