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Resources

Provincial/territorial crisis lines for intimate partner violence.

Mental health support for residents of Canada.

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Resources List

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Resources

Articles – easy to read

Warning and danger signs: https://www.idetermine.ca/what-is-abuse/warning-signs/

Warning signs of abuse for friends and family, Kanawayhitowin: Taking Care of Each Other’s Spirit. http://www.kanawayhitowin.ca/?page_id=54

Why it can be hard to leave an abusive relationship. Verywell Mind, 2022. https://www.verywellmind.com/toxicity-and-abuse-4157188

What is the cycle of violence? Verywell Mind, 2022. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-cycle-of-violence-5207964

Articles – academic

“He tells people that I am going to kill my children”: Post-separation coercive control in men who perpetrate IPV. 2023 article by L. M. Tutty, H.L. Radtke and K.L. Nixon in Violence Against Women. https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012231166408

“Your skin crawled every time he touched you”: A secondary qualitative analysis exploring Bagwell-Gray’s taxonomy of intimate partner sexual violence. 2023 article by L.M. Tutty, C.L. Ogden, and K.L. Nixon in Violence Against Women. https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012231174352

Courses

Neighbours, Friends and Families (Intro to Intimate Partner Violence). Free, online, self-paced (about an hour, can stop and return), certificate of participation. Topics: Understanding Intimate Partner Violence, recognizing warning signs and risk factors, coercive control, how to respond. Suitable for anyone. Good introduction to IPV. Western University Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, London, Ontario.
https://rise.articulate.com/share/KwyBpdzzOST8L1D9K5aNyQINcJEcGfM8#/

Intimate Partner Violence Foundations. University level credit course, $, online with real-time learning, must enrol in a session with fixed times, 3 hours per week, Western University, London, Ontario, EDUC6002: https://wcs.uwo.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do

Infographics/Visuals

7 Factors that promote children’s resilience to witnessing IPV. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/infographics/protectivefactors/7-Protective-Factors-that-Promote-Childrens-Resilience.pdf

Social Risks Wheel: https://www.idetermine.ca/what-is-abuse/social-risks-wheel/

Spousal violence trends in Canada infographic. Statistics Canada, 2021. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-627-m/11-627-m2021076-eng.htm

Podcasts

Ex-Wives club. CBC The Current, (audio, 42 min). Women terrorized by the same abusive man band together. They and feminist lawyer Pamela Cross talk about how systems fail to protect survivors. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2192310339596

Reports

Addressing the safety and trauma issues of abused women: A cross-Canada study of YWCA shelters. By L.M. Tutty, Journal of International Women’s Studies, 16 (2015)(3), 101-116. Available at: http://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol16/iss3/8

Mass Casualty Commission Final Report – Turning the Tide Together. Volume 3 of the report addresses root causes of violence, the link between IPV and mass shootings, and how violence can be reduced in our communities, 2023. https://masscasualtycommission.ca/final-report/

Statistics

Spousal violence trends, Canada, 2019. Article, Statistics Canada, 2021. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-002-x/2021001/article/00016-eng.htm

Workshop guides

What will it take? A bystander intervention workshop aimed at giving community members the knowledge, confidence and skills to help support individuals experiencing family violence. Government of Northwest Territories. https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/what-will-it-take
Email fvp@gov.nt.ca to arrange training or get the materials to host the training.

Coercive control, emotional / psychological / verbal abuse

Articles – easy to read

What is emotional abuse? Signs and red flags of emotional abuse. Verywell Mind, 2022. This has a good graphic with tips about dealing with emotional abuse that you can cut out and put up at the shelter. https://www.verywellmind.com/identify-and-cope-with-emotional-abuse-4156673

4 early signs of coercive control: This is how the abuser gets power over their partner. Verywell Mind, 2024. https://www.verywellmind.com/early-signs-of-coercive-control-7963438
How to recognize and cope with verbal abuse. VeryWell Mind, 2024. https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-recognize-verbal-abuse-bullying-4154087

Signs of manipulation in relationships. Verywell Mind, 2023.
https://www.verywellmind.com/manipulation-in-marriage-2302245

9 things to say when someone is gaslighting you. VeryWell Mind, 2024. https://www.verywellmind.com/things-to-say-when-someone-is-gaslighting-you-8426905

6 games people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder Play. This article lists many things in common with what survivors experience – gaslighting, love-bombing, ghosting, triangulation, abuser pretends to be the victim, and revenge. Psych Central. https://psychcentral.com/blog/manipulation-games-narcissists-play#types-of-games

Articles – academic

Coercive control in the courtroom: the Legal Abuse Scale (LAS). Article by E.R. Gutowski, and L.A. Goodman in Journal of Family Violence 38, 527–542 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-022-00408-3

New tools, old abuse: Technology-Enabled Coercive Control (TECC). 2021 article by Dana Cuomo and Natalie Dolci in GeoForum 126 (Nov 2021): 224-232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoforum.2021.08.002

The trauma and mental health impacts of coercive control: A systematic review and meta-analysis. 2024 article by S. Lohmann, S. Cowlishaw, L. Ney, M. O’Donnell, and K. Felmingham in Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 25(1), 630-647. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380231162972

Women facing psychological abuse: How do they respond to maternal identity humiliation and body shaming? 2021 article by Marina B. Martínez-González, et al. in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 12: 6627. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18126627

Infographics

How to deal with emotional abuse. By Brianna Gilmartin, Verywell, 2025. https://www.verywellmind.com/identify-and-cope-with-emotional-abuse-4156673

Femicide and prevention

Ontario Domestic Violence Death Review Committee executive summary.
https://www.ontario.ca/document/domestic-violence-death-review-committee-2018-annual-report/executive-summary

Preventing domestic homicides: Lessons learned from tragedies. Video presentation by Dr. Peter Jaffee, Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, London, Ontario. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/videos-podcasts/domestichomicides/index.html

‘There’s a way out’: Insights from survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. Learning Network and Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative with Vulnerable Populations, London, Ontario, 2023. https://www.gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/backgrounders/insightsfromsurvivors/index.html

Gender-based Violence

Learning Network. Online gender-based violence and child abuse resource library, free webinars, factsheets, infographics, issue-based newsletters, podcast. Intersectional resources – Indigenous, racialized persons, newcomers, 2SLGBTQIA+, women living with disabilities, sex workers and more. Based at Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. Website: https://gbvlearningnetwork.ca/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LNandKH

Gender equity

Gender equity. Factsheet, Learning Network, Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, London, Ontario, 2020. Definitions, examples of gender inequities in the labour force, progress toward gender equity, intersectionality, gender-based violence, systemic barriers, missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, effects of climate change, action for equity. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/issuebased_newsletters/issue-30/Newsletter_Issue_30-FINAL-online.pdf

Human trafficking

Hotlines

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline (24/7): 1-833-900-1010, Can also reach out through chat at canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca

Organizations and resources

Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking: https://www.canadiancentretoendhumantrafficking.ca/ This is the main organization in Canada dedicated to ending all types of human trafficking in Canada. Runs the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline. Has resources, research reports and a newsletter. Describes how human trafficking takes place: https://www.canadiancentretoendhumantrafficking.ca/how-it-happens/ Lists warning signs about who might be a victim of human trafficking: https://www.canadiancentretoendhumantrafficking.ca/signs-of-human-trafficking/ About sex trafficking: https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca/sex-trafficking/ Safety planning: https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca/safety-planing/
Downloadable You Are Loved poster with human trafficking hotline number: https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Most_Understanding_Poster_Eng.pdf

Public Safety Canada (Government of Canada), about human trafficking: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/campaigns/human-trafficking.html

How human trafficking works – luring, grooming, exploitation, warning signs, from Public Safety Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/campaigns/human-trafficking/hhtw.html

National Trafficking Hotline (US only). https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en
This is the hotline organization for trafficking in the United States. Lots of good resources on the site. Safety planning tips: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/safety-planning-information Myths and facts: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-trafficking/myths-facts Recognizing the signs: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-trafficking/recognizing-signs This site also has a helpful guide to what is a healthy relationship and an unhealthy relationship.

