RESOLVing Violence

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In this episode, get ready to engage in a critical discussion about the Transforming Family Justice Initiative with esteemed guests Brea Lowenberger and Dr. Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk. This episode offers a deep dive into the systemic efforts and research-backed strategies designed to enhance the efficacy and empathy within family justice systems. In this episode: Comprehensive Overview of the Initiativ...

Tune into Resolving Violence to explore these fascinating and critical topics, and gain a deeper understanding of the journey towards reproductive and sexual justice for Indigenous women. For more information on the content discussed in today’s episode, please visit the following links: Project Website: www.hollyannmckenzie.ca/Indigenous-RJ The Native Youth Sexual Health Network https://www.native...

 In this deeply insightful episode, our hosts Jorden Cummings and Arianna Gibson dive into one of the most impactful projects currently underway in Saskatchewan—the Saskatchewan Anti Violence Research Network, or SAVr. This initiative aims to build a collaborative community of agencies, organizations, and academics devoted to tackling violence and abuse through research and action. In the episode:...

In this episode, we’re delving into groundbreaking research on PTSD among Saskatchewan police officers with Dr. Samantha Horswill, a registered doctoral psychologist and expert in trauma-informed care. Join your host, Jorden Cummings, along with special guest Shaylyn White, as we explore the unique challenges faced by federal and municipal police officers, the importance of trauma training, and th...

 In this episode, host Arianna Gibson engages with Dr. Nicole Letourneau, a renowned professor at the University of Calgary, to discuss the groundbreaking "Attach" program aimed at revolutionizing parenting interventions to foster secure parent-child attachment and mitigate chronic stress effects. Episode Highlights: Discover the Attach program's 10-week intervention designed to enh...

In this profound and insightful episode, hosts Arianna Gibson and Jorden Cummings dive into the often overlooked experiences of parents whose children have faced trauma. Jorden shares her research on the barriers parents encounter while seeking and receiving services for themselves and their traumatized children. This discussion sheds light on the critical role parents play in their child's r...

In this episode of Resolving Violence, hosts Jorden Cummings and Arianna Gibson dive deep into the transformative program developed by Resolve Saskatchewan aimed at training mental health professionals to work effectively and sensitively with indigenous clients. Listen in as they explore the importance of self-reflection, proactive improvement in psychology, and the unique aspects of the training...

Welcome back to "Resolving Violence," the podcast dedicated to uncovering and understanding violence and abuse within Canadian prairie communities. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kenda Nixon, Director of Resolve Manitoba and a professor at the University of Manitoba, who brings 25 years of dedicated experience to the table. Dr. Nixon dives deep into Resolve Manitoba’s mission: con...

Welcome back to "Resolving Violence," the podcast dedicated to uncovering and understanding violence and abuse within Canadian prairie communities. In this episode, we are joined once again by Jennifer Hegel, who provides an in-depth look into her research on adolescent dating violence (ADV) as shared through personal YouTube narratives. Jen, armed with over 10 years of experience suppor...

In this episode of the Resolving Violence podcast, host Shaylyn White continues her illuminating conversation with guest Christie Tetreault. This episode is the second part of a 2-part feature focusing on dark personalities and intimate partner violence (IPV). The conversation picks up where it left off, delving into the myths surrounding IPV and how they relate to dark personality traits. Christi...

In part one of a special two-part series, we explore the intricate world of dark personalities with our special guest, Christie Tetreault, a postdoctoral fellow in forensic psychology. Christie provides an enlightening discussion on the social construction of dark personalities and emphasizes the need for nuanced understanding and individualized interventions. She breaks down the traits associated...

In this week’s episode of Resolving Violence, Shaylyn White welcomes guests Karen Wood and Jonathan Ballantyne to discuss the impactful "3 Videos Project." Born out of a profound need for conflict resolution resources among families in Canadian prairie communities, this project focuses on creating training videos featuring Indigenous men as a violence prevention resource. The origin stor...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Resolving Violence podcast, we welcome Amanda Gannon, a distinguished faculty member of Indigenous Health at the First Nations University of Canada. With an extensive background that spans sociology, psychology, addictions, crime law, and justice studies, Amanda provides a deep dive into her Master's research on youth-centered harm reduction in Saskato...

