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Voices Against Filicide

Hope Hooton
Filicide
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Family Court
Coercive Control
Alec and Lydia Act
Voices Against Filicide
Arizona
Child Safety
Family Court Reform
Kayden's Law
Pierce's Pledge
Rowan Act
Family Court System
Rowan's Act
Rowan Project
Kentucky
Mental Illness
Tiktok
Advocacy

Voices Against Filicide is an advocacy-driven podcast hosted by Hope Hooton—author, advocate, lawmaker, and mother of two children lost to filicide in May 2024.Through honest storytelling, expert insight, and powerful conversations, Hope examines the factors that can place children at risk, including domestic violence, coercive control, custody conflicts, family court challenges, and mental health... more

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In Part Two of this powerful conversation, Hope Hooton welcomes back licensed therapist and trauma specialist Tabitha Westbrook for an honest and heartfelt discussion about grief, loss, forgiveness, and faith.

Drawing from Hope's personal journey of... more

In Part One of this two-part conversation, Hope Hooton welcomes licensed therapist, trauma specialist, and domestic abuse advocate Tabitha Westbrook to discuss the often-overlooked realities of domestic abuse and coercive control.

Together, they exp... more

Hope sits down with law professor and family violence attorney Dale Cecka to take a closer look at the realities of family court and what needs to change. They discuss the dangers of a one-size-fits-all approach to 50/50 parenting, domestic violence ... more

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In this two part series, Hope sits down with survivor Tina Talbot, whose years of unimaginable abuse ultimately ended when she took the life of her abuser in an act of self-defense. Tina served time in prison and is now moving forward, healing, advoc... more

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Tabitha Westbrook
Licensed therapist, trauma specialist, domestic abuse advocate, author, and host of the Hey Tabby podcast
The Journey and The Process
Episode: 036: Behind Closed Doors: The Reality of Coercive Control - Tabitha Westbrook| Part One
Dale Margolin Cecka
Law professor and family violence attorney who directs the Family Violence Litigation Clinic
Albany Law School
Episode: 035: Beyond 50/50: Putting a Child’s Best Interest First with Dale Cecka
Tina Talbot
Survivor and advocate sharing her life story under guidance of the host
Independent advocate, survivor
Episode: 034: Surviving the Unthinkable: Tina Talbot’s Story | Part 2
Tom Alongi
Guest contributor discussing legal reform and DV survivor advocacy
Arizona law/advocacy community
Episode: 032: From Advocacy to Law: Tom Alongi & Patricia Madsen on The Alec & Lydia Act| Part 2
Patricia Madsen
Guest contributor providing legal reform insights and survivor advocacy perspectives
Community Legal Services / DV advocacy
Episode: 032: From Advocacy to Law: Tom Alongi & Patricia Madsen on The Alec & Lydia Act| Part 2
Thomas Alongi
Attorney, Phoenix Valley, Arizona; veteran in family law and protective orders
Community Legal Services (Arizona) / private practice
Episode: 031: From Advocacy to Law: Tom Alongi & Patricia Madsen on The Alec & Lydia Act| Part 1
Tiffany Lesnik
Attorney focusing on high-conflict domestic cases, family law, and child safety
North Carolina lawyer; law firm in Raleigh
Episode: 030: Faith, Coercive Control & Protecting Children with Attorney Tiffany Lesnik
Christy Camara
Wyland's Mom
Wyland's family advocacy
Episode: 028: Wyland’s Story and Wyland’s Law: Turning Filicide Loss into Advocacy
Katherine Zook
Mother, advocate, and author advocating for family court reform
Episode: 027: When Family Court Overlooks Risk: Kathryn Zook on Custody, Abuse, and Reform

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Hope Hooton
Author, advocate, and lawmaker focused on filicide awareness and child safety

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • To scripted

    I like the show and I love how she’s speaking out and advocating for the children but as the show goes I really wish she didn’t read from a script all the time I want to feel her connection and her actual opinion in these cases but I feel like it’s to scripted

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sdb0214
    United States7 months ago
  • Doing incredible work

    This podcast stands out from the rest. It’s sharing such important stories. Hope keep up the hard work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UnsolvedCouplePod
    United States9 months ago
  • Seriously important issue

    Hope courageously tackles the unspoken tragedy in our nation. We need more and more of this info!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mircea Ionescu2
    United Statesa year ago
  • Impactful!