Research and reports

Report of the Task Force on Sex Trafficking of Women and Girls in Canada. 2014. https://www.canadiancentretoendhumantrafficking.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/No-More-Ending-Sex-Trafficking-in-Canada.pdf

Trafficking at the intersections: Racism, colonialism, sexism, and exploitation in Canada. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, 2020. https://gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/briefs/brief-36.html

Laws, criminal and family justice systems

Family violence laws. Department of Justice Canada. https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/fv-vf/laws-lois.html

Women take action: An injustice of the criminal justice system. This is research with women who were charged with assault when they were defending themselves. Counterpoint Counselling and Educational Cooperative, Toronto, 2023.
https://www.oaith.ca/assets/library/uploads/CCEC_Women-Take-Action_research_report.pdf

Access to justice for family violence in Nunavut: Final report on research and awareness campaign. Law Society of Nunavut and Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
https://www.lawsociety.nu.ca/sites/default/files/News/Public%20Notices/LSN_FAIA%20Final%20Public%20Report_Dec%2015%202021.pdf

Sexual violence

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, 2016. https://www.gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/issuebased_newsletters/issue-17/index.html

Sexual assault centres, crisis lines and support services. Ending Sexual Violence Association of Canada. https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services/

Sexual Violence Awareness. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, 2014. https://www.gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/issuebased_newsletters/issue-9/index.html

Supporting survivors of sexual violence. Free course, Nova Scotia. https://nscs.learnridge.com/

Structural violence

Structural violence. In Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict (Second Edition), 2008. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780123739858001690

Addressing violence and overdose among women who use drugs — Need for structural interventions. Academic article by S.M. Goldberg, 2020. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2771376

Substance use

See also Healing and Prevention – Harm reduction, Shelter resources – Substance use
Drug overdose among women in intimate relationships: The role of partner violence, adversity and relationship dependencies. Academic article by N. El-Bassel, N. et al, 2019. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0225854

Report on violence against women, mental health and substance use. Canadian Women’s Foundation and BC Society of Transition Houses. 2011. https://canadianwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/PDF-VP-Resources-BCSTH-CWF-Report_Final_2011_-Mental-Health_Substance-use.pdf

The Paradox of Pleasure. Dr. Anna Lembke explains how you can become addicted to almost anything if the brain’s dopamine cycle is triggered. Hidden Brain podcast. (50 mins) https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-paradox-of-pleasure/

Systems

Ex-Wives Club. Women terrorized by the same abusive man band together. They and feminist lawyer Pamela Cross talk about how systems fail to protect survivors. CBC The Current, https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2192310339596 (audio, 42 min))

Social Risks Wheel. From iDetermine. https://www.idetermine.ca/what-is-abuse/social-risks-wheel/

Technology-assisted gender-based violence

Tech Safety Canada is a project of Women’s Shelters Canada. It equips shelter and transition house workers with the knowledge and resources they need to support women, children, and gender-diverse people with their experiences of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV): https://techsafety.ca/
Articles – easy to read

Trauma, especially childhood trauma, can affect attachment style. Verywell Mind, 2023. https://www.verywellmind.com/disorganized-attachment-in-relationships-7500701

Books

Why can’t I let you go? Break free from trauma bonds, end toxic relationships, and develop healthy attachments. By Michelle Skeen and Kelly Skeen. New Harbinger Publications, 2024. https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648481888/why-cant-i-let-you-go/

The body keep the score: Brain, mind and body in the healing of trauma. By Bessel Van der Kolk, Viking, 2014. https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

Courses

Trauma Research Foundation certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/programs/certificate-program

The Politics of Trauma: Embodied Transformation, Social Action and Love (course, $, but discounts available). https://www.stacihaines.com/enroll

Podcasts

Besel van der Kolk: How trauma lodges in the body, revisited. On Being podcast and transcript. https://onbeing.org/programs/bessel-van-der-kolk-how-trauma-lodges-in-the-body-revisited/

Vicarious trauma, Indigenous perspective. https://www.afn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/6.-AFN-Conference-2019-Vivcarious-Trauma-Thunderbird-Partnership.pdf

Slides

Trauma and children: Closing the gap between what we know and what we can do. Linda Baker, Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, London, Ontario: https://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/research/conference_resources/pdf/Linda_Baker-Preconference-Slides.pdf

Video

Learn the signs and symptoms of PTSD. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Big Think (video, 7 min), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szvCMwl_d-E

Trauma and the nervous system: A polyvagal perspective. Trauma Foundation video, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdIQRxwT1I0&t=174s

Websites

Dr. Gabor Maté articles, interviews and videos about trauma. https://drgabormate.com/trauma/

Effects of trauma on the brain. Banyan Treatment Centers, 2023. https://www.banyanmentalhealth.com/2020/05/12/effects-of-trauma-on-the-brain/

Phases of Trauma Recovery, Manitoba Trauma Information and Education Centre: https://trauma-recovery.ca/recovery/phases-of-trauma-recovery/

Mental Health

See also Suicide, Substance use

Anxiety

Anxiety Canada: Resources, relief, results. https://maps.anxietycanada.com/courses/anxiety-plan-for-adults

BounceBack – a free program of the Canadian Mental Health Association. This is a free skills-building program using workbooks and a trained coach to guide you to manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Specific versions for youth aged 15-18, adults 19 and over and care providers. You can sign up either to work with a coach in six telephone sessions over three to six months, or watch the videos in English, French, Arabic, Farsi, Cantonese, Mandarin or Punjabi. You need to be connected to a primary care provider, including a walk-in or virtual clinic. If you are not able to register, you can still have access to the videos. Note that this may not include trauma counselling or be of equal help to people who are facing real threats. https://cmha.ca/bounce-back

Borderline Personality Disorder

Taking charge of Borderline Personality Disorder: Strategies to balance your emotions, build healthy relationships, and reclaim your life. Online course, Dr. Daniel J. Fox (clinical psychologist), New Harbinger. https://www.newharbinger.com/pages/bpdc-sneak-peek

Crisis lines

National

Kid’s Help Phone. 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) Available 24/7 to young people who want to speak to someone. Can also text TALK to 686868 or live chat www.kidshelpphone.ca

Hope for Wellness Help Line. 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) Confidential counselling and crisis intervention 24/7. Can also live chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca

Suicide Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8 (call or text) Available 24/7 to anyone who is or knows someone who is thinking about suicide.

National Indian Residential School Crisis Line. 1-866-925-4419 (toll-free) Available 24/7 to former residential school students and their families.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line. 1-844-413-6649 (toll-free) Available 24/7 to anyone impacts by the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People.

Yukon

Reach Out Support Line. 1-844-533-3030 Available 24/7, offered by Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Division, operated by volunteers who listen and provide support to callers.

Adult Counselling Services. 867-456-3838 or 1-866-456-3838 (toll-free) Run by territorial health services , offers Rapid Access Counselling, individual counselling, group counselling, drop-in wellness groups, support to access treatment, etc. Can also connect people with psychiatric outreach, especially for those with serious mental health disorders

NWT

811 Helpline. 811 or 1-844-259-1793 Operated by territorial government and available 24/7. People can call if they have health-related questions and are experiencing mental distress, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, PSTD, addictions, etc.

Community Counseling Program Contacts. Webpage lists all of the phone numbers for the community counsellors in the NWT. https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/contact/community-counsellor

Alison McAteer House. 867-873-8257 (Yellowknife) or 1-866-223-7775 (toll-free) For people experiencing violence across NWT. Toll-free number also accessible to people in Kitikmeot region of Nunavut. Staffed 24/7. Also processes Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs) for persons fleeing violence in NWT.

Nunavut

Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line. 867-979-3333 (Iqaluit) or 1-800-265-3333 (toll-free) Available 24/7 to Nunavummiut who want to speak with someone

Healing by Talking Program. 1-888-648-0070 Free telephone counseling service provided by Government of Nunavut.

Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council. 1-866-804-2782. Suicide prevention. Can also email embracelife@inuusiq.com or visit www.inuusiq.com

Ilisaqsivik. 867-924-6565, tungasugit@ilisaqsivik.ca, https://ilisaqsivik.ca/en/ Not a crisis line, but offers culturally-relevant programs and counselling in Clyde River, NU.

Depression

What does depression look like in men? Here are 15 signs and symptoms. By Sanjana Gupta, medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD, Verywell Mind, 2024. https://www.verywellmind.com/signs-of-depression-in-men-8707416

Intergenerational trauma

See also Populations - Indigenous

Courses

The Neurobiology of Attachment. National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine. This course is aimed at mental health practitioners and may use academic language. It deals with how intergenerational trauma works, how it affects parents and children, adverse childhood experiences, and how to interact with clients who have experienced trauma. It is led by white, American clinicians and is not rooted in Indigenous realities: https://www.nicabm.com/program/a2-attachment-fb2/?d=fbo.1745.6.b&del=fb1745.6all.b&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=image&utm_campaign=1745&utm_term=fans&utm_content

Neuroplasticity

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change even after trauma, stroke, depression or injury.

What is neuroplasticity? Kendra Cherry, Verywell Mind, Updated Nov. 8, 2022.

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticity-2794886

Panic Attacks

How to Stop a Panic Attack. Verywell Mind, 2021. https://www.verywellmind.com/how-can-i-stop-a-panic-attack-2584126

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

How Chronic Stress Impacts Your Health. Includes section on relaxation techniques and when to seek therapy. By Elizabeth Scott, Verywell Mind, 2023. https://www.verywellmind.com/chronic-stress-3145104

Positive psychology

Hardwiring happiness: The new brain science of contentment, calm, and confidence. Book by Rick Hanson, Penguin Random House, 2016.

