Coach Joi

Dignity Defined Webster (1828) defines dignity as true honor, nobleness, and elevation of mind with an abhorrence of mean and sinful actions. It is based on a moral rectitude, that when lived in light and truth, provides dignity to the soul. It is within these terms the tenets of the Center for Peace tenets are … Read more

I have worked in the field of violence and abuse for decades. Year after year, I’ve studied and researched theory and implored Heaven for divine guidance to bring about a model that would not only meet the needs of the clients I work with but would also ethically and morally align with my personal lens … Read more

Have you ever googled, “Am I being abused”?  If you have, you’ve likely uncovered terms such as “domestic abuse”, “relational abuse”, or “intimate partner abuse”. You may not realize these terms suggest and support the common narrative that it takes two to tango. At Center for Peace, we break down mutualizing narratives that convict a … Read more

Understanding Abuse Through an Addiction Model: A Critical Analysis For decades we’ve been talking about and treating abuse from an addiction model. For decades abuse continues to exacerbate and addicts continue to slip and relapse creating an untenable condition for wives and the children who also suffer at the hands of abusive men. The Role … Read more