Our founder/CEO Patrisha McLean and her fellow survivors — including those who grew up in it— get real in conversations about how complicated and dark domestic abuse is, and what it takes to get over to the bright side. Music is by Jackie McLean Strack, the host’s daughter. https://open.spotify.com/artist/1M6qI3IXGTAAKFEZNLGr13 The “Let’s Talk About It" podcast airs on WMPG-FM out of Portland run by community members and students at University of Southern Maine https://www.wmpg.org . A versi ...
…
continue reading
Conversations about people, privacy, and access to information. Hosted by Patricia Kosseim, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
…
continue reading
This bilingual series of podcasts features primarily educational narratives that deal with the different forms of family / domestic / conjugal / intimate partner violence mostly against women, but can also apply to males and two-spirited folks who can use some help in determining whether what they are experiencing is indeed violence, in any form. Upcoming episodes for Season 2 will include : 1) One Indigenous woman's sharing of her personal story of trauma, resilience, and perseverance in th ...
…
continue reading
Guest: Melody. Melody, a Mi’kmaq native, realized when she connected with Finding Our Voices that domestic abuse is at the root of her substance abuse as well as incarceration. She talks here about how she transcended both to become a wellbriety coach and published author. Topics include: Incarceration, Substance Abuse, Native culture…
…
continue reading
1
Indigenous led innovation: Aligning technology with community values | L'innovation dirigée par les Autochtones : harmoniser la technologie avec les valeurs de la communauté
29:17
29:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:17
Jeff Ward, is the CEO of Animikii and a member of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence working group on responsible AI. His areas of expertise encompass the development of technology solutions tailored for Indigenous communities and organizations and the integration of traditional Indigenous values and culture into modern business prac…
…
continue reading
Guests: Anonymous and Jennifer. Two-parter about how religion helped to trap both women in domestic abuse and made it harder to get out. “Anonymous" talks about the Cantor who refused to give her a Get for a divorce, and Jennifer talks about the pious-acting husband who was anything but.By Patrisha McLean
…
continue reading
Guest: Shelly Edwards Jorgensen. Shelly is the author of the memoir Beautiful Ashes: A quest to uncover family secrets and survive the truth. https://www.beautifulashesmemoir.com/books/ Topics: Child abuse, Siblings, ArsonBy Patrisha McLean
…
continue reading
Guest: Mary Kamradt, Chief of Staff of Finding Our Voices. Her home was destroyed and dog killed in a fire set by her ex, and her family sided with him. Topics: Sexual abuse, arson, estrangement from children and grandchildren.By Patrisha McLean
…
continue reading
1
Two-parter: The Military and Same Sex Abuse
57:59
57:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:59
Guests: Ashley and Dezarae. Ashley talks about how overseas deployments made him increasingly abusive at home. Dezarae talks about being terrorized by a girlfriend. Topics: The military, same sex abuse, impact on childrenBy Patrisha McLean
…
continue reading
1
S4E7 - The beauty and benefits of transparency: Ontario's public institutions rise to the challenge with innovative projects
37:35
37:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:35
Guests and Transparency Showcase exhibits Council of Ontario Universities Steve Orsini, President and CEO Josh Lovell, Director, Policy and Planning Town of Innisfil Mike Melinyshyn, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Corporate Services and Innovation Damien Mainprize, Business Performance Specialist Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservat…
…
continue reading
Guest: Caroline McKuen The director of the Presbyterian Advocacy Council talks about her church’s enabling of criminal, financial, and sexual abuse Topics: Religious abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse. https://www.presbyterianadvocacycoalition.orgBy Patrisha McLean
…
continue reading
1
Why mediation matters: Improving outcomes in FOI appeals | L'importance de la médiation : Améliorer les résultats des appels en matière d'accès à l'information
37:43
37:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:43
Mediation is a powerful and efficient way to resolve freedom of information appeals. This episode explores the value-add of mediation and how building trust, active listening, and education can lead to win-win settlements for both parties. Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Shaun Sanderson, a mediator at the IPC, about how mediation works, what parti…
…
continue reading
Guests: Courtney Davis and Jess Jess introduced her best friend to him, then grew alarmed as he steadily turned Courtney into a shell of herself Topics: Sexual abuse, financial abuse, what to do when you are worried for a loved one Short film on Courtney here.By Patrisha McLean
…
continue reading
1
Sexual and Financial Abuse Across 40+ Years
58:00
58:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:00
Guests: Lora and Jeannine Lauber Oren A Maine nurse talks about financial abuse continuing with the divorce. Then Jeannine Lauber Oren of Finding Our Voices talks about the Maine law she helped get through to help mitigate financial abuse. Topics: Financial abuse, sexual abuse, divorce hell More about Jeannine is here. The law Jeannine helped to pa…
