A new episode of Silence Broken: The IPV Talks offers listeners a deeper look at how intimate partner violence has been addressed over time, through the eyes of a former police officer now serving in municipal politics.
The episode features Perth town councilor David Bird, a retired Ontario Provincial Police officer, who joins hosts Bob Perreault and Erin Lee for a wide-ranging discussion on how responses to IPV have changed in policing, courts, and communities.
Bird reflects on decades of frontline experience and the shift toward treating IPV as a community safety issue, not just a police matter.
Bird’s perspective also helps connect past practices with today’s community-driven approach.
The episode previews how municipalities, police, and residents can play a role in prevention, reporting, and support.
You can listen to it below.