How to embrace radical acceptance. Radical acceptance does not mean you agree with your situation, but rather that you accept that this is your reality right now. This article covers when radical acceptance is not appropriate (like inside an abusive relationship) and when it is appropriate (accepting a painful reality you may have experienced in the past): https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-radical-acceptance-5120614

Positive psychology. Harvard Health, 2023. https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/positive-psychology

Resilience and protective factors

Story Shifters: Co-creating new stories about trauma. Webinar. https://www.gbvlearningnetwork.ca/webinars/recorded-webinars/2019/webinar-2019-8.html

Understanding resilience in children exposed to IPV – What we know from current literature: https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/briefs/brief-38.html

Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain injuries and women. Resource produced by DAWN Canada (DisAbled Women’s Network): https://www.dawncanada.net/ppbdp-en/brain-injury-and-women/

Concussion Awareness Learning Tool free e-learning course for women’s support workers. Resource by Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR), a BC-based multi-disciplinary, community-engaged, not-for-profit organization Takes 45 minutes to complete, can get certificate of completion. https://cattonline.com/womens-support-workers/

Her brain chose for her. Downloadable interactive booklet containing black and white illustrations which the learner can colour in using colour pencils, crayons or markers. Produced by the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses. https://herbrainchose.oaith.ca/

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Supporting survivors in shelters. Infographic produced by the Learning Network, Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/infographics/traumaticbraininjury/index.html

Healing and prevention

Change is possible

Can people really change? Research shows change is possible with motivation and therapy support. By Sanjana Gupta, VerywellMind, 2024. https://www.verywellmind.com/can-people-really-change-5203290

Culturally sensitive counselling

Trauma-informed and culturally sensitive counselling skills. From “Lessons Learned from a Culturally-Informed Peer Support Program for Newcomer Arabic-Speaking Communities”, 2024. https://www.gbvlearningnetwork.ca/resource-spotlights/recorded-resource-spotlights/docs/Spotlight-Slides-Dec-2024.pdf

Land-based healing

Academic

The land is a healer: Perspectives on land-based healing from Indigenous practitioners in Northern Canada. 2020 article by Jennifer Redvers in International Journal of Indigenous Health 15 (1). https://doi.org/10.32799/ijih.v15i1.34046

Book chapter

Chapter 4. Land-based healing and cultural resilience. Mental Health and Climate Change Alliance. https://mhcca.ca/indigenous-communities/chapter-4-land-based-healing-and-cultural-resilience

Factsheet

What is land-based treatment and healing? First Nations Health Authority, B.C. https://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA-What-is-Land-Based-Treatment-and-Healing.pdf

Programs

Dehcho First Nations annual on-the-land program. Contact Health and Wellness. https://dehcho.org/

Mamisarvik Healing Centre. Eight-week residential treatment program for Inuit, based in Ottawa. Incorporates some on-the-land activities. https://tiontario.ca/programs/mamisarvik-healing-centre

Project Jewel. On-the-land program near Inuvik offered by the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation. https://irc.inuvialuit.com/programs/project-jewel/

Website

Wellness on the land: Land-based programs. About how to create a land-based program. Thunderbird Partnership Foundation. https://thunderbirdpf.org/land-for-wellness/

Men and boys

Moose Hide Campaign. https://moosehidecampaign.ca/

Working with men (Ontario First Nations perspective). Kanawayhitowin: Taking Care of Each Other’s Spirit. http://www.kanawayhitowin.ca/?page_id=82

Moose Hide Campaign talks Indigenous masculinity! Recorded Facebook talk by Sage Lacerte. https://gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/facebook-lives/moose-hide-campaign-indigenous-masculinity/index.html 18 mins 16 secs

Parenting

Also see Populations - Children and Youth

Articles – easy to read

Why parenting styles matter when raising children. Verywell Mind, 2022. https://www.verywellmind.com/parenting-styles-2795072

What does secure attachment look and feel like? Verywell Mind, 2024. https://www.verywellmind.com/secure-attachment-signs-benefits-and-how-to-cultivate-it-8628802

Books

Staying connected with your teen: Polyvagal parenting strategies to reduce reactivity, set limits, and build authentic connection. Book or e-book by Yshai Boussi, New Harbinger, 2024. https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648482229/staying-connected-with-your-teen

Factsheets

Mothering in the context of Intimate Partner Violence: Realities and resilience. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, 2023. https://www.gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/briefs/mothering-brief.html?utm_source=LN+and+KH+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=9baf608586-Backgrounder-Sport

Video

The Incredible Years Parenting Program overview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1-BoK7KVQY

Self-care

See Helping Skills – Somatic Therapies for meditation, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, nature therapy, and other body-based therapies.
Courses

The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children based at Western University in London, Ontario, offers skills training to recognize and respond to gender-based violence. It offers the online courses listed below. https://training.learningtoendabuse.ca/course/index.php?categoryid=7. Courses include:
Understanding and Responding to Young People with Childhood Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence. Three-hour course taught online at specific times. https://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/events/2025/05-13-understanding-responding-to-young-ppl-with-ipv-exp.html
Engaging Men in Conversation about Family Violence to Manage Risk and Promote Safety. Fee and registration required, 4 sessions. https://training.learningtoendabuse.ca/enrol/index.php?id=31
Supporting and Advocating for Survivors Who are Navigating the Criminal Justice System. Free, 3 hours, specific times. Focus may be on Ontario.https://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/events/2025/04-10-supporting-surviors-nav-justice.html
Domestic Violence Risk Assessment & Management. Free course in 12 modules: https://rise.articulate.com/share/IqQaO7T9LYt-N4gLC0l5oQ2Gurwg68Nh#/
Document, Monitor, Collaborate: A Primer on Domestic Violence Risk Assessment & Management. Shorter version of the above (free one hour course) for social services professionals about warning signs and risk factors for IPV, and how to have a conversation with the person: https://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/online-training/doc_mon_collab/index.html
Neighbours, Friends and Families. Free 1 hour online course in four parts for people who are concerned that someone in their life may be experiencing intimate partner violence: 1) Understanding Intimate Partner Violence; 2) Recognizing Warning Signs and Risk Factors; 3) Coercive Control; 4) Respond: What can I do? https://rise.articulate.com/share/8a7EXdL7ac1Mn0uol6yj9jXWKMV63-2l#/

Capability-based courses: Developing Skills to Recognize and Respond to Gender-based Violence, Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, London, ON. https://training.learningtoendabuse.ca/mod/page/view.php
Each course ($50) offers six hours of instruction (online or in-person) and application of skills learned. A certificate is granted upon completion. Courses include:

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

Engaging Men in Conversations about Family Violence

Managing Risk and Promoting Safety with Men who have Behaved Abusively

Family Violence and Coercive Control Dynamics

Multi-Agency Case Review

Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters free course – Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: Training for Professionals Working with Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: https://maws.mb.ca/courses/mental-health-and-substance-use/

BC Society of Transition Houses. Online training, password protected, fees. A number of shelters in the territories are members and the fees may be reduced for members. Post-secondary education may be assumed. https://bcsth.ca/online-training/ A library of webinars is also available. Some of the courses are available in French. Courses include:

All Ages Welcome: Supporting older women in transition housing programs

Building supports for immigrant and refugee women in transition house programs

Emergency management and service continuity program planning.

Foundations in Violence Against Women v2.0

Foundations in women-centred housing

Increasing access for Indigenous women v2.0

Introduction to working with children and youth experiencing violence (PEACE I)

Supporting children and youth experiencing Violence Against Women (PEACE II)

Legal issues supporting women and children experiencing violence v2.0

Supporting women with mental wellness and substance use needs in safe homes, transition & second-stage housing

Violence is preventable

Working in transition housing programs

Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses. Online courses, fees and password needed. Some are available in French. Post-secondary education may be assumed. Some courses have prerequisites (must take a certain other course before the one you want to enroll in.) Certificate of completion offered. https://training.oaith.ca/login/index.php
Core courses include:

Foundations of VAW practice (Intersectional feminism, VAW practice ethics, self-reflective practice, portfolio building, survivor inclusion and record keeping)

Intermediate foundations of VAW practice (primary prevention, sexual violence, meaningful work with Indigenous women, Trans inclusion, rights based approaches for all sex workers)

Risk assessment and safety planning

Gender-based violence, technology and safety

The neurobiology of gender-based violence across the lifespan

Courses related to reducing barriers to service:

Improving access to gender-based violence services: Communicating with survivors with disabilities or who are Deaf

Harm reduction in VAW organizations

Understanding & applying harm reduction approaches within gender-based violence work

Moving toward Trans inclusive shelter and housing

Working with Aboriginal women from an Indigenous lens

Taking action in our spheres of influence: Intersectional anti-racism/anti-oppression Gender-based Violence

