Research at the Centre

The Centre is committed to the development and application of knowledge for the prevention of violence against women and children through promoting innovation, collaboration and equality.

The following projects are how the Centre facilitates the collaboration of individuals, groups, and institutions representing the community's diversity to pursue research questions and training opportunities to understand and prevent violence and abuse.

Current Funded Projects

Preventing Gender-Based and Sexual Violence on University and College Campuses

Evaluating education programs and mobilizing knowledge on preventing gender-based sexual violence on university and college campuses.

Neighbours, Friends and Families

Education campaign to raise awareness of the signs of violence against women.

It's Not Right

Public education on abuse and neglect of older adults.

The Learning Network

Committed to ending gender-based violence through knowledge mobilization.

The Knowledge Hub

Supporting the Health of Victims of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse through Community Programs.

National Survey on Harassment and Violence at Work in Canada

A project that will shed light on the prevalence of violence and harassment in our workplaces.

Sexual Harassment in the Hospitality, Gaming, and Airline Sectors in Canada

This project examines workers’ experiences of sexual harassment and violence, focusing on three sectors: hospitality, gaming, and airline service.

Awareness to Action | Family Violence Family Law

Resources for family law practitioners to support trauma-informed practice.

Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence

This training includes modules to help you respond supportively and effectively to disclosures of sexual violence on campus.

Past Projects

Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative

Bringing researchers and practitioners together to share knowledge that can inform promising practices in the prevention of domestic homicide.

Make It Our Business

Helping employers and other workplace stakeholders to meet their obligations under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.

DV at Work Net

Create an international network of researchers, domestic violence experts, social and labour organizations.

Recognizing Critical Expertise in Gender-Based Violence Work

This project focuses on intimate partner violence (IPV).

Addressing Domestic Violence in the Workplace Through Collaboration

Tools, policies, and online training programs to assist federally regulated organizations.

Research on the Nova Scotia Men's Helpline

Western University is working with the Government of Nova Scotia and its partners to study the implementation of Nova Scotia’s Men’s Helpline pilot.