Brave Voices

Embrave Agency to End Violence
  • 5.0 (5)
  • EDUCATION

Brave Voices explores gender-based violence (GBV) and its impacts from the perspectives and reflections of survivors, service providers, sector experts, and advocates. Through transparency, education, and most importantly amplifying the voices of survivors, we hope to empower survivors and allies with knowledge about the critical resources necessary to obtain safety, justice, and agency. As we take an interdisciplinary look at the realities, causes, and responses to GBV, we can create necessary systemic changes to end GBV in our communities. Brave Voices is funded by Ontario Trillium Foundation. Produced and Hosted by Embrave Agency to End Violence and Luxana Ramesh.

  1. 2025-11-09

    Season 1 Finale

    Episode 16 features returning podcast guests Jeff Perera, Michelle Bilek and Lisa Sonni, and new guest Danielle Warren in our first live podcast event, to discuss allyship, advocacy and action in addressing and ending gender-based violence.

    1h 9m

  2. 2025-11-09

    Indigenous-Led Responses to GBV - Kelly Lavallee

    Episode 15 explores violence against Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit folks with Kelly Lavallee - life-giver, mother, survivor, warrior, helper, pipe carrier, ceremonialist, and social worker. Kelly discusses the systemic issue of violence against Indigenous women, Indigenous ways of healing, ways support services can better support Indigenous survivors, and how you can be an ally.

    53 min

  3. 2025-11-01

    The Role of Law Enforcement in GBV - Rebecca Miller-Small

    Episode 14 features Inspector Rebecca Miller-Small from Peel Regional Police. She discusses what led her to her current role, what survivors can expect when reaching out to police, addresses barriers and hesitations survivors may face, and the specialized role of the Intimate Partner Violence unit.

    28 min

  4. 2025-11-01

    Harm Reduction - Adam Chalcraft and Nat Kaminski

    Episode 13 provides an insightful discussion on harm reduction with Adam Chalcraft and Nat Kaminski from Moyo Health and Community Services. Adam and Nat explain what harm reduction is and its importance, discuss the history of the criminalization of drugs, and how GBV organizations can work with harm reduction organizations to integrate best practices.

    42 min

  5. 2025-10-30

    Survivor to Thriver - Donna

    Episode 12 is about thriver Donna's experience in accessing support at Embrave. She shares what led her to leave her relationship and go to a shelter, her experience in the shelter, how organizations and people can better support survivors, and advice for other survivors.

    26 min

  6. 2025-10-29

    GBV in the Media - Marissa Kokkoros

    Episode 11 focuses on the GBV in the Media project with Marissa Kokkoros, Founder and Executive Director of Aura Freedom International. The project examines issues with portrayals of GBV in the media, identifies the importance of reporting in transformative ways, and involves developing effective tools and trainings with and for journalists.

    50 min

  7. 2025-10-29

    The Housing Crisis - Michelle Bilek

    Episode 10 takes a deep dive into the housing crisis with advocate and activist Michelle Bilek. Michelle examines factors contributing to this crisis, particular impacts on survivors, changes she would like to see by the government, and actions we can all take to make a difference.

    43 min

  8. 2025-10-26

    Understanding Why It's Hard to Leave - Lisa Sonni

    Episode 9 examines the barriers that exist for survivors attempting to leave abusive relationships with Lisa Sonni, Trauma Bond Recovery Coach. Lisa breaks down important terms, crucial steps for survivors in leaving abusive relationships, and how we can support survivors in our lives.

    33 min
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About

Brave Voices explores gender-based violence (GBV) and its impacts from the perspectives and reflections of survivors, service providers, sector experts, and advocates. Through transparency, education, and most importantly amplifying the voices of survivors, we hope to empower survivors and allies with knowledge about the critical resources necessary to obtain safety, justice, and agency. As we take an interdisciplinary look at the realities, causes, and responses to GBV, we can create necessary systemic changes to end GBV in our communities. Brave Voices is funded by Ontario Trillium Foundation. Produced and Hosted by Embrave Agency to End Violence and Luxana Ramesh.

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  • Creator
    Embrave Agency to End Violence
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Show Website
    Brave Voices