Paul van Donkelaar

Day 2 will start with a keynote by @soarproject.bsky.social co-founder @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social

Join to learn about the pathophysiology of IPV-BI, specifically research on cerebrovascular, neurocognitive, sensorimotor, and blood biomarker assessments

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Mount Sinai Study Finds Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Rare Among Individuals With Isolated Brain Injuries | Newswise Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is more common in people who experience extensive repetitive head impacts, and infrequent among individuals with isolated brain injuries or less extensive impact...

“Our study underscores that CTE is rare among individuals with lower amounts of repetitive head impact and in those with isolated traumatic brain injuries"

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Sports betting is also linked to increased rates of #IntimatePartnerViolence papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Update: good on several of the vendors for removing this offensive term. Unfortunately, #AmazonCanada ‘still stands by its position that the term, “wife beater” is acceptable as a clothing descriptor.’ www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

‘Stop the violence’: Women’s group shining light on brain injuries among abuse victims | CBC News Angie Smith hopes sharing her story of intimate partner violence (IPV) that left her with a brain injury will encourage other survivors to seek help.

Canadian Royal Purple Society out there doing amazing work raising awareness of the links between #BrainInjury and #IntimatePartnerViolence www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

We’re excited to introduce the Day 2 Speakers for the 2025 @enigmaipv.bsky.social and @pinkconcussions.bsky.social Virtual IPV-BI Conference!

📅 When: November 5-6, 2025, 10AM-6PM EST
🎟️ FREE Registration: bit.ly/4mGJLVM

Stay tuned to learn about the trainees!

“Firearms make it five times more likely that an abuser will kill their female partner,”

'Offensive' phrase still used for tank tops on Amazon, even though it violates Canada's advertising code | CBC News Several ads for men's tank tops remain on Amazon's Canadian website, despite an Ad Standards Council ruling that the phrase used to describe them — "wife beater" — is offensive, trivializes domestic v...

Gross. Do better Amazon. #IPV #VAW www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

TBI IPV Hidden Harms | VetoViolence Survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) often have traumatic brain injuries. This training, designed for those who work with survivors of IPV, provides an introduction to brain injuries and how t...

Great to see this new resource from the #CDC. Thanks for including @soarproject.bsky.social amongst the resources! vetoviolence.cdc.gov/apps/tbi-ipv...

When the world is a bit of dumpster fire, feeling fortunate to be able to visit beautiful places with @kmason10.bsky.social #Australia #Springbrook

Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”

It costs a lot less to house people.

This was the process I went through back in the day. No way universities will be able to hire foreign academics as a result of this new EO #H-1B

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So good to hear from Dr. Jackson Katz on why violence against women is a men’s issue #5WCWS @soarproject.bsky.social @kmason10.bsky.social

Every conference should have complimentary lattes #5WCWS #endvaw @soarproject.bsky.social @kmason10.bsky.social

What a treat to be in Sydney, Australia talking about all things #BI from #IPV with my partner in all things @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social .

Dear Prime Minister: Gender Equality is not Optional

Déclaration sur les coupures sans précédent à WAGE : L’égalité des genres n’est pas optionnelle

I analyzed more than 100 extremist manifestos: Misogyny was the common thread Gender identity–driven violence is the most common ideological theme across ‘lone-actor’ extremist manifestos in a recent study.

I analyzed more than 100 extremist manifestos: Misogyny was the common thread theconversation.com/i-analyzed-m... by @karmvirpadda.bsky.social

"What emerges is a chilling picture of how deep-seated misogyny, disguised as grievance and moral outrage, can escalate ideological violence."

More rain than usual has made for a berry plentiful harvest at Pinaus Lake this season. Filling the pantry with jam made from foraged saskatoons and raspberries is pretty sweet. @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social #cabinlife #offgrid

We at SOAR are devastated by the closure of a vital clinic. This life-saving program supported survivors in a region with extreme rates of violence. Its shutdown is deeply troubling.

Read more: ca.news.yahoo.com/where-now-pr...

#IPV #BrainInjury #Nunavut #HealthEquity #ClinicClosure

In the wake of Bailey McCourt’s tragic femicide in Kelowna, SOAR co-founders met with MP Stephen Fuhr to call for urgent legal reform.

We’ve now followed up with a letter to Justice Minister Sean Fraser calling for immediate action.

Find the full letter here soarproject.ca/in-the-news/

✅ True! Brain injuries are common among survivors of #IntimatePartnerViolence (up to 92% of all IPV cases) because the head, face, & neck are areas most likely to be injured in an assault.

Check out the link below for more info on #braininjury and IPV:
🔗 www.neurotraumapathways.ca/intimate-par...

Research Analyst - Laboratory of Behavioural Neuroendocrinology-camh

Job alert: We're looking for someone to help us produce a female-specific risk calculator for Alzheimer’s disease! 🧠 Key qualifications are experience w/ large databases, project management, and women's health research. See posting for more info: shorturl.at/zkO8V

More of this kind of leadership please! @jacindaardern.bsky.social

Four days ago, Bailey McCourt was fatally attacked in Kelowna by someone wielding a hammer. Her ex-partner faces a charge of second-degree murder. The red flags were many. Little was done. Our @kmason10.bsky.social spoke to @chriswalkercbc.bsky.social about why B.C. must declare GBV an epidemic.

The fact that this type of research isn't consistently front-page news somewhere is part of the problem.
#ipv #alz #dementia #stopvaw

A Hidden Path to Alzheimer’s Disease for Women Women who survive intimate partner violence may face long-term brain health risks—including a higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s.

Did you know that intimate partner violence (IPV) significantly increases a woman’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease by causing hidden brain injuries that go undiagnosed and untreated? Learn more in the BrightFocus Foundation's feature story on Dr. Cheryl Wellington's research.

Nunavut gender-based violence program ends A program for victims of gender-based violence in Nunavut has ended. It leaves many people who need care with nowhere to go.

This is a shame #InitmatePartnerViolence #BrainInjury - www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Lawyer Kim Stanton was appointed last year to independently review B.C.’s justice system. She warns that “gender-based violence has been normalized somehow, but it shouldn't be. It's pervasive, but it's preventable.”

Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/cana...

#Domesticabusenews #BC #CanadaNews