MOmentum for Change: Voices of the Missouri Movement

Send us Fan MailJoin MOCADSV for a conversation with Jessi Bixler, author of the memoir, The Story We Share: How One Sexual Assault Rippled Through a Family and Their Fight for Healing. Jessi shares insight on her process of healing from trauma, the impact on secondary victims, and her ongoing efforts to support survivors and increase awareness of sexual assault. Notes: Jessi's Website: www.jessibixler.com Jessi's blog: https://www.jessibixler.com/blogPurchase The Story We Tell: https://www.jessibixler.com/shopMOCSA: https://mocsa.org/Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services: https://www.mocadsv.org/how-to-get-help/.The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailIn recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Attorney, Grant Boyd from The O'Brien Law Firm, joins MOCADSV for a discussion about the civil legal system. Grant discusses the impact of his work and shares insight on how his legal practice has provided empowerment, accountability, and justice to survivors and their families. Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services.The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailPioneering social worker, educator, and life-long activist, Fran S. Danis joins MOmentum for Change for a discussion of her recent book series, Origin Stories from the Movements to End Domestic Violence.  These compelling books highlight the unique narratives of changemakers who have taken action on behalf of survivors of domestic violence at local, state, and national levels, over the last 50 years. In this inspiring discussion, Fran shares insights on what motivated her to write this history, the process she took, and reflects on the power and promise of sharing origin stories. Purchase copies of Origin Stories from Amazon or directly from the publisher, Cognella Publishing. Use code DANIS20 at check out for 20% off the purchase of both books, as a set, from Cognella Publishing.Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services.  The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailRelationship safety education provided to youth is an effective approach to preventing teen dating violence. However, domestic and sexual violence advocacy organizations often face difficulties in their efforts to build relationships with local school districts. In this episode of MOmentum for Change, Katie Hobeck, Violence Prevention Educator at the Safe House of Southeast Missouri and Janine Mayberry, Counselor at Key Middle School in Scott County, discuss teen dating violence, relationship safety, and their ongoing partnership to provide prevention education.Notes:Safe Dates: A Teen Relationship Abuse Prevention Curriculum: https://www.hazelden.org/store/item/545255American Bar Association Teacher’s Guide: Interesting, Fun, and Effective Classroom Activities To Influence Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention: https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/professionals/teachers-and-parents/american-bar-association-teachers-guide/Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services.The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailAdvocates have been responding to cyberstalking, and the general use of technology to perpetrate abuse, increasingly for years now. In recognition of National Stalking Awareness Month, this inaugural episode of Season 5 brings State Senator Tracy McCreery and MOCADSV’s Member Services Director, Heidi Coleman, together for a discussion about the Stop Cyberstalking and Harassment Task Force, general dynamics of cyberstalking, and recommendations to improve services and awareness throughout Missouri.Notes:The Stalking Awareness and Prevention Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force: https://www.moicac.org/January 2024 Momentum for Change Season 3, Episode 1: National Stalking Awareness Month with SPARC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NF1QG_5bT0&t=6s Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services.The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailIn our efforts to provide holistic, comprehensive services, advocates often respond to survivors of domestic and sexual violence who have pets. There are many opportunities for advocates to support survivors around issues of pets, pet care, and advocacy. In this episode of MOmentum for Change, Claire Coughlin, the Director of the Companion Animal Program at the Animal Welfare Institute and Kitty Lawrence, the Director of Community Programs at the Animal Protective Association of Missouri discuss these opportunities, as well as additional intersections between animal welfare and gender-based violence.  Notes: The Animal Welfare Institute: https://awionline.org/ The Animal Protective Association: https://apamo.org/ AWI’s Directory, Safe Havens for Pets: https://www.safehavensforpets.org/ Abuse of Pets Power and Control Wheel: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Abuse_of_Animal_M_Wakeham_Bristol_Uni.pdf Don't forget the Pets: https://dontforgetthepets.org/ RedRover: https://redrover.org/ Safe Escape grants: these grants must be filled out by an advocate and will cover the cost of boarding for a short time so a pet parent can get to safety. They also offer grants for building spaces to house pets and have presentations about converting unused space into a kennel area for pets. Purina's Purple Leash Project: https://www.purina.com/purple-leash-project Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI): https://habri.org/ DV and Pets: https://awionline.org/content/including-pets-domestic-violence-protection-orders-missouri AWI Safety Planning: https://awionline.org/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/awi-safety-planning-pets-factsheet.pdf AWI Safety Planning in Spanish: https://awionline.org/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/AWI-Safety-Planning-Pets-Spanish.pdf AWI Signs of Animal Abuse: https://awionline.org/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/AWI-Signs-Animal-Abuse-Neglect.pdf AWI Signs of Animal Abuse Spanish: https://awionline.org/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/AWI-Signs-Animal-Abuse-Neglect-Spanish.pdf AWI Asking Children About Pets: https://awionline.org/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/AWI-Asking-Children-About-Pets.pdf AWI Asking Children About Pets Spanish: https://awionline.org/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/AWI-Asking-Children-About-Pets-Spanish.pdf Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services. T

