CREVAWC
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The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAWC) was established in 1992 in response to a national study on the problem of violence against women, which was prompted by the murder of 14 women at École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989.
We invest and conduct research that investigates systemic and structural barriers to the safety of women and children, reflecting Western's desire to serve the public interest and advance knowledge locally and globally. CREVAWC has extensive partnerships within the university and with external organizations and researchers to resolve community-based issues and generate opportunities for measurable research impact and service.
Our mission continues to be realized in response to societal and judicial issues that embed us in local, national, and global calls to disrupt cycles of gender-based violence – in homes, at work and in our communities.
Opportunities to Participate
LN Live: Drag Pedagogy for Consent Education
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LN Live: Drag Pedagogy for Consent Education
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AI and GBV: Harms, Impacts, and Emerging Practices in Prevention and Response
Recordings Available!
Research and evidence-based resources to support policy reform and guide prevention and response strategies on harassment and violence at work.
Resources for Evaluating Trauma- and Violence-Informed Practice
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“Red Flag” Law Awareness: Protecting Against Firearm Harm in Gender-Based Violence
“Red Flag” laws aim to enhance protections to address firearm-related harm in cases of gender-based violence by allowing individuals to apply to a court to ask for restrictions on a person’s access to firearms where there are safety concerns. This webinar will provide legal professionals with an overview of the development, purpose, and practical implications of recently implemented “Red Flag” laws. It will also trace the legislative history of Bill C-21, leading to the enactment of “Red Flag” laws and other amendments addressing firearm-related harm.
LN Live: Drag Pedagogy for Consent Education
Visit the Facebook Event Page!
LN Live: Drag Pedagogy for Consent Education
Register Now!
AI and GBV: Harms, Impacts, and Emerging Practices in Prevention and Response
Recordings Available!
Research and evidence-based resources to support policy reform and guide prevention and response strategies on harassment and violence at work.
Resources for Evaluating Trauma- and Violence-Informed Practice
New Resource from The Knowledge Hub!
