TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 86 - Preventing Crime in a Digital World

In this episode of TIPS, Julia Vellucci interviews Lisa Kearney, Founder and CEO of the Women CyberSecurity Society, a non-profit organization established in 2018 to empower, support, and protect women and other underrepresented groups in cybersecurity. After experiencing repeated workplace bullying and harassment without support, Lisa turned adversity into advocacy by creating a space that fosters safety, mentorship, and inclusion in the tech industry. In honour of Crime Prevention week (November 2 - November 8) and National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month, this episode explores how online and workplace harassment intersect with cybercrime, why creating safe and inclusive digital and professional environments is essential, and how we can all take steps to prevent harm before it happens. Julia concludes this episode by highlighting Peel Crime Stoppers' most recent fundraiser, The Peel First Responders Hot Sauce Challenge, which team won this contest, and so much more. This is an enticing conversation you're not going to want to miss!