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POWR Take in 20Alexandra Lysova: Overcoming Internal ExileAlexandra (Sasha) Lysova is a mother of children in public school and a professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. She immigrated to Canada to escape authoritarianism in Russia, and is alarmed by similar patterns emerging in Canada. Sasha has long been outspoken at her university about equity, diversity, and inclusion ideology. She has more recently been noticing similar problems at public schools attended by her children, exemplified by the careless adoption of land acknowledgements that now undermine BC property rights. This conversation covers Canada’s toxic politeness, quietly retreating into ‘internal exile’ to survive Russian and Ca...
2026-01-271h 12
Psychotherapy and Applied PsychologyBreaking the Silence: Male Victimization in Domestic Violence with Dr. Alexandra LysovaDr. Lysova returns in part 2 to explore the often-overlooked issue of male victimization in domestic violence, discussing the barriers men face in reporting abuse, the cultural perspectives on intimate partner violence, and the psychological impacts of such experiences. Dan and Dr. Lysova discuss the need for more inclusive support systems and better communication strategies to help male victims feel safe and understood. Dr. Alexandra Lysova is a professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University. Special Guest: Dr. Alexandra LysovaDr. Lysova on: LinkedIn ResearchgateCa...
2025-08-0534 min
Psychotherapy and Applied PsychologyRethinking Men's Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence with Dr. Alexandra LysovaIn this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Alexandra Lysova, professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Lysova discusses the often-overlooked issue of male victims of intimate partner violence and her journey from studying dysfunctional family communication to focusing on the complexities of domestic violence. Dan and Dr. Lysova expand on the importance of recognizing male victimization, the statistics surrounding it, and the need for a nuanced understanding of interpersonal violence that includes bidirectional and mutual abuse. Special Guest: Dr. Alexandra LysovaDr. Lysova on: LinkedIn
2025-07-2948 min
Heterodox Out LoudMy Academic Freedom Journey from Post-Soviet Russia to Canada with Alexandra Lysova | Ep. 07In this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, John Tomasi speaks with Alexandra Lysova. Alexandra Lysova, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Vancouver/Burnaby, Canada. Her research career, spanning more than 20 years, focuses on intimate partner violence, including violence against men, women and children. Having experienced limitations on freedoms in Russia, where Alexandra grew up, she has developed a heightened appreciation for democratic values and, at the same time, has become sensitive to limitations on academic freedom and freedom of expression in countries, such as Canada and the US...
2024-01-1759 minHeterodox Out LoudMy Academic Freedom Journey from Post-Soviet Russia to Canada with Alexandra Lysova | Ep. 07In this episode of Heterodox Out Loud, John Tomasi speaks with Alexandra Lysova. Alexandra Lysova, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Vancouver/Burnaby, Canada. Her research career, spanning more than 20 years, focuses on intimate partner violence, including violence against men, women and children. Having experienced limitations on freedoms in Russia, where Alexandra grew up, she has developed a heightened appreciation for democratic values and, at the same time, has become sensitive to limitations on academic freedom and freedom of expression in countries, such as Canada and the US...
2024-01-1759 min
Wake Up Call with Vishwa & MildaEpisode 14: Male Victims of Domestic Violence with Dr. Alexandra LysovaIn today's episode, Vishwa and Milda speak with Dr. Alexandra Lysova, an associate professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. Dr. Lysova is a highly accomplished scholar who recently won the Nora and Ted Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy for her years of research into male victims of violence.For exclusive content and fan polls follow us on Instagram @wake_up_call_podcast and on TikTok @wakeupcallpodcast. To find us on all platforms check out linktr.ee/wake_up_call_podcast Only with your support can we continue to put perspectives above partisanship...
2022-11-2838 min
ON PointA Conference For Fathers Experiencing Domestic ViolenceAs a conference for father's and men who experience violence and victimization kicks off in Toronto, Guest host David Peck is joined by lead organizer & professor at the University of Guelph Dr. Susan Chuang & Dr. Alexandra Lysova an Associate Professor in the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Chuang and Dr. Lysova tell David why this conference is so important and what they hope to accomplish.
2022-09-1624 min