…
continue reading
Guest: Anonymous What it was like having a childhood that on the outside seemed golden and glamourous, and on the inside was a “living hell”. Topics: Narcissistic fathers, living a lie, child abuse
…
continue reading
1
Addressing intimate partner violence: Information sharing, trust, and privacy | Lutter contre la violence conjugale : Échange de renseignements, confiance et confidentialité
30:47
30:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:47
Timely information sharing is crucial to prevent harm resulting from intimate partner violence (IPV). Sometimes, however, professionals may hesitate to share information due to misunderstandings about privacy laws. Priya Shastri, Director of Programs at WomanAct, provides insights from the front lines on information sharing, building trusting relat…
…
continue reading
Guest: Anonymous He strangled her and forced her at gunpoint to take a bottle of sleeping pills, and is out on bail pending trial! Topics: Strangulation, perpetrator right trumping victim rights, bail reformBy Patrisha McLean
…
continue reading
Guest: Jolene No accountability from the courts and police make him scarier and scarier, to her, her children, the police and the public. Topics: Criminal court reform, good ol’ boy network, the folly of Batterer’s InterventionBy Patrisha McLean
…
continue reading
1
Artificial intelligence in health care: Balancing innovation with privacy | L’intelligence artificielle dans les soins de santé : mettre en balance l’innovation et la protection de la vie privée
37:30
37:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:30
Dr. Devin Singh is an emergency physician and lead of clinical AI and machine learning in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). He is also co-founder and CEO of Hero AI. Combining medicine and machine learning [2:21] A patient death as a spark for thinking differently about health care delivery [3:27] Demystify…
…
continue reading
1
No government ID: Navigating homelessness, identity, and privacy | Pas de carte d'identité gouvernementale : Gérer son itinérance, son identité et sa vie privée
31:54
31:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:54
Robert Fabes is a registered psychotherapist. His focus is on meaning-based existential mental health and addictions counselling. In addition to counselling clients in his private practice, he’s an addictions and trauma counsellor at The Ottawa Mission. Misconceptions about homelessness [5:06] Privacy concerns for people experiencing homelessness […
…
continue reading
Guest: Jackie Lee McLean The host of this Podcast talks with her daughter about how the abuse impacted them separately and also together and their path to healing. Topics: Child abuse, narcissistic fathers, triangulation Jackie is an executive of an IT company, and singer-songwriter who provides the music for this Podcast. More of Jackie's Music he…
…
continue reading
Guest: Bethany This nurse’s ex has a 30-page criminal record and has violated protection from abuse orders 20 times with no consequences Topics: Uselessness of PFAs, do-nothing DAs, child abuseBy Patrisha McLean
…
continue reading
Guest: Donna Kaz William (Body Heat) Hurt swept Donna off her feet when she was a young actress, and grew steadily more dangerous. Topics: Narcissists, fame as an enabler, career-sabotaging Donna is a feminist activist and author of Unmasked: Memoirs of a Guerilla Girl on Tour https://www.amazon.com/MASKED-Memoirs-Guerrilla-Girl-Tour/dp/1510709436 …
…
continue reading
1
When The Rights of A Father Trumps the Safety of the Child
57:59
57:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:59
Guest: Amy Maine officials worked overtime to give full custody of her baby granddaughter to a two-time domestic violence felon. Topics: Family court dysfunction, child abuse, grandparental rightsBy Patrisha McLean
…
continue reading
Guest: Randall Liberty, Maine's Commissioner of Corrections Randy talks with Patrisha about the impact his father’s violence toward his mother had on him and his brothers. Topics: Sons and fathers, sons and mothers, the importance of prison for violent abusersBy Patrisha McLean
…
continue reading
Guests: Jolene, Jennifer, Tiffany, Gina, Sarah, and Mary Six survivors talk about how holidays are the scariest and most miserable times of the year. Topics: The role alcohol plays in abuse, being let down by the court system, child abuseBy Patrisha
…
continue reading
1
At face value: Facial recognition technologies and privacy | La technologie de reconnaissance faciale et la protection de la vie privée
35:28
35:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:28
Cynthia Khoo is a technology and human rights lawyer and most recently, a senior associate at the Center on Privacy and Technology at Georgetown Law, in Washington, D.C. She is a research fellow at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab. How facial recognition technology works [4:09] Use of facial recognition technology by government agencies [8:0…
…
continue reading
1
In their own words: Students from Westboro Academy speak out about privacy | Des élèves de l’Académie Westboro parlent de protection de la vie privée
39:46
39:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:46
Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Elyane Ruel, Head of School, and Grade 7 and 8 students from Westboro Academy in Ottawa, Ontario. Do kids even care about privacy anymore? [2:01] What does privacy mean, how would you define it? [3:43] Sharing information with some, but not with others [5:56] Strategies for protecting yourself online [8:22] Respecti…
