A new episode of the podcast Silence Broken: The IPV Talks is urging audiences to think more critically about how intimate partner violence (IPV) is shown in movies, television and online.
Host Bob Perreault and co-host Erin Lee Executive Director of Lanark County Interval House were joined this week by Erin’s colleague at Interval House, Emma Kinsman to explore how popular culture shapes attitudes about abuse.
Lee said film and TV can sometimes send the wrong message by turning violence into entertainment.
Kinsman focused on the growing influence of social media, especially on young people, pointing to
She explained that algorithm-driven content can repeatedly push messages that glorify control, obedience, or dependency, making unhealthy relationships appear aspirational.
Both stressed the importance of media literacy and open conversations, especially with youth, to challenge harmful narratives and ensure victims’ realities are centred.
You can listen to the full episode of Silence Broken below.