An information package is intended for shelter workers working with women who are victims of intimate partner violence, to help create a stronger support network for women that are leaving abusive situation and for women that are facing unintended pregnancies.
Brief to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women: Study of the impact of social media and new communications technologies on violence against women and girls. Outlines why new and social media platforms are so attractive to women end users, how they present dangers and can contribute to violence against women in the digital sphere and real life, and the ways in which new and emerging platforms can offer digital spaces for intervention, violence prevention and community building.
Mobiliser les hommes et les garçons pour réduire et prévenir la violence sexiste
Media Type:
Online
Author:
Todd Minerson
Humberto Carolo
Tuval Dinner
Clay Jones
An issue brief prepared by the White Ribbon Campaign for the Status of Women Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Provides an overview of efforts to engage men of all ages in efforts to reduce and prevent gender-based violence in Canada and around the world. Starts from three basic premises: 1. Work with men and boys is necessary. 2. Work with men and boys can be effective. 3. Work with men and boys can be positive.
Organization of men working to end violence against women (VAW). Campaigns are led by both men and women, even though the focus is on educating men and boys. In some countries it is a general public education effort focused on ending violence against women.
British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (BCCEWH)
Media Type:
Online
Author:
Dr. Vivian Brown
Margaret Bryans
Stephanie Capyk
Lynda Dechief
Arlene Haché
Dr. Robin Mason
Nancy Poole
Features a discussion between six researchers and/or service providers across Canada and the U.S. who work with women in the areas of mental health, substance use and trauma/violence. Following the initial presentations, participants asked questions and heard these questions discussed in a real-time, round-table format.
This webinar is part of the larger project "Assisting Women with Mental Health, Substance Use and Trauma-Related Concerns with Trauma-Informed Approaches" and follows an earlier webinar featuring Dr. Vivian Brown and Dr. Laurie Drabble.
Three minute video showing that women and girls have particular health needs, including maternal health and protection from violence. (Available in nine languages.)
Vancouver organization committed to the work of ending violence against women through providing direct service, as well as working to increase awareness of and education around the scope and impact on our communities of men's violence against women and children.
La Salle is a second stage women's shelter for mothers and children who have left abuse. It provides safe, affordable living accomodations to residents as well as supportive counselling. Also assists residents toward increased independence and a feeling of self-worth and dignity.
