Prevent Resist Support

In S3E7, Anne chats with Chris Watton about the ins and outs of safer spaces, with a focus on 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We chat about the values surrounding 2SLGBTQIA+ events and spaces, decision-making for inclusive events, and more. A note from the creators: This episode was recorded in 2023, and sadly since that time Sidekick has closed. Chris is still running Little Ghosts, and all the heart that...

For this episode, Anne got to chat with Kaitlyn, our Black Student Support Coordinator. We get to hear from Kaitlyn about her role, resources and support available to Black students at UWindsor, and the intersections of her work with the Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support. Learn more about Black Student Support at: https://www.uwindsor.ca/studentexperience/307/student-li...

We've got Julie Lalonde back to chat about bad dates! What makes a bad date? When is a "bad date" actually some red flags for potentially harmful behaviour? Tune in to find out! Check out Julie's work at: https://yellowmanteau.com/ If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit:  ⁠⁠www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast⁠⁠ For more information on UWindsor&#...

We're back with another episode with Sadie Smith! This time around we're chatting about ethical (and not-so-ethical) non-monogamy, polyamory, open relationships, and relationship anarchy. Check out Sadie's work at https://crescendocounselling.com or follow them on IG at https://www.instagram.com/crescendo_counselling/ If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: ...

In this episode Anne chats with Sadie Smith, a counsellor in Berlin whose expertise includes kink and BDSM. Sadie provides a BDSM-101, including a discussion of consent in BDSM or kink, red flags in new or existing partners, and more. To learn more about Sadie’s work, visit: https://crescendocounselling.com/ or follow them on IG at https://www.instagram.com/crescendo_counselling/ If you would like...

In Season 3's third episode, Anne chats with Christina Mackenzie and Francesca Provenzano from Reclaim Pro Bono about "revenge porn", or as we now call it - technology facilitated sexual violence. We talk about the issue of non-consensual sharing of intimate images, and options for seeking support and justice. We also talk about consent and sharing nudes. Learn more about Reclaim Pro...

In Season 3's second episode, Anne chats with Gillian Hnatiw - an amazing Toronto lawyer who has specialized in sexual violence work. In this episode, Gillian talks with us about defamation lawsuits - What are defamation suits? How do they work? And, how do they impact survivors of sexual violence? If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/P...

In the first episode of Season 3, Anne chats with Dusty, our Director of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support at UWindsor! If you want to learn more about what it's like to reach out for support through our office, this is a great listen. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast   For more information on UWin...

In this episode Anne chats with Wil Prakash Fujarczuk about masculinity. We talk about how men experience masculinity, what toxic or hegemonic forms of masculinity look like, and fostering healthy masculinity. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast (COMING SOON) For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prev...

In this episode, Anne chats with Shaiden about their embodiment focused practice, and the ways we can bring community care around events like TDOR & TDOV. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast (COMING SOON) For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Support, visit https://www....

In this episode Anne chats with Hannah and Sarah, co-creators of feels zine! We talk about creating zines, finding zines, zine culture, and more. Check out feels zine at: https://feelszine.com/ or visit their social media - @feelszine. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit:  www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast  (COMING SOON) For more information on UWi...

In this episode, Anne chats with Jordan, a local Windsor psychotherapist. We talk about the ways we can support a friend who is going through a hard time, the limits to the kind of support a friend can provide, and how to suggest additional resources. To learn more about Jordan, check out: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/jordan-baylis-morgan-windsor-on/711439 If you would like to acc...

In this episode, Anne chats with Kaleigh Trace, an Ontario therapist who has created content on having sex again after trauma. Kaleigh talks about knowing when it's the right time, how to start having sex again when you're ready, and how to be a supportive partner to someone after trauma. To learn more about Kaleigh, visit her website at: http://www.kaleightrace.com/ If you would like to access a...

Stacey Jacobs has been in the sex education world for a while now. Today, she joins Anne to chat about menstruation! We talk about the menstrual cycle, PMS, menopause, and more.  If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit:  www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast   For more information on UWindsor's Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance, and Sup...

This round we chat with Dr. Laurie Samuel from Cupid’s Sting about reporting sexual violence to the police. Laurie gives us a wonderful and nuanced perspective the factors that go into making the decision to report, and what to expect from the process. Learn more about Cupid’s Sting at: https://www.cupidssting.org/ If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit:  www.uwind...

In this episode, Anne talks with Julie Lalonde (of Resilience is Futile: The Life and Death and Life of Julie Lalonde ) about the events of December 6th, 1989 at École Polytechnique. Whether you're just hearing about December 6th, or you're here to take a moment to reflect on the ongoing significance of this violence, this is a great listen. If you would like to access a transcription of this epis...

In this episode we chat with the infamous Dr. Betty Barrett (of the Twilight lecture!). Betty and Anne talk about love stories, heteronormativity, love bombing, sad boys, manic pixie dream girls, and so much more. You're not going to want to miss this one! If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit:  www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS_podcast   For more informatio...

Have you ever wondered, 'why don't we run this workshop in high schools?' Check out Episode 5 of our second season for a chat with Dr. Sara Crann, a researcher who is adapting the Flip the Script™ program for high school aged girls. We chat about adapting content for a younger audience, barriers to bringing sexual violence programming into high schools, and revolutionary sex education for young gi...

We got to chat with Dr. Kendall Soucie about her research on PCOS and women’s experiences accessing care in the medical system. Listen in for a discussion of the barriers women face to diagnosis and accessing medical support, and some tips on advocating for yourself. Find the HEAL Lab on social media by searching “The HEAL Lab” on Facebook, or @theheallab on Instagram! If you would like to access...

Have you heard about REES? UWindsor has partnered with REES to offer online reporting for members of our UWindsor community! Learn more about the REES tool, how it was created, and how it works.  Report with REES at: www.reescommunity.com Follow REES on social media at: @reescommunity on Instagram, REES on facebook, and @reescommunity on Twitter! If you would like to access a transcription of...

In our second episode of season 2 (!) we're chatting with Shaiden Keaney from Acts of Resistance! AoR is a self defence class for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and community, and is related to Wen Do Women's Self Defence. UWindsor is bringing Acts of Resistance to our campus (virtually) this Fall. Listen in to learn more about this excellent self defence course! If you would like to access a transcription of t...

Welcome back! In our first episode of season 2, we chat with Dr. Frankie Cachon from the Bystander Initiative about bystander intervention stories! Learn more about the Bystander Initiative at: https://www.bystanderinitiative.ca/ or register for a workshop at: https://success.uwindsor.ca/home.htm If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, visit: www.uwindsor.ca/sexual-assault/PRS...

In this episode, Anne chats with Gillian Hnatiw, a Toronto lawyer who has specialized in sexual violence work. Gillian outlines the difference between the criminal and civil legal systems, including survivor-centred legal work, how lawyers can assist with a criminal sexual assault case, and the civil law options available to survivors. If you would like to access a transcription of this episode, v...

In honour of Men's Health Week, we sat down with Wil Prakash Fujarczuk from McMaster University to discuss men's experiences of sexual violence. Anne and Wil chat about men's experiences of sexual assault, rape myths and gender norms that relate to men specifically, and portrayals of male survivors in the media. Wil also tells us about the Male Allies program, from the Sexual Assault Support Centr...

In this episode, Anne chats with Robyn Ocean, the Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator at Trent University. Robyn shares some of her content from her workshop What To Do When Your Friend Has Caused Harm. We talk about believing survivors, processing your own feelings, how to talk to your friend about it, and more! If cancel culture is on your mind, this is a great listen. Robyn approaches the to...