Randi's House of Angels (RHOA) Podcast
Recovery, Healing, Outreach, Awareness: A Podcast About Domestic Violence Domestic or intimate partner violence is a complex and silent epidemic that affects millions of people worldwide. To respond to the overwhelming issues associated with domestic violence, Randi’s House of Angels (RHOA) has produced a series of podcasts that will bring this epidemic to the forefront of public consciousness and break the silence that often shrouds it. By creating a dedicated platform, RHOA hopes to create a safe space for survivors, advocates and experts to share their stories, insights and knowledge. A series of topics will be discussed that can offe...
Examining the Role of Law Enforcement in Domestic Violence Situations
Season 3, Episode 1:
Examining the Role of Law Enforcement in Domestic Violence Situations: Challenges, Responsibilities, and Best PracticesRelease Date: August 18, 2025 Content Areas: How officers handle these often high-stakes situations, the challenges they face in protecting victims while ensuring due process, Lethality Assessment Protocol, the importance of trauma-informed responses, collaboration with social services and advocacy organizations, training and resources that officers need to handle domestic violence incidents effectively.
Facilitator: Dr. Ellen Smith
Guest: Detective Dannelle Owens
Resources / Publications:Lethality Assessment Protocol – Information from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center – https://www.nsv...
Season 2 in Review
In the episode, the group takes a look back at memorable guests, crucial information in the fight against domestic violence, and share important resources for individuals who may need assistance.
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Exploring How Cultural Traditions Impact Domestic Violence
Season 2, Episode 6:
Exploring How Cultural Traditions Impact Domestic ViolenceRelease Date: October 7, 2024
Content Areas: Introduce the topic of cultural perspectives on intimate partner violence (IPV), cultural norms and expectations, stigma and silence, and breaking the cycle. Facilitator: Dr. Ellen Smith Guest: Dr. Samuel Benbow Today, we are discussing the importance of understanding the intersection of love, tradition, and the complexities of IPV and how cultural norms and expectations shape attitudes toward relationships and affect power dynamics within intimate partnerships. We will discuss the impact on children and what occurs in the home and approaches to...From Victim to Victor: The Resilience Revolution
Season 2, Episode 5:
From Victim to Victor: The Resilience RevolutionRelease Date: September 23, 2024
Content Areas: Defining Resilience, Overcoming Challenges, Support Systems, Tools for Resilience Facilitator: Dr. Ellen Smith Guests: Sherry Peters, Nancy Chavez Today we will be defining what resilience means in the context of intimate partner violence and sharing stories from survivors/victims who have transitioned from being victims of intimate partner violence to victors through resilience. We will explore the challenges survivors faced and how they navigated them on the path to resilience, the role of self-discovery in overcoming trauma and sharing coping s...More Than a Crush: Understanding Teen Dating Violence
Season 2, Episode 4:
More Than a Crush:Understanding Teen Dating Violence
Release Date: September 9, 2024
Content Areas: Recognizing Warning Signs: Red Flags, Factors Contributing to Teen Dating Violence, Prevention and Education Facilitator: Sherry Peters Guest: Ann Gerras Today, we will explore the various forms of teen dating violence, including physical, emotional, verbal, and digital abuse, and highlight positive and healthy relationship examples. We will discuss how technology and social media (both in-person and online interactions) impact teen dating violence, including cyberbullying, harassment, and controlling behaviors online. Explore how media and peer influence shape attitudes tow...When Love is Love and Violence is Not: How to Navigate Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships
Season 2, Episode 3:
When Love is Love and Violence is Not:How to Navigate Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships
Release Date: August 26, 2024
Content Areas: Understanding the Unique Challenges: Intersectionality in LGBTQ+ IPV, Stereotypes and Stigma, Barriers to Seeking Help Facilitator: Dr. Ellen Smith Guest: Dr. Jayleen Galarza, Shippensburg University Dr. Jayleen Galarza Patterson (Dr. Jay; they/them) is a Latinx scholar-activist, a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania, and an Associate Professor within the Social Work & Gerontology department at Shippensburg University. They are also an AASECT certified sex therapist. They completed their PhD in...What is the relationship between Domestic Violence and Pet Abuse?
Season 2, Episode 2:
What is the relationship between Domestic Violence and Pet Abuse?Release Date: August 12, 2024
Content Areas: Link Between Pet Abuse and IPV, Impact on Victims and Pets, Support for Pet-Owning Victims, Legislation and Policies Facilitator: Sherry Peters Guest: Dr. Cassandra Reyes Cassandra L. Reyes, PhD, is an associate professor of criminal justice at West Chester University (WCU). Prior to becoming a professor at WCU in 2009, she worked as a New Jersey State Senior, Bilingual Parole Officer and Probation officer, and Indiana County (IPA) Jail Correctional Officer, for over 13 years. She currently holds positions i...Silent Epidemic: Understanding the Link Between Domestic Violence and Homelessness
Season 2, Episode 1:
Silent Epidemic: Understanding the Link Between Domestic Violence and Homelessness Content: Intersectionality and Vulnerability, Barriers to Seeking Help, Trauma-Informed Care, Innovative Solutions Facilitator: Sherry Peters Guest: Rhonda Hendrickson Rhonda Hendrickson is a graduate of Public Affairs at Penn State University and Elizabethtown College’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Currently is the Chief Operating Officer at the YWCA Greater Harrisburg and is an Adjunct Instructor at Penn State Harrisburg teaching Homeland Security. With more than 24 years of expertise in public health issues, Rhonda provides program management expertise in issues related to domestic violence, sex...Wrap Up and Take Aways Podcasts
Season 1, Episode 8:
Wrap Up and Take Aways from Season 1 Podcast EpisodesPublished: February 19, 2024
Content: Hosts of the podcast recap their favorite moments during season one, including red flags of domestic violence, positive take-aways, and services that victims can utilize.
