Survivors and Advocates
Episode 2 of 4
In Episode 2 of our four-part series on navigating abuse and the civil legal system, we explore the vital role of community support in a survivor’s journey to healing. We hear from Anna Lee and Yulee, two courageous survivors who share how the Guilford County Family Justice Center in Greensboro helped them rebuild after escaping domestic violence. Sonya Desai, a dedicated advocate at the Center, joins us to discuss how she earns survivors' trust and guides them through the legal process during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Through personal stories and expert insight, this episode highlights the power of legal advocacy and compassionate support in helping survivors reclaim their lives.
This podcast contains conversations about violence. The content may be difficult to hear, so please take care while listening.
VOICES of Hope is a four-part series where we explore the lived experiences of survivors navigating towards safety, hope, and healing with support from Family Justice Centers and their partner agencies through honest conversations with survivors, advocates, attorneys, law enforcement, and youth program leaders.
Each episode reveals the transformative power of collaboration and the human stories that move us toward more effective services and support for survivors. From courtrooms and counseling rooms to campgrounds and police precincts. This series offers a rare window into what it truly means to support domestic and sexual violence survivors using a coordinated trauma-informed hope centered approach.
