Welcome
Welcome to the Knowledge Hub!
The Knowledge Hub connects innovative trauma-and violence-informed health promotion projects funded through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s investment, “Supporting the health of victims of domestic violence and child abuse through community programs” (2015-2022) and subsequently, Preventing and addressing Family Violence: The Public Health Perspective (2022-2026). As part of its investment, PHAC is also pleased to support the Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women & Children (CREVAWC) at Western University to lead the Knowledge Hub, including a Community of Practice (CoP) aiming to bolster the combined impact of funded projects, and further advance innovations in the growing field of trauma-informed health promotion.
These projects support people who have experienced intimate partner violence and/or child maltreatment through a variety of programs. The Knowledge Hub facilitates knowledge mobilization among and for projects through a Community of Practice, the Learning Network and Knowledge Hub Webinar Series, and a variety of other resources (reports, bulletins, videos).
New Resources and Upcoming Events
Recording Available!
Presented by: Lianne Lee
In this presentation, Lianne Lee will provide an overview of the ConnectED Parents approach, highlight emerging lessons that can shape effective strategies for engaging parents and caregivers in violence prevention efforts, and share the exciting launch of their text-learning modules across Canada.
Upcoming Webinar
Supporting Survivors of GBV and their Animals: Innovative and Collaborative Strategies
Presented by: Claire Dulude and Sue O’Neill
This webinar shares the complexities and barriers facing survivors of GBV with animals as they occur generally and in diverse communities including Indigenous communities, rural and remote communities, and official language minority communities.
Knowledge Hub Presents
Presented by: Dr. Francine Darroch and Gabriela Gonzalez Montaner
In this presentation Dr. Francine Darroch and Gabriela Gonzalez Montaner will present an overview of trauma- and violence-informed physical activity (TVIPA). The presentation will introduce a newly developed online training program designed to facilitate the implementation of TVIPA in diverse settings.
New Trauma- and Violence-Informed Resource
Guidelines for Planning and Facilitating Trauma- and Violence-Informed Meetings
This guide is a reference tool for those involved in in-person, virtual, or hybrid meetings that support trauma- and violence-informed practices. It provides suggestions for incorporating trauma- and violence-informed principles into planning, hosting, or attending meetings.
Featured Project:
Connections for Breaking the Cycle (C-BTC) of Violence
The Canadian Mothercraft Society (Mothercraft) is working with diverse partners to scale up and continue evaluating their group intervention for mothers and children experiencing violence in relationships. Learn more.
Featured CoP Member:
Bhupinder Heer
Bhupinder Heer is a Registered Social Worker and Director of Child and Family Services at the Canadian Mothercraft Society and her portfolio includes leading and overseeing the early childhood programs and services which includes Breaking the Cycle Program and Connections for Breaking the Cycle Program (C-BTC).
Learn more.