Send us Fan MailSurvivors of sexual abuse may choose to seek justice through the civil courts. In this episode of MOmentum for Change, Reed Martens, Attorney at Monsees & Mayer in Kansas City, discusses trauma-informed representation, the civil process, and his work to pursue justice for survivors.  Notes:Find more information about Monsees & Mayer at https://monseesmayer.com/

Send us Fan MailDomestic violence advocates are in a unique position to connect survivors of domestic violence with care and supportive resources related to partner-inflicted brain injury. The UMKC Institute for Human Development hosts OBISSS, a screening tool to assess individuals for brain injury. Join Beth Dauber, the Project Coordinator for Health and Aging at the UMKC Institute for Human Development and MOCADSV staff, Cara Jones, Member Services Specialist and Ashlea Whaley, Partnership Development Specialist, for a discussion of brain injury, OBISSS, and promising new resources available to support survivors. Notes: Contact Beth Dauber, Project Coordinator - Health & Aging at The UMKC Institute for Human Development: [email protected] 2024 MOmentum for Change Season 3, Episode 2: Teen Dating Violence and Strangulation with Cara Jones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UbGbaY0Lss&t=123sThe National Association of State Head Injury Administrators: https://www.nashia.org/The UMKC Institute for Human Development Brain Injury Education Course (free): https://umsystem-umkc-ihd.catalog.instructure.com/browse/ucedd/courses/braininjuryeducationThe Alliance for Hope Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention: https://www.allianceforhope.org/training-institute-on-strangulation-prevention The Ohio Domestic Violence Network’s Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury: https://www.odvn.org/brain-injury/The Medical/Forensic Show Me ECHO: contact Cara Jones at [email protected] for more informationThe Missouri Brain Injury Advisory Council: https://health.mo.gov/information/boards/braininjury/advisory.phpRegister for The Missouri Brain Injury Stakeholder newsletter at https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2016070/1900882/The Brain Injury Association of Missouri: https://www.biamo.org/The Missouri DHSS Adult Brain Injury Program: https://health.mo.gov/seniors/shcn/abi.php Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services.  The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailIn this “back to school” episode of the podcast, MOCADSV is joined by Margo Leitschuh, the Prevention and Implementation Team Lead from Missouri Partners in Prevention. Margo discusses her passion for public health, effective strategies for violence prevention, and opportunities to partner with campus communities to support student health, safety, and wellbeing. Show notes:  Missouri Partners in Prevention Reading List: https://www.mopip.org/pip/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PIP_Reading_List.pdf. Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services.  The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailThe First Regular Session of the Missouri 103rd General Assembly ended this spring and new laws go into effect on August 28, 2025. Join members of the MOCADSV Public Policy Committee, Jessica Woolbright and Lisa Fleming, with the MOCADSV Chief Public Affairs Officer, Matthew Huffman, for a discussion of the legislative session, new laws that impact survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and MOCADSV’s policy efforts at the national level. Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services. The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailDeafLEAD is available to provide empowering, trauma-informed advocacy services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence who are Deaf. They are also available to provide support and information to advocacy organizations who serve these individuals. In this episode of MOmentum for Change, DeafLEAD Advocates, Tozzie Smith and Rachel Ebner, talk further about DeafLEAD, their empowerment-based approach, and a new ASL course they have developed to bridge the gap between service providers and survivors who are Deaf.  Episode notes: Find more information about DeafLEAD at https://deaflead.org/.  Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services. The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.A transcript of this episode can be found at the following linkMOmentum for Change Season 4 Episode 7 Transcript

