Every week Erin Lee, Executive Director of Interval House joins Bob Perreault and a special guest for our weekly podcast, Silence Broken.
They aim to keep awareness of Intimate Partner Violence in the spotlight. Conversations about ending IPV can continue anytime, not just when the crime is being reported.
Your hosts Erin Lee and Bob Perreault
The most current and past episodes can be viewed below.
You can also listen to the podcasts looking into the jury recommendations from the Culleton, Kuzyk & Warmerdam inquest into intimate partner violence, here.
If you are experiencing abuse, please call. Lanark County Interval House can help you:
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-267-7946
Local line: (613) 257-5960
In an emergency, call 9-1-1 if it is safe to do so.
Silence Broken: How Red Dress Day and survivor solidarity are shaping Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month is bringing a series of events aimed at education, remembrance and support across Lanark County, with advocates urging residents to take part in visible acts of solidarity. The latest episode of Silence Bro...
May 01, 2026
Silence Broken: How loved ones can help in IPV situations
They may already know: How loved ones can help in IPV situations A new episode of Silence Broken: The IPV Talks is highlighting a difficult but common reality-many cases of intimate partner violence are known by someone close to the victim. Host Bob ...
Apr 17, 2026
Silence Broken: Youth empowerment takes center stage at "Big Feminine Energy" conference
The latest episode of Silence Broken: The IPV Talks podcast dives into a groundbreaking youth conference in Lanark County. Hosted by Bob Perreault and Erin Lee, with guest Emma Kinsman, the episode highlights two April conferences designed for female...
Apr 10, 2026
Silence Broken: Reality of IPV in queer community sparks call for change
A new episode of Silence Broken: The IPV Talks is shining a light on intimate partner violence in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, a topic hosts Bob Perreault and Erin Lee say can be overlooked. Lee, executive director of Lanark County Interval House, says ...
Apr 02, 2026
Silence Broken: What is Ontario Domestic Violence Death Review Committee?
A vital provincial panel is quietly working behind the scenes to prevent future domestic violence deaths across Ontario. On the latest Silence Broken: The IPV Talks podcast, Lanark County Interval House Executive Director Erin Lee explained the role ...
Mar 27, 2026
Silence Broken: Experts warn technology can fuel abuse
A new episode of the Silence Broken: The IPV Talks podcast is shining a light on how everyday technology can be weaponized in abusive relationships. Emma Kinsman of Lanark County Interval House says tools meant to simplify life - from smartphones to ...
Mar 20, 2026
Silence Broken: Children living with violence at home may show hidden signs
The latest episode of Silence Broken: The IPV talks, addresses children who witness intimate partner violence at home. Hosts Bob Perreault and Erin Lee of Lanark County Interval House discuss how children are victims too and often carry that trauma i...
Mar 13, 2026
International Women's Day: CFUW hosts film and discussion
International Women's Day event aims to inspire action and support women A local group is inviting the community to come together in Perth to celebrate International Women's Day and continue the conversation about equality for women and girls. Intern...
Mar 06, 2026
Silence Broken: International Women's Day sparks wave of hope and action across Lanark County
Lanark County is preparing to mark International Women's Day on March 8 with a series of local events aimed at promoting equality and ending gender-based violence. On the latest episode of Silence Broken: The IPV Talks, Lanark County Interval House's...
Feb 27, 2026
Silence Broken: How Lanark County became a model for fighting intimate partner violence
Lanark County Interval House and local police services are being held up as a model for how communities can work together to fight intimate partner violence. During the latest episode of Silence Broken: The IPV Talks, executive director Aaron Lee des...
Feb 20, 2026
Silence Broken: The IPV talks - Smiths Falls Police urges early education to prevent future violence
Police and community partners in Smiths Falls say early education and stronger conversations with young people are key to preventing intimate partner violence, especially as youth are exposed to adult situations online. The latest episode of Silence ...
Feb 13, 2026
Silence Broken: Smiths Falls Mayor Pankow talks municipal efforts to combat IPV
A new episode of the Silence Broken podcast takes a close look at how the Smiths Falls is responding to intimate partner violence and why local leadership still matters. On the program, Mayor Shawn Pankow speaks about the town's role in promoting IPV...
Feb 06, 2026
Silence Broken: Perth councilor brings unique perspective to this week's episode
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 tow...
Jan 23, 2026
Silence Broken: Pop culture can distort the reality of intimate partner violence
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...
