Episode 13 - More Than a Paycheck: How Employment and GBV Are Connected

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Can We Talk About That?

DASO + Ingamo Homes

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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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Episode 13 - More Than a Paycheck: How Employment and GBV Are Connected

Can We Talk About That?

26 minutes 50 seconds

2 months ago

Episode 13 - More Than a Paycheck: How Employment and GBV Are Connected

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 role workplaces can play in recognizing and responding to GBV. Deidre also shares how WERC is supporting women in building skills, confidence, and pathways to independence.

Resources & SupportDomestic Abuse Services Oxford (Emergency shelter & 24/7 crisis line)Website: www.daso.caCrisis Line Toll-Free: 1-800-265-1938Ingamo Homes (Second stage housing & support)Website: www.ingamohomes.comFollow us on Instagram: @canwetalkaboutthat