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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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 MailElder 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/elderjusticeNational Center on Law and Elder Rights: http://ncler.acl.gov/homeMissouri Department of Health and Senior Services Office of Special Investigations: https://health.mo.gov/seniors/investigations.phpAttorney 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 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.

April 7, 2026Episode 457 min

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

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.

March 3, 2026Episode 31 hr 4 min

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

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.

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 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.

January 20, 2026Episode 150 min

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

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.

December 5, 2025Episode 1258 min

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

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. The opi

November 3, 2025Episode 1155 min

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

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/

October 2, 2025Episode 1052 min

MOmentum for Change Season 4, Episode 10: Brain Injury and Domestic Violence Awareness

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: beth.dauber@umkc.eduFebruary 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 cjones@mocadsv.org 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.

September 5, 2025Episode 954 min

MOmentum for Change Season 4, Episode 9: Campus Advocacy with Partners in Prevention

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.