Meeting Women Where They're At: Realities and Complexities of Harm Reduction & Gender-Based Violence

In this episode of RAGE, we dig into what harm reduction really means — and why it matters far beyond substance use. Often misunderstood or reduced to needle exchanges and naloxone, harm reduction is a philosophy rooted in dignity, safety, and autonomy.We explore how harm reduction shows up in the context of gender-based violence, sexual health, safety planning, and systems that too often punish rather than protect. From crisis work to community care, harm reduction offers a roadmap for meeting people where they’re at — without judgment.This episode challenges narrow assumptions and expands the conversation around what it means to reduce harm, especially in a world that doesn’t always offer real choices.