The Connection between Addiction and Domestic Violence

Michael Parkinson

Episode 09

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The Connection between Addiction and Domestic Violence with Michael Parkinson

Michael Parkinson, who works for the Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, is an expert on addiction and substance use. In this episode, Michael talks about the connection between addiction and domestic violence, how drugs can be a coping mechanism for survivors, and what we can do to support women in these situations.

Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @WomensCrisisSWR.

Episode Resources:


Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council

Supervised Injection Services (SIS) Infographic

Twitter – Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council

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We encourage you to get involved! Read a blog story, tune into the podcast, start conversations, and use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour. We can’t do this without you! We all have a role to play in ending domestic violence.

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