10/21/2026
Join us for a Powerful DVAM screening and panel discussion!
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Willow invites you to a special screening of the documentary Behind the Rage: America’s Domestic Violence, followed by a panel discussion exploring root causes, trauma-informed accountability, and community solutions.
We are honored to introduce our featured panelists:
Steve Halley, LSCSW
Current Role: Co-Founder & Co-Director of the Family Peace Initiative
Background: 30+ years of experience spanning wilderness counseling, probation, clinical therapy, and intervention work.
Key Contributions: Co-authored The River of Cruelty and developed specialized curricula for justice-involved men, women, and youth.
Thought Leadership: Writes monthly educational blogs for intervention professionals and trains practitioners nationwide.
Dorthy Stucky Halley, LMSW
Current Role: Co-Founder & Co-Director of the Family Peace Initiative
Background: Former Director of Victim Services for the Kansas AG's Office (2007–2020) & former Executive Director of Safehouse, Inc.
Key Contributions: Pioneer in victim advocacy and batterer motivation research, leading Kansas's certification standards for intervention programs.
Global Impact: Has presented to over 30,000 professionals worldwide and serves as a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Taylor Jones
Current Role: Prevention Coordinator at KU SAPEC
Background: Former Director of Community Services at the Willow Domestic Violence Center and BIP Facilitator with Satori Counseling.
Community Impact: Facilitates the Family Peace Initiative BIP with groups in Douglas and Franklin Counties
Focus Area: Integrating survivor advocacy, trauma-informed intervention, and primary prevention for youth and young adults.
Michael Bentley
Current Role: Certified Group Facilitator with the Family Peace Initiative
Journey: Successfully completed FPI’s court-ordered intervention program and chose to step into leadership to guide others.
Perspective: Offers firsthand insight into overcoming defensiveness, doing the deep work of personal accountability, and shifting behavior.
Community Focus: Mentoring men to break generational cycles of trauma and violence.
📅 Date: Thursday, 10/22
🕒 Time: Doors open 5:30 PM | Event starts 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Lawrence Public Library Auditorium
🎟️ RSVP: Free admission (link in bio / https://www.eventbrite.com/e/behind-the-rage-screening-and-panel-event-tickets-1999057326276)
Space is limited—reserve your spot today and help us break the cycle of violence in our community.