Send us Fan MailElizabeth Herrera is a visionary, a leader, and a true trailblazer for women. In this episode of MOmentum for Change, Elizabeth talks about the veteran’s program for women that she leads at Stephens College, her efforts in Puerto Rico to connect young women with educational opportunities, and how her commitment to women’s empowerment and positive social change has inspired her ongoing service to the community. Find information about Mission Promise Kept at https://live-stephens-college.pantheonsite.io/life-at-stephens/center-of-excellence-for-veteran-student-success/.  Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services.  The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailDomestic and sexual violence, pregnancy, and mental health are deeply connected issues. Join Dr. Melanie McKean, a Reproductive Psychiatrist with the Maternal Health Access Project, for a discussion about perinatal psychiatry and how domestic and sexual violence advocates can connect survivors with mental health services before, during, and after pregnancy.  Episode notes: To register for the Maternal Health Access Project, visit: https://redcap.umkc.edu/surveys/?s=PRLLH4W3WLWTWH8A.Enroll in the online training that DHSS provided in partnership with MOCADSV, Responding to Domestic Violence with Pregnant and Postpartum Patients at https://mocadsv.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/onlinetraining/details/2588.  Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services.  The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailThe Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault (MOCSA) is celebrating 50 years of preventing sexual assault and supporting survivors in both Kansas and Missouri. In this episode of MOmentum for Change, MOCSA’s current President and CEO, Julie Donelon and former CEO, Palle Rilinger join MOCADSV for a discussion of the history of the organization, progress that has been made, and their hopes for the future of the anti-rape movement. Find more  information about MOCSA at https://mocsa.org/. Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services.  The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailIn recognition of Women’s History Month, Becky Vermeire and Jennifer Hill discuss their involvement in the Missouri domestic and sexual violence advocacy movement. They reflect on earlier days of providing services, their involvement with statewide efforts, and the important role that humor has played in sustaining their work. They also talk about other women in the movement who have inspired and supported them and how these relationships have been foundational to much of the positive social change that has taken place here in Missouri.   Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services.  The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailYoung people experience unique challenges that present advocacy programs with an opportunity to provide support and make a true difference. In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, this episode features a discussion of serving youth with Kristyn Young, Social Worker with the Youth and Family Advocacy Program at Legal Services of Eastern Missouri and Samantha Ghormley Hill, Member Services Specialist at MOCADSV. Kristyn and Samantha talk about difficult circumstances that young people may face and resources that are available to provide support, empowerment, and care. Episode Notes: Youth and Family Advocacy Program at Legal Services of Eastern Missouri at https://lsem.org/youth-and-family-advocacy/ Content warning: Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory at www.mocadsv.org to connect with supportive services. The opinions in this podcast are based on the knowledge or experiences of the author and guests, and should not be used in place of actual legal or financial advice. You should seek appropriate counsel regarding the implementation of the ideas expressed.

Send us Fan MailMany domestic and sexual violence advocacy organizations regularly provide services to survivors of human trafficking. In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, MOCADSV is joined by Jordan Campbell and Libby Trammel from the Missouri Coalition Against Trafficking and Exploitation for a discussion of the nature and dynamics of trafficking, the current landscape of services in Missouri, and resources available to support survivors.  Episode notes:  Human Trafficking Basics ToolkitMOCATE Resource Guide: https://mocate.org/mrg/MOCATE Standards of Care: https://mocate.org/soc/MOCATE Trainings: https://mocate.org/trainings-2/National Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org Content warning: Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory at www.mocadsv.org to connect with supportive services.

Send us Fan MailIn the final Episode of Season 3 of MOmentum for Change, we hear a compilation of voices from the Missouri Movement, interviewed at the MOCADSV Conference in Columbia on November 6-8, 2024. These conversations discuss highlights from the Conference, thoughts on advocacy and services, and confirms that, when we work together as a united movement, we truly can, and do, achieve more. Many thanks to the following Conference attendees who joined MOCADSV as guests on this episode:  Tressa Price, Executive Director at The Agape House Inc. of Mountain ViewLori Haney, Executive Director at Citizens Against Spousal Abuse (CASA)Dr. Stephanie Logan, Executive Director at DeafLEADSarah Ehrhard Reid, MSW, Chief at The Department of Health and Senior Services, Office on Women’s HealthAmanda Gowen, Outreach/Child Advocate at Haven HouseJennifer Hill, Civil Court Advocate at Haven House Carrie Farmer, Paralegal at Legal Services of Southern MissouriMeghan Wheeler, Staff Attorney at Legal Services of Southern MissouriKaycee Luna, Associate Director at Survival Adult Abuse Center Inc.Alisa White, Executive Director at Survival Adult Abuse Center Inc.Dr. Zipporah L. Burns, Health Chair at The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) SpringfieldKai Sutton, President at the National Association for The Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Springfield Dee Ogilvy, Vice President at the National Association for The Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) SpringfieldLaura Halfmann Morris, Co-Manager and Social Worker of Lasting Solutions at Legal Services of Eastern MissouriAja Buie, Director of Residential Services at The Women’s Safe HouseMcKenna Nguepsi, Director of Development and Advancement at The Women’s Safe HouseBecky Vermiere, Executive Director at The Crisis Center of Taney County

