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Research and Education for Solutions to Violence and Abuse (RESOLVE) is a tri-prairie research network that co-ordinates and supports research aimed at ending gender-based violence.
This Pride Season, it's important to amplify the voices and experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals impacted by IPV. Through learning and reflecting on the unique barriers faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors, we can better support efforts that foster safe, inclusive, and affirming spaces.
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Join us TOMORROW as the AVA Webinar Series presents Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada, featuring Dr. Mandi Gray from Trent University.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
July is Pride Season. We conducted a study to better understand IPV among sexual and gender minority. IPV is often misunderstood and it is not limited to heterosexual relationships. Myths and misconceptions can lead to fear of dismissal or invalidation.
Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39758189/
Civic is the flagship audio program of the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit news institution. Their series on coercive control takes a deeper look into ways that the system is failing survivors.
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#DomesticViolence #Abuse #DomesticAbuse #DVPodcast
Have you checked out the 2024-2025 Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report? This report describes the work done by the Government of Canada to advance its commitments to addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People. www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/17466500...
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Join us on Wednesday, July 16th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Creating a Culture of Consent: Being an Engaged Bystander, featuring Nolan Hill from the Training Centre, Centre for Sexuality.
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
⏰ 12 – 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
Join us Wednesday, June 11th as the AVA Webinar Series presents A Brain Injury Informed Approach to Working with Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence with Candace Stretch and Tori Dach from The Cridge Centre for the Family.
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
June is Men’s Health Month, and today we’re shedding light on an often overlooked issue: sexual violence against men.
If this is your experience—know that you are not alone. Support is available.
🌈 June is #PrideMonth! Pride Season is an opportunity to learn more about the history and resilience of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. This month, and every day, we celebrate inclusivity, love, and acceptance for everyone.
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Join us Wednesday, June 4th for the AVA Webinar Series: Exploring Adversity, Inequities, and Resilience Among Indigenous Women and Gender-Diverse People with Dr. Malcolm King from the University of Saskatchewan.
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a time to raise awareness about mental health and reduce stigma. Misinformation fuels stigma and silence—by addressing these myths, we can help create a culture that values openness, supports healing, and empowers individuals to seek the help they deserve.
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Join us TOMORROW as the AVA Webinar Series presents Intimate Partner Violence-Caused Brain Injury: Putting Knowledge into Practice, with Karen Mason & Dr. Paul van Donkelaar from Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury Through Research.
12 – 1:30pm MST
Register: www.avatraining.ca/webinars
This month is Sexual Violence Prevention Month. It’s a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and promote education. Talking openly with teens about consent, boundaries, and respectful relationships empowers them to make informed decisions and speak up when something doesn’t feel right.
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This month is Sexual Violence Prevention Month. It’s a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and promote education. Awareness starts at home, and open, age-appropriate conversations with your child help build trust and lay the foundation for safety and respect.
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Sometimes, people hide how they’re really feeling by “masking” their emotions by putting on a brave face even when they’re struggling. Talking openly about mental health can help break this habit and show others that it’s safe to be real about what they’re going through.
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Join us TOMORROW as the AVA Webinar Series presents Sexual Violence and Trauma-Informed Care – A Public Health Approach, with Kira Snodgrass and Mary Valenzuela from Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse.
🗓️ Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
⏰ 12 – 1:30PM MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
May is #SexualViolencePreventionMonth.
Online sexual violence can include unwanted sexual messages, image-based abuse, and coercion through digital platforms. Young people, especially girls and LGBTQIA+ youth, are particularly vulnerable, but anyone can be affected
Happy Mother's Day to the mothers doing their best every single day, seen or unseen! We hope your day is filled with love, rest, and the recognition you so deeply deserve. 💐❤️
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This month is Sexual Violence Prevention Month. It's a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and promote education. Using supportive, nonjudgmental language is essential when speaking with someone who has experienced sexual violence, as it can help foster safety, trust, and healing.
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This month is Sexual Violence Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, support survivors, & advocate for change. Today we are busting common myths & sharing facts about sexual violence. Misinformation fuels stigma and silence—by addressing these myths, we can works toward a safer future for all.
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Join us TOMORROW as the AVA Webinar Series presents Sexual Violence in Intimate Partner Violence – Legal Frameworks and Support Strategies with Kira Snodgrass and Mary Valenzuela from Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA).
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
Today, on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People, we honour and remember the Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people who have been disproportionately impacted by violence across Canada.
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Everyone deserves to live safely and free from violence. May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness about sexual abuse and support those affected by sexual violence across the country. In Canada, about 1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men will experience sexual violence.
02.05.2025 17:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s break the stigma and talk about mental health this month. 1 in 5 people face mental health challenges yearly. Mental health affects how we think, feel, connect, and cope. It intersects with experiences such as trauma, oppression, and violence.
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Join us TOMORROW as the AVA Webinar Series presents Rethinking Prevention–The Roots of Sexual Violence and Intersectionality with Kira Snodgrass and Mary Valenzuela from Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse.
🗓️ Wednesday, April 30
⏰ 12 – 1:30PM MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 23rd, for the AVA Webinar Series: Understanding Sexual Assault, Child Sexual Abuse, and Responding to Disclosures, with Kira Snodgrass and Mary Valenzuela from Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse.
@12 - 1:30 PM MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful Easter filled with love, laughter, and plenty of chocolate bunnies 🐰🌸✨ May this season of renewal bring fresh hope and light into your life. Happy Easter to you and your loved ones! 💛🌷 #EasterJoy #SpringBlessings #HappyEaster
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🎙️ New podcast alert! @avatraining-ca.bsky.social has launched the HERHealth podcast. Hosted by Dr. Nicole Letourneau and friends, HERHealth delves into key health issues, research, and real-life stories that influence community health and social services.
Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!
Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 16th as the AVA Webinar Series presents Innovation at the Back of the Bus, with Andrea Silverstone and Carrie McManus from Sagesse.
🗓️ Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
⏰ 12 - 1:30PM MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
#BMHW25 is held from April 11-17 and is a national campaign led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. This week is an opportunity to raise awareness, promote activism, and foster community around the experiences and voices of Black mothers and birthing people.
Learn more: blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw25/
