https://smartjustice.org/family-stability/shifting-the-narrative-around-domestic-violence https://cf-images.assettype.com/smartjustice-org/2026-10-21/xijh3fyc/TIBH1013-4.JPG Thrive Iowa Alliance members Cathy White, Connection Center and Finance Coordinator of Love in the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Cedar Valley; Gaga Barzut, a Child Protection Worker for Iowa Health and Human Services; Dianne Gregory, an Academic Career Education Specialist at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo; and Amy Dall, Executive Director of Guiding Star Cedar Valley in Waterloo met in October to discuss barriers and stigmas around domestic violence and how community-led support can assist survivors. https://cf-images.assettype.com/smartjustice-org/2026-10-21/ai7qfnhv/TIBH1013_5.JPG Cathy White (left), speaks at Black Hawk County's October alliance meeting. https://cf-images.assettype.com/smartjustice-org/2026-10-21/xkf8hkgg/TIBH1013_34.JPG Liz Crane (left) leads a discussion titled "Beyond Crisis, Uniting to Support Survivors in Long Term Stability" at the October Black Hawk County Alliance meeting. https://cf-images.assettype.com/smartjustice-org/2026-10-21/7wnvqpws/TIBH1013_25.JPG The well-attended Black Hawk County Alliance meeting in October. https://cf-images.assettype.com/smartjustice-org/2026-10-21/8rg8n8zb/TIBH1013_19.JPG Dianne Gregory (center) adds to the discussion. https://cf-images.assettype.com/smartjustice-org/2026-10-21/zt07zpy3/TIBH1013_15.JPG Gaga Barzut (center) shares her insight. https://cf-images.assettype.com/smartjustice-org/2026-10-21/1ri5x9u0/TIBH1013_23.JPG Amy Dall (right) explains the services offered by Guiding Star of Cedar Valley. smartjustice-org en 2026-10-21T19:35:43.021Z Shifting the Narrative Around Domestic Violence Family Stability, iowa, Thrive Iowa, domestic violence, family