37 episodes
She Is Your Neighbour Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
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5.0 • 32 Ratings
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A podcast that explores the realities and complexities of domestic violence. Each week, we address hard topics like domestic violence and the drug trade, violence against Indigenous women, and more. You will hear real, raw stories from people of all walks of life. Produced by Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.
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Compounding Violence in Queer Relationships with Iona Sky
Iona is an equity, diversity and inclusion consultant and professor. After experiencing domestic violence in a past relationship, Iona recognized a gap in messaging and support around domestic violence in marginalized communities. In this episode, we talk to Iona about the unique struggles that are faced by marginalized communities who experience domestic violence, the importance of intersectionality in talking about complex social issues and how visibility can support those who are worried about sharing their story.
Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR. -
Holding Men Accountable with Jude Oudshoorn
Growing up, Jude lived in an abusive household. As an adult, he works with men to hold them accountable when they use violence against their families and partners.
In this episode, Jude tells us about his story of domestic violence and shares his experience working with men through Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region’s Engaging Men program. He also explains the importance of early intervention strategies to prevent domestic violence from happening in the future.
Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR. -
The Psychology of Domestic Violence with Dr. Katreena Scott
Dr Katreena Scott is the Academic Director of the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children. In this episode, we learn about why people use violence in relationships, the cycle of violence and the psychology behind how and why violence escalates.
Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR. -
Why Leaving is the Most Dangerous Time with Colette Martin
After a near-fatal altercation with her ex-boyfriend in 1997, Colette Martin spent many years trying to process her experience. In this episode of She Is Your Neighbour, Colette talks about the red flags leading up to the night of the attack, her experience healing from trauma and how she is using her story to inspire others to be better neighbours.
Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR. -
A Future Free from Femicide with Marlene Ham
Marlene Ham is the Executive Director of Ontario Association of Interval and Transitional Houses. In this episode, we talk with Marlene about the discourse around femicide, femicide rates in Ontario and how we can prevent more deaths from happening in the future.
Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR. -
The Need For Peer Support with Sofia Aresta
As a survivor of domestic violence, Sofia saw a need for more peer-support services in Waterloo Region to prevent domestic violence tragedies. In this episode, Sofia explains how her stay in Women’s Crisis Services’ emergency shelter led her to explore the support services available in the region. She shares how her personal experience with abuse inspired her to co-found VoicesWR, a peer-support group for survivors of intimate partner violence, which she currently co-chairs.
Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.
Customer Reviews
A must listen!
This podcast is a must listen - eye opening, engaging, and educational - and I look forward to each new episode. Jenna is a fantastic host and excellent at guiding the conversation and discussion. Thank you to the survivors who have shared their stories and are helping to shine a light on ending domestic violence in our communities.
100000/10!!
This podcast is so educational, inspiring, and eye-opening. It’s a must-listen for me every week and something that I look forward to a lot. Jenna asks such important questions and guides the show in a way that is supportive and compassionate, but also informative and enlightening. Such an important step on the road to ending domestic violence!
Amazing podcast with an amazing host!
This podcast is shedding light on a subject that is often not discussed. By hearing these stories from survivors of domestic violence this allows us get a greater understanding of how complex and diverse these situations can be. Jenna does a fantastic job of asking difficult questions in the most respectful way! This is a must listen to podcast and I can’t wait to hear future episodes.