Courses relating to supporting survivors:

Sexual violence, the law and legal obligations

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence

Responding to survivors of sexual violence from immigrant and refugee communities

Preventing and responding to violence against older women

Risk assessment and safety planning with older women

Risk assessment & safety planning with infants, children and youth

Canadian Mental Health Association free 1-hour online courses:

Strong Families: Building Boundaries. https://cmhasaskatoon.ca/course/strong-families-building-boundaries/

Strong Families: Assertive Communication. https://cmhasaskatoon.ca/course/strong-families-assertive-communication/

Healthy Relationships: Dating Violence. https://cmhasaskatoon.ca/course/healthy-relationships-dating-violence/

Racialized Trauma – Cultural Somatics. Free online 5-session course, more advanced courses for $. Certificate available for the completion of some courses. https://www.culturalsomaticsinstitute.com/courses
JRI: Leader in Social Justice virtual workshops/training. 2 hour sessions, $1,000 per person. https://jri.org/training/virtual-workshops-trainings-and-consultation-series Workshops available:

Trauma 101 and Introduction to Core Actions of PFA Training

Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care Planning

Cultural Responsiveness Training

Introduction to Suicide Prevention

Diagnostic Series Trainings

Professional Boundaries During Times of Crisis

Healthy relationships

5 green flags in relationships. Very Well Mind, 2022. https://www.verywellmind.com/green-flags-in-relationships-6833475
12 elements of healthy relationships. By Molly Hutchison, Johns Hopkins University. https://wellbeing.jhu.edu/blog/2020/09/15/12-elements-of-healthy-relationships/
Healthy relationships resource kit. Learning activities for all ages from kindergarten to adults. Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. https://westernhealth.nl.ca/uploads/Addictions%20Prevention%20and%20Mental%20Health%20Promotion/Healthy%20Relationships%20Resource%20Kit%20-%20Western.pdf

Talk therapies

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

Articles (easy to read)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Cleveland Clinic.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21208-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt

Articles (academic/professional language)

Adapting CBT to meet clients’ needs. American Counselling Association, 2023. https://www.counseling.org/publications/counseling-today-magazine/article-archive/article/legacy/adapting-cbt-to-meet-clients-needs#

Factsheets

American Psychiatric Association. Modified CBT therapies for IPV and trauma survivors. STAIR (Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation), HOPE (Helping to Overcome PTSD through Empowerment), Cognitive Trauma Therapy for Battered Women (CTT-BW), trauma-informed principles. https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Cultural-Competency/IPV-Guide/APA-Guide-to-IPV-Among-Women.pdf

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

DBT Made Simple. Online course ($), by Sheri Van Dijk. New Harbinger Publications. https://www.newharbinger.com/pages/dbtms-course/

Narrative therapy

Story-shifters: Co-creating new stories about trauma. Webinar, 2019. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. https://www.gbvlearningnetwork.ca/webinars/recorded-webinars/2019/webinar-2019-8.html
Narrative Exposure Therapy. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/narrative-exposure-therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Trauma-Focused ACT: A practitioner’s guide to working with mind, body, and emotion using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Book by Russ Harris, 2021. New Harbinger Publications.

Self-help workbooks

The unwanted thoughts and intense emotions workbook: CBT and DBT skills to break the cycle of intrusive thoughts and emotional overwhelm. By Jon Hershfield and Blaise Aguirre, New Harbinger Publications, 2023. https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648480553/the-unwanted-thoughts-and-intense-emotions-workbook/

Recovering from emotionally immature parents: Practical tools to establish boundaries and reclaim your emotional autonomy. Lindsay C. Gibson (clinical psychologist). New Harbinger Publications, 2019. https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684032525/recovering-from-emotionally-immature-parents/

The Adverse Childhood Experiences guided journal. By Donna Jackson Nakazawa, New Harbinger Publications, 2024. https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648484155/the-adverse-childhood-experiences-guided-journal
Healing sexual trauma workbook: Somatic skills to help you feel safe in your body, create boundaries, and live with resilience. By Erica Shershun, New Harbinger Publications, 2021. https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684036509/healing-sexual-trauma-workbook/

Somatic therapies
Somatic therapies involve the body and are designed to ease the stress response. They include mindfulness, meditation, grounding techniques, and other body-based activities.

Articles

How to introduce mindfulness to patients with diverse beliefs and backgrounds. National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine. https://www.nicabm.com/introducing-mindfulness/?itl=free-resources-page

Books

The politics of trauma: Somatics, healing, and social justice. By Staci Haines, 2019. Video based on this book (1 hour, 38 minutes): https://www.stacihaines.com/

Relaxation techniques

Grounding techniques. https://nscs.learnridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/GroundingTechniquesPDF1.pdf

Need a breather? Try these 9 breathing exercises to relieve anxiety. By Sheryl Ankrom, VeryWell Mind, 2024. https://www.verywellmind.com/abdominal-breathing-2584115

Relaxation response for reversing stress. By Elizabeth Scott, VeryWell Mind, 2023.
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-relaxation-response-3145145

Short meditation, focused attention, mindfulness practices. www.mindful.org

Self-compassion

Self compassion, downloadable guided practice meditations. Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer.
www.self-compassion.org
www.mindfulselfcompassion.org
www.klinic.mb.ca

Video

The power of somatics for racial justice. Video with Nkem Ndefo, Temi Mwale, Melz Owusu, Rebekah Delsol and Alex Augustin. https://vimeo.com/user114095750 (1 hour, 31 min)

Websites

Social justice somatics. Staci Haines: https://www.stacihaines.com/

Suicide

Crisis lines/websites

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline, anywhere in Canada
Call or text 988 or visit 988.ca, anytime. Lines are never closed. Service available in English or French. Other languages may be available – responder will have to arrange for an interpreter. People whose safety is at risk should call 911.
People who are Deaf or hard of hearing can text 988 or access 988 with the Canada Video Relay Service (Canada VRS) which connects you to a video interpreter in American Sign Language (ASL or Langue des signes du Quebec (LSQ) – access is free and open every day and night. You can also use a Teletypewriter (TTY) or Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Services. Dial 711 to reach an operator for TTY.

Embrace Life Council (Nunavut) (867) 975-3233 or toll free at (866) 804-2782
Resources by region: inuusiq.com

Webinar and zines

Carly Boyce suicide intervention resources: https://www.tinylantern.net/suicide-intervention-resources

Trauma-informed care

Trauma- and violence-informed approaches to supporting children exposed to IPV. Factsheet, Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, 2020. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/issuebased_newsletters/issue-31/index.html

Treating women who have experienced Intimate Partner Violence. American Psychiatric Association. Covers screening, safety assessment, suicide assessment, danger assessment, various treatment options, best practices for counselling, examples of strengths-based language, Traumatic Brain Injury. https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Cultural-Competency/IPV-Guide/APA-Guide-to-IPV-Among-Women.pdf

Trauma-informed facilitation

Guidelines for planning and facilitating trauma- and violence-informed meetings. https://kh-cdc.ca/en/resources/guides/guide3/index.html
2SLGBTQIA+

Care and welcoming

2SLGBTQ+ inclusive trauma-informed care. Webinar. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. https://www.gbvlearningnetwork.ca/webinars/recorded-webinars/2021/webinar-2021-2.html

Meaning of the words

Sex and gender inclusive terminology. Native Women’s Association of Canada
https://stbbi.nwac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Sex-and-Gender-Fact-Sheet.pdf
The history of Two-Spirit folks. Indigenous Foundation. https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/the-history-of-two-spirit-folks

Pronoun usage guide. EGALE. https://egale.ca/awareness/pronoun-usage-guide/

Gender identity. Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada. https://www.sexandu.ca/lgbttq/gender-identity/

Sexual orientation. Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada. https://www.sexandu.ca/lgbttq/sexual-orientation/

Organizations and resources

EGALE. Canadian organization which works to eliminate homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and all forms of oppression. https://egale.ca/

Rainbow Action Hub. EGALE. Information and tools to fights anti-2SLGBTQI hate. https://egale.ca/rainbow-action-hub/

Queer Yukon. Offers health clinics, system navigation, harm reduction services, income support and drop-in centres in Whitehorse, Watson Lake and Dawson City. Also provides education and training on 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, issues, and inclusion, https://www.queeryukon.com/

Positive Space Nunavut. Creates opportunities, supports initiatives and develops resources for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) youth, educators, and communities in Nunavut. 867-222-8880, info@positivespacenu.ca, https://www.positivespacenu.ca/

Northern Mosaic Network (formerly Rainbow Coalition of Yellowknife). Organization which works to make the NWT safer and more equitable for 2SLGBTQIPA+ youth, families and adults. Offers workshops, training, handouts, brochures, toolkits, library, peer support worker, Rainbow Youth Centre, supports for parents and caregivers, community closet, and territorial pride and GSA network. 867-444-7295, admin@northernmosaic.net, https://www.northernmosaic.net/

