Webinar
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence: Recognition, Response, and Resources
This webinar was inspired by a recommendation by the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC), a multi-disciplinary advisory committee established by the Office of the Chief Coroner in Ontario.
Content advisory - Please review the following before accessing the recording and resources.
These resources address the topic of intimate partner violence and include discussion of abuse, trauma, and their impacts. Individuals with lived or living experience of these issues may find some of the content distressing.
We encourage you to prioritize your wellbeing and engage with the material in a way that feels appropriate for you. You may choose to pause, take breaks, or discontinue reviewing the resources at any time.
If you would like support before, during, or after engaging with these resources, the following services are available:
- Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres Find a centre near you:
https://www.sadvtreatmentcentres.ca/find-a-centre/ - Government of Canada: Family Violence Helplines and Services Access support services and helplines:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html - Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario: Provincial Mental Health Supports Access mental health resources and crisis supports: https://ontario.cmha.ca/provincial-mental-health-supports/
Support information is also included within the resource package below. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or requires urgent assistance, call 911 or your local emergency services.
Resources
Download the Understanding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Resource Package
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