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Forced and Coerced Sterilization: The Ongoing Genocide of Indigenous People

November 22, 2024

All day

Online

In this session, speakers (a researcher, author/survivor, and midwife) discuss the historical and ongoing practice of coerced sterilization against Indigenous People in Canada.

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Navigating Ethical Challenges in Trauma- and Violence-Informed Research: Toward a Training Module for Gender-Based Violence Researchers

Recorded on October 29, 2024

All Day

Online

This webinar aims to open a dialogue around the possibilities for developing a TVI research ethics training module—a project which might incorporate the rich insights of current TVI...

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Engaging Men in Conversations about Family Violence and Risk

Thursdays in November 2024

1:00PM to 4:00PM

Online

A critical part of reducing gender-based violence is engaging men. Participants will learn skills for asking questions in ways that promote understanding of abuse and risk, for making complex and...

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Addressing challenges faced by deaf women experiencing gender-based violence (GBV)

Nov. 19, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Online

This presentation aims to broaden knowledge about deafness and raise awareness of the specific challenges faced by deaf women, particularly those related to gender-based violence.

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Pamela Cross Book Launch

Dec. 10, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

The Springs Restaurant

Celebrate Pamela Cross's book launch with the author featuring a reading by Pamela plus a Q&A. Your ticket includes lunch from The Springs Restaurant Lunch Deluxe menu (salad, main course,...

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Western University is Closed

Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 2, 2025

All Day

Western University

Western University Will Be Closed

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Seeds of Possibility: Understanding Alternative Justice Practices in the Gender-Based Violence Sector

Feb. 4, 2025

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Online

This Learning Network Virtual Forum will explore how alternative justice practices can enhance prevention, practices, and responses within the gender-based violence movement and sector.Knowledge...

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IPV Risk Assessment Training

Tuesdays From Feb. 11, 2025 - Mar. 4, 2025

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Online

Recognizing, assessing and communicating risk is a core skill for all professionals responding to intimate partner violence. In this interactive course, participants will distinguish between risk...

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Developing and Implementing a Trauma- and Violence-Informed Approach in Digital Media Literacy Education

Mar. 27, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Online

In this Resource Spotlight presenters from MediaSmarts- Canada's centre for digital media literacy- share key learnings and best practices in implementing a trauma-informed lens in digital media...

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Core Skills for Practice in IPV

April 1, 8, 15, 22

1pm - 4pm

Online

This course provides foundational skills for responding to intimate partner violence (IPV). The focus is on translating systemic understandings of IPV into practice that centres diverse and...

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Supporting and Advocating for Survivors who are Navigating the Criminal Justice System

April 10, 17, 24

1pm - 4pm

Online

The criminal justice system often exacerbates trauma and risk associated with Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). This course supports service providers in advocating for survivors through sharing...

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Leveraging Digital Interventions for GBV Prevention and Support

Apr. 15, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Online

As the world increasingly moves online, so do efforts to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV). Digital interventions present new opportunities to expand access, reduce wait times,...

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Recognize, Assess, and Communicate Risk in Intimate Partner Violence Work

April 25, May 2, 9 and 16

10pm - 1pm

Online

Recognizing, assessing and communicating risk is a core skill for all professionals responding to intimate partner violence. In this interactive course, participants will distinguish between risk...

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Engaging Men in Conversations about Family Violence to Manage Risk and Promote Safety

May 1, 8, 15, 22

1pm - 4pm

Online

A critical part of reducing gender-based violence is engaging men. Participants will learn skills for asking questions in ways that promote understanding of abuse and risk, for making complex and...

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Understanding and Responding to Young People with Childhood Experiences of IPV

May 13, 20, 27 and June 3

1pm - 4pm

Online

Hear the perspectives of young people on the support they need in the aftermath of living with Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Practice skills for listening to, respecting and valuing...

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Responding to Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Use: Sex-, Gender-, and Equity-Based Approaches

Sep. 16, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Online

In this Special Event, Dr. Lorraine Greaves, Founding Executive Director and Senior Investigator at the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health will explore the critical importance of...

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Innovations in Addressing Gender-Based violence and trauma and Violence-Informed Health Promotion

Oct 1, 2025 – Oct 2, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Delta Hotels Toronto Airport and Conference Centre

This bilingual conference will share innovative programs and research on trauma-and violence-informed health promotion in the gender-based violence sector from the Public Health Agency of...

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Innovations in Addressing Gender-Based violence and trauma and Violence-Informed Health Promotion

Oct 1, 2025 – Oct 2, 2025

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Delta Hotels Toronto Airport and Conference Centre

This bilingual conference will share innovative programs and research on trauma-and violence-informed health promotion in the gender-based violence sector from the Public Health Agency of...

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Supporting Survivors at the Intersection of Mental Health and Gender-Based Violence: Approaches for Practice

Jan. 13, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Online

Across gender-based violence (GBV) and allied sectors, service providers are responding to increasingly complex mental health needs as part of their day-to-day practice in addressing GBV. Many...

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Digital Platform for Arts Integration in Healthcare and Settlement: Access Alliance Arts for Family Health

Jan. 21, 2026

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Online

Are you a service provider looking for practical tools to bring the arts into your programs? A manager exploring innovative approaches to support newcomer mental health? Arts for Family Health, a...

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AI and GBV - Harms, Impacts, and Emerging Practices in Prevention and Response

Feb. 3, 2026 – Feb. 4, 2026

1:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET

Online

The Learning Network’s 2026 Virtual Forum (LN Virtual Forum) will bring together practitioners, researchers, and advocates to examine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is both contributing...

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Learning Opportunities

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Respect at Work Website

This new website houses research and evidence-based resources to support policy reform and guide prevention and response strategies on harassment and violence at work.

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Resources for Evaluating Trauma- and Violence-Informed Practice

Resources for Evaluating Trauma- and Violence-Informed Practice

This resource provides an overview of over twenty qualitative and quantitative evaluation tools designed to measure trauma- and violence-informed practices of individuals and / or organizations. 

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