Jan 16, 2026
Silence Broken: Cornwall IPV case sparks new focus on violence among seniors
A recent case of intimate partner violence in Cornwall is prompting renewed discussion about the risk of abuse among older adults. On this week's episode of our podcast Silence Broken: The IPV Talks, Erin Lee, Executive Director of Lanark County Inte...
Jan 09, 2026
Silence Broken: Holidays can heighten intimate partner violence risks, experts warn
The holiday season can be a joyful time, but it can also increase risks for people living with intimate partner violence, according to Lanark County Interval House. That message was shared during a recent episode of Silence Broken: The IPV Talks, hos...
Dec 19, 2025
Silence Broken: OPP Supt. Derek Needham, building relationships with a common goal
Silence Broken: The IPV Talks turns its focus this week to Superintendent Derek Needham of the Ontario Provincial Police, who shares how a single moment early in his Lanark posting became the "spark" that reshaped the region's approach to i...
Dec 12, 2025
Silence Broken: 16 Days of Activism shine spotlight on violence and December 6 vigils
The latest edition of Silence Broken, the weekly LanarkLeedsToday.ca podcast, is putting a strong focus on the 16 Days of Activism and the importance of marking December 6 - Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. E...
Dec 05, 2025
Silence Broken: Smiths Falls police chief shares powerful insights on IPV
A new episode of Silence Broken: Keeping IPV in the Public Conversation is now live on LanarkLeedsToday.ca with Smiths Falls Police Chief Jodi Empey and a candid discussion about intimate partner violence. Chief Empey reflects on the lasting impact o...
Nov 28, 2025
Silence broken: A simple way you can help in the fight against Intimate Partner Violence
A new episode of Silence Broken: Keeping the IPV Conversation Alive is now online. This week's preview highlights how local residents can take real action to help end intimate partner violence. The podcast features Erin Lee, Executive Director of Lan...
Nov 21, 2025
Silence Broken: Lanark County rallies to end IPV
Lanark County pushes to make zero-femicide a reality through new community safety plan LanarkLeedsToday.ca's latest Silence Broken podcast shines a light on the county's efforts to end intimate partner violence through collaboration and awareness. Ho...
Nov 14, 2025
Silence Broken: Family Court Support Workers aid victims of IPV at the highest level
The latest episode of our Intimate Partner Violence awareness podcast, "Silence Broken," is now available at LanarkLeedsToday.ca. This week we speak with Emily Murray, legal director of Luke's Place to speak about the Family Court Supporter...
Nov 07, 2025
Silence Broken: The power of social media and IPV awareness
The latest edition of our podcast "Silence Broken" raising IPV awareness is out and features a chat with Emma Kinsman, Social Media Coordinator at Lanark County Interval House. Kinsman says sharing information with the public can be challen...
Oct 24, 2025
Silence Broken: Julie Lalonde on bystander intervention's role in ending IPV
Our series "Silence Broken" keeping the fight against Intimate Partner Violence in the community eye welcome Julie Lalonde this week, a Women's Rights Advocate and Educator on Bystander Intervention. Lalonde says intervening in smaller comm...
Oct 17, 2025
Silence Broken: Victim Advocates helping victims of IPV
The latest episode of our weekly podcast, "Silence Broken", which keeps the topic of eliminating Intimate Partner Violence in the public eye, is now available at Lanark LeedsToday.ca. We welcome Brianne Luckasavitch Victim Advocate Coordina...
Oct 10, 2025
Silence Broken: MMIWG2S 10 years later, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
LanarkLeedsToday.ca's weekly series on keeping Intimate Partner Violence in community conversation continues. This week, to mark the National Day of Truth and Reconcilliation, we welcome Roberta Della Picca, Indigenous community member and advocate t...
Oct 03, 2025
Silence Broken: Reflecting on Renfrew County femicide anniversary and ongoing call for change
This week's "Silence Broken" podcast on keeping the conversation surrounding Intimate Partner Violence centres around the anniversary of the triple femicide of three women in Renfrew County. On September 22nd, 2015 Carol Culleton, Anastasia...
Sep 19, 2025
Silence broken: Continuing the local IPV conversation
LanarkLeedsToday.ca is starting a new series keeping conversations surrounding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in the forefront. We share the goal of helping to eliminate the IPV epidemic from Smiths Falls, Lanark & Leeds, and beyond. It will fea...
Sep 05, 2025
