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Discussion with Whitney regarding IPA. We discuss her experience advocating for victims and what she has learned.

Melinda Hawkins tells her story of domestic violence.

Sophia will talk about the violence she suffered and how she is recovering from it.

Domestic Violence

[Recorded: January 5, 2022] Bill Farrell (70) and Juhi Desai (28) sit down to record a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Juhi is a current UVA Law student working towards a career as a public defender. Bill underwent...

Jeff Hild, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Katherine Chon, Director of the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP), and Shawndell Dawson, Director of ACF’s...

Jessica Smith tells her life story, one that has been filled with hardship and resilience, and shares words of wisdom.

Lauren Biser speaks with her Nurse-Family Partnership nurse Julie Goodrich about how she has grown as a new mom. When she first found out she was pregnant, she was in an abusive relationship. With her nurse Julie’s support, she learned...

Tenisha shares her experience of Domestic Violence.

Voices of victory from sex trafficking to domestic violence & generational trauma.

Kelly Plunkett speaks with her Nurse-Family Partnership nurse Kyla Pfannenstiel at Children First about her journey to becoming her son's biggest advocate & a confident mom. With Kyla's support, Kelly overcame homelessness relating to domestic violence, and was persistent in...

During this conversation, Amanda talks about her role as Director of Leland Legacy and how they approach senior care with Life Lists and laughter. If you have an aging parent, give this a listen!

Judi talks about how she began this shelter, her experience of the Santa Cruz massacre and her heart for family reconciliation. She is helped by translator Acy Lodja

This is the story of how my 65 year grandmother came to the United States and was able to provide for her and her children.

A story about a woman who didn’t know how strong she was until she had to be. A story of survival.

Isabel Delgado tells her story of domestic violence.

Oscar who served 25 years shares some of his experiences and how storytelling, connection, and relationships impacted him. In addition, he discusses "vulnerability as an antidote for pain and shame."

Nini, Connor's grandmother, tells about how she made it as a single mother of 3 and what it was like to witness a loved one marry into a bad relationship. 9 people and 1 bathroom? Yep, bc that happened.

Interviewees name Vivian Guzman, she my sister and she is 25 years old. We discussed issues on being a domestic violence survivor and last remarks to those going through it.

A girl from 1970s GA becomes a Los Angeles animatrix.

Interviewees name is Vivian Guzman, she is my sister and she is 25. We discussed how it was being in a domestic violent relationship, how she got out, and what her life is like now.

Gloria shares her experience of domestic Violence.

I am a survivor of domestic violence. My mom has been with me every step of the way. The interview addresses divorce, rescues, protective orders, and starting over.

Bryan Darst, a highly respected man in Athens County, Ohio, tells his life story and shares words of wisdom.

Atlantic County Women's Hall of Fame interview with Claudia Ratzlaff