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Can We Talk About That?

DASO + Ingamo Homes

Hey, I’m Sophie Foster, and welcome to our podcast! Each week, I sit down with local experts to ask the questions we"re all wondering about gender-based violence - what abuse really is, when to reach out, and how we can help prevent it—right here in Oxford County. This podcast is brought to you by the women"s shelters in Oxford County - Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (DASO) and Ingamo Homes - and funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant. New episodes are released every Wednesday!

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00:27:25

Episode 17 - Building Trust: Reporting Sexual Assault...

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2025/10/08

In this episode, I sit down with OPP Detective Lisa Narancsik to explore what happens when someone reports sexual assault. We talk about how police support survivors, what to expect during the process, and how trust is built between communities and law enforcement.Lisa offers an inside look at trauma-informed policing, common misconceptions about reporting, and how survivors can make informed choices about whether and how to come forward.This honest, compassionate conversation sheds light on the

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00:24:16

Episode 16 - Little Voices, Big Impact: How GBV...

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2025/10/01

In this episode, I sit down with Brooke McCoy, Child and Youth Worker at Ingamo Homes, to explore how gender-based violence impacts children and youth. We talk about the ways kids experience and understand violence in their homes and communities, what supports can make a difference, and how caregivers and service providers can help break the cycle.Brooke brings years of front-line experience supporting children and families, offering insight into the resilience of young people and the importance of

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00:29:27

Episode 15 - Hidden in Plain Sight: Understanding...

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2025/09/24

Human trafficking isn’t always visible — and it isn’t always what people imagine. In this episode, I sit down with Krystal Snider, who brings both lived experience and years of frontline work in the anti-trafficking field.Krystal shares her personal journey, unpacks the myths that keep trafficking hidden, and explains how it shows up in everyday communities like ours. She also offers insight into what prevention, early intervention, and effective response can look like when we truly understand the

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00:22:18

Episode 14 - It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way:...

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2025/09/17

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Kelly, Manager of the Family Violence Counselling Program at Oxford County’s Children's Aid Society (CAS), to explore what it looks like to support men in breaking the cycle of violence. Tim shares insights from his years of experience working directly with men who use violence, offering a nuanced look at accountability, healing, and change. Together, we discuss the importance of prevention, the challenges and successes of intervention programs, and why

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00:26:50

Episode 13 - More Than a Paycheck: How Employment and...

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2025/09/10

Employment is more than just a way to pay the bills—it can be a lifeline, a source of independence, and sometimes, a barrier for those experiencing gender-based violence. In this episode, I sit down with Deidre MacDonald, Executive Director of the Women’s Employment Resource Centre (WERC), to explore the powerful link between work and safety.We talk about the challenges survivors face when employment is disrupted by abuse, how financial dependence can trap someone in a dangerous situation, and the

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00:13:34

Episode 12: Reacting to Reddit: “She Destroyed His...

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2025/09/03

In this episode, I sit down with guests from DASO and Ingamo Homes for another real-time Reddit reaction — and this one is as unforgettable as it is heartbreaking.A mother-in-law decides to “teach a lesson” about what it means to be a man. Her tactic? Destroying her son-in-law’s cherished Millennium Falcon Lego set.What might look like “tough love” is actually something far more dangerous: emotional abuse disguised as care. We unpack the toxic family dynamics at play, why “abuse out of love” is

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00:22:04

Episode 11 - The System Isn’t Built for This: GBV...

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2025/08/27

Going to court is hard for anyone — but for survivors of gender-based violence, the system often feels overwhelming, intimidating, and deeply unprepared to meet their needs.In this episode, I sit down once again with Mary Anne Da Costa (Intake Coordinator) and Joanna Parker (Transitional Support Worker) from Ingamo Homes. Together, we unpack what it looks like for survivors navigating the court system, the advocacy and support Ingamo provides along the way, and the stark reality of how difficult the

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00:31:05

Episode 10 - It Happens at Work Too: Violence and...

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2025/08/20

Workplace violence and harassment are far more common than most people realize — and often rooted in subtle but powerful dynamics. In this episode, I sit down with Margaret MacPherson, Research Associate at the Western University Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children, to talk about power literacy — understanding how power operates in the workplace and how it can be abused.We explore why these behaviours are so normalized, how to recognize when something isn’t

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00:22:39

Episode 9 - Calling for Help: What Happens When You...