…
continue reading
1
CAVAC – Centre d’aide aux victimes d’actes criminels au Quebec
11:09
11:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:09
Dans cet épisode, je parlerai du réseau des Centres d'aide aux victimes d'actes criminels (CAVAC) que l'on peut joindre au 1 866 LECAVAC (ou 1 866 532 2822) et en ligne à cavac.qc.ca. Au nombre de 17 au Québec, ces organismes à but non lucratif vous donnent accès à des professionnels formés à l'intervention. Ils sont répartis dans toutes les région…
…
continue reading
1
CAVAC – Crime Victims' Assistance Centres in Quebec
11:09
11:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:09
In this episode, I will be discussing the Crime Victims Assistance Centres (CAVAC) Network that can be reached at 1 866 LECAVAC (or 1 866 532 2822) & online at cavac.qc.ca. There are 17 centres throughout Quebec, and these non-profit organizations give you access to professionals trained in intervention. They are located throughout every region of …
…
continue reading
1
Breaking the Hold of Intimate Partner Violence
15:12
15:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:12
In this episode, I will be discussing how you can take back control over your life, should you be experiencing intimate partner violence. These strategies may be very helpful for you to know what exactly is involved when you find yourself in a whirlwind of events and manipulations, and when you feel or believe you have little to no control over the…
…
continue reading
1
S’extraire de l’emprise de la violence conjugale : reprendre le pouvoir sur sa vie
24:53
24:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:53
Dans cet épisode, je discuterai de la façon dont vous pouvez reprendre le contrôle de votre vie si vous êtes victime de violence de la part d'un partenaire intime. Ces stratégies peuvent vous être très utiles pour savoir ce qui se passe exactement lorsque vous vous retrouvez dans un tourbillon d'événements et de manipulations, et lorsque vous avez …
…
continue reading
1
Best of season three | Les meilleurs moments de la troisième saison
34:29
34:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:29
A round up of key moments from season three of the Info Matters podcast, winner of the 2023 Canadian Podcast Award for Outstanding Technology Series. How policing tools and methods have leapt decades in a few short years [1:03] (from S3-Episode 1: Predicting crimes before they occur: not so sci-fi anymore with the IPC’s Dr. Christopher Parsons) Why…
…
continue reading
1
Guide d'autodéfense technologique en violence conjugale
24:10
24:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:10
Dans cet épisode, je parlerai du Guide d'autodéfense technologique pour les victimes de la violence des partenaires intimes afin d'aider les auditeurs à connaître les outils, les formes et les signes à rechercher lorsqu'elles pensent ou croient qu'elles-mêmes, ou une personne qu'elles connaissent, sont ciblés par l'utilisation de la technologie.…
…
continue reading
1
Les enfants : témoins et victimes de la violence conjugale
19:05
19:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:05
Cet épisode traite de la violence entre partenaires intimes et de la manière dont elle peut constituer une forme de violence psychologique pendant l'enfance, ainsi que de ce que les enfants comprennent à ce sujet, des conséquences de la VPI sur les enfants et de ce que nous pouvons faire pour les aider. Ensuite, j'aborde les 4 cibles de la violence…
…
continue reading
1
14 Criminal Offenses in Context of Intimate Partner Violence
12:40
12:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:40
Intimate partner violence (IPV) takes many shapes. While all forms of IPV contribute to the hold that a partner has over the other and that they all have significant consequences on the victim, not all are recognized in the criminal code of Canada. Stereotypical images of criminal violence, as it is depicted in movies and the very numerous “CSI” se…
…
continue reading
1
Children: Witnesses and Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
14:28
14:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:28
This episode discusses Intimate partner violence and how it can be a form of childhood psychological abuse; as well as what children understand about it; the consequences of IPV on children, and what can we do to help.By Cherie Jacobs
…
continue reading
1
14 infractions criminelles en contexte de violence conjugale
17:22
17:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:22
Dans cet épisode, j'examinerai les 14 infractions pénales dans le contexte de la violence familial, qui ne sont pas toujours faciles à identifier pour la victime. Si vous avez subi l'une ou l'autre de ces manifestations de violence, vous avez le droit de le signaler aux autorités policières afin qu'une plainte soit portée. Il n'y a pas de limite de…
…
continue reading
1
Empowering young women and girls in the digital world | Renforcer l’autonomie des jeunes femmes et des jeunes filles dans le monde numérique
28:29
28:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:29
Professors Jane Bailey and Valerie Steeves co-lead the eQuality Project. Its mission is to help young people create a networked environment where they can participate equally, free from surveillance, and identity-based harassment. What led to research investigating the societal and cultural impacts of the internet on teens and particularly girls [3…
…
continue reading
1
What’s on your mind? Neurotechnology and mental privacy | Qu'est-ce qui vous préoccupe ? Neurotechnologie et protection de la vie privée
