MOmentum for Change: Voices of the Missouri Movement

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The MOmentum for Change podcast is produced by the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. This interview and discussion-style podcast features advocates and thought-leaders across Missouri who are united under our common goal of ending rape and abuse in Missouri. MOmentum for Change hosted by Nora Mosby and is available in a video format on our YouTube Channel at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4rNzACjIbvPY09LUyX78sTs6V-DezyNn&si=j4BBPWnVtNtqLcya

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August 11, 202655 min

Momentum for Change Season 5, Episode 8: Changing Laws, Changing Lives with Representative Cecelie Williams

Send us Fan Mail MOCADSV's motto has long been "we change laws, we change lives". These policies are moved forward in partnership with advocates, survivors, and lawmakers. One lawmaker and survivor, who has actively changed laws and changed lives throughout the 2026 legislative session is State Representative Ceclie Williams, who joins MOCADSV for a discussion on passing the divorce while pregnant bill, among other policies that have a positive impact on survivors of domestic and sexual violence. 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 views and opinions expressed by the guests on the Momentum Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MOCADSV. MOCADSV is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization and does not endorse or oppose any candidate or political party. 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.

July 1, 2026Episode 71 hr 6 min

MOmentum for Change Season 5, Episode 7: Catching Lightning with Patty Prewitt and Jane Prewitt Watkins

Send us Fan Mail Patty Prewitt spent almost 40 years in prison for a crime that she has always maintained she did not commit. One of Patty's attorneys described the challenge of getting out of prison when innocence is your only defense, as "trying to catch lightning in a jar". Patty finally caught lightning in 2024 when she was released from prison and recently published two books describing her experience. In this episode of MOmentum for Change, Patty and her daughter Jane Prewitt Watkins, discuss sexual abuse in prison, the clemency process, and Patty's books, Trying to Catch Lightning in a Jar and Catching Lightning . Notes: Trying to Catch Lightning in a Jar : Letters from Prison https://www.somepeoplepress.com/patty Catching Lightning : More Letters from Prison https://www.amazon.com/Catching-Lightning-Letters-Prison-People/dp/B0GXPBL85Q Tunnel Vision: Causes, Effects, and Mitigation Strategies by Brian Reichart: https://scholarlycommons.law.hofstra.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2951&context=hlr One Woman’s History of Sexual Abuse in Prison by Patty Prewitt: https://www.wrath-bearingtree.com/2023/01/02/new-nonfiction-one-womans-history-of-sexual-abuse-in-prison-by-patty-prewitt/ Prison Performing Arts: https://www.prisonperformingarts.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.

June 3, 2026Episode 61 hr 3 min

MOmentum for Change Season 5, Episode 6: Elder Abuse with Jessica Rooks and Catherine Vannier

Send us Fan Mail Elder Abuse is closely related to domestic and sexual violence, and many advocacy organizations encounter it regularly in their services to survivors. In this episode of MOmentum for Change, Jessica Rooks, an Attorney with The Rooks Law Firm and Catherine Vannier, Special Victims Resource Prosecutor at the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services, talk about the nature and dynamics of elder abuse and supportive resources that are available, particularly related to the civil and criminal legal system. Notes: Missouri Office of Prosecution Services: https://www.prosecutors.mo.gov/ Rooks Law Firm: https://www.rookslawfirm.com/ The Department of Justice has an Elder Justice Initiative: https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice National Center on Law and Elder Rights: http://ncler.acl.gov/home Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Office of Special Investigations: https://health.mo.gov/seniors/investigations.php Attorney General Office of Missouri Consumer Protection: https://ago.mo.gov/divisions/consumer/ The Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE): https://eagle.usc.edu/ The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: https://www.naela.org/ The Missouri Council on Aging: https://www.missouricouncilonaging.org/ Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ Elderabuse.org: https://elderabuse.org/ UMKC LifeCourse Nexus: https://www.lifecoursetools.com/ 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.

May 1, 2026Episode 51 hr 1 min

MOmentum for Change Season 5, Episode 5: The Story We Share with Jessi Bixler

Send us Fan Mail Join 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/blog Purchase The Story We Tell : https://www.jessibixler.com/shop MOCSA: 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.

April 7, 2026Episode 457 min

Momentum for Change Season 5, Episode 4: Civil Legal Options with Grant Boyd

Send us Fan Mail In 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.

March 3, 2026Episode 31 hr 4 min

MOmentum for Change: Season 5, Episode 3: Origin Stories with Fran S. Danis

Send us Fan Mail Pioneering 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.

February 6, 2026Episode 251 min

MOmentum for Change Season 5, Episode 2: Teen Dating Violence Prevention with Katie Hobeck and Janine Mayberry

Send us Fan Mail Relationship 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/545255 American 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.

January 20, 2026Episode 150 min

MOmentum for Change Season 5, Episode 1:Cyberstalking Awareness with Sen. McCreery and Heidi Coleman

Send us Fan Mail Advocates 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.

December 5, 2025Episode 1258 min

MOmentum for Change Season 4, Episode 12: Supporting People and Pets

Send us Fan Mail In 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. The opi

November 3, 2025Episode 1155 min

MOmentum for Change Season 4, Episode 11: Civil Justice for Survivors

Send us Fan Mail Survivors 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/