Episode
011: Rowan’s Legacy: Fighting for Children Through The Rowan Project
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- Voices Against Filicide
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- Jan 20, 2026
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Summary
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: [email protected]: 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 episod…