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2025/08/13

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Narancsik, Detective Constable with the Ontario Provincial Police, to unpack what actually happens when someone calls the police about abuse.⁠We talk about what information officers look for when responding to calls, how decisions around charges are made, and what support can look like during and after police involvement.⁠If you've ever wondered, "What really happens if I call the police?" or "What if I’m not ready to press charges?" —

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00:36:35

Episode 8 - When Home Isn’t Safe: GBV, Kids, and CAS

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2025/08/06

In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Butt and Jacqueline McGann, Service Managers from the Children's Aid Society Oxford, to talk openly about what CAS really does—and what it doesn’t.⁠We unpack some of the biggest misconceptions about working with CAS, what happens when a concern is reported, and how their work supports families, not just investigates them.⁠If you’ve ever felt unsure or uneasy about calling CAS—or just want to better understand their role—this one’s for you.Links from our

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00:21:47

Episode 7 - What Support After Sexual Violence...

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2025/07/30

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Ferguson from Oxford Sexual Assault Services (OSAS) to talk about what sexual violence is, what reaching out for support can actually look like, and how healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.We unpack what happens when someone contacts OSAS, what supports are available and why it’s okay that many survivors take time before they're ready to talk about what happened — support is still available.We also reference this consent video (yes, the iconic tea analogy ☕️) —

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00:15:45

Episode 6 - Reacting to Reddit: The Wedding Warning

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2025/07/23

In this episode, I sit down with our amazing guests from DASO and Ingamo Homes for a real-time reaction to a Reddit post you won’t forget.A sister (and Maid of Honour) tells the bride just 2 days before the wedding:“You’re making the biggest mistake of your life.”We dive into the tough conversation around bystander intervention — what this sister did right, what missed the mark, and how things could have gone differently.If you’ve ever wondered when to speak up (and how), this one’s for

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00:17:13

Episode 5 - More Than Housing: Ingamo’s Story and the...

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2025/07/16

In this episode, we sit down with two Ingamo Homes staff, Joanna Parker, Transitional Support Worker, and Mary Anne Da Costa, the Intake Coordinator, to explore the critical—but often overlooked—role of second-stage housing in supporting survivors of gender-based violence.Together, Joanna and Mary Anne share powerful stories from their work at Ingamo Homes, a second-stage housing program that provides safety, stability, and long-term support for women and children rebuilding their lives. We unpack

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00:19:45

Episode 4 - What Happens When You Call: Inside DASO -...

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2025/07/09

What actually happens when someone calls a women's shelter for help? In this episode, we speak with Eden Foster-Martin from Domestic Abuse Services Oxford (DASO) to walk through what support looks like from that very first phone call. Whether you’re reaching out for yourself or someone you care about, this conversation is all about breaking down fear and building trust. We cover what to expect, how the 24/7 crisis line works, and what happens behind the scenes at Oxford County’s emergency

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00:27:59

Episode 3 - From Then to Now: The History of GBV...

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2025/07/02

What did support for survivors of gender-based violence look like 50 years ago — and how did we get to where we are now? In this episode, we sit down with Brenda Boswell, a longtime advocate and frontline worker, to look back on the early days of GBV services in Oxford County. From grassroots beginnings to today’s coordinated community response, Brenda shares stories, lessons, and the growing pains of building a local support system for survivors. It’s a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come — and

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00:13:15

Episode 2 - Reacting to Reddit: “Am I in an abusive...

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2025/06/25

In this episode, I’m joined by three incredible guests working on the frontlines of gender-based violence support: Czarina Garcia (Manager of Programs and Outreach at Ingamo Homes), Natasha McMillan (Outreach Worker at DASO), and Brooke McCoy (Child and Youth Worker at Ingamo Homes).Together, we live-react to a Reddit post that starts out like a lot of relationships do—loving, supportive, even “perfect.” But as the story unfolds, we hear about a boyfriend who screams, smashes things, threatens to

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00:38:07

Episode 1 - GBV, IPV? Breaking Down the Buzzwords...

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2025/06/17

You’ve probably seen terms like GBV (gender-based violence) or IPV (intimate partner violence) popping up more and more online — but what do they really mean? And why does the language matter?In this kickoff episode, we sit down with Ashley Brown, Executive Director of Domestic Abuse Services Oxford, to unpack the acronyms, and how they show up in real life. This episode is about making the conversation more human — because violence isn’t just a statistic. It’s something people in our community live

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