Episodes

  • 017: Protecting Children in Family Court: Voices from Arizona Safe Parents

    017: Protecting Children in Family Court: Voices from Arizona Safe Parents
    Feb 18 2026
    In this episode of Voices Against Filicide, host Hope Hooton sits down with Amber Snodgrass and Kandra Durfield, founders of Arizona Safe Parents, to discuss the urgent need for child safety reforms in the family court system.

    They share personal experiences navigating systemic failures, highlight issues like coercive control, judicial accountability, and trauma-informed mental health evaluations, and offer practical steps listeners can take to support legislative change.

    This episode is a call to action: speaking out can save lives.

    TRIGGER WARNING
    This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

    Support & Subscribe:
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
    https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

    The Rowan Project:
    https://therowanproject.org/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
    Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
    A Momcast Production
    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
    All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 016: Violence Prevention and Child Safety - A Conversation with Dr Katherine Spearman

    016: Violence Prevention and Child Safety - A Conversation with Dr Katherine Spearman
    Feb 4 2026
    In this episode, the host welcomes Dr. Katherine Spearman, assistant professor at Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nee College of Nursing and a member of the Child Maltreatment Solutions Network and the Center on Children and the Law.

    Dr. Spearman shares insights from her work in child welfare, violence prevention, and trauma support, exploring the critical connection between domestic violence and filicide. The conversation highlights the need for comprehensive risk assessment, stronger family court interventions, and better protections for children and survivors.

    They also discuss Dr. Spearman’s upcoming filicide research, aimed at closing research gaps and developing training for legal professionals, along with practical ways friends and family can support abuse victims through safety planning and understanding coercive control. The episode concludes with a message of hope and prevention-focused action.


    TRIGGER WARNING
    This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.


    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

    Support & Subscribe:
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
    https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

    The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
    Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway

    A Momcast Production
    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC. All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    53 mins
  • 015: Protective Parents Michigan: Fighting for Child Safety

    015: Protective Parents Michigan: Fighting for Child Safety
    Jan 20 2026
    In this impactful episode of Voices Against Filicide, Hope is joined by Geralyn Morris, founder of Protective Parents Michigan, and Nicole Massey, a domestic violence survivor, to discuss the systemic challenges that put children and survivors at risk.Key topics include:
    • The failures of family courts in understanding domestic violence and risks of default 50/50 custody

    • Nicole’s 13-year struggle navigating Wayne County family courts

    • The importance of speaking out, joining support networks, and advocating for legislative change

    This episode highlights how advocacy, education, and community support can help reform systems and protect vulnerable children and families.

    Protective Parents Michigan Support Group link:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/572846667278663/about/

    Email:
    protective.parents.michigan@gmail.com

    https://www.nationalsafeparents.org/kaydens-law.html

    https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com/

    TRIGGER WARNING
    This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

    Support & Subscribe:
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

    The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton

    Produced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast Production
    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
    All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    36 mins
  • 014: Filicide Beyond Borders - An Australian Advocate

    014: Filicide Beyond Borders - An Australian Advocate
    Jan 20 2026
    In this episode of Voices Against Filicide, Hope Hooton speaks with Amber, an Australian advocate working to make change and honor victims of filicide and medical child abuse.Amber shares how learning about five-year-old Garnett Spears led her to advocacy, highlighting red flags of medical child abuse and systemic failures that put children at risk.

    The conversation also examines the ongoing fight for justice for Macy Grace Diddy, the case of Gabriel Fernandez, and the shared challenges facing child protection systems in the U.S. and Australia.

    This episode underscores the importance of accountability, listening to children, and taking action to prevent filicide.

    Listener Discretion Advised.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H93q4Jfpq/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothers_4_garnett_spears?igsh=dXVld2ZzNnFrM2lj&utm_source=qr

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mothers_4_garnett_spears?_r=1&_t=ZS-936xcORoaYe

    This is the justice for Macy page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JmEwK3ZRG/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    The Trials of Gabriel Fernándezhttps://share.google/mjYDisuQhfvwhLWxU

    https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com/

    TRIGGER WARNING

    This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com
    Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.
    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/
    The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/


    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
    Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway

    A Momcast Production
    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC. All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    35 mins
  • 013: Legislating for Child Safety: Family Court Reform with Rep. Rachel Keshel

    013: Legislating for Child Safety: Family Court Reform with Rep. Rachel Keshel
    Jan 20 2026
    Hope is joined by Representative Rachel Keshel from Arizona, who shares her personal journey into politics and a desire to protect children and improve family court systems. They discuss:
    • Legislative efforts to reform family courts and address systemic failures

