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Join us in rich and informative conversations with survivors of conversion therapy* who courageously share their voices and stories with host Shila LeBlanc. Learn more about the harms and impacts of conversion therapy* with many stories originating right here in Nova Scotia. 

Ian’s Story 
Learn about Ian’s experience of conversion therapy* both within himself and within a religious setting. Ian was subjected to conversion therapy* for nearly 50 years, until he found the courage to start anew and begin his healing journey. Ian shares with us the challenges of escaping communities entrenched in harmful views, and is now looking to therapeutically support others who have suffered from the harms of conversion therapy*.

N’s Story 
This episode dives into the complexities of healing from the harm of conversion therapy*. Learn about N’s personal experiences and also their professional understanding of the challenges of healing trauma arising from conversion therapy*. N is a rabbi with Reform Judaism and offers specialized therapy to those seeking affirming faith spaces. N sheds light on what inclusive faith spaces mean to them.

Julie’s Story 
This episode explores conversion therapy* within families, institutions, and communities. Julie experienced both subtle and explicit pressure to change who they were throughout their upbringing. It was in fact this project that supported Julie in realizing that they too had been subjected to this kind of harm. Julie shares with us their wish for people to embody their truths and explores the cultural messaging that excludes queer folks. 

Veronica’s Story 
This episode explores the personal impacts of conversion therapy* in a familial and religious setting, as well as what it means to do advocacy work as a survivor. Veronica was and continues to be a public voice calling for meaningful action to prevent, address, and respond to the harms of conversion therapy*, especially from a survivor lens. She shares with us what the ban means to her and what challenges remain in preventing and addressing this kind of harm. 

Robert’s Story 
This episode explores the harms of conversion therapy* in religious spaces. Robert was subjected to conversion therapy* for most of his upbringing in the context of a small, religious town in Nova Scotia. After finding the courage to move away from his family and community so he could live freely as a gay man, he searched for faith spaces that allowed him to be himself. Robert found this space, and is a strong believer in the power of healing within gender-inclusive faith spaces.

Jordan’s Story 
This episode examines the work of survivor advocacy efforts to bring healing to those impacted by the harms of converstion therapy*. Jordan, who himself is a survivor of conversion therapy*, works at the Community-Based Research Center as the SOGIECE/CP* Prevention & Survivor Support Coordinator for the Community-Based Research Centre. He shares with us the challenges and potentials ahead when it comes to addressing this harm, and supporting those impacted to move forward in good ways.

LISNS is pleased to provide video training resources for lawyers. Though created specifically for our Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Legal Advice Program, these video training sessions have broad applicability beyond sexual harassment complaints.  We welcome anyone to view and share them.

Visit the Cultural Competence Videos page to view all the resources available.

Hosts:
Meghan Luft and Kiara Gibbons, Dalhousie Schulich School of Law students

Podcast guests:
Nicholas LeBlanc, Legal Information Counsellor, Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia
Shelley Hounsell-Gray, Q.C., lawyer
Paul Stordy, Nova Scotia Legal Aid lawyer
Natasha Matthews, Nova Scotia Department of Justice, Court Services, Coordinator, Policy & Compliance

Acknowledgments:
Thank you to Justice Canada for funding support for our family law podcasts.

LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced “listens”). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.

The fourth edition of Guide for Girls was developed by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia, and published by the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women. This guide celebrates the journey that all Nova Scotia girls and youth take while growing up. This is a guide to growing up, a resource to ensure that you feel supported in every step of your journey.

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Episode 1: Introduction (2 min)

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Host:
Haley MacIsaac, Schulich School of Law student and LISNS summer student intern, 2020

Podcast guests:
Professor Diana Ginn, Schulich School of Law
Leslie Dunn, Program Director of Renters Ed, Tenant Resource Centre.

Further information:

• Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies
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LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens').  LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.

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