Explore every episode of the podcast MOmentum for Change: Voices of the Missouri Movement
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| MOmentum for Change: Season 3, Episode 9: A Preview of the MOCADSV 2024 Conference | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:54:50 | |
MOCADSV 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.
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| MOmentum for Change Season 3, Episode 8: Family-Centered Services at Children's Division | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:55:26 | |
The 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. | |||
| November MOmentum Season 2, Episode 10: Partnership Development for DV/SV Advocacy Organizations | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:43:30 | |
In 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. | |||
| October MOmentum Season 2, Minisode 9.5 Missouri's Domestic Violence Awareness Day | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:22:27 | |
The 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. | |||
| October MOmentum Season 2, Episode 9: Exploring the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Health | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:53:55 | |
In 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. | |||
| September 2023 MOmentum Season 2, Episode 8.5 The National Sexual Assault Conference | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:24:43 | |
In 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. | |||
| September 2023 MOmentum Season 2, Episode 8: Developments in the Law | 14 Sep 2023 | 01:02:28 | |
New 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. | |||
| August 2023 MOmentum Season 2, Episode 7: The Rollout of SANE Telehealth in Missouri | 04 Aug 2023 | 01:12:28 | |
In 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 Jennifer.Delp@health.mo.gov. | |||
| July 2023 MOmentum Season 2 Episode 6: A Conversation with Mrs. Missouri American, Hayden Dugger | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:47:53 | |
In 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. | |||
| June 2023 MOmentum Season 2 Episode 5: End of Session Wrap-Up with the Policy Policy Committee | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:47:14 | |
For 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. | |||
| April 2023 MOmentum Season 2 Episode 4: SAAM and the Missouri Chapter of the IAFN | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:54:31 | |
We're changing things up a bit! Join our new host, Nora Mosby, Members Services Specialist at MOCADSV, in this month's episode. | |||
| Building and Engaging your Volunteer Force | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:57:00 | |
For 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. ....... | |||
| MOmentum for Change Season 3, Episode 7: The Missouri Clemency Project | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:52:14 | |
The 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. | |||
| Sexual Violence and Dating Abuse Prevention for Youth | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:56:11 | |
February'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. | |||
| Advocating for Change: Public Policy Advocacy for Survivors | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:55:17 | |
As 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. | |||
| 2022 Recap: MOCADSV Highlights of the year | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:55:40 | |
December'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! | |||
| Domestic Violence Awareness Month: The Intersection of HIV and Domestic Violence | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:55:06 | |
Our 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. | |||
| Healthy Masculinity with the Rebound Foundation | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:55:51 | |
Our 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. | |||
| Changes to Missouri Law from the 2022 Legislative Session | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:50:48 | |
Our 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. | |||
| Housing Programs for Survivors in Rural Communities | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:50:48 | |
Our 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. | |||
| Providing Better Services to LGBTQ+ Survivors | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:49:29 | |
After 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. | |||
| Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Prevention and Education with St. Louis Against Sexual Assault | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:43:23 | |
As 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. | |||
| Celebrating Women's History Month: Marginalized Women in the Domestic and Sexual Violence Movement | 19 Jan 2023 | 01:00:10 | |
Jessica Meredith from the Family Court of St. Louis County and Emily Stoinski from ALIVE joined MOCADSV for March 2022's MOmentum Live for a discussion on marginalized women in the domestic and sexual violence movement. | |||
| MOmentum for Change Season 3, Episode 6: End of Session Updates from the Public Policy Committee | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:48:31 | |
The 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. | |||
| A Conversation with Angela Broadnax of YWCA St. Louis | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:36:28 | |
Angela Broadnax, the Prevention Education and Training Manager of YWCA St. Louis, joined MOCADSV for February 2022's MOmentum Live to discuss the Social Justice Book Club, YWCA's partnership with St. Louis County Libraries, and prevention as a whole. | |||
| Looking Forward to 2022 with MOCADSV | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:49:10 | |
January's MOmentum Live featured several MOCADSV staff members to discuss what they are most looking forward to in the upcoming year for the Coalition. | |||
| MOmentum for Change Season 3, Episode 5: Civic Engagement with MOCADSV | 02 May 2024 | 00:46:46 | |
Civic 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. | |||
| April 2024 MOmentum for Change Season 3, Episode 4: Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Lisa Saylor | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:53:24 | |
Join 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. | |||
| March 2024 MOmentum for Change Season 3, Episode 3: Women’s History Month with Dr Gloria Johnson | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:46:31 | |
Dr. 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. | |||
| February 2024 MOmentum for Change Season 3, Episode 2: Teen Dating Violence and Strangulation | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:45:34 | |
In 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. | |||
| January 2024 Momentum for Change Season 3, Episode 1: National Stalking Awareness Month with SPARC | 01 Jan 2024 | 01:04:29 | |
In 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. | |||
| December MOmentum Season 2, Episode 11: Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga with DeafLEAD | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:54:11 | |
Stephanie 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. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 10: Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Angie Phillips | 11 Nov 2024 | 01:00:03 | |
Children’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. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 11: Supporting Survivors who are Veterans with Welcome Home | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:53:27 | |
Many 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. | |||
| MOmentum for Change Season 4, Episode 5: Maternal Mental Health and Advocacy with Dr. Melanie McKean | 02 May 2025 | 00:57:03 | |
Domestic 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:
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. | |||
| MOmentum for Change Season 4, Episode 4: Celebrating 50 Years of MOCSA | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:51:49 | |
The 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. | |||
| MOmentum for Change Season 4, Episode 3: Movement History with Becky and Jennifer | 12 Mar 2025 | 01:03:49 | |
In 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. | |||
| MOmentum for Change Season Four, Episode2: Youth Services and Empowerment | 11 Feb 2025 | 01:04:31 | |
Young 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. | |||
| MOmentum for Change Season 4, Episode 1: Human Trafficking Awareness with MOCATE | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:59:15 | |
Many 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:
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. | |||
| Season 3, Episode 12, Part 2: Unity at the MOCADSV Conference | 09 Dec 2024 | 01:01:04 | |
In 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:
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| Season 3, Episode 12, Part 1: Unity at the MOCADSV Conference | 09 Dec 2024 | 01:00:50 | |
In 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:
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