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The She Matters Podcast

She Matters 7 Episodes Jun 17, 2026

A podcast about sexual violence activism, healing, and community. By survivors, for survivors and allies. In this space, we challenge injustices facing survivors while sharing inspiring stories of survivors and advocates who are paving the way for positive change.

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Centering Youth Voices: Youth-Led Prevention and Addressing Harm with Shael Norris Jun 17, 2026 5236 What does it actually look like to put young people at the center of preventing sexual violence? In this episode, Jacqueline sits down with Shael Norris, Founding Executive Director of SafeBAE, and a former staff member of V-Day, to talk about her path from "accidental activism" to building one of the only youth- and survivor-led prevention organizations in the United States. Shael shares

Exploring Restorative Justice with Dee Rooke Nov 13, 2025 2574 In this conversation, Dee Rooke, a restorative justice community worker, discusses the principles and practices of restorative justice, emphasizing its focus on survivor healing and community involvement. Dee shares personal experiences and insights into how restorative justice differs from traditional criminal justice systems, highlighting the importance of survivor-centered approaches a

Breaking the Silence: Debriefing the World Juniors Sexual Assault Trial Pt. 1 Jun 9, 2025 3767 In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Christie Pachakis from SOAR Initiative to reflect on the recent World Juniors sexual assault trial - a case that has shaken the nation and forced uncomfortable but necessary conversations about consent, accountability, victim blaming, and rape culture in sports. Together, we break down the trial, the impact on survivors, and the media's role in sh

Bridging the Gaps: Survivor-Centered Solutions for Enhanced Care Pathways Jun 3, 2025 4899 Join us for a deeply moving and powerful panel discussion hosted by She Matters and moderated by MMIWG2S+ survivor advocate Fallon Farinacci. This special episode, recorded during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2025, brings together survivors, care providers, and advocates from across Turtle Island to explore the systemic barriers faced by survivors of sexual and domestic violence wh

We Rise Series: Destiny Douglas Mar 10, 2025 5124 Content Warning: This episode features themes of assault perpetrated by law enforcement/authority figures, secondary trauma rooting from the reporting process, and isolation for survivors in northern and remote communities. These themes may be difficult to navigate for some listeners. As always, protect your peace. Note: To keep the authenticity of the conversation between Jacqueline and

We Rise Series: Courtney Gaudreau Oct 20, 2024 2681 We Rise Series: Courtney Gaudreau – From Survivor to Advocate In this powerful episode, we sit down with Courtney Gaudreau, a survivor of sexual assault turned advocate, to explore her personal journey of navigating life post-assault. Courtney shares her deeply moving story, detailing her experiences in reporting her assault, navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system

All Things Accessibility with Soar Initiative May 3, 2023 4200 In this episode, we are joined by Christie Paschakis. Christie is Branch Head at the Toronto Public Library, a Senior Editor with Acumen Magazine, and the Founder of Soar Initiative. Throughout this episode, we discuss forensic evidence accessibility in Canada. Christie shares the findings of her most recent article with the Acumen Magazine, "The Long & Storied History of Rape Kits".

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