Upcoming Events
Webinar - Thriving Together: The Importance of Natural Supports in Prevention
Brandi will be discussing the importance of natural supports in community as a preventative measure and protective factor with mental health. She talks about her journey in the mental health field and how the power of help is in each of us. Brandi shows that the essence of support is about communication and relationship building.
Webinar - Recognizing Risk: Assessing Family Violence in Family Litigation
Screening for family violence (FV) is the first step in keeping parents who have experienced FV and their children safer. This talk will begin with an overview of why family legal professionals should screen for FV, what holds us back and what screening tools will help standardize the process. Moving beyond screening, Dr. Heslop will introduce a new online assessment guide––the e-SAFeR––that is designed to help you create parenting plan recommendations that account for FV and forefront the safety of the children and the parent who experienced FV.
Webinar - If These Walls Could Talk: The Hidden Toll of Intimate Partner Violence on Children
This presentation explores the far-reaching consequences of intimate partner violence (IPV) on children who witness or are exposed to it. Going beyond the immediate physical dangers, we delve into the emotional, psychological, neurobiological, developmental, and economic impacts of intimate partner violence that can shape a child’s future. With a focus on local and national data, survivor narratives, and trauma-informed approaches, we highlight the urgent need for a comprehensive public health response that includes prevention, early intervention, supportive policies, and community-based solutions. This session aims to deepen understanding, spark empathy, and inspire action to break the cycle of violence and create safer environments for children and families.
Have you listened to the RESOLVing Violence Podcast yet?
The province of Saskatchewan is home to a vibrant research community and hundreds of organizations and service providers working to prevent, respond to, and assist with recovery from violence and abuse.
Through this podcast, we hope to facilitate that transfer of knowledge from the research community to these applied stakeholders and people with lived experience, to make staying up to date on current research that much more accessible and efficient.
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