Trans Lifeline. Peer support line: 877-330-6366, https://translifeline.org/

Children and youth

Articles – easy to read

Child abuse: signs, types, impact. Verywell Mind, 2023.
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-child-abuse-5207936

Coercive control: Impacts on children and young people in the family environment. Literature Review. Research in Practice, 2018. https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/publications/2018/december/c oercive-control-impacts-on-children-and-young-people-in-the-family-environmentliterature-review-2018/

Understanding trauma and adversity [in young people]: For workers in the community. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/professional/resources/understanding-trauma-and-adversity/

Articles and books - academic/professional level

Beyond the Physical Incident Model: How children living with domestic violence are harmed by and resist regimes of coercive control. 2016 article by E. Katz in Child Abuse Review, 25(1), 46–59. https://doi.org/10.1002/car.2422

Children’s exposure to Intimate Partner Violence systematic review summary. McMaster University. https://vegaeducation.mcmaster.ca/files/en/ceipv/VEGA-CEIPV-Systematic-Review-Summary.pdf

Coercive control in children's and mothers' lives. Book by E. Katz, Oxford University Press, 2022. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/coercive-control-inchildrens-and-mothers-lives-9780190922214

Healing families, helping systems: A trauma-informed practice guide. BC Ministry of Children and Family Development. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/child-teen-mental-health/trauma-informed_practice_guide.pdf

Luna Little Legs: Helping young children to understand domestic abuse and coercive control. Book by C. Lawler, and N. Howes, Routledge, 2022. https://www.routledge.com/Luna-Little-Legs-Helping-Young-Children-toUnderstand-Domestic-Abuse-and/Lawler-Howes/p/book/9781032072593

When coercive control continues to harm children: Post‐separation fathering, stalking and domestic violence. 2020 article by E. Katz, A. Nikupeteri, and M.Laitinen in Child Abuse Review, 29(4), 310–324. https://doi.org/10.1002/car.2611

Courses

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (US) training. https://www.nctsn.org/resources/training

Factsheets

Trauma- and violence-informed approaches: Supporting children exposed to intimate partner violence. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/issuebased_newsletters/issue-31/Newsletter_Issue_311.pdf

Sibling violence. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/issuebased_newsletters/issue-21/index.html

For kids

Helping children learn about domestic abuse and coercive control: A 'Floss and the Boss' storybook and professional guide. Book by C. Lawler, A. Sterne, and N. Armstrong, Routledge, 2020. https://www.routledge.com/HelpingChildren-Learn-About-Domestic-Abuse-and-Coercive-Control-A-Floss/LawlerSterne-Armstrong/p/book/9780367344511

Talking to my mum: A picture workbook for workers, mothers and children affected by domestic abuse. By A. Mullender, C. Humphreys, R. Thiara, and A. Skamballis, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006. https://uk.jkp.com/products/talking-to-my-mum

Helping children and youth

Trauma- and violence-informed approaches to supporting children exposed to IPV. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/issuebased_newsletters/issue-31/index.html

Supporting youth experiencing technology-facilitated sexual violence. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/issuebased_newsletters/issue-39/index.html

Infographics

7 factors that promote children’s resilience to witnessing IPV. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/infographics/protectivefactors/7-Protective-Factors-that-Promote-Childrens-Resilience.pdf

Organizations – Northwest Territories

Aboriginal Head Start programs. Aimed at fostering healthy early development for Indigenous kids:

Ndilo: 587-778-3352, niroshiw@ykdene.com

Fort Smith: 867-872-3864, Headstart.srfn@northwestel.net

K'atlodeeche First Nation Reserve: aboriginalheadstarthr@hotmail.com

Behchoko: 867-492-4665

Aklavik: mstorr@inuvialuit.com

Inuvik: mstorr@inuvialuit.com

Paulatuk: mstorr@inuvialuit.com

Foster Family Coalition of the Northwest Territories. Offers programs, camps, and supports to adoptive and foster families in the territory. 867-766-3326 or 1-866-233-0136 (toll-free), executive_assistant@ffcnwt.com, https://www.ffcnwt.com/

FOXY/SMASH. Not-for-profit that uses a youth mentorship model to educate youth in the NWT about sexual health, healthy relationships, consent, etc. Also offers retreats where youth are able to gather and learn leadership skills. 867-444-9108, candice@arcticfoxy.com, https://arcticfoxy.com/

Home Base Yellowknife. Offers emergency shelter for youth, supported living, mental health and addictions supports, wellness and recreation supports, and a drop-in centre for youth in Yellowknife. Also operates Street Outreach in Yellowknife. https://www.homebaseyk.com/contact

Inuvialuit Early Childhood Programs. Works with the Aboriginal Head Start and Early Child Centres across the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. 867-777-7023, athrasher@inuvialuit.com (general), https://irc.inuvialuit.com/programs/inuvialuit-child-development-program/

Northern Youth Leadership. Runs camps, on-the-land excursions, and leadership programs for youth in the NWT. director@northernyouth.ca or https://www.northernyouth.ca/

NWT Disabilities Council – Early Intervention Program. Supports and intervention services for children between birth and school entry with disabilities and/or developmental delays.867-873-8230 or 1-800-491-8885 (toll-free), csm@nwtdc.net, https://www.nwtdc.net/early-childhood-intervention

YWCA NWT Youth & Family Programs. Youth programs for young boys and girls who have experienced trauma that work to build leadership skills, foster healthy relationships, and provide safe recreation. Family Resource Centre in Yellowknife is a free drop-in space for parents/caregivers with children under 6 years old, as well as pregnant people.
childrecovery@ywcanwt.ca (youth programs) or frc@ywcanwt.ca (Family Resource Centre)

Youth centres in communities:

Inuvik Youth Centre: 867-777-4992, executivedirector@inuvikyouthcentre.ca, https://www.facebook.com/InuvikYouthCentre/

Hay River Youth Centre: scott@hryouthcentre.com, https://www.hryouthcentre.com/

Uncle Gabe's Friendship Centre (Fort Smith): 867-872-3004, tmcneill@northwestel.net

Arctic Fox Youth Centre (Ulukhaktok): (867) 396-8000 (Hamlet of Ulukhaktok number), https://www.facebook.com/p/Hamlet-of-Ulukhaktok-100079260181313/

Local First Nations/Inuvialuit governments may run youth programs from their offices. Contact info for Indigenous governments in the territory: https://www.eia.gov.nt.ca/en/nwt-indigenous-government-directory

Organizations - Nunavut

Arctic Children and Youth Foundation. Runs the Umingmak Centre for families, youth, and children who have experienced/witnessed abuse and includes (https://www.umingmakcentre.ca/) Also runs Qupanuaq, which uses Inuit Child First Initiative funding to run a variety of programs that benefits Inuit children and youth in the Qikiqtaaluk region (https://qupanuaq.ca/). 867-975-3221 (general), 867-975-3255 (Umingmak Centre), 867-975-3221 (Inuit Child First Initiative), https://acyf.ca/

Ayalik Fund. Supports on-the-land programs for youth to help build confidence and skills. info@ayalikfund.ca, https://ayalikfund.ca/

Ilisaqsivik. Based in Clyde River, includes parent-and-tot and youth drop-in programming as part of their suite of services. 867-924-6565, tungasugit@ilisaqsivik.ca, https://ilisaqsivik.ca/en/

Iqaluit Kids Club. Programming for children aged 0-6. iqaluitkidsclub@gmail.com

Kugluktuk Aboriginal Head Start. 867-982-4312, preschool@qiniq.com

Makkuttukkuvik Youth Centre (Iqaluit). Provides drop-in programming out of Iqaluit’s Arctic Winter Games Complex outside of school hours. 867-979-5611, https://www.iqaluit.ca/residents/recreation/facilities/makkuttukkuvik-youth-centre

Taloyoak Aboriginal Head Start. 867-561-5036

Tasiuqtigiit Hand in Hand Society (Iqaluit). Family resource centre in Nunavut with programming for kids age 0-6, as well as those expecting. 867-979-6089 (general), 867-979-6301 (prenatal program), tasiuqtigiit@qiniq.com

Organizations - Yukon

BGC Yukon. Developmental programming for children, youth, and families. Includes a drop-in centre, early childhood programming, afterschool programming, food security programs, camps, etc. 867-393-2824, ed@bgcyukon.com

BYTE. Nonprofit that conducts outreach across Yukon and Northern B.C. and hosts workshops and events centred around leadership. Houses the Territorial Youth Collective, which leads several skill development programs and serves as an advocacy voice for youth. 867-667-7975, info@yukonyouth.com

Child Development Centre. Offers therapeutic services and supports for families and young children to foster positive development, includes support for families/children with developmental delays and/or disabilities. 867-456-8182 or 1-866-835-838 (toll-free), info@cdcyukon.ca, https://cdcyukon.ca/contact

