In part two on the topic of intimate partner violence (IPV), host Katie Mares interviews survivor Cait Alexander, a victim who is fighting the Canadian justice system with her constant advocacy and activism.

They discuss the importance of taking action to support victims and survivors, the need for legislative change to prevent intimate partner violence, and the role of awareness, funding, and legislation in creating lasting change. They also highlight the prevalence of intimate partner violence and the need for victims to be heard and supported. Cait shares her personal experience with the legal system and discusses the importance of community support, self-care, and accessing resources for healing.

Cait Alexander is a multifaceted artist – actress, singer, model, songwriter, pianist, composer, and poet. Her ambition in every medium is to tell the most honest story.

From her small town Canadian roots, to a career on the International stage starting in fashion, Cait has walked the world’s runways and graced magazine covers all over. Having started in theatre as a child, Cait has risen to roles in countless commercials, major TV shows and films: The Handmaids Tale, Clarice, My Next Door Nightmare and Spinning Gold. She has even starred in Bollywood movies, while embracing working in diverse cultures.

She has a BA in Theatre from York University in Toronto and Certificate in Film/TV Composing from Berklee College of Music and has completed Royal Conservatory Level 8 Piano and Theory 2. She has a vested interest in studying law and is working towards taking the Bar.

Aside from accolades, there is the most important quality: intent. Whatever the medium she aims to connect sincerely with you, through photos, on the screen, by song, and on the page. She hopes you learns something about yourself, heal or become inspired to your own greatness.

Cait is hosting and co-chairing a Gala at the Four Seasons in Toronto on October 24th, 2024 with Shelter Movers, members of the NHL, billionaires, celebrities, and more will be in attendance. Follow her instagram or connect with Cait on her website for updates: https://www.caitalexander.com/

Read more:

CTV News (https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/attempted-murder-is-not-a-priority-victims-of-tossed-out-cases-speak-out-amid-lower-ont-justice-funding-1.6826046)

CP24 (https://www.cp24.com/news/attempted-murder-is-not-a-priority-victims-of-tossed-out-cases-speak-out-amid-lower-ont-justice-funding-1.6826067)

CityNews Toronto (https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/03/28/stop-with-the-excuses-emotional-appeals-to-overhaul-court-system-amid-growing-backlogs/)

Global News (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXsYIrbY7Vk)

Cait's favourite Yoga instructor on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

Sign the petition Katie and Cait reference in this episode: https://www.ontariondp.ca/bill-173

Read more about Bill 173:

https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-43/session-1/bill-173

https://www.cp24.com/news/intimate-partner-violence-could-be-declared-an-epidemic-in-ontario-after-ford-gov-t-says-it-will-back-ndp-bill-1.6841266

https://www.ontariondp.ca/news/ontario-ndp-bill-brings-ontario-one-step-closer-declaring-intimate-partner-violence-epidemic

RESOURCES

Resources in Canada for Family and Intimate Partner Violence

The Assaulted Women’s Helpline is a free, anonymous telephone line for women in Ontario experiencing any form of abuse.

National Child Abuse Hotline: 24/7 at 1-800-422-4453

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7 at 1-800-799−7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline: 24/7 at 1-800-622-4357

Crisis Text Line: 24/7 text DS to 741741

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