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A recent sexual assault charge involving a massage therapist is prompting a conversation about consent, trust and safety in the latest episode of Silence Broken: The IPV Talks.
Hosts Bob Perreault and Lanark County Interval House Executive Director Erin Lee discuss how professional care can place people in vulnerable situations, and why clients need to understand their rights before and during treatment.
Lee says those rights include asking questions, setting boundaries and knowing they can withdraw consent at any point.
The discussion also looks at the similarities between abuse in intimate relationships and misconduct in professional settings. In both cases, the hosts say questions of power, vulnerability, trust and accountability can become central.
Lee says communication should happen before treatment begins, especially when physical contact is involved.
The episode also explores why some people may freeze or struggle to respond when they feel uncomfortable, and what support may be available afterward.
This week’s episode of “Silence Broken: The IPV Talks” can be found below.