Youth Achievement Centre. Program run by Yukon Government for “at-risk youth” or youth in the justice system, includes recreation, counselling, skill development, etc.
867-667-3759 or 1-800-661-0408, ext. 3759 (toll-free), yac@yukon.ca

Youth Employment Centre (Skookum Jim Friendship Centre). 867-633-7680, yec.coordinator@skookumjim.com

Youth Medical Clinic (Whitehorse). Low-barrier health clinic in Whitehorse for youth aged 12-18. Offers services around health system navigation, non-urgent health care, mental health, substance use, sexual and reproductive health, blood collection and immunizations. 867-335-1728 (call/text), HSS-MWSU-CYFTT-YOC-email@yukon.ca

Yukon Youth & Child Advocate. Represents the rights, views and preferences of children and youth who are eligible or currently receiving government services and programs. Includes children in care, youth in the justice system, children and youth in school, etc. 867-456-5575 or 1-800-661-0408 (toll-free), info@ycao.ca, https://www.ycao.ca/

Podcasts

Little eyes, little ears: Centering children & youth in gender-based violence work. https://gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/podcast-series/index.html

Printable Resources

7 Factors that promote children’s resilience to witnessing IPV. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/infographics/protectivefactors/7-Protective-Factors-that-Promote-Childrens-Resilience.pdf

Programs for shelters

PEACE Program. Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling, and Empowerment
Program for children in family violence shelters. BC Society of Transition Houses. https://safesociety.ca/peace-program/

Slides

Cognitive Behavioural Intervention for trauma in schools. National Child Traumatic Stress Network. https://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/research/conference_resources/pdf/CBITS-Slides.pdf

Reports/Papers

Towards a conceptual framework: Trauma, family violence and health. Knowledge Hub, Learning Network, Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women & Children, London, Ontario. https://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/resources-events/pdfs/Framework_paper-April-20171.pdf

Videos and Webinars

Building resilience in children exposed to violence: Broadening our understanding from a decolonizing and social justice perspective. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/webinars/recorded-webinars/2021/webinar-2021-7.html

PEACE Program training video. BC Society of Transition Houses. https://bcsth.ca/publication/peace-program-training-video/
Websites

Young Minds – a UK charity to support the mental of children and young people. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

Disabilities

IPV and disabilities info

Intimate partner violence: Experiences of women with disabilities in Canada, 2018. Statistics Canada, 2021. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-002-x/2021001/article/00006-eng.htm

Minority stress and health/violence against women and girls with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+. https://ocfr.ca/resources/

FASD

5 unhelpful responses we have to escalated kids or adults. Video, Oregon Behavior. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7NgvDH_w28

CanFASD. Canada FASD Research Network. Online courses and info. https://canfasd.ca/

FASD prevalence in special populations. Includes children in care, people involved in the justice system and Indigenous communities. CanFASD. https://canfasd.ca/wp-content/uploads/publications/Prevalence-2-Issue-Paper-FINAL.pdf

How to help someone who has a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Crisis Prevention Institute with Chris Arnold, 2015: https://www.crisisprevention.com/Blog/help-someone-with-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder

Piruqatigiit Resource Centre. A not-for-profit in Iqaluit “providing evidence-based, culturally guided education, support and programming for Nunavummiut with suspected and confirmed FASD and their families across the lifespan. Also provides FASD training and education for organizations and service providers.” https://www.piruqatigiit.ca/

Tamatta: Community FASD training & knowledge-sharing for Nunavummiut. Free online course, you do not have to be in Nunavut to take it. https://www.piruqatigiit.ca/courses/tamatta-community-fasd-training-knowledge-sharing-for-nunavummiut/

WHO facts on alcohol and violence. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/prevention-resource-centre/women/who-facts-on-alcohol-violence-intimate-partner-violence-alcohol.html

New approach to FASD in NWT focuses on accommodation, not behaviour. Article on CBC website. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/new-approach-fasd-nwt-1.5487851

Neurodiversity (autism spectrum, ADHD)

Note that there is debate about whether neurodiversity is a disability or just a continuum of human existence. Where autism or ADHD results in impairment in daily life, it can be considered a disability.

Empowering the neurodivergent journey: Affirming insights, skills, and strategies for autistic people, ADHDers and clinicians. Online course ($). https://www.newharbinger.com/pages/nsaa-courses/

Organizations – National

Council of Canadians with Disabilities. National human rights organizations of people with disabilities working for an accessible and inclusive Canada. http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/

Disability Alliance Canada. Helps people understand and access federal disability programs.https://disabilityalliancecanada.ca/

Inclusion Canada. (Formerly the Canadian Association for Community Living) National federation working to advance full inclusion and human rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families. Website has resources and a newsletter. https://inclusioncanada.ca/

Organizations - Nunavut

Nunavummi Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society. Provides a range of services to Nunavummiut with disabilities, including employment services, system navigation, community activities, and advocacy. (867) 979-2228 or (877) 354-0916 (toll-free), connect@nuability.ca, https://nuability.ca/

Organizations - NWT

Inclusion NWT. 867-920-2644, info@inclusionnwt.ca, https://www.inclusionnwt.ca/
NWT Disabilities Council. Offers respite services, early intervention, accessible parking permits, accessible transit information & referrals, recreation, and events. 867-873-8230 or 1-800-491-8885 (toll-free), admin@nwtdc.net (general), https://www.nwtdc.net/

Supported Living Services. Run by the GNWT that supports people 19 years of age or older living with a disability that require support to do daily tasks. Services provided either in a personal home or designated supported living facility. Those looking for such services need to contact their local Health Authority or their Community Health Centre.867-767-9030, https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/continuing-care-services/supported-living

Organizations - Yukon

Autism Yukon. (867) 667-6406, info@autismyukon.org, https://autismyukon.org

Developmental Diagnostic and Support Clinic (DDSC). Part of Disability Services run by the Yukon Government. Offers Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments and diagnosis for school-aged children and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) assessments and diagnosis for adults. 867-393-7464, disabilityservicessubmissions@yukon.ca

Home Care Program. Program run by Yukon Government that works closely with other government departments, First Nations governments, medical facilities and community partners to provide home care services. Services available to people in need of acute, chronic, palliative, rehabilitation services, and respite care. 867-667-5774 or 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5774 (toll-free)

Inclusion Yukon. Respite care, social programs, employment support, accessible transport, and other services for people living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. 867-667-4606, inclusionyukon@gmail.com, https://www.inclusionyukon.org/

LDAY Centre for Learning. Educational resources and supports for children, youth, and adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Includes a kids’ camp, tutoring, assessments/screenings, and consultation. 867-668-5167, office@LDAYukon.com, https://www.ldayukon.com/

Teegatha’oh zheh. Supports for people with developmental disabilities, most notably a “day program” to provides people with one-on-one support. 867-668-4471, info@tozyukon.com, https://teegathaohzheh.org/

Services for people who are hearing-impaired or Deaf

It is a good idea for shelters to have these options in place before they are needed. These services are handy if voice phone calls need to be made or received where one or both parties are Deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired. They change voice into text or into visuals. Using email, text or chat where available may be easier that using these services, but email, text or chat are not always available.

Teletypewriter (TTY)

A Deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired person contacts a TTY operator and types the text they want to transmit by phone. The TTY operator reads the typed conversation to the other party. The operator then types the other person’s spoken words back to the TTY user. Many cell phones are already equipped to use TTY. Some people use dedicated TTY devices. Dial 711 to reach a TTY relay service. The operator will answer with “GA” for “go ahead”. You can type in the phone number you are trying to reach, and “GA”.

TTY operators are always available day and night, 365 days per year. Calls are confidential. Local calls are free but charges otherwise apply. Registered TTY users may get a 50% rebate on long distance calls within Canada. See Northwestel’s guide to TTY: https://www.nwtel.ca/ip-relay (look for the TTY tab)

Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Services

IP Relay Operators can place or receive text-based calls using the internet. You will need a computer that meets certain requirements and you will need to sign up for this service. See Northwestel IP relay guide: https://www.nwtel.ca/ip-relay. IP Relay calls within Canada are free, however internet charges may apply.