    • Challenges around judicial immunity and accountability

    • The role of faith in guiding advocacy and public service

    • The community impact of the late Charlie Kirk and the spiritual reflection it inspired

    Throughout the conversation, Hope and Rachel emphasize the urgent need to prioritize child safety, speak out about systemic shortcomings, and take meaningful action to prevent future tragedies.

    https://www.azleg.gov/
    https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com/


    TRIGGER WARNING
    This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver.
    The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma.
    Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

    Support & Subscribe:
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

    The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
    Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway

    A Momcast Production
    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
    All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    40 mins
  • 012: Advocacy Born from Loss: Kayden’s Law and the National Safe Parents Organization

    012: Advocacy Born from Loss: Kayden’s Law and the National Safe Parents Organization
    Jan 20 2026
    In this episode of Voices Against Filicide, host Hope Hooton is joined by Danielle Pollock, co-founder of the National Safe Parents Organization and Kathie Sherlock who is a mother who lost her daughter to filicide, they discuss their work in family court reform and child safety advocacy. Danielle explains the importance of Kayden’s Law, how it prioritizes child safety in custody decisions, and the systemic failures it aims to address.

    Listeners will hear how legislation can save lives, what families should know when navigating family court, and how to get involved in child protection reform.

    Contact Danielle Pollock
    dpollock@lawgwu.edu nationalsafeparentsorginzation.com

    https://www.nationalsafeparents.org/

    https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com/

    TRIGGER WARNING
    This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver. The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

    Support & Subscribe:
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

    The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton

    Produced & Edited by: Rachel HollowayA Momcast Production
    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.
    All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • 011: Rowan’s Legacy: Fighting for Children Through The Rowan Project

    011: Rowan’s Legacy: Fighting for Children Through The Rowan Project
    Jan 20 2026
    In this deeply moving episode of Voices Against Filicide, host Hope Hooton sits down with Brandi Morey-Pols, mother of Rowan Morey-Pols, a child tragically lost to filicide. Brandi shares heartfelt memories of her son and the devastating impact of his death, shedding light on the systemic failures that contributed to this tragedy.The conversation explores:
    • Brandi’s journey of grief and healing with her husband

    • The creation of the Rowan Act, designed to reform the Amber Alert system in Michigan

    • The widespread issue of filicide in the U.S., affecting over 500 children annually

    • Calls for judicial accountability and systemic reforms to protect vulnerable children

    • Resources and advice for parents concerned about filicide, including the National Safe Parents Organization and the Rowan Project

    This episode is a powerful testament to resilience, advocacy, and the urgent need for reform. Brandi’s courage in sharing her story provides a roadmap for raising awareness and protecting children nationwide.
    https://therowanproject.org/
    https://www.nationalsafeparents.org/
    https://voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com/

    TRIGGER WARNING
    This podcast contains deeply disturbing content, including firsthand accounts from parents and family members who have lost children to familicide—the murder of a child by a parent or caregiver.
    The stories are raw, emotional, and include details of immense loss, system failures, and trauma. Listeners are advised to take care, and may pause or stop the podcast if needed.

    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain
    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com
    Support & Subscribe:If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.
    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/
    The Rowan Project:https://therowanproject.org/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
    Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway

    A Momcast Production
    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC.

    All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    41 mins
  • Voices Against Filicide Season One: From Awareness to Action

    Voices Against Filicide Season One: From Awareness to Action
    Jan 9 2026
    SEASON TWO DROPS JANUARY 20th SUBSCRIBE TODAY

    This bonus episode recaps Season One of Voices Against Filicide, a podcast created to raise awareness about filicide and the systemic failures that too often surround it. As we prepare for Season Two, we honor the voices that were heard—and commit to doing more.

    This trailer reflects on the stories, lessons, and lives that shaped the first season, and sets the stage for what comes next as we continue the fight for awareness and change.


    Connect with Hope Hooton:
    Email: hopeinthepain@gmail.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_in_the_pain/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope.in.the.pain
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Hopeinthepain

    Website: voicesagainstfilicide.odoo.com

    Support & Subscribe:
    If you found this episode meaningful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast to amplify the stories of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

    Voices Against Filicide Merch Shop:
    https://momcast-productions.myspreadshop.com/

    Production Credits:
    Written, Researched, and Hosted by: Hope Hooton
    Produced & Edited by: Rachel Holloway
    A Momcast Production

    Voices Against Filicide is a part of Momcast Production LLC. All content, including but not limited to audio, written materials, and visual assets, are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this content is strictly prohibited. © 2024 Momcast Production LLC. All rights reserved.
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    2 mins