Send us Fan MailIn the final Episode of Season 3 of MOmentum for Change, we hear a compilation of voices from the Missouri Movement, interviewed at the MOCADSV Conference in Columbia on November 6-8, 2024. These conversations discuss highlights from the Conference, thoughts on advocacy and services, and confirms that, when we work together as a united movement, we truly can, and do, achieve more. Many thanks to the following Conference attendees who joined MOCADSV as guests on this episode:  Tressa Price, Executive Director at The Agape House Inc. of Mountain ViewLori Haney, Executive Director at Citizens Against Spousal Abuse (CASA)Dr. Stephanie Logan, Executive Director at DeafLEADSarah Ehrhard Reid, MSW, Chief at The Department of Health and Senior Services, Office on Women’s HealthAmanda Gowen, Outreach/Child Advocate at Haven HouseJennifer Hill, Civil Court Advocate at Haven House Carrie Farmer, Paralegal at Legal Services of Southern MissouriMeghan Wheeler, Staff Attorney at Legal Services of Southern MissouriKaycee Luna, Associate Director at Survival Adult Abuse Center Inc.Alisa White, Executive Director at Survival Adult Abuse Center Inc.Dr. Zipporah L. Burns, Health Chair at The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) SpringfieldKai Sutton, President at the National Association for The Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Springfield Dee Ogilvy, Vice President at the National Association for The Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) SpringfieldLaura Halfmann Morris, Co-Manager and Social Worker of Lasting Solutions at Legal Services of Eastern MissouriAja Buie, Director of Residential Services at The Women’s Safe HouseMcKenna Nguepsi, Director of Development and Advancement at The Women’s Safe HouseBecky Vermiere, Executive Director at The Crisis Center of Taney County

Send us Fan MailChildren’s book author, Angie Philips, joins MOCADSV for a conversation about her book Feather’s Matter, written in honor of her daughter, Hallie Phillips, who died as a result of an intimate partner homicide in 2022. In this episode, Angie also discusses red flags of abuse, her passion for women’s empowerment, and the need for more awareness of harm caused by emotional abuse. Find more information about Angie Phillips, including her blog, links to her podcast Blended, Blessed, and Always a Mess, and order copies of Feather’s Matter at https://blendedblessedalwaysamess.com/. Visit Love is Respect and the One Love Foundation for more information about healthy relationships and young adults. Find 2024 materials for Domestic Violence Awareness Month from NNEDV here. Content warning: Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory at www.mocadsv.org to connect with supportive services.

Send us Fan MailMany individuals who have experienced domestic and sexual violence also have a history of military service. In recognition of Veterans Day, MOmentum for Changed is joined by Jess Asher and Michelle Vogt from Welcome Home, for a discussion of how service members are impacted by domestic and sexual violence and what resources are available to provide trauma-informed support and services. Jess and Michelle also discuss the dynamics of veteran homelessness and challenges due to the lack of affordable housing options.   Find more information about Welcome Home, on their website at https://www.welcomeveterans.org/. Content warning: Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory at www.mocadsv.org to connect with supportive services.

Send us Fan MailMOCADSV will host a Biannual Statewide Conference in Columbia, Missouri on November 6-8, 2024. The Conference brings advocates and allied professionals together to build relationships, strengthen networks, and learn innovative approaches to supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Join MOCADSV members and Conference presenters Jessica Hill, Emily Stoinski, and Andrea Raya for a discussion of their highly anticipated workshop sessions as well as highlights from past MOCADSV Conferences and thoughts on what they are looking forward to this year. Register for the Conference here and contact MOCADSV with additional questions.   Content warning: Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory at www.mocadsv.org to connect with supportive services. 

Send us Fan MailThe Children's Division of The Missouri Department of Social Services launched their Family-Centered Services program to connect families with resources and prevent children from being placed in foster care, when possible. On this episode of MOmentum for Change, Judge Darrell Missey, the Director of Children's Division, talks about the state of child welfare that inspired these services, efforts that result in meaningful change, and the important role that domestic and sexual violence agencies play in this proactive, preventative process. Notes: • A Plan to Rebuild and Reform Children’s Division: https://dss.mo.gov/cd/docs/A-plan-to-Rebuild-and-Reform-Childrens-Division.pdfContent warning: some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory at www.mocadsv.org to connect with supportive services.

