Voices Against Violence

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!

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 involve...

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

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 .

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

May 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 Center offers in the Springfield area, and what everyone can do to raise awareness about missing and murdered indigenous women. To find out more about The American Indian Center, check out their website: https://www.aicspr...

Charity 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 resources, and what Healthy Blue is doing to care for the community.

Charity 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 you want featured on an episode of Voices Against Violence? Let's continue the conversation -email us at podcasts@myharmonyhouse.org or find us our social media! https://www.facebook.com/MyHarmonyHouse/ https://www.instagra...

Sexual 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 conversation about the role of SANEs, and what everyone should know about supporting survivors of sexual violence.

Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender. Kirstyn and Charity discuss the ways abusers and abusive systems work to discredit and blame victims.

Advocate 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 thinking that all survivors engage in whether they know it or not.

Power and control in the headlines. Charity and Kirstyn discuss recent news stories, including a hope filled legislative update.

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Charity and Kirstyn sit down with The Victim Center to learn more about the role of a victim advocate, and how they support survivors of sexual violence. Join us for a discussion about how Harmony House and The Victim Center have been serving the community for fifty years, and what you can do to support survivors.

Kirstyn and Charity talk about domestic and sexual violence: what is it, what's at the root, and how power and control tactics show up in society.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month so Charity and Kirstyn sat down with Jenay, a Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist to "Look Back, and Move Forward". What is sexual violence? Why do some people not report what happened? Are there actions city leaders can take to make a community safer? We answer these questions and much more in this conversation.

March is Women's History Month! Kirstyn and Charity discuss highlights of women's history in the US from the founding of the United States through current day. They review key achievements through the years and the challenges that still exist as we strive for equality.

Join Charity and Kirstyn for a conversation that centers on the often-overlooked intersection of domestic violence and disability. Guest host Shelby from Empower Abilities explores how power and control can manifest in unique ways for individuals with disabilities, and how service providers can be better equipped to serve all survivors of domestic violence. Who we are - empower: abilities in Sprin...

Charity and Kirstyn discuss the ways gender stereotypes contribute to dynamics of power and control, and can prevent survivors from getting help. This Women's History month, consider the gender stereotypes you believe, and work to honor everyone's equality.

Charity and Kirstyn explore consent, boundaries and respect as they challenge listeners to start small and practice the skill of asking for and respecting permission. https://secure.qgiv.com/event/thepurpleparty2026/

Sit down with Family Advocacy Program Coordinator Misty as Charity and Kirstyn learn about teen experiences in shelter and how to support young people in developing social connection and safety. Learn how programming provides safety in the moment and tools for the future.

The CDC has identified protective factors for preventing intimate partner violence, including teaching safe and healthy relationship skills and engaging influential adults and peers. Charity and Kirstyn offer ideas on how to connect young people with supportive peers and adults. Preventing Intimate Partner Violence | Intimate Partner Violence Prevention | CDC

Our Teen Dating Violence Awareness series continues as Charity and Kirstyn share some of their favorite, go-to sources for information and support on dating violence. Whether you're a teen or someone who works with teens, you'll find resources that are meaningful and relevant for you. loveisrespect.org dayoneny.org futureswithoutviolence.org joinonelove.org yipa.org

One in three teens experience physical, emotional or sexual abuse by someone they're dating before they become adults. Harmony House is proud to have Charity on staff to facilitate important conversations about teen dating violence with youth in the area. To schedule a prevention presentation please reach out to charityj@myharmonyhouse.org .

Kirstyn and Charity discuss Stalking Survivors Speak , a training provided by The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC). They discuss the commonalities between the survivors' stories, challenges survivors face, and key takeaways. To access SPARC's online training: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/elearning-courses/

Kirstyn and Charity talk through the basics of stalking for Stalking Awareness Month, what it looks like, and debunk a few myths surrounding it. Resources in this episode: SPARC stalkingawareness.org