Canada Video Relay Service (Canada VRS)

A free service that connects you to a video interpreter in American Sign Language (ASL or Langue des signes du Quebec (LSQ). Service is available every day and night, 365 days per year. You must register to use it and must be a Canadian who is Deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired. There is a Canada VRS app. Currently, organizations are not allowed to sign up for this service, but you can help an eligible client register and they can use the service anytime for any reason. See: https://srvcanadavrs.ca/en/
See also Intergenerational trauma, land-based healing

See Men and boys section for Moosehide Campaign, Working with Men (First Nations perspective)

Articles, videos and reports

Colonialism and Survivance: Unique experiences of multigenerational violence and cultural strengths among Indigenous peoples in Canada. Webinar by Dr. Amy Bombay (1 hour, 28 mins.). Hosted by the Learning Network at the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, 2024. https://gbvlearningnetwork.ca/webinars/recorded-webinars/2024/webinar-2024-06.html

National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Women and Girls. “Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry Into Murdered and Missing Women and Girls.” 2019. https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/

Strategies for Working with Indigenous Individuals experiencing trauma. Webinar, Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children., 2019. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/webinars/recorded-webinars/2019/webinar-2019-5.html

Stepping into the Circle workbook and videos. Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters

https://acws.ca/stepping-into-the-circle/

Inuit and Inuvialuit

Resources - violence

Saimanik: Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and the Family Justice System Response Training Resource. Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, 2023, https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Saimaniik-Toolkit_ENG.pdf

Organizations and governments

Amautit Nunavut Inuit Women’s Association. https://amautiit.ca/

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation. 867-777-7000, info@inuvialuit.com, https://irc.inuvialuit.com/

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.. 867-975-4900 (Iqaluit) or 1-888-646-0006 (toll-free), questions@tunngavik.com, https://www.tunngavik.com/

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada. https://pauktuutit.ca/

Métis

Northwest Territory Métis Nation. 867-872-2770, info@nwtmetis.ca, https://nwtmetisnation.ca/

Fort Norman Métis Development Corporation. 867-587-6508, ceo@fortnormanmetis.ca

Fort Smith Métis Council. 867-872-5914, https://fortsmithmetis.ca/

Northwest Territories

Contact information for each First Nation or regional government of the NWT. https://www.eia.gov.nt.ca/en/nwt-indigenous-government-directory

Dene Nation. Represents all the Dene of the NWT. https://denenation.com/

Native Women’s Association of the NWT. https://www.nativewomensnwt.com/

Regional governments:

Dehcho First Nations: 867-695.2610 or 1-866-995.3748 (toll-free), receptionist@dehcho.org, https://dehcho.org/

Akaitcho Territory Government: 867-394-3313, https://akaitcho.ca/

Tłı̨chǫ Government: 867-392-6381, info@tlicho.com, https://www.tlicho.ca

Gwich’in Tribal Council: 867-777-7900 (Inuvik), 867-766-6110 (Yellowknife), 587-487-8124 (Edmonton), https://www.gwichintribal.ca/

Northwest Territory Métis Nation: (867) 872-2770, info@nwtmetis.ca, https://nwtmetisnation.ca/

Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated: 867-589-4719, ssi.reception@sahtu.ca, https://sahtu.ca/

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation: 867-777-7000, info@inuvialuit.com, https://irc.inuvialuit.com/

Inuvialuit Settlement Region:

Aklavik: 867-978-2414, accmanager@inuvialuitcc.com

Inuvik: 867-777-2603, iccmanager@inuvialuitcc.com

Paulatuk Community Corporation: 867-580-3601, pccmanager@inuvialuitcc.com

Sachs Harbour: 867-690-3025, sccmanager@inuvialuitcc.com

Tuktoyaktuk: 867-977-2390, manager@tukcommunitycorp.com

Ulukhaktok: 867-396-4701, uccmanager@inuvialuitcc.com

Dehcho Region:

Ka'a'gee Tu First Nation: 867-825-2000, https://www.kaageetufirstnation.ca/default.html

Deh Gáh Got'ie Dene First Nation: 867-699-3334, receptionist@dehgahgotie.ca, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576685997102

Tthets’éhk’edélî First Nation: 867-809-2000, receptionist@jmrfn.com, https://jmrfn.com/

Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation: 867-695-3131, reception@liidliikue.com, https://liidliikue.ca/

Sambaa K'e First Nation: 867-206-2800, chief@sambaakefn.com

Acho Dene Koe First Nation: 867-770-4571, manager@Adkfirstnation.ca, https://www.facebook.com/adkfirstnation

Nahanni Butte Dene Band: 867-602-2900, https://nahannigov.ca/

Pehdzeh Ki First Nation: 1-867-581-3321, info@pkfn.ca, https://pkfn.ca/

North Slave Region:

Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation: 867-675-3707, sao@lkdfn.com

Yellowknives Dene First Nation: 867-873-4307 & dettahadmin@ykdene.com (Dettah), 867-873-8951 & ndiloadmin@ykdene.com (Ndilo), https://ykdene.com/

North Slave Métis Alliance: 867-873-6762, general@nsma.net, https://www.nsma.net/

Behchokǫ̀ (part of Tłı̨chǫ Government): 867-392-6500 (community government), 867-392-6381 (Tłı̨chǫ Government)

Whatì (part of Tłı̨chǫ Government): 867-573-3401 (community government), 867-573-3012 (Tłı̨chǫ Government)

Gamètì (part of Tłı̨chǫ Government): 867-997-3441 (community government), 867-997-3074 (Tłı̨chǫ Government)

Wekweètì (part of Tłı̨chǫ Government): 867-713-2010 (community government), 867-713-2511 (Tłı̨chǫ Government)

Sahtu/Beaufort Delta Region:

Fort Norman Métis Community: 867-588-3201, membership@fortnormanmetis.ca, https://fortnormanmetis.ca

Tulita Dene Band: 867-588-3341, chief@tulitadeneband.com

Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government: 867-589-8100, receptionist@gov.deline.ca, https://deline.ca/en

Charter Commuity of K’áhshó Got’ı̨nę: (867) 598-2230, info@fghgov.com, https://www.fghgov.com/

Behdzi Ahda First Nation: 867-709-2200

Gwichya Gwich’in Council: 867-953-3011

Ehdiitat Gwich'in Council: 867-978-2340, egc.director.aklavik@gmail.com

Nihtat Gwich'in Council: 867-777-6650, receptionist@nihtatgwichin.ca

Tetł’it Gwich’in Council: 867-952-2006, adminassistant@teetlit.ca

South Slave Region:

Tthebatthı Dënésułıné First Nation. 867-872-4950, reception@slfn196.com, https://www.slfn196.com/

Fort Smith Métis Council: 867-872-5914, https://fortsmithmetis.ca/

Salt River First Nation: 867-872-2986, reception.srfn@northwestel.net, https://saltriveronline.com/

West Point First Nation: 867-874-6677, reception@wpfn.ca

Kátł’odeeche First Nation: 867-874-6701, executiveassistant@katlodeeche.com, https://www.katlodeeche.com/

Deninu Kue First Nation: 867-394-4335, admin@dkfn.ca

Nunavut

Government of Nunavut. https://www.gov.nu.ca/en

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.. 867-975-4900 (Iqaluit) or 1-888-646-0006 (toll-free), questions@tunngavik.com, https://www.tunngavik.com/

Qikiqtani Inuit Association. 867-975-8400, info@qia.ca, https://www.qia.ca/

Kivalliq Inuit Association. 867-645-5725, info@kivalliqinuit.ca, https://www.kivalliqinuit.ca/

Kitikmeot Inuit Association. 867-983-2458 ext. 1000, aemingak@kitia.ca, https://kitia.ca/

Residential schools

Legacy of Hope Foundation. Information, videos, podcasts, resources and travelling exhibitions on residential schools. https://legacyofhope.ca/wherearethechildren/

National Residential School Crisis Line. For survivors and families. 1-866-925-4419.

Residential school history. National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. https://nctr.ca/education/teaching-resources/residential-school-history/

Truth and Reconciliation Commission reports and Calls to Action. Includes the report called Canada’s Residential Schools: The Inuit and Northern Experience. https://nctr.ca/publications-and-reports/reports/#trc-reports

Yukon First Nations

Organizations – all of Yukon

Council of Yukon First Nations. A politically oriented nonprofit that works in the interest of Yukon First Nations. Runs justice programs, health & wellness programs, Jordan’s Principle, and family supports. 867-393-9200, https://www.cyfn.ca/

Find Yukon First Nations Traditional Territory map data. Yukon Government. https://yukon.ca/en/your-government/about-yukon/find-yukon-first-nations-traditional-territory-map-data

Organizations and governments

Carcross/Tagish First Nation. 867-821-4251 or toll-free 855-686-4251, communications@ctfn.ca, https://www.ctfn.ca/

Champagne & Aishihik First Nations. 867-634-4200 (Haines Junction office), 867-456-6888 (Whitehorse office), contactus@cafn.ca, https://cafn.ca/

First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun. 867-996-2265, main@nndfn.com, https://www.nndfn.com/

Kluane First Nation. 867-841-4274 or 866-558-5587 (toll-free), reception@kfn.ca, https://kfn.ca/

Kwanlin Dün First Nation. 867-633-7800, reception@kdfn.net, https://www.kwanlindun.com/

Liard First Nation. 867-536-7901, jason.peters@liardfirstnation.ca, https://liardfirstnation.ca/

Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation. 867-863-5576, info@lscfn.ca, https://www.lscfn.ca/

Ross River Dena Council. 867-969-2277/2278 ext. 200, https://www.rossriverdenacouncil.com/

Selkirk First Nation. 867-537 3331, sfnreception@selkirkfn.com, https://selkirkfn.com/

Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. 867-668-3613, info@taan.ca, https://taan.ca

Teslin Tlingit Nation. 867-390-2532, ttc.reception@ttc.yt, https://ttc.yt/

Tr’ondek Hwech’in First Nation. 867-993-7100 & reception@trondek.ca (Dawson City office), 867-993-7100 & whitehorse.office@trondek.ca (Whitehorse office), https://www.trondek.ca/

Vuntut Gwich’in First Nation. 867-966-3261 ext. 0, reception@vgfn.ca, https://www.vgfn.ca/

White River First Nation. 867-862-7802 ext. 0, https://whiteriverfirstnation.com/

Resources

History of Land Claims. Council of Yukon First Nations, 2014. http://cyfn.ca/history/history-of-land-claims/

Our Languages. Council of Yukon First Nations, 2014. http://cyfn.ca/history/our-languages/.

