The latest episode of “Silence Broken: The IPV Talks” examines how local radio can change the way communities understand intimate partner violence.
Host Bob Perreault and Lanark County Interval House Executive Director Erin Lee are joined by My Broadcasting Corporation President Jon Pole for a wide-ranging discussion about responsible reporting, trust and the need to keep difficult issues in the public conversation.
Pole says media outlets have a duty to help listeners understand why these stories affect them.
The conversation explores the challenge of writing headlines that attract attention without blaming victims, minimizing violence or turning serious cases into entertainment.
Pole says journalists cannot let fear of making mistakes stop them from covering important subjects.
Lee highlights MBC’s commitment to examining all 86 recommendations from the Renfrew County inquest.
The episode also looks at newsroom guidelines, community partnerships and reporting that centres survivors while holding perpetrators accountable.
Listen to the complete podcast below.
