Anna Maria Tremonti is a Canadian journalist who is well known for her hard-hitting work with CBC. In the winter of 2022, Anna Maria opened up about her experience with domestic violence, a secret she had been keeping for 40 years. In this episode, Anna Maria shares her experience dealing with the long tail of domestic violence. She talks about the shame that survivors feel and explains why she chose to share her story on her podcast, Welcome to Paradise.    Join in the conversation! Use...

In 2011, Raven Lacerte went on a hunting trip with her father near the infamous Highway of Tears, a section of highway between Prince George and Prince Rupert, BC, where many Indigenous women have gone missing or been murdered. Little did they know this trip would mark the beginning of the Moose Hide Campaign – a grassroots movement focused on ending violence against Indigenous women and children. In this episode, Raven Lacerte and David Stevenson explain what the Moose Hide Campaign is all...

Michael Parkinson, who works for the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, is an expert on addiction and substance use. In this episode, Michael talks about the connection between addiction and domestic violence, how drugs can be a coping mechanism for survivors, and what we can do to support women in these situations.   Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR.

The vast majority of women in prison are survivors of sexual abuse and interpersonal violence. In this episode, we hear from PH.D. candidate, Jessica Hutchison, whose research focuses on the use of strip-searching in women’s prisons. Jessica discusses some of the reasons why survivors of domestic violence go to prison and how their prison experience can cause them to re-live their trauma.  Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at...

Stewart Reynolds has made a name for himself online as Brittlestar, the internet’s favourite dad. In 2020, he started the Christmas Wish Tree to provide gifts to women and children living in shelters and second stage housing. In this episode, he talks about this initiative and shares how small gestures can make a big difference to those experiencing domestic violence. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR.

Kimberlee Walker is a social worker, actor and a founding member of Theatre of The Beat, a theatre company that works to start conversations around a variety of social issues. In this episode, Kimberlee talks about her experience creating Unmute, a forum theatre production that challenges the way we recognize and respond to instances of domestic violence.   Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more...

Elizabeth Renzetti is a Globe and Mail columnist and feature writer who has covered domestic violence stories for many years. In this episode, Elizabeth speaks about her experience reporting on this taboo subject. She also discusses trauma-informed reporting and how the media can give a voice to survivors of domestic violence. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more at www.sheisyourneighbour.com.

Dr. Peter Jaffe is one of Canada’s top researchers on domestic homicides, serving as a member and co-founder of the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee. In this episode, Dr. Jaffe talks about the process of reviewing domestic homicides and explains how we can use these findings to prevent future tragedies.   Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more at www.sheisyourneighbour.com. 

Ryan Wicklum’s aunt is one of his favourite people – she is also a survivor of domestic violence. In this episode, Ryan reflects on his childhood, sharing what it was like to learn details of his aunt's previous relationship. He also explains how she overcame the experience and how he uses this information to support women in the workplace. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more at...

Traumatic brain injury survivor and researcher, Lin Haag is committed to understanding the connection between intimate partner violence and traumatic brain injury. In this episode, Lin explains how common traumatic brain injuries are for women experiencing domestic violence. She shares shocking statistics, discussing how these injuries can impact a woman’s ability to leave, and offers hope to those who may be in this situation. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour...

At the age of thirteen, Serena Lalani entered a dating relationship, not knowing it would become abusive. Six years later, when she was finally able to leave the relationship, she shared her experience with the world. In this episode, Serena explains what unfolded after she shared her story. Joined by her friend Jenny Jay, together, they share their perspectives on how domestic violence impacts South Asian communities, discussing relationship norms, expectations, and more. Join in the...

Together, we explore the realities and complexities of domestic violence

November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario and for this special episode we are joined by Jill Dunlop, the Associate Minister of Children and Women's Issues. In this episode, the Minister talks about how domestic violence is impacting Ontario women and children and explains what role the government plays when it comes to domestic violence.Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more at...

Loren is the Vice President and General Manager of Shopify. In this episode, he opens up about his childhood experience with domestic violence. He also talks about the importance of male allies and explains what men can do to help. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more at www.sheisyourneighbour.com.

Ashleigh is a rural innovator and community capacity builder, currently pursuing her PhD in Rural Studies at the University of Guelph. In this episode, she talks about the many ways the pandemic has disproportionately impacted women. She discusses the economic and social challenges and explains how these challenges are amplified for women living rurally. Ashleigh also talks about the various care roles that women have taken on and the importance of having feminist leaders. Join in the...

For more than 20 years, Kieran Duby has worked as a Children’s Services Worker at Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County. In this episode, he talks about the challenges that transgender youth face when seeking support for domestic violence. Kieran also shares his perspective as a trans man and explains why it’s so important for young people to have positive LGBTQ2S+ role models. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social...

Director of the Indigenous Student Centre at the University of Waterloo, Lori Campbell is a child of the Sixties Scoop and an intergenerational survivor of the residential school system in Canada. In this episode, Lori speaks about violence against Indigenous women and girls, while opening up about her childhood and sharing her personal experience as a Two-Spirit woman and a survivor of domestic violence. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on...

Dave Morneau was a family lawyer for more than 20 years before becoming the Executive Director of a non-profit organization that supports children who have experienced or witnessed abuse and crime. In this episode, he explains what forms of domestic violence are recognized by law, reflects on his experience working in the field, and shares his perspective on how we can work together to create a more holistic system. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect...

In this episode, trauma consultant and registered psychotherapist, Nicole Brown Faulknor talks about intergenerational trauma, how domestic violence impacts Black women and much more. She opens up about her personal experience with domestic violence and speaks to the importance of believing women. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more at www.sheisyourneighbour.com.

Chris Linklater’s passion to help others started at a young age and led him to become a firefighter for the City of Kitchener. In this episode, Chris breaks his silence and speaks candidly about witnessing his mother’s abuse as a young boy and describes what it was like to stay in a women’s shelter. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR. Learn more at www.sheisyourneighbour.com.

Emily O’Brien’s life changed dramatically when her boyfriend invited her to take a trip down south. Listen to her remarkable journey from a drug-smuggling convict to popcorn entrepreneur and founder of Comeback Snacks.Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media.Find us here:  Visit our website to learn more: www.wcswr.org  

Former mayor of Waterloo, Brenda Halloran, shares her experience with domestic violence and offers words of encouragement to those who may be suffering in silence. Listen in to learn how the She Is Your Neighbour project began and what you can expect from this series.Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media.Find us here:    Visit our website to learn more: www.wcswr.org