Yukon Languages and Communities. Yukon Native Language Centre, 2007. http://sgsyukon.ca/language-initiatives/yukon-first-nations-languages/
Assessment tools

Domestic Violence Assessment Tools. Includes Danger Assessment, MOSAIC, Adverse Childhood Experience, Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment, Stalking and Harassment Assessment and Risk Profile. https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/risk-assessment-tools

Relationship Safety Quiz. Can take online and save as PDF or print. From iDetermine. https://www.idetermine.ca/

Becoming a trauma- and violence-informed organization

What it takes to be a trauma-informed organization. https://www.gbvlearningnetwork.ca/webinars/recorded-webinars/2017/webinar_2017_1.html

2SLGBTQ+ Inclusive trauma-informed care. Webinar: https://www.gbvlearningnetwork.ca/webinars/recorded-webinars/2021/webinar-2021-2.html

Becoming a trauma- and violence-informed visual communicator: A how-to guide. Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. https://www.gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/issuebased_newsletters/issue-45/index.html

Deaths at shelters
Also see Shelter resources section (this section) – Substance use

Promising Practices after a Death or Near Death in VAW Shelters. By Annalise Trudell, Nathalie Kroeker and Louise Pitre, 2021. https://www.oaith.ca/assets/library/PromisingPracticesforDeathinVAW-English-Final.pdf

Documentation

Documenting abuse: 5 tips and tools. https://documenttheabuse.org/blog/the-importance-of-documenting-abuse-5-tips-and-tools

Harm reduction

Reducing barriers to support for women fleeing violence: A toolkit for supporting women with varying levels of mental wellness and substance use. BC Society of Transition Houses, 2011. https://bcsth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ReducingBarrierToolkit.pdf

Harm reduction in VAW shelter: Realities of service. Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses. http://www.oaith.ca/assets/files/Harm%20Reduction%20%20Report,%20April%202013,%20final.pdf

Principles of harm reduction. National Harm Reduction Coalition https://harmreduction.org/aboutus/principles-of-harm-reduction/

Intake

Discussing Sexual Health, Substance Use and STBBIs: A Guide for Service Providers. Features trauma- and violence-informed intake, p. 8. https://www.irespectmyself.ca/sites/default/files/documents/cpha_resource_discussing_sexual_health_stbbi_2017.pdf

Internet Safety

Tech Safety Canada. A project of Women’s Shelters Canada. https://techsafety.ca/
Tech and media safety. iDetermine: https://www.idetermine.ca/safety/tech-and-media-safety/

Pet-friendly shelters

Pet-Friendly Shelter Viability Report. Saskatchewan Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan (PATHS), 2021. https://pathssk.org/pet-friendly-shelter-report/

Studying violence toward women and animals can help us develop strategies to prevent both. Laleh Dadgardoust, Colleen Delland Renata Roma. The Conversation. June 3, 2024. https://theconversation.com/studying-violence-toward-women-and-animals-can-help-us-develop-strategies-to-prevent-both-225329

Policies, procedures and forms

Sample policies and procedures for emergency shelters. BC Housing Emergency Shelter Program. https://endvaw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/BC-Housing-Sample_Policies_Procedures-for-Emergency-Shelters.pdf

Screening and Intake Forms for Domestic Violence Emergency Shelters. Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2016. https://wscadv.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Shelter-Screening-and-Intake-Forms-and-Guidelines-for-Advocates-1.pdf

Posters and infographics to post in shelter – downloadable from internet

Some of these links are also listed elsewhere. This section is handy for identifying what to print out and post at your shelter.

Managing emotions for kids. Downloadable and printable. https://childhood101.com/9-calm-down-ideas-for-kids/

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Supporting Survivors in Shelters. Downloadable infographic. https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/infographics/traumaticbraininjury/index.html

Safety planning

Create a safety plan. BC Ministry of Justice. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/law-crime-and-justice/criminal-justice/victims-of-crime/vs-info-for-professionals/training/creating-safety-plan.pdf

Develop a Safety Plan. Centre for Relationship Abuse Awareness. https://stoprelationshipabuse.org/help/develop-a-safety-plan/

Tech and media safety. https://www.idetermine.ca/safety/tech-and-media-safety/

Tools for tech safety. Tech Safety Canada, run by Women’s Shelters Canada. https://techsafety.ca/supporting-others

Substance use
See Abuse and Violence section – Substance use for the link between the trauma of IPV and substance use
See Healing and Prevention – Harm reduction for harm reduction approaches

Trauma-informed practice & the opioid crisis: A discussion guide for health care and social service providers. BC Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health, 2018. https://bccewh.bc.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2018/06/Opioid-TIP-Guide_May-2018.pdf

Overdose prevention in transition houses, Second stage houses and safe homes. Webinar. March 18th, 2021. Hosted by BC Society of Transition Houses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82jD4jV4tbo

Overdose prevention and response guidelines: For transition houses, second stage houses, and safe homes. https://bcsth.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2020/12/BCSTH-Overdose-Prevention-and-Response-Guidelines.pdf

Resources

Resources List

Resources

Articles – easy to read

Books

Courses

Podcasts

Slides

Video

Websites

Anxiety

Borderline Personality Disorder

Crisis lines

National

Yukon

NWT

Nunavut

Depression

Intergenerational trauma

Courses

Neuroplasticity

Panic Attacks

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Positive psychology

Resilience and protective factors

Traumatic Brain Injury

Healing and prevention

Change is possible

Culturally sensitive counselling

Land-based healing

Academic

Book chapter

Factsheet

Programs

Website

Men and boys

Parenting

Articles – easy to read

Books

Factsheets

Video

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

Engaging Men in Conversations about Family Violence

Managing Risk and Promoting Safety with Men who have Behaved Abusively

Family Violence and Coercive Control Dynamics

Multi-Agency Case Review

All Ages Welcome: Supporting older women in transition housing programs

Building supports for immigrant and refugee women in transition house programs

Emergency management and service continuity program planning.

Foundations in Violence Against Women v2.0

Foundations in women-centred housing

Increasing access for Indigenous women v2.0

Introduction to working with children and youth experiencing violence (PEACE I)

Supporting children and youth experiencing Violence Against Women (PEACE II)

Legal issues supporting women and children experiencing violence v2.0

Supporting women with mental wellness and substance use needs in safe homes, transition & second-stage housing

Violence is preventable

Working in transition housing programs

Foundations of VAW practice (Intersectional feminism, VAW practice ethics, self-reflective practice, portfolio building, survivor inclusion and record keeping)

Intermediate foundations of VAW practice (primary prevention, sexual violence, meaningful work with Indigenous women, Trans inclusion, rights based approaches for all sex workers)

Risk assessment and safety planning

Gender-based violence, technology and safety

The neurobiology of gender-based violence across the lifespan

Courses related to reducing barriers to service:

Improving access to gender-based violence services: Communicating with survivors with disabilities or who are Deaf

Harm reduction in VAW organizations

Understanding & applying harm reduction approaches within gender-based violence work

Moving toward Trans inclusive shelter and housing

Working with Aboriginal women from an Indigenous lens

Taking action in our spheres of influence: Intersectional anti-racism/anti-oppression Gender-based Violence

Courses relating to supporting survivors:

Sexual violence, the law and legal obligations

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence

Responding to survivors of sexual violence from immigrant and refugee communities

Preventing and responding to violence against older women

Risk assessment and safety planning with older women

Risk assessment & safety planning with infants, children and youth

Canadian Mental Health Association free 1-hour online courses:

Strong Families: Building Boundaries. https://cmhasaskatoon.ca/course/strong-families-building-boundaries/

Strong Families: Assertive Communication. https://cmhasaskatoon.ca/course/strong-families-assertive-communication/