Send us Fan MailThe Missouri Battered Women’s Clemency Coalition, also known as the Missouri Clemency Project, launched in 1999, and remains an important part of the Missouri movement’s history. Join Amy Lorenz-Moser for a discussion of the 25th Anniversary of the project and her decades-long work to obtain clemency for incarcerated survivors of violence. Notes:• The Perfect Victim: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2121734/• The Missouri Battered Women’s Clemency Coalition: A Collaborative Effort in Justice for Eleven Missouri Women: https://scholarship.law.slu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1323&context=plrContent warning: some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory at www.mocadsv.org to connect with supportive services.

Send us Fan MailThe Missouri 2024 legislative session came to a close last month, on May 17th. In this episode of MOmentum for Change, MOCADSV Public Policy Committee members, Dr. Sara Brammer, Vice President of Family Violence Services at Synergy Services and Jessica Woolbright, Executive Director at Saint Martha’s discuss their passion for public policy, notable victories from this legislative session, and policy developments that are happening at the federal level. They also reflect on their careers  in service of survivors of violence and draw meaningful connections between these services and their work for positive policy change. Episode notes: • 2024 End of Session Report from MOCADSV: https://www.mocadsv.org/legislative_updates/2024-end-of-session-report/• Pregnant women in Missouri can't get divorced. Critics say it fuels domestic violence: https://www.npr.org/2024/05/03/1247838036/divorce-pregnant-women-missouri-abortion-marriage-abuse• How a decades-old Missouri law makes it harder for pregnant women to get divorced: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/missouri-pregnancy-divorce-1.7196704#:~:text=Ashley%20Aune%2C%20a%20Missouri%20state,harming%20women%20experiencing%20domestic%20violence• The American President with Annette Bening and Michael Douglas: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112346/Content warning: some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory at www.mocadsv.org to connect with supportive services.

Send us Fan MailCivic engagement provides multiple opportunities for advocates to empower survivors and impact positive change throughout the community. Join MOCADSV staff, Sammie Jurado and Matthew Huffman for a discussion about the intersection of civic engagement and advocacy, voting resources that are available to survivors, and thoughts on how domestic and sexual violence advocacy organizations can participate in upcoming elections.Resources in this episode:• Alliance for Justice at https://afj.org/• Engage: Multi Level Violence Prevention Strategy at https://www.mopip.org/engage/• New Laws in Neighboring States: MOCADSV’s Public Policy Exchange at https://mocadsv.coalitionmanager.org/resourcemanager/resourcefile/details/1149Some episodes of MOmentum for Change have conversations that include content and descriptions of domestic and sexual violence, which may be alarming or activating for some listeners. Please take care and visit the MOCADSV Directory to connect with supportive services: https://www.mocadsv.org/how-to-get-help/

Send us Fan MailJoin MOCADSV for a conversation with a true Missouri hero, Lisa Saylor, who shares her inspiring story of hope, survival, and healing. She speaks to the power that survivors have to make change, in their own lives as well as in the state Legislature, and reminds us that we all have an important role to play in supporting survivors and ending domestic and sexual violence. As Lisa shares the heartbreaking aspects of the violence she was subject to, the sexual content and graphic language may be triggering for some listeners.Lisa is available to provide community speaking engagements and training, contact MOCADSV for more information.

Send us Fan MailDr. Gloria Johnson is the Founder and CEO of Life Source Consultants in St. Louis, MO. She started the organization over 30 years ago with a $100 check donated to the organization from her husband, Louis. Join MOCADSV for a celebration of Women’s History Month as Dr. Johnson reflects on the history of her organization and shares her hopes and dreams for the future.Find I Cried Alone: Restored Hope and Healing from Abuse by Dr. Gloria Johnson at https://www.amazon.com/Cried-Alone-Gloria-Stevens-Johnson/dp/1498404944.

