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HopeWorks of Howard County helps survivors find power in art

By Sheilah Kast,
Maureen Harvie
Published March 13, 2024 at 11:04 AM EDT
HopeWorks of Howard County offers survivors of abuse opportunities to share poetry, music, and other forms of artistic expression. Credit: Matryosha/Flickr
Credit: Matryosha/Flickr. Licensed under CC-by-2.0.
HopeWorks of Howard County offers survivors of abuse opportunities to share poetry, music, and other forms of artistic expression. Credit: Matryosha/Flickr

How can poetry be a path to healing after abuse?

Vanita Leatherwood is director of community engagement at HopeWorks of Howard County, a nonprofit that serves victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. In addition to shelter, legal services, and therapy, HopeWorks of Howard County also provides workshops focused on self-care and art. We hear about the power of self-expression.

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Sheilah Kast
Sheilah Kast is the host of On The Record, Monday-Friday, 9:30-10:00 am.
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Maureen Harvie
Maureen Harvie is Senior Supervising Producer for On the Record. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and joined WYPR in 2014 as an intern for the newsroom. Whether coordinating live election night coverage, capturing the sounds of a roller derby scrimmage, interviewing veterans, or booking local authors, she is always on the lookout for the next story.
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