Down the Rabbit Hole aims to deepen the conversation around violence prevention with a series of discussions on the root causes and consequences of violence. Join us each week as we go down a different rabbit hole to critically examine a topic and how it relates to gender - based violence.
Content warning: This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, child sexual abuse, and human trafficking. Please take care of yourself as you listen, and feel free to pause and return when you are ready.
What does it take for a rural crisis center to become a resource children recognize, families trust, and an entire community helps sustain? In this episode of Down the Rabbit Hole, William and Samantha welcome Jennifer Burrows, Victim Outreach and Community Education Manager, VOCE educators Amanda Aldriedge and Jordan Medlock, and Child Advocacy Center Family Advocate Clarissa Galan from Abigail’s Arms Cooke County Family Crisis Center. The guests share how an organization that began as a local crisis hotline grew into a wide network of support for survivors and families, and how relationships, visibility, and a willingness to meet people where they are shape its work across schools and neighboring communities. They also delve into the challenges of reaching people in a rural area, the misconceptions that can stop survivors from seeking help, and the hopes guiding the team into the next school year. Tune in to hear how Abigail’s Arms is building trust long before someone needs its help, and staying ready when they do.
www.abigailsarms.org (https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.abigailsarms.org&t=h.eJxtjk0OgyAYBa_SsC5SRRRceZVPBKVFbPiRmqZ3b1i36zcvM2-UvEXDBa0xPgdCcs4VTGYBYwP4LVS7X9D1gh6FieoFAcs9OWks1rAZe-LD7FY5qTCkQMIm82qcU-cYpT7Km7RNIzS0rdIwixn6TvEOeEMlZ5qxWpC656zumRCsorSmt64IVRHep-T9nsP4L2kuxM_w-QK2xkQy.MEUCIQC_Bg64dQxwx1BJ5huPSNA2z9uZa7rb-1gimHQbtxnIbQIgORZrsPRfbwf_WkyGeiEv4J_BUOeCMj34xp67Kf2hdJY)
Email: info@abigailsarms.org (mailto:info@abigailsarms.org)
17 Jun 2026
Creating Safety and Belonging for LGBTQ+ Survivors
This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, sexual violence, hate crimes, anti-LGBTQ+ violence, and homicide. Please take care of yourself as you listen, and feel free to pause and return when you are ready. How can survivors feel safe asking for help when the systems meant to support them do not reflect who they are? In this episode of Down the Rabbit Hole, we welcome Johnny Argumedo, Anti-Violence Program Specialist at the Montrose Center, to discuss the realities LGBTQ+ survivors face when seeking support. Johnny shares how the Anti-Violence Program provides advocacy, therapy, case management, housing assistance, prevention services, professional training, and community outreach. He discusses barriers to safety and together we unpack what safety means beyond physical protection, how organizations can demonstrate meaningful allyship, and what accountability should look like after a harmful misstep. Johnny also explores the importance of chosen family, community connection, and creating a future where LGBTQ+ people can live and love without fear. Tune in to learn about survivor support, belonging, and building safer communities with Johnny Argumedo.
https://montrosecenter.org/
20 May 2026
The Reality of DV and Family Systems
This episode contains discussions of domestic violence and its impact on children and families. Listeners are encouraged to pause and care for themselves as needed.In this episode of Down the Rabbit Hole, the Prevention team is joined once again by a favorite returning guest, Barbara, for an honest conversation about the realities domestic violence survivors and families face. Together, they explore the lasting impact of abuse on family dynamics, parenting, children, and support systems, while challenging the oversimplified question of why survivors do not “just leave.”
The discussion also highlights protective parenting, barriers survivors navigate within community and institutional systems, and the emotional toll these experiences can have on families. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we also start with a candid conversation about personal wellness practices and the importance of making space for rest and care in difficult times.
Resources:
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (https://www.thehotline.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) (https://tcfv.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Lundy Bancroft (https://lundybancroft.com/)
Safe & Together Institute (https://safeandtogetherinstitute.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Child Welfare Information Gateway (https://www.childwelfare.gov?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
(https://tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/FA/pdf/FA.261.pdf)
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