    The work you are doing is so important, you’ve turned your pain into purpose!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris On Crime
    United Statesa year ago
  • Parents Surviving Filicide Speak

    As a fellow parent who survived my eldest son being a Filicide victim I commend any and every parent who walks in similar shoes daily living with that pain. Hope it is a honor to leave this review as you continue to spread awareness of Filicide in honor of your sweet babies and sharing your truth can be difficult sometimes so sharing it and publicly is always something that should be applauded.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nakesa Sineath
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners value the attention given to filicide, child safety, and stories they feel are often overlooked.
Listeners appreciate the combination of real cases, education, and calls for prevention and policy change.
Many describe Hope's personal storytelling and advocacy as courageous, compassionate, and moving.
One reviewer finds the scripted delivery can feel less personal and would prefer more spontaneous reflection.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

036: Behind Closed Doors: The Reality of Coercive Control - Tabitha Westbrook| Part One
Q: Can you talk about what are some questions that we can ask, we can ask ourselves to see, to kind of get a check on, are we in a dangerous situation if we're not in therapy already?
Westbrook recommends asking what happens when a person disagrees, whether each partner has different rules, and whether someone must seek permission for ordinary needs or financial decisions. She encourages people who identify warning signs to seek confidential outside support.
036: Behind Closed Doors: The Reality of Coercive Control - Tabitha Westbrook| Part One
Q: What do you think the correlation sometimes is from growing up in a traumatic household to then marrying somebody that might be controlling or abusive?
Westbrook says that abuse can feel familiar when it was part of someone's childhood. She adds that high-control religious environments and beliefs about male authority can also make coercive control easier to normalize.
035: Beyond 50/50: Putting a Child’s Best Interest First with Dale Cecka
Q: Can you tell our audience why you liked this law so much in Arizona? And what do you believe it's going to help with?
Cecka says the Alec and Lydia Act requires judges to examine allegations and make written findings without removing judicial discretion. She believes it can encourage accountability and more careful consideration of family violence concerns.
035: Beyond 50/50: Putting a Child’s Best Interest First with Dale Cecka
Q: Can you explain why 50-50 presumption is so dangerous to children?
Cecka says a blanket presumption conflicts with the requirement to assess each child's individual best interests. It can overlook age, special needs, and emotional or medical needs, and may favor docket efficiency over careful consideration.
030: Faith, Coercive Control & Protecting Children with Attorney Tiffany Lesnik
Q: How does faith influence your approach in court and with clients who may not share your beliefs?
She explains that faith informs a shepherding approach—being present, compassionate, and stabilizing for clients regardless of their beliefs, while bringing ethical and spiritual strength into the practice to support resilience and hope.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Voices Against Filicide

What is Voices Against Filicide about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Advocacy-focused conversations examine filicide, domestic violence, coercive control, child safety, and the ways family courts and other institutions can fail families. Hope Hooton draws on her experience as a bereaved parent and advocate, combining personal reflections and case discussions with interviews featuring survivors, family members, attorneys, legal scholars, and policy advocates. Guests share firsthand accounts as well as professional perspectives on custody disputes, protective laws, risk factors, and reform efforts.

The format is candid and often emotionally intense, with extended interviews alongside episodes that connect individual cases to prevention and policy. A distinctive emphasis is the movement from personal testimony... more

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Recent guests on Voices Against Filicide include:

1. Tabitha Westbrook
2. Dale Margolin Cecka
3. Tina Talbot
4. Tom Alongi
5. Patricia Madsen
6. Thomas Alongi
7. Tiffany Lesnik
8. Christy Camara

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