30:50
30:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:50
Jennifer Chandler is a professor at the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics. You can learn more about her research at jennniferchandler.ca. A career that combines law, brain sciences and neurotechnology [2:54] Neurotechnology explained [4:29] Examples of how neurotechnology is used in health care [7:17] Applications of n…
…
continue reading
1
Technological Self-Defense Guide For Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
18:27
18:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:27
In this episode, I will be discussing the technological self-defense guide for victims of intimate partner violence to help listeners be aware of the tools, forms and signs to look for when they think or believe that they, or someone they know, are being targeted through the use of technology.By Cherie Jacobs
…
continue reading
1
Six formes de violence financière (entre partenaires intimes)
10:29
10:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:29
Dans cet épisode, j'aborderai les six formes de violence financière afin d'aider les auditeurs à reconnaître le contrôle des finances d'une victime par un agresseur.By Cherie Jacobs
…
continue reading
1
Six Forms of Financial Violence (Among Intimate Partners)
8:09
8:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:09
In this episode, I will be discussing six forms of financial violence among intimate partners, to help listeners recognize when the control of a victim's finances is being carried out by an abuser.By Cherie Jacobs
…
continue reading
1
8 tactiques de violence psychologique dans les relations entre partenaires intimes
19:21
19:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:21
Dans cet épisode, j'aborderai les 8 tactiques de violence psychologique dans les relations intimes afin d'aider les auditeurs à reconnaître les cas de manipulation psychologique.By Cherie Jacobs
…
continue reading
1
8 Emotional Abuse Tactics in Intimate Partner Relationships
15:43
15:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:43
In this episode, I will be discussing eight emotional abuse tactics in intimate partner relationships to help listeners recognize when psychological manipulation is being used.By Cherie Jacobs
…
continue reading
1
Unmasking digital threats: How to guard against cyber crime | Démasquer les menaces numériques : Comment se prémunir contre la cybercriminalité
31:19
31:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:19
Jason Besner is Director of Partnerships at the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (the Cyber Centre). Jason’s group is responsible for managing strategic engagements, with Canadian and international partners, that have the greatest impact on cyber security for Canadians. Focusing on national level outcomes, Partnerships supports and enables all ot…
…
continue reading
Dans ce troisième épisode, j'aborderai la manière dont vous pouvez identifier et aider les personnes âgées à risque. Je vous aiderai à identifier les personnes qui sont à risque, à reconnaître les différentes formes de maltraitance et à relever les signaux d'alarme.By Cherie Jacobs
…
continue reading
Dans ce premier épisode, je parlerai de ce que vous pouvez faire en cas de maltraitance ou de négligence. Je vous donnerai les renseignements que nous devrions tous connaître en lien avec la maltraitance, vous parlerai de ce que vous pouvez faire lorsque vous soupçonnez de la maltraitance envers une personne âgée, vous poserai quelques questions et…
…
continue reading
Dans ce deuxième épisode, je vous parlerai de ce que vous pouvez faire pour vous protéger de la maltraitance, de vos recours si vous êtes menacé ou blessé, des raisons qui expliquent qu’une personne dans une relation abusive choisisse parfois de garder le silence, de ce que vous devez savoir et de comment trouver de l'aide.…
…
continue reading
1
A woman’s right to know: Closing the gender gap with access to information // Le droit de savoir d'une femme : Combler le fossé entre les hommes et les femmes grâce à l'accès à l'information
37:04
37:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:04
Laura Neuman is a Senior Advisor with the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She leads the implementation of the center’s Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign. Prior to joining the Carter Center in 1999, she was staff attorney at Legal Action of Wisconsin and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School. The journey from a law practice…
…
continue reading
In this first episode, I will be discussing what you can do when abuse or neglect happens. With permission from the itsnotright.ca website, my source of information is articles found on their website. It is a pan-Canadian approach to addressing abuse and neglect of Elders.By Cherie Jacobs
…
continue reading
In this second episode, I will be discussing what you can do to keep yourself safe from abuse. This includes what you can do if you are being threatened or hurt, some possible reasons for staying silent in an abusive relationship, what you need to know, and how to find help. With permission from the itsnotright.ca website, my source of information …
…
continue reading
In this third episode, I will be discussing how you can identify and help older adults at risk; including who is at risk, how you can recognize the different forms of abuse, and warning signs to look for. With permission from the itsnotright.ca website, my source of information is articles found on their website. It is a pan-Canadian approach to ad…
…
continue reading