Send us Fan MailIn recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, we discuss the intersection of teen dating violence and strangulation for February’s episode of Momentum for Change: Voices of the Missouri Movement. In this episode, Cara Jones, MOCADSV Member Services Specialist, talks about the dynamics of strangulation in teen relationships, barriers to supporting survivors, and opportunities for intervention and prevention.  For more information, see the following resources: • San Diego Strangulation Protocol• Missoula Countywide Strangulation Protocol• ODVN Resources • Love is Respect Hotline: 866-331-9474 or text “loveis” to 22522 • That’s Not Cool: Healthy Relationships Online • One Love• The Anti-Violence Project• In the Know• It’s Time We Talked• Culture Framed• Yes, Your Kid (book) • Podcast on Crimes Against Women

Send us Fan MailIn recognition of National Stalking Awareness Month, MOCADSV is joined by Dana Fleitman, the Training and Awareness Specialist at the Stalking Prevention and Awareness Resource Center (SPARC). Dana talks about how SPARC defines stalking, common dynamics, and the role that awareness plays in preventing stalking and supporting victims. She also talks about National Stalking Awareness Month and encourages listeners to participate in the first ever Day of Action for Stalking Awareness on January 18, 2024. Resources from this episode:• SPARC Website: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/• The Stalking and Harassment Assessment and Risk Profile (SHARP): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/sharp/• SLII Strategies: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Identifying-Stalking-as-SLII-Strategies.pdf• Stalking Documentation Logs: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/documentation-log/• Dana’s Stalking Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EV9JMQCcef4guiteucK2X

Send us Fan MailStephanie Taksel and Becky Beck from DeafLEAD discuss Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), its foundation in evidence-based research, and how it empowers survivors and supports healing after experiencing trauma. They also discuss how TCTSY can benefit staff at domestic and sexual violence advocacy organizations and their hopes for making TCTSY available to advocates, survivors of violence, as well as in ASL to the Deaf community.For more information, see: • DeafLEAD website: https://deaflead.org/services/tctsy/• DeafLEAD TCTSY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093860351247&locale=hi_IN&paipv=0&eav=AfaVSLfA154-xDI82zYBT_IlIs2Zd6BHNHUFxJu4zI6ecsj4mHREkjC7vpo526Qhcps• DeafLEAD TCTSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaflead_tctsy/• TCTSY website: https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/• Overcoming Trauma through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body by David Emerson• Embodied Healing: Survivor and Facilitator Voices from the Practices of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga by Jenn Turner

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOmentum, MOCADSV Partnership Development Specialists, Sammie Jurado and Ashlea Whaley, discuss the role that community partnerships play in building organizational capacity for responding to and preventing domestic and sexual violence. Members of MOCADSV are welcome to attend the November/December 2023 Regional Meetings to continue the conversation about partnership development. Contact MOCADSV at 888-666-1911 for Regional Meeting dates, times, and locations.

Send us Fan MailThe state of Missouri now recognizes the third Saturday of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Day. In this "minisode" of MOmentum, Bran-dee Jelks, Program Director at Diamond Divas Empowerment Foundation and Representative Chantelle Nixon-Clark discuss their efforts to establish Domestic Violence Awareness Day in Missouri.

Send us Fan MailIn recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the October episode of MOmentum explores the issue of domestic violence and the impact it has on survivors' maternal health. Join Huvona Watkins, Executive Director at Almost Home and Sarah Ehrhard Reid, Chief, Office on Women’s Health at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for a discussion of The Missouri Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review 2018-2020 Annual Report, the role that doulas can play in supporting survivors of violence, and other recommendations that address maternal mortality in Missouri.Find the full report along with additional resources on the DHSS website at https://health.mo.gov/data/pamr/.  Find more information about opportunities for domestic violence shelters to partner with doulas at https://vawnet.org/material/birth-doulas-and-shelter-advocates-creating-partnerships-and-building-capacity

Send us Fan MailIn this "Mini-sode", a shorter episode of MOmentum, Corina Merritt from the YWCA in St. Joseph and Cara Jones from MOCADSV, discuss the National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC) and how they were inspired by other passionate advocates working across the country to prevent violence and support survivors of sexual assault. Corina mentions the U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence, which  is available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/National-Plan-to-End-GBV.pdf.

Send us Fan MailNew Missouri laws that passed in the 2023 legislative session went into effect on August 28, 2023. In this episode of MOmentum, MOCADSV’s Chief Public Affairs Officer, Matthew Huffman, and Partnership Development Coordinator, Sammie Jurado discuss developments in Missouri law and the impact on survivors of violence and communities throughout the state.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we speak with Jennifer Delp, Program Specialist for TeleSANE at the Department of Health and Senior Services, Office on Women's Health. Jennifer talks about her passion for supporting survivors, discusses the MOCADSV Sexual Assault Services Enhancement Summit, and provides an update on the rollout of SANE Telehealth in Missouri. For more information, see the DHSS website at or contact Jennifer at [email protected].