This episode discusses themes related to intimate partner violence (IPV) and family violence, including detailed conversations about the legal processes and expert testimony in IPV court cases. Listener discretion is advised, as these topics can be triggering or distressing for some individuals. In this insightful episode of Resolving Violence, we welcome back Crystal Giesbrecht, the director of r...

This week’s episode of Resolving Violence, we are joined by Dr. Mark Olver, a professor and registered doctoral psychologist at the University of Saskatchewan. The discussion delves into the pivotal role of professionals working with violent or at-risk populations, emphasizing the importance of clinicians maintaining a professional yet empathetic stance. Dr. Olver underscores essential practices e...

In this insightful episode of the Resolving Violence podcast, Arianna Gibson hosts Dr. Carissa Augustyn, an expert in clinical psychology with a focus on risk assessment, intimate partner violence, and sexual offending for an insightful conversation. Dr. Augustyn delves into her comprehensive review of empirically based dynamic risk and protective factors of sexual offending. This work, initially...

This week’s thought-provoking episode of the Resolving Violence podcast, Shaylyn White is joined by Dr. Caroline Tait, a medical anthropologist from the University of Calgary, to explore the systemic violence and healthcare inequities faced by indigenous communities. They discuss issues such as the high demand for kidney transplants among indigenous individuals in Saskatchewan, the psychological b...

In this episode of Resolving Violence, we welcome back Brandon Sparks, a senior lecturer in forensic psychology at Kingston University, returns to discuss technology-facilitated sexual violence. Sparks explains various forms of this abuse, such as coerced sexting, cyber flashing, nonconsensual dissemination of intimate images, and deep fake pornography. He emphasizes how the rapid evolution of tec...

In today's episode, we delve deep into the subject of parental blame with Dr. Jordan Cummings and Arianna Gibson, bringing light to the psychological and societal factors contributing to the blame placed on parents, particularly mothers, when children experience trauma, such as child sexual abuse. Dr. Cummings shares insights from years of research, discussing various studies and findings tha...

In this episode of "Resolving Violence," host Arianna Gibson and guest Andrea Silverstone delve into the complexities of identifying and assessing coercive control within clinical practices and the implications of recent legislative efforts in this area. Silverstone debates the effectiveness of Canada's push to criminalize coercive control, contrasting it with existing legislation i...

In this episode of "Resolving Violence," we tackle the complex issue of sexual exploitation and abuse by Canadian officers in UN peacekeeping missions, inspired by the research of Colleen Bell, an associate professor. Bell's studies, initially focused on the influence of Canadian police in Haiti, unexpectedly revealed instances of sexual exploitation and abuse. The episode criticall...

In this episode of Resolving Violence, we sit down with Desiree Elchuk, a researcher with a background in psychology from the University of Saskatchewan. Desiree's groundbreaking work offers a deep dive into the lives of minor attracted persons (MAPs), examining how stigma-related stressors impact their mental health and social relationships. With a compassionate and scientifically rigorous a...

In this stimulating episode of Resolving Violence, we have the pleasure of welcoming Alisia Palermo, a doctoral candidate at the University of Saskatchewan. Diving deep into her groundbreaking master's thesis, Alisia shares her exploration into the intricate world of sexual consent among university students, the prevailing sexual scripts, and the efficacy of university sanctions in dealing wi...

In this episode of Resolving Violence, we delve into the harrowing realities faced by Indigenous women and girls confronting violence. Our featured guest, Kandice Parker, PhD, presents cutting-edge research from the Canadian Prairies, exposing the myths surrounding Indigenous violence and highlighting the disproportionate victimization rates. Join us as we navigate through the stark disparities, w...