Guests: Dr. Ellen Smith, Sherry Peters, Nancy Chavez
Resources: National Resource Center on Domestic Violence:https://nrcdv.org/ Randi’s House of Angels: https://randishouseofangels.org/Feedback:
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What is the impact of IPV on Children?
Season 1, Episode 7:
What is the impact of IPV on Children?Published: February 5, 2024
Content: The impact of domestic violence regarding age, long-term, relationships – mother, father, siblings, future intimate partner, etc.
Facilitator: Sherry Peters
Guests: William Kellibrew IV
William Kellibrew IV is a global advocate for civil, human, women, children, and victims’ rights. He is a sought-after speaker on trauma-informed care, violence prevention, and strategic planning. At age 10, William witnessed the murders of his mother, Jacqueline and 12-year-old brother, Tony, in their family living room in 1984, by his mom’s ex-boyf...
Do people successfully leave their abuser? A Story from a courageous survivor.
Season 1, Episode 6:
Do people successfully leave their abuser?Do abusers become able to have healthy relationships?
Published: January 22, 2024
Content: Queen Afi Gaston will discuss how victims continue to repeat the cycle of domestic violence. Including a candid account of a survivor’s story and her experience in being victimized and becoming the abuser. Her experience will give you a perspective on how victims migrate through the different stages of surviving and are challenged to “break the cycle” of domestic violence.
Facilitator: Dr. Ellen Smith
Guests: Queen Afi Gaston
Quee...
How can I support someone who is in an unhealthy relationship?
Season 1, Episode 5:
How can I support someone who is in an unhealthy relationship?Release Date: January 8, 2024
Content:
Today we are discussing ways to support and empower the target of the abuse (e.g., consistently validate the person’s feelings, point out their strengths and accomplishments, support targets of abuse to believe in themselves, show empathy), be there and connect, and keep reflecting back to the abused person all of the positive qualities you see in them, keep believing that they will get free, ask how you can help, and providing Intimate Par...
Why didn't they leave? Exploring the reasons why people stay in unhealthy relationships. (Part 2)
Season 1, Episode 4:
Why didn’t they leave?Exploring the reasons why people stay in unhealthy relationships.
(Part 2) Release Date: December 11, 2023
Content:
Why don’t victims of domestic violence leave relationships? What do assailants do to keep them from leaving?
Barbara Roddin, wife, mother of three children and a grandmother. She will share her experience as a domestic abuse survivor. She will share how she became a widow at 30 years old. Her marriage of 16 years to an abuser; the ongoing harassment and stalking, filing a PFA, taking part in sever...
Exploring the reasons why people stay in unhealthy relationships
Season 1, Episode 4:
Why didn’t they leave?Exploring the reasons why people stay in unhealthy relationships
(Part 1) Release Date: November 27, 2023
Content:
Why don’t victims of domestic violence leave relationships? What do assailants do to keep them from leaving? What did you experience? What triggered you to leave? What did Diane learn about her sister after she was killed? What answers did she want to know?
Diane will tell her story about the impact of the murder on her family. How so many feelings and discussions took place af...
Am I being abused? Exploring the different types of abuse in relationships
Season 1, Episode 3:
Am I being abused?Exploring the different types of abuse in relationships
Release Date: November 13, 2023
Content:
What is Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), what is abuse, Physical, sexual, psychological/emotional, financial, cultural, social, spiritual, verbal, cycle of violence/power and control wheel, IPV resources.
Facilitator: Dr. Ellen Smith
Guests: Stephanie Spurgeon, Direct Services Supervisor at Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry
Resources:
1. DVSCPC offers services including an emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline that you can call or text at 1-800-85...
How do I know if I am in a healthy relationship?
Season 1, Episode 2:
How do I know if I am in a healthy relationship?(Part 2)
Content: Responsible parenting, shared responsibility, economic partnership, negotiation, and fairness
Facilitator: Sherry Peters
Guests: Sahara McGrath, Coordinator of the Shippensburg University PAGE Center & Emily Ott, Public Education Coordinator at Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties.
Resources:
1. DVSCPC offers services including an emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline that you can call or text at 1-800-852-2102, individual and group counseling, protection from abuse (PFA) orders, medical and legal accompaniment, and chi...
How do I know if I am in a healthy relationship? (Part 1)
Season 1, Episode 2:
How do I know if I am in a healthy relationship?(Part 1)
Content: Non-threatening behavior, respect, trust and support, honesty and accountability.
Facilitator: Sherry Peters
Guests – Sahara McGrath, Coordinator of the Shippensburg University (SU) PAGE Center & Emily Ott, Public Education Coordinator at Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
Resources:
1. DVSCPC offers services including an emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline that you can call or text at 1-800-852-2102, individual and group counseling, protection from abuse (PFA) orders, medical and legal accompaniment, and chi...
Introduction to the Podcast
Season 1, Episode 1:
Introduction to the PodcastContent: Who is Randi’s House of Angels (RHOA)? Why was RHOA created? This podcast shares the past experiences of Executive Director Nancy Chavez, including some tragic events in her life that led the creation of this foundation.
Facilitator: Sherry Peters
Guests: Nancy Chavez, Founder and Executive Director of Randi’s House of Angels
Resources:
Randi’s House of Angels overview video: https://vimeo.com/user29005187/review/449381644/bff5de0358 Randi’s House of Angels website: https://www.randishouseofangels.com
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