030: Faith, Coercive Control & Protecting Children with Attorney Tiffany Lesnik

In this episode of Voices Against Filicide, Hope Hooton sits down with North Carolina family law attorney Tiffany Lesnik to discuss coercive control, domestic violence, and protecting children in high-conflict custody cases. Tiffany shares how her faith shapes her work advocating for survivors, explains key warning signs associated with increased lethality risk, and offers practical guidance for creating safety plans and seeking help. Together, they explore the urgent need for greater education within the family court system to better protect children and families.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and guest. Information discussed is based on personal experience, professional expertise, and publicly available sources, which are listed in the episode description where applicable.TRIGGER WARNING:This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.Connect with Hope Hooton:Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.painYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeinthepainWebsite: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/Production Credits:Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope HootonProduced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast ProductionVoices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC. All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.Learn more or get involved:🌿 https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com