HeyJaredRE:Imagining Anti-Violence Work
Welcome to RE:Imagining Anti-Violence Work, a small space where we’re going to unpack the big issues currently impacting the anti-violence field and collectively dream up a new future. A podcast brought to you by the We Deserve Better Project. wedeservebetterproject.substack.com
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Leading from the Middle (opens the original)
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In this episode, Steph is joined by Michelle, a longtime anti-violence advocate and current middle manager working to support programs serving survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Steph and Michelle unpack what it means to lead from the middle, balance organizational demands with the needs of frontline staff, and navigate the tension that can arise when an organization’s practices don’t match its values. Together, they explore power, leadership, mentorship, and the importance of
Power, Control, and the Movement (opens the original)
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In this episode, Steph is joined by Andy Stowers-Forest, a researcher, advocate, artist, and survivor. Together, they explore how power and control can show up within the anti-violence movement itself, drawing connections between personal experiences of abuse, institutional harm, and the systems meant to support survivors. From faith communities to nonprofit culture, they unpack what accountability, liberation, and survivor-centered work can look like when we are willing to question the structur
It Takes A Village (opens the original)
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In this episode, Steph is joined by D, Joy, and Juli, members of the We Deserve Better Project Mutual Aid Group. Together, they explore what mutual aid really means, how it differs from charity, and why building relationships rooted in trust, reciprocity, and collective care is essential for sustaining anti-violence work. From personal experiences to practical lessons, they reflect on how mutual aid can help reimagine support, strengthen community, and create more liberatory ways of caring for o
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