Send us Fan MailIn the episode, we talk to Hayden Dugger, Mrs. Missouri American, about  her platform of "Survivors to Thrivers: Ending the Cycle of Domestic Violence" and her mission to increase awareness about domestic violence throughout Missouri.

Send us Fan MailFor June, MOmentum featured two guests and members of the MOCADSV Public Policy Committee Erin Barger and Meghann Kosman.  Erin, Meghann, and Nora discuss the 2023 Missouri Legislative Session along with some exciting developments that came out of it.  .......Join us each month at for MOmentum Live hosted by MOCADSV on our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOCADSV/

Send us Fan MailWe're changing things up a bit! Join our new host, Nora Mosby, Members Services Specialist at MOCADSV, in this month's episode. For April, MOmentum featured two guests and founders of the Missouri Chapter of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN), Natalie Maupin,  Forensic Program Coordinator from Mosaic Life Care, and Jennifer Sonsiadek, the Clinical Forensic Care Program Manager at Saint Luke’s Health System Nora, Natalie, and Jennifer discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month, what it means to be a SANE practitioner, exciting changes to sexual assault response in Missouri, and all of the hard work that went in to creating the Missouri Chapter of the IAFN. Links: - International Association of Forensic Nurses - https://www.forensicnurses.org/- Mosaic Life Care - https://www.mymlc.com/- Saint Luke's Health System - https://www.saintlukeskc.org/- Missouri Crime Victim's Compensation - https://dps.mo.gov/dir/programs/cvc/-MOCADSV Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4rNzACjIbvOGgJ93qt2OaGb2uADDhmOvIf people want to know more about the Missouri Chapter of the IAFN, they can email [email protected] contact information for MO IAFN:Natalie Maupin BSN, RN, SANE-APresident Missouri Chapter of IAFNForensic Program CoordinatorEmergency DepartmentMosaic Life Care5325 Faraon St.St. Joseph, MO 64506Work: 816-271-6791Cell: [email protected] S Sonsiadek MSN-FN BSN BA RN SANE-APresident Elect Missouri of IAFNClinical Forensic Care Program ManagerSaint Luke’s Health System4401 Wornall RoadKansas City, Mo 64111816-932-5965 (office)913-205-4672 (cell)[email protected] Delp MSN, BSN, ADN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN,SANE-P Secretary Missouri Chapter of IAFNTeleSANE Program SpecialistOffice on Women’s HealthMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesP.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570(573)751-2433 | [email protected] Batesel RN, BSN, SANE-ADirector at Large Missouri Chapter of IAFNForensic Assistant Coordinator, Forensic Nursing -Cox HealthPhone: (417) 719-3869 [email protected] Garcia Forensic Program Coordinator BSN, RN, CEN, SANE-ATreasurer Missouri Chapter of IAFNForensic Coordinator, Forensic NursingCox HealthPhone: 417-719-3869 | Mobile: 417-353-3035 [email protected] Olson MSN, RN, CPN, SANE-PDirector at Large Missouri Chapter of IAFNSANE Program - Children’s Mercy Kansas CityE: [email protected] | W:childrensmercy.org2401 Gillham Road | Kansas City, MO 64108 Founder and President, Paradigm Shift Training and Consulting LLCemail: [email protected]: 575-571-8346website: www.paradigmshifttc.com.......Join us each month at for MOmentum Live hosted by MOCADSV on our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOCADSV/

Send us Fan MailFor March, MOmentum featured two guests from member agencies. Sara Cooper from MOCSA and Jessica Hill from Safe House of Southeast Missouri. As part of our campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, MOCADSV created a social media toolkit, available for member agencies as well as the general public, to aid with the recruitment of hospital advocate volunteers. Building on that campaign, we focused our March MOmentum Live on building and engaging your volunteer force.  Links: - VolunteerPro - https://volpro.net/- International Association for Volunteer Effort - https://www.iave.org/- Points of Light Institute - https://www.pointsoflight.org/- Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration - https://cvacert.org/- Energize - https://www.energizeinc.com/- Alive - https://www.volunteeralive.org/- MOCSA - https://mocsa.org/- Safe House of Southeast Missouri - https://www.semosafehouse.org/ If people want to know more about MOCSA's program or apply to be a volunteer, they can go to their website or email [email protected] us every last Friday of the month at 12pm CST for MOmentum Live hosted by MOCADSV on our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOCADSV/

