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Welcome to “Pathways to Hope and Healing”, with your hosts Cory Mikhals and the President of Family Justice Center Foundation of Idaho- Retired Detective Corporal Angela Weekes as they share information, ideas and resources about domestic abuse, sexual assault, child abuse and elder abuse. The topics discussed in this podcast can be difficult, and we urge you to listen with care. Our hosts are not licensed counselors or mental health professionals, but licensed counselors are available at the Nampa Family Justice Center. If you or someone you care about have experienced domestic, sexual assault, child abuse or elder abuse, please call the Nampa Family Justice Center at 208-475-5700 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also find more resources in the description of this podcast.
Episodes
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Pathways to Hope & Healing | Episode 10- Vicarious Trauma
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
In this episode Angela and Cory talk with the very first counselor at the Nampa Family Justice Center Tylene about the different forms of trauma, including vicarious trauma.
Nampa Family Justice Center- 208-475-5700
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
In this episode Angela and Cory discuss how our brains react to trauma.
Nampa Family Justice Center- 208-475-5700
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Pathways To Hope & Healing | Episode 8 - Giving Children Their Childhood Back
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
In this episode Angela & Cory have a conversation with the Director of Camp HOPE America, John Hamilton.
John collaborates with the Camp HOPE America team, human services organizations, and camps or conference centers to bring a hope-filled experience to children around the country. He works with experts in several industries, learning from their perspectives, and working to bridge the gap between the camp industry and social work field to incorporate trauma-informed care in the camp setting. John holds an M.A. from Western Seminary, where he focused on leadership and social justice. He specializes in forging partnerships, developing unified teams, and moving people from theory into practice.
Nampa Family Justice Center- 208-475-5700
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Pathways To Hope & Healing | Episode 6 - Abuse In Later Life
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
On this episode of Pathways to Hope and Healing, we will hear from Lana McCullough about abuse in later life. We will talk about some of the warning signs and resources available to our elderly population who face abuse and exploitation.
Nampa Family Justice Center- 208-475-5700
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Pathways To Hope & Healing | Episode 7 - Crystal Kuhn
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
In this episode of Pathways to Hope and Healing you will meet our Foundation Philanthropy Director, Crystal Kuhn and learn of the opportunities to partner with the Nampa Family Justice center to promote hope and healing in our community.
Nampa Family Justice Center- 208-475-5700
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Pathways To Hope & Healing | Episode 5 - Dr. Cox
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Dr. Matt Cox with Children At Risk Evaluation Services (CARES) with St. Lukes Hospital will share with us his work in child abuse cases at the Nampa Family Justice Center. We will hear about his role in child abuse investigations as he shares his perspective on this difficult, but meaningful work.
https://www.stlukesonline.org/health-services/providers/cox-matthew
https://www.jessicastrunk.org/
Nampa Family Justice Center- 208-475-5700
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Pathways To Hope & Healing | Episode 4 - A Story Of Strength And Survival
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
In this episode of Pathways to Hope and Healing, we will talk with Michelle Corrao about her story of strength and survival. Michelle is a keynote speaker and advocate for victims of violent crime. She is also the author of the international best seller FOUND. In Found Michelle share triumph over tragedy as she shares her own sexual assault experience. We talk to her about her experience and how she uses it as a source of hope for other survivors.
https://www.michellecorrao.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Found-Triumph-Gratitude-Michelle-Corrao/dp/1631951483/
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Pathways To Hope & Healing | Episode 3 - From Survivor To Thriver
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
This episode of Pathways to Hope and Healing we will gain perspective from a survivor who will share her journey of walking in the doors for the Nampa Family Justice Center. We will learn about her experience and the role the Family Justice Center played through her eyes. Laura’s story is compelling, but in it so much hope is found.
Nampa Family Justice Center- 208-475-5700
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
In the first episode Angela and Cory talked with Casey Gwinn about the beginnings of The Family Justice Center Alliance (FJCA) and the Alliance for HOPE International. In this episode we get closer to home with Angela and the Executive Director of the NFJC, Jeannie Strohmeyer talking about the origin of the Nampa Family Justice Center.
Nampa Family Justice Center- 208-475-5700
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
In this first episode Angela and Cory talk with Casey Gwinn, the visionary behind the Family Justice Center Movement. He first proposed the concept of the Family Justice Center model in 1989. He is a national expert on domestic violence dynamics, including investigation and prosecution, the handling of non-fatal strangulation cases, and is one of the leading thinkers in the country on the science of hope. Casey was the elected San Diego City Attorney from 1996-2004 and founded Camp HOPE America in 2003.
Nampa Family Justice Center- 208-475-5700
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233