Send us Fan MailFebruary's guest is Ashlea Whaley, the Partnership Development Coordinator at MOCADSV. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and we will be discussing sexual violence and dating abuse prevention for youth.Links discussed during the live:- State Laws and Policies: Sex and HIV education - https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/sex-and-hiv-education  - Sexual Citizens: https://www.sexualcitizens.com/- CDC - What Works: Sexual Health Education - https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/whatworks/what-works-sexual-health-education.htm .......Join us every last Friday of the month at 12pm CST for MOmentum Live hosted by Megan Owens on our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOCADSV/

Send us Fan MailAs the legislative session kicks off,  Matthew Huffman, Chief Public Affairs Officer of MOCADSV, Angela Hirsch of RACS, and Jessica Hill of Safe House of Southeast Missouri joined MOmentum Live to talk about supporting survivors through public policy advocacy.Learn more about our public policy advocacy: https://www.mocadsv.org/advocating-for-change/.......Join us every last Friday of the month at 12pm CST for MOmentum Live hosted by Megan Owens on our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOCADSV/

Send us Fan MailDecember's MOmentum live featured several MOCADSV staff members, Nora Mosby, Erin Chambers, and Zak Wilson, for a recap of our favorite highlights of the year!Links mentioned in live:- Laura van Dernoot Lipsky: https://traumastewardship.com/laura-v... - Future Tripping Podcast: https://traumastewardship.com/podcast/- Education and training opportunities: https://www.mocadsv.org/training-oppo...- New Laws publications: https://www.mocadsv.org/public-policy/- The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): https://www.cdc.gov/violence.../datas..........Join us every last Friday of the month at 12pm CST for MOmentum Live hosted by Megan Owens on our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOCADSV/

Send us Fan MailOur October event featured Huvona Watkins, MOCADSV's Partnership Development Coordinator, for a discussion on the intersection of HIV and Domestic Violence for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Links mentioned in live:- https://www.gileadadvancingaccess.com/- https://health.mo.gov/living/healthco...- https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/default.html- https://www.un.org/en/observances/wor...- https://nnedv.org/resources-library/d... - Free Screenings in Mobile Van in Southern Missouri - https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo..........Join us every last Friday of the month at 12pm CST for MOmentum Live hosted by Megan Owens on our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOCADSV/

Send us Fan MailOur September event featured Christina Ford, Founder of the Rebound Foundation, for a discussion on healthy masculinity and the prevention program offered by the Rebound Foundation.Links of interest:- The Rebound Foundation: https://www.thereboundfound.org/ .......Join us every last Friday of the month at 12pm CST for MOmentum Live hosted by Megan Owens on our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOCADSV/

Send us Fan MailOur August event featured MOCADSV's own Matthew Huffman for a discussion on some of the new laws that passed during the 2022 Missouri Legislative Session.Links of interest:- MOCADSV's Public Policy page; find both versions of our New Laws publication here: https://www.mocadsv.org/public-policy/- MOCADSV's Legislative Archive with the past few years' legislative updates: https://www.mocadsv.org/legislative-archive/ .......Join us every last Friday of the month at 12pm CST for MOmentum Live hosted by Megan Owens on our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOCADSV/

Send us Fan MailOur July event featured Kim Kempf from YWCA St. Joseph and MOCADSV's own Janelle Williams for a discussion on housing programs for domestic and sexual violence survivors in rural communities.Link discussed during the live:- YWCA St. Joseph: https://ywcasj.org/- HUD Exchange: https://www.hudexchange.info/.......Join us every last Friday of the month at 12pm CST for MOmentum Live hosted by Megan Owens on our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOCADSV/

Send us Fan MailAfter a short summer sabbatical, MOmentum Live is back! We rescheduled our June event for a few weeks later, and we appreciate everyone's flexibility. MOCADSV was joined by Clair Antoine from the St. Louis Anti-Violence Project for a conversation on how direct-service agencies can better serve LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Link discussed during the live:- St. Louis Anti-Violence Project: http://www.stlavp.org/ .......Join us every last Friday of the month at 12pm CST for MOmentum Live hosted by Megan Owens on our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOCADSV/

Send us Fan MailAs Sexual Assault Awareness Month came to a close, MOCADSV was joined by Kelsey McClure, president of St. Louis Against Sexual Assault, for a discussion on sexual assault prevention and education.Link discussed during the live:- St. Louis Against Sexual Assault: https://www.stlagainstsexualassault.org/- Safe Bar Network: https://www.safebarnetwork.org/- Safe Connections: https://safeconnections.org/.......Join us every last Friday of the month at 12pm CST for MOmentum Live hosted by Megan Owens on our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MOCADSV/